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Weather & Climate in Santa Margherita Ligure, Italy
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Santa Margherita Ligure experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 291 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 53.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 11.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 43 feet.
Temperature
38°F Jan (3°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 52.5°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 291 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 43 ft (13 m) |
| Area | 4.2 sq mi (11.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,992/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.3346°N, 9.2120°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,866 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.4.
| Oct 15, 1996 | 2 km N of Correggio, Italy | M5.4 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Jun 21, 2013 | 6 km WSW of Minucciano, Italy | M5.2 | 76 km | 5 km |
| Apr 11, 2003 | 1 km SSW of Carezzano Maggiore, Italy | M5.0 | 57 km | 4 km |
| Jan 27, 2012 | 4 km SE of Berceto, Italy | M5.0 | 67 km | 60 km |
| Jan 25, 2012 | 1 km N of Poviglio, Italy | M4.9 | 120 km | 33 km |
| Jan 25, 2013 | 3 km ENE of Castiglione di Garfagnana, Italy | M4.9 | 101 km | 16 km |
| Aug 21, 2000 | 1 km WNW of Oviglio, Italy | M4.9 | 83 km | 10 km |
| Apr 18, 2005 | 2 km WSW of Marsaglia, Italy | M4.9 | 43 km | 0 km |
| Jun 30, 2013 | 6 km SW of Minucciano, Italy | M4.9 | 78 km | 10 km |
| Feb 21, 1998 | 2 km ENE of Campagnola Emilia, Italy | M4.8 | 138 km | 10 km |
| May 29, 2012 | 2 km W of San Possidonio, Italy | M4.8 | 150 km | 11 km |
| Mar 5, 2012 | 3 km NNW of Santo Stefano d'Aveto, Italy | M4.7 | 32 km | 9 km |
| Jul 7, 1999 | 4 km WNW of Montese, Italy | M4.7 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Jul 18, 2001 | 3 km S of Masio, Italy | M4.7 | 85 km | 0 km |
| Oct 15, 1996 | 3 km WSW of Correggio, Italy | M4.7 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Jun 23, 2013 | 6 km WSW of Minucciano, Italy | M4.7 | 77 km | 10 km |
| Oct 10, 1995 | 2 km SSE of Pallerone, Italy | M4.7 | 66 km | 10 km |
| Mar 14, 2001 | 34 km SSE of San Lorenzo al Mare, Italy | M4.6 | 122 km | 19 km |
| Feb 9, 2022 | 1 km N of Correggio, Italy | M4.6 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Aug 13, 2019 | 4 km SW of Stazione Valmozzola, Italy | M4.6 | 59 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
4 tsunamis 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 | — | 101 km |
| 1846 | TUSCANY | Earthquake | — | — | 139 km |
| 1742 | LIVORNO | Earthquake | — | — | 122 km |
| 1646 | LIVORNO | Earthquake | — | — | 124 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 6.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 3.7 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 4.9 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 5.5 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 4.5 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 3.4 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 3.6 in | Warmest |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 5.8 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 9.7 in | Wettest |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 7.8 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 6.0 in |
Santa Margherita Ligure has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 38°F in January to 70°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 63.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (9.7") and July the driest (2.1").