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Weather & Climate in Santa Maria, Italy
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Santa Maria experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 285 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 58.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 7.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 807 feet.
Temperature
33°F Jan (0°C)
65°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 48.4°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 285 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 807 ft (246 m) |
| Area | 43.5 sq mi (112.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 8/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.9912°N, 12.2299°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
796 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 | 145 km | 6 km |
| Apr 12, 1998 | 5 km E of Kobarid, Slovenia | M5.6 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Jul 12, 2004 | 7 km NE of Kobarid, Slovenia | M5.2 | 114 km | 8 km |
| May 20, 2012 | 1 km SSW of Vigarano Mainarda, Italy | M5.0 | 141 km | 5 km |
| Jul 17, 2011 | 0 km W of Sermide, Italy | M4.9 | 132 km | 6 km |
| May 20, 2012 | 3 km WSW of Bondeno, Italy | M4.8 | 141 km | 3 km |
| May 20, 2012 | 3 km NE of Massa Finalese, Italy | M4.7 | 146 km | 3 km |
| Nov 11, 1990 | 5 km ENE of Cerkno, Slovenia | M4.7 | 142 km | 22 km |
| Feb 14, 2002 | 4 km SSW of Moggio di Sotto, Italy | M4.7 | 84 km | 10 km |
| Jul 17, 2001 | 3 km NNE of Rifiano, Italy | M4.7 | 114 km | 10 km |
| May 20, 2012 | 2 km ESE of Quarantoli, Italy | M4.6 | 147 km | 5 km |
| May 21, 2012 | 3 km SSE of Scortichino, Italy | M4.6 | 144 km | 10 km |
| May 6, 1998 | 6 km NNW of Tolmin, Slovenia | M4.6 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Jun 9, 2012 | 5 km NE of Lamosano, Italy | M4.5 | 29 km | 7 km |
| May 28, 1998 | 3 km WSW of Osoppo, Italy | M4.5 | 69 km | 10 km |
| Oct 5, 1991 | 0 km W of Nimis, Italy | M4.5 | 83 km | 10 km |
| May 23, 2012 | 3 km ENE of Massa Finalese, Italy | M4.4 | 146 km | 5 km |
| Dec 1, 2001 | 5 km SSE of Magnacavallo, Italy | M4.4 | 139 km | 33 km |
| Jan 30, 2015 | 4 km W of Moggio di Sotto, Italy | M4.4 | 84 km | 6 km |
| May 27, 2012 | 5 km NNE of San Felice sul Panaro, Italy | M4.4 | 149 km | 4 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
2 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 | 32 km |
| 1868 | LAKE GARDA | Earthquake | — | — | 123 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (0°C) | 2.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 1.9 in | Driest |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 2.7 in | |
| April | 53°F (11°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 3.3 in | |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 4.1 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 2.5 in |
Santa Maria has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 33°F in January to 72°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 38.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (1.9").