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Weather & Climate in Pray, Italy
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Pray 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 1,440 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 | 1,440 ft (439 m) |
| Area | 25.3 sq mi (65.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 56/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.6751°N, 8.2095°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,289 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 | 112 km | 4 km |
| Apr 18, 2005 | 2 km WSW of Marsaglia, Italy | M4.9 | 140 km | 0 km |
| Oct 29, 1995 | 0 km WNW of Adro, Italy | M4.9 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Aug 21, 2000 | 1 km WNW of Oviglio, Italy | M4.9 | 92 km | 10 km |
| Jul 18, 2001 | 3 km S of Masio, Italy | M4.7 | 94 km | 0 km |
| Feb 11, 1991 | 5 km ESE of Briançon, France | M4.6 | 148 km | 14 km |
| Jan 20, 1994 | 1 km NE of Melle, Italy | M4.6 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Mar 12, 2022 | 3 km S of Faverges, France | M4.5 | 150 km | 3 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 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Apr 19, 2009 | 1 km ENE of Bandito, Italy | M4.5 | 109 km | 40 km |
| Oct 3, 2012 | 2 km N of Melle, Italy | M4.5 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Aug 28, 1994 | 6 km SSW of Muotathal, Switzerland | M4.5 | 144 km | 8 km |
| Jul 25, 2011 | 5 km NW of Cantalupa, Italy | M4.4 | 106 km | 25 km |
| Nov 21, 1995 | 1 km SW of Collegno, Italy | M4.4 | 85 km | 22 km |
| Jun 14, 1993 | 3 km S of Vogogna, Italy | M4.4 | 35 km | 10 km |
| May 6, 2003 | 7 km WSW of Linthal, Switzerland | M4.3 | 146 km | 6 km |
| Jan 20, 1994 | 1 km SW of Melle, Italy | M4.3 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Jun 30, 2010 | 3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France | M4.3 | 138 km | 2 km |
| Feb 11, 1990 | northern Italy | M4.3 | 88 km | 10 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 | 127 km |
| 1996 | LAKE BRIENZ | Meteorological | 0.5 m | — | 119 km |
| 563 | LAKE GENEVA | Meteorological | — | — | 132 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 |
Pray 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").