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Weather & Climate in Santa Margherita, Italy
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Santa Margherita experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 305 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 43.0 inches. The area receives 10.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 545 feet.
Temperature
34°F Jan (1°C)
67°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 50.4°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 305 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 545 ft (166 m) |
| Area | 46.3 sq mi (119.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 16/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.7978°N, 11.0258°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
887 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.0.
| May 20, 2012 | 4 km NNE of Massa Finalese, Italy | M6.0 | 102 km | 6 km |
| May 29, 2012 | 1 km ENE of Medolla, Italy | M5.8 | 105 km | 10 km |
| May 29, 2012 | 2 km NE of San Possidonio, Italy | M5.5 | 101 km | 7 km |
| Oct 15, 1996 | 2 km N of Correggio, Italy | M5.4 | 114 km | 10 km |
| May 29, 2012 | 2 km W of San Possidonio, Italy | M5.1 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Jun 3, 2012 | 3 km ENE of Novi di Modena, Italy | M5.1 | 100 km | 9 km |
| May 20, 2012 | 1 km SSW of Vigarano Mainarda, Italy | M5.0 | 114 km | 5 km |
| Oct 29, 1995 | 0 km WNW of Adro, Italy | M4.9 | 85 km | 10 km |
| Jul 17, 2011 | 0 km W of Sermide, Italy | M4.9 | 91 km | 6 km |
| Jan 25, 2012 | 1 km N of Poviglio, Italy | M4.9 | 112 km | 33 km |
| May 20, 2012 | 2 km ENE of Medolla, Italy | M4.9 | 104 km | 10 km |
| May 20, 2012 | 3 km WSW of Bondeno, Italy | M4.8 | 106 km | 3 km |
| Feb 21, 1998 | 2 km ENE of Campagnola Emilia, Italy | M4.8 | 107 km | 10 km |
| May 29, 2012 | 2 km W of San Possidonio, Italy | M4.8 | 103 km | 11 km |
| May 29, 2012 | 3 km ENE of Novi di Modena, Italy | M4.8 | 100 km | 3 km |
| Dec 29, 1999 | 12 km N of Isolaccia, Italy | M4.8 | 105 km | 10 km |
| May 29, 2012 | 2 km NW of San Possidonio, Italy | M4.7 | 101 km | 5 km |
| Jul 17, 2001 | 3 km NNE of Rifiano, Italy | M4.7 | 105 km | 10 km |
| May 20, 2012 | 3 km NE of Massa Finalese, Italy | M4.7 | 104 km | 3 km |
| May 29, 2012 | 3 km ENE of Medolla, Italy | M4.7 | 105 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: 235.0 m (771 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1963 | VAJONT DAM, VAJONT RIVER | Meteorological | 235.0 m | 2,000 | 113 km |
| 1987 | VALTELLINA | Meteorological | 95.0 m | 27 | 84 km |
| 1868 | LAKE GARDA | Earthquake | — | — | 28 km |
| 1624 | DELTA OF THE PO | Earthquake | — | — | 146 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 0.9 in | |
| February | 31°F (-0°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 1.2 in | |
| April | 42°F (6°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 51°F (11°C) | 2.3 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 2.5 in | Wettest |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 2.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 2.5 in | |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 2.4 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 31°F (-0°C) | 1.0 in |
Santa Margherita has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 31°F in February to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.5") and February the driest (0.8").