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Weather & Climate in Varzo, Italy
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Varzo experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 296 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 71.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 9.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,444 feet.
Temperature
40°F Jan (4°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 54.9°F |
| 2% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 296 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,444 ft (745 m) |
| Area | 24.6 sq mi (63.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 75/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.2074°N, 8.2527°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
872 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.9.
| Oct 29, 1995 | 0 km WNW of Adro, Italy | M4.9 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Nov 20, 1991 | 1 km WSW of Churwalden, Switzerland | M4.7 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Feb 14, 1999 | 3 km NNE of Belfaux, Switzerland | M4.7 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Dec 14, 1994 | 7 km SSE of Amancy, France | M4.5 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Jan 4, 2009 | 3 km S of Wildhaus, Switzerland | M4.5 | 137 km | 3 km |
| Aug 28, 1994 | 6 km SSW of Muotathal, Switzerland | M4.5 | 87 km | 8 km |
| Feb 17, 1992 | 4 km NNE of Scharans, Switzerland | M4.5 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Nov 21, 1995 | 1 km SW of Collegno, Italy | M4.4 | 138 km | 22 km |
| Jun 14, 1993 | 3 km S of Vogogna, Italy | M4.4 | 26 km | 10 km |
| Nov 22, 1997 | 4 km SSW of Krummenau, Switzerland | M4.4 | 131 km | 10 km |
| May 8, 1992 | 2 km WSW of Sennwald, Switzerland | M4.4 | 149 km | 5 km |
| Feb 11, 1990 | northern Italy | M4.3 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Nov 16, 1995 | 1 km ENE of Einsiedeln, Switzerland | M4.3 | 110 km | 5 km |
| Mar 31, 1996 | 7 km NNW of Bionaz, Italy | M4.3 | 73 km | 5 km |
| May 6, 2003 | 7 km WSW of Linthal, Switzerland | M4.3 | 92 km | 6 km |
| Apr 29, 2003 | 2 km SSW of Varen, Switzerland | M4.3 | 51 km | 8 km |
| Feb 11, 2012 | 2 km WNW of Unterägeri, Switzerland | M4.2 | 107 km | 32 km |
| Jun 4, 2024 | 2 km NNW of Unteriberg, Switzerland | M4.2 | 106 km | 5 km |
| May 14, 1999 | 9 km NW of Brienz, Switzerland | M4.2 | 71 km | 5 km |
| May 12, 2005 | 1 km NW of Oensingen, Switzerland | M4.2 | 129 km | 25 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 | 69 km |
| 1996 | LAKE BRIENZ | Meteorological | 0.5 m | - | 62 km |
| 563 | LAKE GENEVA | Meteorological | - | - | 111 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 2.6 in | |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 31°F (-1°C) | 3.2 in | |
| April | 35°F (2°C) | 3.8 in | |
| May | 43°F (6°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
| June | 49°F (10°C) | 4.2 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 55°F (13°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 49°F (9°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 41°F (5°C) | 4.1 in | |
| November | 33°F (0°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.7 in |
Varzo has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 28°F in February to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (2.5").