Weather & Climate in Riva del Garda, Italy
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Riva del Garda experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.0 inches. The area receives 10.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 240 feet.
Temperature
34°F Jan (1°C)
67°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 50.4°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 240 ft (73 m) |
| Area | 26.4 sq mi (68.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 657/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.8858°N, 10.8412°E |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
870 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 | 115 km | 6 km |
| May 29, 2012 | 1 km ENE of Medolla, Italy | M5.8 | 117 km | 10 km |
| May 29, 2012 | 2 km NE of San Possidonio, Italy | M5.5 | 112 km | 7 km |
| Oct 15, 1996 | 2 km N of Correggio, Italy | M5.4 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Jun 3, 2012 | 3 km ENE of Novi di Modena, Italy | M5.1 | 110 km | 9 km |
| May 29, 2012 | 2 km W of San Possidonio, Italy | M5.1 | 113 km | 10 km |
| May 20, 2012 | 1 km SSW of Vigarano Mainarda, Italy | M5.0 | 128 km | 5 km |
| May 20, 2012 | 2 km ENE of Medolla, Italy | M4.9 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Oct 29, 1995 | 0 km WNW of Adro, Italy | M4.9 | 75 km | 10 km |
| Jan 25, 2012 | 1 km N of Poviglio, Italy | M4.9 | 117 km | 33 km |
| Jul 17, 2011 | 0 km W of Sermide, Italy | M4.9 | 104 km | 6 km |
| Feb 21, 1998 | 2 km ENE of Campagnola Emilia, Italy | M4.8 | 116 km | 10 km |
| May 20, 2012 | 3 km WSW of Bondeno, Italy | M4.8 | 120 km | 3 km |
| May 29, 2012 | 2 km W of San Possidonio, Italy | M4.8 | 113 km | 11 km |
| Dec 29, 1999 | 12 km N of Isolaccia, Italy | M4.8 | 90 km | 10 km |
| May 29, 2012 | 3 km ENE of Novi di Modena, Italy | M4.8 | 110 km | 3 km |
| Nov 20, 1991 | 1 km WSW of Churwalden, Switzerland | M4.7 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Jul 17, 2001 | 3 km NNE of Rifiano, Italy | M4.7 | 98 km | 10 km |
| May 29, 2012 | 2 km NW of San Possidonio, Italy | M4.7 | 111 km | 5 km |
| Oct 15, 1996 | 3 km WSW of Correggio, Italy | M4.7 | 126 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: 235.0 m (771 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1963 | VAJONT DAM, VAJONT RIVER | Meteorological | 235.0 m | 2,000 | 122 km |
| 1987 | VALTELLINA | Meteorological | 95.0 m | 27 | 67 km |
| 1868 | LAKE GARDA | Earthquake | - | - | 23 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 1.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 1.1 in | Driest |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 2.7 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 3.0 in | |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 2.7 in | |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 2.9 in | Warmest |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 2.7 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 3.0 in | Wettest |
| November | 40°F (5°C) | 2.0 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 1.5 in |
Riva del Garda has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 34°F in January to 68°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 26.5 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.0") and February the driest (1.1").