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Weather & Climate in Santa Rita, Italy
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Santa Rita 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 866 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 | 866 ft (264 m) |
| Area | 57.3 sq mi (148.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 518/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.0459°N, 7.6445°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2,446 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 | 102 km | 4 km |
| Apr 18, 2005 | 2 km WSW of Marsaglia, Italy | M4.9 | 140 km | 0 km |
| Aug 21, 2000 | 1 km WNW of Oviglio, Italy | M4.9 | 68 km | 10 km |
| Apr 7, 2014 | 7 km SE of Guillestre, France | M4.8 | 89 km | 8 km |
| Oct 31, 1997 | 12 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France | M4.8 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Jul 18, 2001 | 3 km S of Masio, Italy | M4.7 | 64 km | 0 km |
| Feb 11, 1991 | 5 km ESE of Briançon, France | M4.6 | 77 km | 14 km |
| Jan 20, 1994 | 1 km NE of Melle, Italy | M4.6 | 58 km | 10 km |
| Mar 12, 2022 | 3 km S of Faverges, France | M4.5 | 130 km | 3 km |
| Apr 16, 2020 | 2 km SE of Marsaglia, Italy | M4.5 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Jul 17, 1993 | 0 km NNW of Calice Ligure, Italy | M4.5 | 106 km | 5 km |
| Oct 3, 2012 | 2 km N of Melle, Italy | M4.5 | 57 km | 10 km |
| Mar 2, 2012 | 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.5 | 97 km | 10 km |
| Dec 14, 1994 | 7 km SSE of Amancy, France | M4.5 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Apr 19, 2009 | 1 km ENE of Bandito, Italy | M4.5 | 39 km | 40 km |
| Jun 14, 1993 | 3 km S of Vogogna, Italy | M4.4 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Jul 17, 1993 | 0 km NNE of Calice Ligure, Italy | M4.4 | 106 km | 5 km |
| Sep 22, 2022 | 3 km SW of Bargagli, Italy | M4.4 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Nov 21, 1995 | 1 km SW of Collegno, Italy | M4.4 | 8 km | 22 km |
| Jul 25, 2011 | 5 km NW of Cantalupa, Italy | M4.4 | 29 km | 25 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
2 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 | — | 111 km |
| 1564 | LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 650 | 118 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 1.7 in | |
| February | 40°F (5°C) | 1.6 in | |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 3.6 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 3.1 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 2.9 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 2.2 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
Santa Rita has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 38°F in December to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.8") and December the driest (1.5").