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Weather & Climate in Varisella, Italy
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Varisella 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 1,709 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 | 1,709 ft (521 m) |
| Area | 4.8 sq mi (12.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 147/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.2084°N, 7.4838°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2,338 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 | 120 km | 4 km |
| Aug 21, 2000 | 1 km WNW of Oviglio, Italy | M4.9 | 87 km | 10 km |
| Apr 7, 2014 | 7 km SE of Guillestre, France | M4.8 | 91 km | 8 km |
| Oct 31, 1997 | 12 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France | M4.8 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Jul 18, 2001 | 3 km S of Masio, Italy | M4.7 | 83 km | 0 km |
| Jan 20, 1994 | 1 km NE of Melle, Italy | M4.6 | 72 km | 10 km |
| Feb 11, 1991 | 5 km ESE of Briançon, France | M4.6 | 72 km | 14 km |
| Dec 14, 1994 | 7 km SSE of Amancy, France | M4.5 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Jul 15, 1996 | 3 km NE of Chilly, France | M4.5 | 148 km | 5 km |
| Oct 3, 2012 | 2 km N of Melle, Italy | M4.5 | 71 km | 10 km |
| Apr 19, 2009 | 1 km ENE of Bandito, Italy | M4.5 | 61 km | 40 km |
| Mar 2, 2012 | 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.5 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Mar 12, 2022 | 3 km S of Faverges, France | M4.5 | 109 km | 3 km |
| Jul 17, 1993 | 0 km NNW of Calice Ligure, Italy | M4.5 | 128 km | 5 km |
| Jun 14, 1993 | 3 km S of Vogogna, Italy | M4.4 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Jul 23, 1996 | 4 km W of Choisy, France | M4.4 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Jul 17, 1993 | 0 km NNE of Calice Ligure, Italy | M4.4 | 128 km | 5 km |
| Nov 21, 1995 | 1 km SW of Collegno, Italy | M4.4 | 16 km | 22 km |
| Jul 25, 2011 | 5 km NW of Cantalupa, Italy | M4.4 | 30 km | 25 km |
| Mar 31, 1996 | 7 km NNW of Bionaz, Italy | M4.3 | 81 km | 5 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 | — | 132 km |
| 1564 | LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 650 | 133 km |
| 563 | LAKE GENEVA | Meteorological | — | — | 138 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 2.3 in | Driest |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| March | 40°F (4°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 53°F (11°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 3.4 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 2.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 3.1 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 2.3 in |
Varisella has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 35°F in February to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.3") and January the driest (2.3").