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Weather & Climate in Sampeyre, Italy
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sampeyre experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 265 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 39.2 inches. The area receives 8.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 3,202 feet.
Temperature
33°F Jan (0°C)
62°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 46.1°F |
| 15% below US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 265 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,202 ft (976 m) |
| Area | 29.7 sq mi (76.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 19/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.5785°N, 7.1904°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2,213 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 | 137 km | 4 km |
| Aug 21, 2000 | 1 km WNW of Oviglio, Italy | M4.9 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Apr 7, 2014 | 7 km SE of Guillestre, France | M4.8 | 38 km | 8 km |
| Oct 31, 1997 | 12 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France | M4.8 | 66 km | 10 km |
| Jul 18, 2001 | 3 km S of Masio, Italy | M4.7 | 100 km | 0 km |
| Feb 25, 2001 | 28 km SSE of Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, France | M4.6 | 127 km | 9 km |
| Mar 14, 2001 | 34 km SSE of San Lorenzo al Mare, Italy | M4.6 | 135 km | 19 km |
| Feb 11, 1991 | 5 km ESE of Briançon, France | M4.6 | 50 km | 14 km |
| Jan 20, 1994 | 1 km NE of Melle, Italy | M4.6 | 11 km | 10 km |
| Mar 2, 2012 | 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.5 | 40 km | 10 km |
| Oct 3, 2012 | 2 km N of Melle, Italy | M4.5 | 10 km | 10 km |
| Feb 24, 1997 | 36 km SE of Cervo, Italy | M4.5 | 139 km | 20 km |
| Apr 19, 2009 | 1 km ENE of Bandito, Italy | M4.5 | 54 km | 40 km |
| Jul 17, 1993 | 0 km NNW of Calice Ligure, Italy | M4.5 | 97 km | 5 km |
| Mar 12, 2022 | 3 km S of Faverges, France | M4.5 | 145 km | 3 km |
| Jul 25, 2011 | 5 km NW of Cantalupa, Italy | M4.4 | 46 km | 25 km |
| Nov 21, 1995 | 1 km SW of Collegno, Italy | M4.4 | 61 km | 22 km |
| Apr 21, 1995 | 4 km ESE of Menton, France | M4.4 | 95 km | 26 km |
| Sep 22, 2022 | 3 km SW of Bargagli, Italy | M4.4 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Jul 17, 1993 | 0 km NNE of Calice Ligure, Italy | M4.4 | 97 km | 5 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 | 98 km |
| 1968 | LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR | Earthquake | 3.0 m | — | 85 km |
| 1564 | LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 650 | 63 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (0°C) | 3.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 33°F (1°C) | 2.8 in | |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 2.9 in | |
| April | 42°F (6°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 56°F (14°C) | 3.1 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 2.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 2.8 in | |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 4.6 in | Wettest |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 3.6 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 3.1 in |
Sampeyre has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 33°F in January to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.2 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.6") and July the driest (2.0").