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Weather & Climate in Portula, Italy
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Portula enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 42.3 inches. The area receives 9.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,080 feet.
Temperature
39°F Jan (4°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 55.6°F |
| 3% above US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 293 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,080 ft (634 m) |
| Area | 15.5 sq mi (40.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 39/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.6751°N, 8.1724°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,321 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.0.
| Apr 11, 2003 | 1 km SSW of Carezzano Maggiore, Italy | M5.0 | 113 km | 4 km |
| Apr 18, 2005 | 2 km WSW of Marsaglia, Italy | M4.9 | 142 km | 0 km |
| Oct 29, 1995 | 0 km WNW of Adro, Italy | M4.9 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Aug 21, 2000 | 1 km WNW of Oviglio, Italy | M4.9 | 93 km | 10 km |
| Jul 18, 2001 | 3 km S of Masio, Italy | M4.7 | 95 km | 0 km |
| Jan 20, 1994 | 1 km NE of Melle, Italy | M4.6 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Feb 11, 1991 | 5 km ESE of Briançon, France | M4.6 | 146 km | 14 km |
| Apr 16, 2020 | 2 km SE of Marsaglia, Italy | M4.5 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Apr 19, 2009 | 1 km ENE of Bandito, Italy | M4.5 | 109 km | 40 km |
| Mar 12, 2022 | 3 km S of Faverges, France | M4.5 | 147 km | 3 km |
| Dec 14, 1994 | 7 km SSE of Amancy, France | M4.5 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Oct 3, 2012 | 2 km N of Melle, Italy | M4.5 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Aug 28, 1994 | 6 km SSW of Muotathal, Switzerland | M4.5 | 145 km | 8 km |
| Jul 25, 2011 | 5 km NW of Cantalupa, Italy | M4.4 | 104 km | 25 km |
| Nov 21, 1995 | 1 km SW of Collegno, Italy | M4.4 | 83 km | 22 km |
| Jun 14, 1993 | 3 km S of Vogogna, Italy | M4.4 | 35 km | 10 km |
| Feb 11, 1990 | northern Italy | M4.3 | 86 km | 10 km |
| Jun 30, 2010 | 3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France | M4.3 | 136 km | 2 km |
| May 6, 2003 | 7 km WSW of Linthal, Switzerland | M4.3 | 147 km | 6 km |
| Apr 29, 2003 | 2 km SSW of Varen, Switzerland | M4.3 | 82 km | 8 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.0 m (13 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1601 | LAKE LUCERNE | Eruption + Earthquake | 4.0 m | 8 | 128 km |
| 1996 | LAKE BRIENZ | Meteorological | 0.5 m | — | 118 km |
| 563 | LAKE GENEVA | Meteorological | — | — | 129 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 2.1 in | |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 2.2 in | |
| March | 42°F (5°C) | 3.0 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 3.8 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 4.9 in | Wettest |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 4.0 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 2.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 65°F (19°C) | 3.8 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest, Driest |
Portula has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 35°F in December to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.9") and December the driest (1.9").