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Weather & Climate in Sassi, Italy
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sassi 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 869 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 | 869 ft (265 m) |
| Area | 57.3 sq mi (148.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 55/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.0833°N, 7.7333°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2,424 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 | 97 km | 4 km |
| Aug 21, 2000 | 1 km WNW of Oviglio, Italy | M4.9 | 63 km | 10 km |
| Apr 18, 2005 | 2 km WSW of Marsaglia, Italy | M4.9 | 134 km | 0 km |
| Oct 31, 1997 | 12 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France | M4.8 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Apr 7, 2014 | 7 km SE of Guillestre, France | M4.8 | 97 km | 8 km |
| Jul 18, 2001 | 3 km S of Masio, Italy | M4.7 | 59 km | 0 km |
| Mar 5, 2012 | 3 km NNW of Santo Stefano d'Aveto, Italy | M4.7 | 146 km | 9 km |
| Jan 20, 1994 | 1 km NE of Melle, Italy | M4.6 | 65 km | 10 km |
| Feb 11, 1991 | 5 km ESE of Briançon, France | M4.6 | 84 km | 14 km |
| Jul 17, 1993 | 0 km NNW of Calice Ligure, Italy | M4.5 | 107 km | 5 km |
| Mar 12, 2022 | 3 km S of Faverges, France | M4.5 | 133 km | 3 km |
| Oct 3, 2012 | 2 km N of Melle, Italy | M4.5 | 64 km | 10 km |
| Apr 16, 2020 | 2 km SE of Marsaglia, Italy | M4.5 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Dec 14, 1994 | 7 km SSE of Amancy, France | M4.5 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Mar 2, 2012 | 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.5 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Apr 19, 2009 | 1 km ENE of Bandito, Italy | M4.5 | 41 km | 40 km |
| Jul 25, 2011 | 5 km NW of Cantalupa, Italy | M4.4 | 37 km | 25 km |
| Jul 17, 1993 | 0 km NNE of Calice Ligure, Italy | M4.4 | 107 km | 5 km |
| Sep 22, 2022 | 3 km SW of Bargagli, Italy | M4.4 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Apr 21, 1995 | 4 km ESE of Menton, France | M4.4 | 147 km | 26 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 | - | 114 km |
| 1564 | LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR | Eruption + Earthquake | - | 650 | 124 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 40°F (4°C) | 1.5 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) | 3.5 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 3.0 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 2.7 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 3.3 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 1.4 in | Driest |
Sassi has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 38°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.8") and December the driest (1.4").