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. 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) |
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°E |
| 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").