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Weather & Climate in Posina, Italy
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Posina has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 53°F in July. The area gets 302 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 57.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 59.3 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 1,818 feet.
Temperature
21°F Jan (-6°C)
53°F Jul (12°C)
| Annual Average | 37.2°F |
| 31% below US avg | |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 53°F (12°C) |
| Sunny Days | 302 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,818 ft (554 m) |
| Area | 10.7 sq mi (27.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 21/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.7911°N, 11.2624°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
820 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.0.
| May 20, 2012 | 4 km NNE of Massa Finalese, Italy | M6.0 | 100 km | 6 km |
| May 29, 2012 | 1 km ENE of Medolla, Italy | M5.8 | 105 km | 10 km |
| May 29, 2012 | 2 km NE of San Possidonio, Italy | M5.5 | 102 km | 7 km |
| Oct 15, 1996 | 2 km N of Correggio, Italy | M5.4 | 117 km | 10 km |
| May 29, 2012 | 2 km W of San Possidonio, Italy | M5.1 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Jun 3, 2012 | 3 km ENE of Novi di Modena, Italy | M5.1 | 102 km | 9 km |
| May 20, 2012 | 1 km SSW of Vigarano Mainarda, Italy | M5.0 | 108 km | 5 km |
| Jul 17, 2011 | 0 km W of Sermide, Italy | M4.9 | 88 km | 6 km |
| May 20, 2012 | 2 km ENE of Medolla, Italy | M4.9 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Jan 25, 2012 | 1 km N of Poviglio, Italy | M4.9 | 119 km | 33 km |
| Oct 29, 1995 | 0 km WNW of Adro, Italy | M4.9 | 103 km | 10 km |
| May 29, 2012 | 3 km ENE of Novi di Modena, Italy | M4.8 | 102 km | 3 km |
| Feb 21, 1998 | 2 km ENE of Campagnola Emilia, Italy | M4.8 | 111 km | 10 km |
| May 29, 2012 | 2 km W of San Possidonio, Italy | M4.8 | 105 km | 11 km |
| Dec 29, 1999 | 12 km N of Isolaccia, Italy | M4.8 | 116 km | 10 km |
| May 20, 2012 | 3 km WSW of Bondeno, Italy | M4.8 | 102 km | 3 km |
| Jul 17, 2001 | 3 km NNE of Rifiano, Italy | M4.7 | 105 km | 10 km |
| May 29, 2012 | 2 km NW of San Possidonio, Italy | M4.7 | 103 km | 5 km |
| May 20, 2012 | 3 km NE of Massa Finalese, Italy | M4.7 | 101 km | 3 km |
| May 29, 2012 | 3 km ENE of Medolla, Italy | M4.7 | 105 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 235.0 m (771 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1963 | VAJONT DAM, VAJONT RIVER | Meteorological | 235.0 m | 2,000 | 98 km |
| 1987 | VALTELLINA | Meteorological | 95.0 m | 27 | 97 km |
| 1868 | LAKE GARDA | Earthquake | — | — | 45 km |
| 1624 | DELTA OF THE PO | Earthquake | — | — | 139 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21°F (-6°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 1.2 in | Driest |
| March | 40°F (4°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 2.3 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 3.3 in | Wettest |
| July | 53°F (12°C) | 2.8 in | |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 3.1 in | Warmest |
| September | 58°F (15°C) | 2.8 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 33°F (1°C) | 1.4 in |
Posina has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 21°F in January to 65°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 28.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.3") and February the driest (1.2").