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Weather & Climate in Sona, Italy
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sona enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 73°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 40.8 inches. The area receives 2.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 554 feet.
Temperature
40°F Jan (4°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 56.0°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 301 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 554 ft (169 m) |
| Area | 28.6 sq mi (74.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 164/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.4327°N, 10.8399°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,464 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 | 68 km | 6 km |
| May 29, 2012 | 1 km ENE of Medolla, Italy | M5.8 | 68 km | 10 km |
| May 29, 2012 | 2 km NE of San Possidonio, Italy | M5.5 | 62 km | 7 km |
| Oct 15, 1996 | 2 km N of Correggio, Italy | M5.4 | 71 km | 10 km |
| Sep 14, 2003 | 3 km E of Monterenzio, Italy | M5.3 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Jun 3, 2012 | 3 km ENE of Novi di Modena, Italy | M5.1 | 60 km | 9 km |
| May 29, 2012 | 2 km W of San Possidonio, Italy | M5.1 | 63 km | 10 km |
| Jan 27, 2012 | 4 km SE of Berceto, Italy | M5.0 | 124 km | 60 km |
| May 20, 2012 | 1 km SSW of Vigarano Mainarda, Italy | M5.0 | 84 km | 5 km |
| Nov 2, 2002 | 4 km N of Sant'Alberto, Italy | M5.0 | 141 km | 10 km |
| May 20, 2012 | 2 km ENE of Medolla, Italy | M4.9 | 67 km | 10 km |
| Apr 18, 2005 | 2 km WSW of Marsaglia, Italy | M4.9 | 142 km | 0 km |
| Jan 25, 2012 | 1 km N of Poviglio, Italy | M4.9 | 69 km | 33 km |
| Jul 17, 2011 | 0 km W of Sermide, Italy | M4.9 | 59 km | 6 km |
| Jan 25, 2013 | 3 km ENE of Castiglione di Garfagnana, Italy | M4.9 | 144 km | 16 km |
| Oct 29, 1995 | 0 km WNW of Adro, Italy | M4.9 | 72 km | 10 km |
| May 20, 2012 | 3 km WSW of Bondeno, Italy | M4.8 | 75 km | 3 km |
| May 29, 2012 | 3 km ENE of Novi di Modena, Italy | M4.8 | 60 km | 3 km |
| Dec 29, 1999 | 12 km N of Isolaccia, Italy | M4.8 | 136 km | 10 km |
| May 29, 2012 | 2 km W of San Possidonio, Italy | M4.8 | 63 km | 11 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
4 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 | 148 km |
| 1987 | VALTELLINA | Meteorological | 95.0 m | 27 | 112 km |
| 1868 | LAKE GARDA | Earthquake | — | — | 32 km |
| 1624 | DELTA OF THE PO | Earthquake | — | — | 120 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 2.1 in | |
| February | 40°F (4°C) | 1.6 in | Driest |
| March | 47°F (9°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 3.4 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 2.6 in | |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 3.3 in | Warmest |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 2.9 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 3.5 in | Wettest |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 2.5 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest |
Sona has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 37°F in December to 74°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 31.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.5") and February the driest (1.6").