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Weather & Climate in San Michele e Grato, Italy
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
San Michele e Grato enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 301 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 39.7 inches. The area receives 9.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 797 feet.
Temperature
38°F Jan (3°C)
78°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 56.8°F |
| 5% above US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 301 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 797 ft (243 m) |
| Area | 40.2 sq mi (104.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 25/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.8580°N, 7.7010°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2,383 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 | 94 km | 4 km |
| Aug 21, 2000 | 1 km WNW of Oviglio, Italy | M4.9 | 61 km | 10 km |
| Apr 18, 2005 | 2 km WSW of Marsaglia, Italy | M4.9 | 131 km | 0 km |
| Oct 31, 1997 | 12 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France | M4.8 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Apr 7, 2014 | 7 km SE of Guillestre, France | M4.8 | 83 km | 8 km |
| Jul 18, 2001 | 3 km S of Masio, Italy | M4.7 | 55 km | 0 km |
| Mar 5, 2012 | 3 km NNW of Santo Stefano d'Aveto, Italy | M4.7 | 141 km | 9 km |
| Feb 11, 1991 | 5 km ESE of Briançon, France | M4.6 | 79 km | 14 km |
| Jan 20, 1994 | 1 km NE of Melle, Italy | M4.6 | 43 km | 10 km |
| Mar 14, 2001 | 34 km SSE of San Lorenzo al Mare, Italy | M4.6 | 147 km | 19 km |
| Oct 3, 2012 | 2 km N of Melle, Italy | M4.5 | 43 km | 10 km |
| Mar 12, 2022 | 3 km S of Faverges, France | M4.5 | 146 km | 3 km |
| Jul 17, 1993 | 0 km NNW of Calice Ligure, Italy | M4.5 | 86 km | 5 km |
| Apr 16, 2020 | 2 km SE of Marsaglia, Italy | M4.5 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Mar 2, 2012 | 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.5 | 89 km | 10 km |
| Feb 24, 1997 | 36 km SE of Cervo, Italy | M4.5 | 142 km | 20 km |
| Apr 19, 2009 | 1 km ENE of Bandito, Italy | M4.5 | 19 km | 40 km |
| Sep 22, 2022 | 3 km SW of Bargagli, Italy | M4.4 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Jun 14, 1993 | 3 km S of Vogogna, Italy | M4.4 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Apr 21, 1995 | 4 km ESE of Menton, France | M4.4 | 122 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 | 134 km |
| 1968 | LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR | Earthquake | 3.0 m | — | 90 km |
| 1564 | LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 650 | 99 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 40°F (5°C) | 1.6 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 62°F (16°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 2.9 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 1.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 2.6 in | |
| September | 65°F (19°C) | 2.5 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 1.4 in | Driest |
San Michele e Grato has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 38°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.1") and December the driest (1.4").