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Weather & Climate in Sonico, Italy
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sonico has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 308 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 71.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 100.2 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 2,133 feet.
Temperature
26°F Jan (-3°C)
60°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 42.8°F |
| 21% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 308 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,133 ft (650 m) |
| Area | 73.0 sq mi (189.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 12/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.1664°N, 10.3507°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
726 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.1.
| Jun 3, 2012 | 3 km ENE of Novi di Modena, Italy | M5.1 | 148 km | 9 km |
| Jan 25, 2012 | 1 km N of Poviglio, Italy | M4.9 | 147 km | 33 km |
| Jul 17, 2011 | 0 km W of Sermide, Italy | M4.9 | 149 km | 6 km |
| Oct 29, 1995 | 0 km WNW of Adro, Italy | M4.9 | 68 km | 10 km |
| Dec 29, 1999 | 12 km N of Isolaccia, Italy | M4.8 | 48 km | 10 km |
| May 29, 2012 | 3 km ENE of Novi di Modena, Italy | M4.8 | 148 km | 3 km |
| Jul 17, 2001 | 3 km NNE of Rifiano, Italy | M4.7 | 91 km | 10 km |
| Mar 31, 1994 | 2 km W of Warth, Austria | M4.7 | 122 km | 14 km |
| Nov 20, 1991 | 1 km WSW of Churwalden, Switzerland | M4.7 | 93 km | 10 km |
| May 29, 2012 | 2 km NW of San Possidonio, Italy | M4.7 | 150 km | 5 km |
| Jun 5, 1997 | 2 km ESE of Namlos, Austria | M4.6 | 134 km | 5 km |
| Apr 6, 2000 | 11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy | M4.5 | 49 km | 5 km |
| Oct 1, 2001 | 11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy | M4.5 | 50 km | 10 km |
| Feb 17, 1992 | 4 km NNE of Scharans, Switzerland | M4.5 | 93 km | 10 km |
| Oct 15, 1996 | 2 km NE of Poviglio, Italy | M4.5 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Aug 28, 1994 | 6 km SSW of Muotathal, Switzerland | M4.5 | 149 km | 8 km |
| Jan 4, 2009 | 3 km S of Wildhaus, Switzerland | M4.5 | 135 km | 3 km |
| May 8, 1992 | 2 km WSW of Sennwald, Switzerland | M4.4 | 138 km | 5 km |
| May 29, 2012 | 3 km ESE of Moglia, Italy | M4.4 | 146 km | 3 km |
| Nov 22, 1997 | 4 km SSW of Krummenau, Switzerland | M4.4 | 147 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 95.0 m (312 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1987 | VALTELLINA | Meteorological | 95.0 m | 27 | 24 km |
| 1868 | LAKE GARDA | Earthquake | — | — | 59 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°F (-3°C) | 1.0 in | |
| February | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.0 in | |
| April | 34°F (1°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 43°F (6°C) | 1.9 in | |
| June | 49°F (10°C) | 2.1 in | |
| July | 60°F (15°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 54°F (12°C) | 2.2 in | Wettest |
| September | 48°F (9°C) | 2.1 in | |
| October | 40°F (5°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 31°F (-1°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 26°F (-4°C) | 0.9 in |
Sonico has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 25°F in February to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.2") and February the driest (0.8").