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Weather & Climate in Valle San Nicolao, Italy
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Valle San Nicolao enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 293 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 42.3 inches. The area receives 9.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,522 feet.
Temperature
39°F Jan (4°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 55.6°F |
| 3% above US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 293 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,522 ft (464 m) |
| Area | 6.1 sq mi (15.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 17/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.6071°N, 8.1410°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,511 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 | 108 km | 4 km |
| Apr 18, 2005 | 2 km WSW of Marsaglia, Italy | M4.9 | 138 km | 0 km |
| Aug 21, 2000 | 1 km WNW of Oviglio, Italy | M4.9 | 87 km | 10 km |
| Oct 29, 1995 | 0 km WNW of Adro, Italy | M4.9 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Jul 18, 2001 | 3 km S of Masio, Italy | M4.7 | 88 km | 0 km |
| Feb 11, 1991 | 5 km ESE of Briançon, France | M4.6 | 139 km | 14 km |
| Jan 20, 1994 | 1 km NE of Melle, Italy | M4.6 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Mar 12, 2022 | 3 km S of Faverges, France | M4.5 | 145 km | 3 km |
| Oct 3, 2012 | 2 km N of Melle, Italy | M4.5 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Apr 19, 2009 | 1 km ENE of Bandito, Italy | M4.5 | 101 km | 40 km |
| Dec 14, 1994 | 7 km SSE of Amancy, France | M4.5 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Apr 16, 2020 | 2 km SE of Marsaglia, Italy | M4.5 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Jul 25, 2011 | 5 km NW of Cantalupa, Italy | M4.4 | 97 km | 25 km |
| Nov 21, 1995 | 1 km SW of Collegno, Italy | M4.4 | 76 km | 22 km |
| Jun 14, 1993 | 3 km S of Vogogna, Italy | M4.4 | 43 km | 10 km |
| Sep 22, 2022 | 3 km SW of Bargagli, Italy | M4.4 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Feb 11, 1990 | northern Italy | M4.3 | 79 km | 10 km |
| Jan 20, 1994 | 1 km SW of Melle, Italy | M4.3 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Jun 30, 2010 | 3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France | M4.3 | 132 km | 2 km |
| Apr 29, 2003 | 2 km SSW of Varen, Switzerland | M4.3 | 88 km | 8 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.0 m (13 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1601 | LAKE LUCERNE | Eruption + Earthquake | 4.0 m | 8 | 136 km |
| 1996 | LAKE BRIENZ | Meteorological | 0.5 m | — | 126 km |
| 563 | LAKE GENEVA | Meteorological | — | — | 132 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 1.9 in | |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 2.0 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 2.7 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 3.6 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 2.5 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
Valle San Nicolao has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 36°F in December to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.7") and December the driest (1.7").