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Weather & Climate in Prelà Castello, Italy
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Prelà Castello experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 317 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 34.2 inches. The area receives 14.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,070 feet.
Temperature
39°F Jan (4°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 53.6°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 317 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,070 ft (326 m) |
| Area | 23.9 sq mi (61.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.9401°N, 7.9441°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2,068 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 | 121 km | 4 km |
| Apr 18, 2005 | 2 km WSW of Marsaglia, Italy | M4.9 | 141 km | 0 km |
| Aug 21, 2000 | 1 km WNW of Oviglio, Italy | M4.9 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Apr 7, 2014 | 7 km SE of Guillestre, France | M4.8 | 123 km | 8 km |
| Oct 31, 1997 | 12 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France | M4.8 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Jul 18, 2001 | 3 km S of Masio, Italy | M4.7 | 106 km | 0 km |
| Mar 5, 2012 | 3 km NNW of Santo Stefano d'Aveto, Italy | M4.7 | 138 km | 9 km |
| Feb 25, 2001 | 28 km SSE of Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, France | M4.6 | 66 km | 9 km |
| Jan 20, 1994 | 1 km NE of Melle, Italy | M4.6 | 85 km | 10 km |
| Feb 11, 1991 | 5 km ESE of Briançon, France | M4.6 | 143 km | 14 km |
| Mar 14, 2001 | 34 km SSE of San Lorenzo al Mare, Italy | M4.6 | 44 km | 19 km |
| Mar 2, 2012 | 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.5 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Apr 19, 2009 | 1 km ENE of Bandito, Italy | M4.5 | 88 km | 40 km |
| Apr 16, 2020 | 2 km SE of Marsaglia, Italy | M4.5 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Jul 17, 1993 | 0 km NNW of Calice Ligure, Italy | M4.5 | 41 km | 5 km |
| Oct 3, 2012 | 2 km N of Melle, Italy | M4.5 | 88 km | 10 km |
| Feb 24, 1997 | 36 km SE of Cervo, Italy | M4.5 | 48 km | 20 km |
| Jul 17, 1993 | 0 km NNE of Calice Ligure, Italy | M4.4 | 41 km | 5 km |
| Sep 22, 2022 | 3 km SW of Bargagli, Italy | M4.4 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Nov 21, 1995 | 1 km SW of Collegno, Italy | M4.4 | 129 km | 22 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 10.0 m (33 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1979 | FRENCH RIVIERA (LIGURIAN SEA) | Meteorological | 10.0 m | 9 | 62 km |
| 1968 | LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR | Earthquake | 3.0 m | — | 16 km |
| 1564 | LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 650 | 54 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 2.5 in | |
| March | 49°F (9°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 53°F (11°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 1.8 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 1.5 in | Warmest |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 3.1 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 4.6 in | Wettest |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 4.0 in | |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 3.0 in |
Prelà Castello has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 39°F in January to 72°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 32.2 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.6") and July the driest (0.8").