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Weather & Climate in Postua, Italy
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Postua 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 1,506 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 | 1,506 ft (459 m) |
| Area | 25.3 sq mi (65.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 16/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.7136°N, 8.2285°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,232 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 | 115 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 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Aug 21, 2000 | 1 km WNW of Oviglio, Italy | M4.9 | 96 km | 10 km |
| Jul 18, 2001 | 3 km S of Masio, Italy | M4.7 | 98 km | 0 km |
| Jan 20, 1994 | 1 km NE of Melle, Italy | M4.6 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Apr 19, 2009 | 1 km ENE of Bandito, Italy | M4.5 | 114 km | 40 km |
| Dec 14, 1994 | 7 km SSE of Amancy, France | M4.5 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Apr 16, 2020 | 2 km SE of Marsaglia, Italy | M4.5 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Aug 28, 1994 | 6 km SSW of Muotathal, Switzerland | M4.5 | 140 km | 8 km |
| Oct 3, 2012 | 2 km N of Melle, Italy | M4.5 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Jun 14, 1993 | 3 km S of Vogogna, Italy | M4.4 | 30 km | 10 km |
| Nov 21, 1995 | 1 km SW of Collegno, Italy | M4.4 | 89 km | 22 km |
| Jul 25, 2011 | 5 km NW of Cantalupa, Italy | M4.4 | 110 km | 25 km |
| Mar 31, 1996 | 7 km NNW of Bionaz, Italy | M4.3 | 69 km | 5 km |
| Feb 11, 1990 | northern Italy | M4.3 | 92 km | 10 km |
| May 6, 2003 | 7 km WSW of Linthal, Switzerland | M4.3 | 142 km | 6 km |
| Jan 20, 1994 | 1 km SW of Melle, Italy | M4.3 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Jun 30, 2010 | 3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France | M4.3 | 141 km | 2 km |
| Apr 29, 2003 | 2 km SSW of Varen, Switzerland | M4.3 | 81 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 | 123 km |
| 1996 | LAKE BRIENZ | Meteorological | 0.5 m | — | 115 km |
| 563 | LAKE GENEVA | Meteorological | — | — | 130 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 |
Postua 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").