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Weather & Climate in Vela, Italy
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Vela experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 305 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 43.0 inches. The area receives 10.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 650 feet.
Temperature
34°F Jan (1°C)
67°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 50.4°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 305 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 650 ft (198 m) |
| Area | 65.7 sq mi (170.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 15/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.0824°N, 11.1021°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
827 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.0.
| May 20, 2012 | 4 km NNE of Massa Finalese, Italy | M6.0 | 133 km | 6 km |
| May 29, 2012 | 1 km ENE of Medolla, Italy | M5.8 | 137 km | 10 km |
| May 29, 2012 | 2 km NE of San Possidonio, Italy | M5.5 | 133 km | 7 km |
| Oct 15, 1996 | 2 km N of Correggio, Italy | M5.4 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Jun 3, 2012 | 3 km ENE of Novi di Modena, Italy | M5.1 | 132 km | 9 km |
| May 29, 2012 | 2 km W of San Possidonio, Italy | M5.1 | 135 km | 10 km |
| May 20, 2012 | 1 km SSW of Vigarano Mainarda, Italy | M5.0 | 142 km | 5 km |
| Oct 29, 1995 | 0 km WNW of Adro, Italy | M4.9 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Jan 25, 2012 | 1 km N of Poviglio, Italy | M4.9 | 144 km | 33 km |
| May 20, 2012 | 2 km ENE of Medolla, Italy | M4.9 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Jul 17, 2011 | 0 km W of Sermide, Italy | M4.9 | 121 km | 6 km |
| Dec 29, 1999 | 12 km N of Isolaccia, Italy | M4.8 | 84 km | 10 km |
| May 29, 2012 | 2 km W of San Possidonio, Italy | M4.8 | 135 km | 11 km |
| May 29, 2012 | 3 km ENE of Novi di Modena, Italy | M4.8 | 132 km | 3 km |
| May 20, 2012 | 3 km WSW of Bondeno, Italy | M4.8 | 136 km | 3 km |
| Feb 21, 1998 | 2 km ENE of Campagnola Emilia, Italy | M4.8 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Mar 31, 1994 | 2 km W of Warth, Austria | M4.7 | 149 km | 14 km |
| May 29, 2012 | 2 km NW of San Possidonio, Italy | M4.7 | 133 km | 5 km |
| Nov 20, 1991 | 1 km WSW of Churwalden, Switzerland | M4.7 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Jul 17, 2001 | 3 km NNE of Rifiano, Italy | M4.7 | 73 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: 235.0 m (771 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1963 | VAJONT DAM, VAJONT RIVER | Meteorological | 235.0 m | 2,000 | 97 km |
| 1987 | VALTELLINA | Meteorological | 95.0 m | 27 | 67 km |
| 1868 | LAKE GARDA | Earthquake | — | — | 53 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 1.3 in | |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 1.1 in | Driest |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 1.4 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 56°F (14°C) | 2.6 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 3.0 in | Wettest |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 2.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 2.8 in | |
| September | 60°F (15°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 33°F (1°C) | 1.4 in | Coldest |
Vela has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 33°F in December to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.0") and February the driest (1.1").