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Weather & Climate in Sale, Italy
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sale enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 286 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 35.5 inches. The area receives 4.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 272 feet.
Temperature
40°F Jan (4°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 58.4°F |
| 8% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 286 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 272 ft (83 m) |
| Area | 18.2 sq mi (47.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 169/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.9793°N, 8.8096°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2,011 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.2.
| Jun 21, 2013 | 6 km WSW of Minucciano, Italy | M5.2 | 140 km | 5 km |
| Jan 27, 2012 | 4 km SE of Berceto, Italy | M5.0 | 111 km | 60 km |
| Apr 11, 2003 | 1 km SSW of Carezzano Maggiore, Italy | M5.0 | 22 km | 4 km |
| Apr 18, 2005 | 2 km WSW of Marsaglia, Italy | M4.9 | 52 km | 0 km |
| Jun 30, 2013 | 6 km SW of Minucciano, Italy | M4.9 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Oct 29, 1995 | 0 km WNW of Adro, Italy | M4.9 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Jan 25, 2012 | 1 km N of Poviglio, Italy | M4.9 | 137 km | 33 km |
| Aug 21, 2000 | 1 km WNW of Oviglio, Italy | M4.9 | 29 km | 10 km |
| Mar 5, 2012 | 3 km NNW of Santo Stefano d'Aveto, Italy | M4.7 | 67 km | 9 km |
| Jun 23, 2013 | 6 km WSW of Minucciano, Italy | M4.7 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Jul 18, 2001 | 3 km S of Masio, Italy | M4.7 | 36 km | 0 km |
| Oct 10, 1995 | 2 km SSE of Pallerone, Italy | M4.7 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Jan 20, 1994 | 1 km NE of Melle, Italy | M4.6 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Aug 13, 2019 | 4 km SW of Stazione Valmozzola, Italy | M4.6 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Jun 21, 2013 | 2 km S of Comano, Italy | M4.5 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Feb 24, 1997 | 36 km SE of Cervo, Italy | M4.5 | 146 km | 20 km |
| Jul 17, 1993 | 0 km NNW of Calice Ligure, Italy | M4.5 | 95 km | 5 km |
| Apr 16, 2020 | 2 km SE of Marsaglia, Italy | M4.5 | 56 km | 10 km |
| Oct 3, 2012 | 2 km N of Melle, Italy | M4.5 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Jun 21, 2013 | 5 km SSW of Casola in Lunigiana, Italy | M4.5 | 139 km | 8 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1968 | LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR | Earthquake | 3.0 m | — | 119 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 2.5 in | |
| February | 40°F (4°C) | 1.8 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 62°F (16°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 2.1 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 1.4 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 2.6 in | |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 2.9 in | |
| October | 56°F (14°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest |
Sale has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 38°F in December to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.5") and July the driest (1.4").