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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. The area gets 305 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 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) |
| Sunny Days | 305 days/yr |
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°W |
| 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").