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Weather & Climate in Sommariva del Bosco, Italy
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sommariva del Bosco 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 978 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 | 978 ft (298 m) |
| Area | 22.5 sq mi (58.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 253/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.7726°N, 7.7818°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2,336 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 | 88 km | 4 km |
| Apr 18, 2005 | 2 km WSW of Marsaglia, Italy | M4.9 | 124 km | 0 km |
| Aug 21, 2000 | 1 km WNW of Oviglio, Italy | M4.9 | 56 km | 10 km |
| Oct 31, 1997 | 12 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France | M4.8 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Apr 7, 2014 | 7 km SE of Guillestre, France | M4.8 | 87 km | 8 km |
| Jul 18, 2001 | 3 km S of Masio, Italy | M4.7 | 50 km | 0 km |
| Mar 5, 2012 | 3 km NNW of Santo Stefano d'Aveto, Italy | M4.7 | 133 km | 9 km |
| Feb 11, 1991 | 5 km ESE of Briançon, France | M4.6 | 86 km | 14 km |
| Mar 14, 2001 | 34 km SSE of San Lorenzo al Mare, Italy | M4.6 | 137 km | 19 km |
| Jan 20, 1994 | 1 km NE of Melle, Italy | M4.6 | 42 km | 10 km |
| Feb 25, 2001 | 28 km SSE of Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, France | M4.6 | 149 km | 9 km |
| Oct 3, 2012 | 2 km N of Melle, Italy | M4.5 | 42 km | 10 km |
| Feb 24, 1997 | 36 km SE of Cervo, Italy | M4.5 | 130 km | 20 km |
| Mar 2, 2012 | 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.5 | 91 km | 10 km |
| Apr 16, 2020 | 2 km SE of Marsaglia, Italy | M4.5 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Jul 17, 1993 | 0 km NNW of Calice Ligure, Italy | M4.5 | 75 km | 5 km |
| Apr 19, 2009 | 1 km ENE of Bandito, Italy | M4.5 | 7 km | 40 km |
| Sep 22, 2022 | 3 km SW of Bargagli, Italy | M4.4 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Apr 21, 1995 | 4 km ESE of Menton, France | M4.4 | 113 km | 26 km |
| Jul 25, 2011 | 5 km NW of Cantalupa, Italy | M4.4 | 46 km | 25 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 | 127 km |
| 1968 | LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR | Earthquake | 3.0 m | — | 79 km |
| 1564 | LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 650 | 93 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (4°C) | 1.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 1.7 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 2.9 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 3.5 in | Wettest |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 2.4 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 1.3 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 2.3 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 2.3 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 2.2 in | |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 1.5 in |
Sommariva del Bosco has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 38°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.5") and July the driest (1.3").