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Weather & Climate in Priola, Italy
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Priola 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 1,762 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 | 1,762 ft (537 m) |
| Area | 17.0 sq mi (44.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 14/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.2448°N, 8.0215°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2,223 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 | 92 km | 4 km |
| Aug 21, 2000 | 1 km WNW of Oviglio, Italy | M4.9 | 78 km | 10 km |
| Apr 18, 2005 | 2 km WSW of Marsaglia, Italy | M4.9 | 117 km | 0 km |
| Oct 31, 1997 | 12 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France | M4.8 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Apr 7, 2014 | 7 km SE of Guillestre, France | M4.8 | 112 km | 8 km |
| Mar 5, 2012 | 3 km NNW of Santo Stefano d'Aveto, Italy | M4.7 | 118 km | 9 km |
| Jul 18, 2001 | 3 km S of Masio, Italy | M4.7 | 72 km | 0 km |
| Mar 14, 2001 | 34 km SSE of San Lorenzo al Mare, Italy | M4.6 | 76 km | 19 km |
| Jan 20, 1994 | 1 km NE of Melle, Italy | M4.6 | 66 km | 10 km |
| Feb 25, 2001 | 28 km SSE of Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, France | M4.6 | 99 km | 9 km |
| Feb 11, 1991 | 5 km ESE of Briançon, France | M4.6 | 126 km | 14 km |
| Oct 3, 2012 | 2 km N of Melle, Italy | M4.5 | 68 km | 10 km |
| Mar 2, 2012 | 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.5 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Feb 24, 1997 | 36 km SE of Cervo, Italy | M4.5 | 69 km | 20 km |
| Jul 17, 1993 | 0 km NNW of Calice Ligure, Italy | M4.5 | 22 km | 5 km |
| Apr 16, 2020 | 2 km SE of Marsaglia, Italy | M4.5 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Apr 19, 2009 | 1 km ENE of Bandito, Italy | M4.5 | 55 km | 40 km |
| Jul 17, 1993 | 0 km NNE of Calice Ligure, Italy | M4.4 | 23 km | 5 km |
| Nov 21, 1995 | 1 km SW of Collegno, Italy | M4.4 | 99 km | 22 km |
| Apr 21, 1995 | 4 km ESE of Menton, France | M4.4 | 65 km | 26 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 | 87 km |
| 1968 | LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR | Earthquake | 3.0 m | — | 18 km |
| 1564 | LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 650 | 64 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 2.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 2.4 in | |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 3.6 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 3.3 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 2.1 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 1.1 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 2.1 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 5.0 in | Wettest |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 2.8 in |
Priola has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 39°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.8 inches, with October being the wettest month (5.0") and July the driest (1.1").