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Weather & Climate in Vaie, Italy
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Vaie 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 1,250 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 | 1,250 ft (381 m) |
| Area | 3.2 sq mi (8.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 460/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.1023°N, 7.2894°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2,369 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 | 131 km | 4 km |
| Aug 21, 2000 | 1 km WNW of Oviglio, Italy | M4.9 | 97 km | 10 km |
| Oct 31, 1997 | 12 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France | M4.8 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Apr 7, 2014 | 7 km SE of Guillestre, France | M4.8 | 72 km | 8 km |
| Jul 18, 2001 | 3 km S of Masio, Italy | M4.7 | 92 km | 0 km |
| Jan 20, 1994 | 1 km NE of Melle, Italy | M4.6 | 59 km | 10 km |
| Feb 11, 1991 | 5 km ESE of Briançon, France | M4.6 | 53 km | 14 km |
| Apr 19, 2009 | 1 km ENE of Bandito, Italy | M4.5 | 61 km | 40 km |
| Dec 14, 1994 | 7 km SSE of Amancy, France | M4.5 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Mar 12, 2022 | 3 km S of Faverges, France | M4.5 | 104 km | 3 km |
| Jul 15, 1996 | 3 km NE of Chilly, France | M4.5 | 144 km | 5 km |
| Oct 3, 2012 | 2 km N of Melle, Italy | M4.5 | 58 km | 10 km |
| Jul 17, 1993 | 0 km NNW of Calice Ligure, Italy | M4.5 | 127 km | 5 km |
| Mar 2, 2012 | 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.5 | 82 km | 10 km |
| Nov 21, 1995 | 1 km SW of Collegno, Italy | M4.4 | 21 km | 22 km |
| Apr 21, 1995 | 4 km ESE of Menton, France | M4.4 | 150 km | 26 km |
| Jul 25, 2011 | 5 km NW of Cantalupa, Italy | M4.4 | 13 km | 25 km |
| Jun 14, 1993 | 3 km S of Vogogna, Italy | M4.4 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Jul 17, 1993 | 0 km NNE of Calice Ligure, Italy | M4.4 | 127 km | 5 km |
| Jul 23, 1996 | 4 km W of Choisy, France | M4.4 | 141 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
3 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 | - | 127 km |
| 1564 | LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR | Eruption + Earthquake | - | 650 | 121 km |
| 563 | LAKE GENEVA | Meteorological | - | - | 145 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 2.8 in | |
| February | 35°F (1°C) | 2.7 in | Coldest |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 2.7 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 3.6 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 4.2 in | Wettest |
| June | 58°F (15°C) | 3.4 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 2.3 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 3.0 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 4.1 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 2.8 in |
Vaie has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 35°F in February to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.2") and July the driest (2.3").