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Weather & Climate in Sanremo, Italy
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sanremo experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 317 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 34.2 inches. The area receives 14.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 49 feet.
Temperature
39°F Jan (4°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 53.6°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 317 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 49 ft (15 m) |
| Area | 25.1 sq mi (64.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,877/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.8173°N, 7.7772°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,976 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 | 140 km | 4 km |
| Aug 21, 2000 | 1 km WNW of Oviglio, Italy | M4.9 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Oct 31, 1997 | 12 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France | M4.8 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Apr 7, 2014 | 7 km SE of Guillestre, France | M4.8 | 122 km | 8 km |
| Jul 18, 2001 | 3 km S of Masio, Italy | M4.7 | 124 km | 0 km |
| Feb 11, 1991 | 5 km ESE of Briançon, France | M4.6 | 145 km | 14 km |
| Feb 25, 2001 | 28 km SSE of Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, France | M4.6 | 47 km | 9 km |
| Jan 20, 1994 | 1 km NE of Melle, Italy | M4.6 | 91 km | 10 km |
| Mar 14, 2001 | 34 km SSE of San Lorenzo al Mare, Italy | M4.6 | 39 km | 19 km |
| Oct 3, 2012 | 2 km N of Melle, Italy | M4.5 | 93 km | 10 km |
| Feb 24, 1997 | 36 km SE of Cervo, Italy | M4.5 | 54 km | 20 km |
| Mar 2, 2012 | 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.5 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Apr 19, 2009 | 1 km ENE of Bandito, Italy | M4.5 | 101 km | 40 km |
| Jul 17, 1993 | 0 km NNW of Calice Ligure, Italy | M4.5 | 60 km | 5 km |
| Apr 21, 1995 | 4 km ESE of Menton, France | M4.4 | 19 km | 26 km |
| Jul 17, 1993 | 0 km NNE of Calice Ligure, Italy | M4.4 | 61 km | 5 km |
| Nov 21, 1995 | 1 km SW of Collegno, Italy | M4.4 | 140 km | 22 km |
| Jul 25, 2011 | 5 km NW of Cantalupa, Italy | M4.4 | 135 km | 25 km |
| Sep 22, 2022 | 3 km SW of Bargagli, Italy | M4.4 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Jan 20, 1994 | 1 km SW of Melle, Italy | M4.3 | 90 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: 10.0 m (33 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1979 | FRENCH RIVIERA (LIGURIAN SEA) | Meteorological | 10.0 m | 9 | 44 km |
| 1968 | LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR | Earthquake | 3.0 m | - | 34 km |
| 1564 | LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR | Eruption + Earthquake | - | 650 | 45 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 47°F (8°C) | 2.7 in | |
| March | 51°F (10°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 62°F (16°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 1.6 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 1.5 in | Warmest |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 4.6 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| December | 48°F (9°C) | 3.4 in |
Sanremo has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 39°F in January to 74°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 32.0 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.7") and July the driest (0.8").