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Weather & Climate in Santena, Italy
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Santena enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (14°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 287 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 33.6 inches. The area receives 4.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 778 feet.
Temperature
38°F Jan (4°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 56.3°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 287 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 778 ft (237 m) |
| Area | 6.8 sq mi (17.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,526/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.9462°N, 7.7730°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2,389 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 | 90 km | 4 km |
| Apr 18, 2005 | 2 km WSW of Marsaglia, Italy | M4.9 | 127 km | 0 km |
| Aug 21, 2000 | 1 km WNW of Oviglio, Italy | M4.9 | 56 km | 10 km |
| Apr 7, 2014 | 7 km SE of Guillestre, France | M4.8 | 92 km | 8 km |
| Oct 31, 1997 | 12 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France | M4.8 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Jul 18, 2001 | 3 km S of Masio, Italy | M4.7 | 51 km | 0 km |
| Mar 5, 2012 | 3 km NNW of Santo Stefano d'Aveto, Italy | M4.7 | 138 km | 9 km |
| Feb 11, 1991 | 5 km ESE of Briançon, France | M4.6 | 85 km | 14 km |
| Jan 20, 1994 | 1 km NE of Melle, Italy | M4.6 | 54 km | 10 km |
| Mar 2, 2012 | 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.5 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Mar 12, 2022 | 3 km S of Faverges, France | M4.5 | 144 km | 3 km |
| Feb 24, 1997 | 36 km SE of Cervo, Italy | M4.5 | 149 km | 20 km |
| Oct 3, 2012 | 2 km N of Melle, Italy | M4.5 | 54 km | 10 km |
| Apr 19, 2009 | 1 km ENE of Bandito, Italy | M4.5 | 25 km | 40 km |
| Apr 16, 2020 | 2 km SE of Marsaglia, Italy | M4.5 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Jul 17, 1993 | 0 km NNW of Calice Ligure, Italy | M4.5 | 92 km | 5 km |
| Jul 17, 1993 | 0 km NNE of Calice Ligure, Italy | M4.4 | 92 km | 5 km |
| Sep 22, 2022 | 3 km SW of Bargagli, Italy | M4.4 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Apr 21, 1995 | 4 km ESE of Menton, France | M4.4 | 132 km | 26 km |
| Nov 21, 1995 | 1 km SW of Collegno, Italy | M4.4 | 22 km | 22 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 | 145 km |
| 1968 | LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR | Earthquake | 3.0 m | - | 98 km |
| 1564 | LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR | Eruption + Earthquake | - | 650 | 110 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (4°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 40°F (5°C) | 1.6 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 62°F (16°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 2.9 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 1.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 2.6 in | |
| September | 65°F (19°C) | 2.5 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 1.4 in | Driest |
Santena has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 38°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.1") and December the driest (1.4").