Weather & Climate in Venas, Italy
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Venas has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.4 inches. The area receives 10.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,822 feet.
Temperature
26°F Jan (-4°C)
57°F Jul (14°C)
| Annual Average | 40.7°F |
| 25% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 57°F (14°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,822 ft (860 m) |
| Area | 122.7 sq mi (317.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 5/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.4101°N, 12.2982°E |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
822 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.6.
| Apr 12, 1998 | 5 km E of Kobarid, Slovenia | M5.6 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Jul 12, 2004 | 7 km NE of Kobarid, Slovenia | M5.2 | 104 km | 8 km |
| Jul 17, 2001 | 3 km NNE of Rifiano, Italy | M4.7 | 91 km | 10 km |
| Feb 14, 2002 | 4 km SSW of Moggio di Sotto, Italy | M4.7 | 67 km | 10 km |
| Nov 11, 1990 | 5 km ENE of Cerkno, Slovenia | M4.7 | 138 km | 22 km |
| May 6, 1998 | 6 km NNW of Tolmin, Slovenia | M4.6 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Oct 5, 1991 | 0 km W of Nimis, Italy | M4.5 | 78 km | 10 km |
| Jun 9, 2012 | 5 km NE of Lamosano, Italy | M4.5 | 25 km | 7 km |
| May 28, 1998 | 3 km WSW of Osoppo, Italy | M4.5 | 60 km | 10 km |
| May 13, 1999 | 2 km NW of Clodig, Italy | M4.4 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Jan 30, 2015 | 4 km W of Moggio di Sotto, Italy | M4.4 | 65 km | 6 km |
| Oct 24, 1994 | 3 km ESE of Piazza, Italy | M4.3 | 104 km | 18 km |
| Aug 29, 2004 | 1 km S of Enemonzo-Quinis, Italy | M4.3 | 45 km | 11 km |
| Jul 13, 2020 | 9 km SSW of Forni di Sotto, Italy | M4.3 | 26 km | 10 km |
| Apr 15, 1998 | 7 km ESE of Kobarid, Slovenia | M4.3 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Mar 27, 2024 | 6 km ENE of Tramonti di Sopra, Italy | M4.3 | 45 km | 10 km |
| Feb 22, 2021 | 2 km SSE of Brentonico, Italy | M4.3 | 123 km | 11 km |
| Jan 14, 2005 | 6 km NNE of Cerkno, Slovenia | M4.3 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Sep 30, 2002 | 5 km SW of Kranjska Gora, Slovenia | M4.3 | 110 km | 5 km |
| Oct 2, 1993 | 4 km WNW of Bordano, Italy | M4.3 | 59 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
2 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 | 16 km |
| 1868 | LAKE GARDA | Earthquake | - | - | 146 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°F (-4°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.8 in | |
| March | 32°F (0°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 38°F (3°C) | 2.9 in | |
| May | 47°F (8°C) | 4.2 in | |
| June | 53°F (12°C) | 4.8 in | |
| July | 57°F (14°C) | 5.2 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 57°F (14°C) | 4.9 in | |
| September | 51°F (10°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 43°F (6°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 33°F (0°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.9 in |
Venas has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 26°F in January to 57°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.2") and January the driest (1.7").