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Weather & Climate in Vernante, Italy
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Vernante experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 326 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 43.4 inches. The area receives 5.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,621 feet.
Temperature
38°F Jan (3°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 53.7°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 326 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,621 ft (799 m) |
| Area | 26.8 sq mi (69.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 41/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.2445°N, 7.5346°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2,161 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 | 124 km | 4 km |
| Aug 21, 2000 | 1 km WNW of Oviglio, Italy | M4.9 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Apr 7, 2014 | 7 km SE of Guillestre, France | M4.8 | 77 km | 8 km |
| Oct 31, 1997 | 12 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France | M4.8 | 85 km | 10 km |
| Jul 18, 2001 | 3 km S of Masio, Italy | M4.7 | 95 km | 0 km |
| Feb 25, 2001 | 28 km SSE of Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, France | M4.6 | 88 km | 9 km |
| Mar 14, 2001 | 34 km SSE of San Lorenzo al Mare, Italy | M4.6 | 89 km | 19 km |
| Jan 20, 1994 | 1 km NE of Melle, Italy | M4.6 | 40 km | 10 km |
| Feb 11, 1991 | 5 km ESE of Briançon, France | M4.6 | 96 km | 14 km |
| Apr 19, 2009 | 1 km ENE of Bandito, Italy | M4.5 | 59 km | 40 km |
| Jul 17, 1993 | 0 km NNW of Calice Ligure, Italy | M4.5 | 61 km | 5 km |
| Feb 24, 1997 | 36 km SE of Cervo, Italy | M4.5 | 94 km | 20 km |
| Mar 2, 2012 | 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.5 | 71 km | 10 km |
| Oct 3, 2012 | 2 km N of Melle, Italy | M4.5 | 42 km | 10 km |
| Sep 22, 2022 | 3 km SW of Bargagli, Italy | M4.4 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Apr 21, 1995 | 4 km ESE of Menton, France | M4.4 | 53 km | 26 km |
| Nov 21, 1995 | 1 km SW of Collegno, Italy | M4.4 | 92 km | 22 km |
| Jul 17, 1993 | 0 km NNE of Calice Ligure, Italy | M4.4 | 61 km | 5 km |
| Jul 25, 2011 | 5 km NW of Cantalupa, Italy | M4.4 | 84 km | 25 km |
| Jan 20, 1994 | 1 km SW of Melle, Italy | M4.3 | 39 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: 10.0 m (33 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1979 | FRENCH RIVIERA (LIGURIAN SEA) | Meteorological | 10.0 m | 9 | 65 km |
| 1968 | LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR | Earthquake | 3.0 m | — | 41 km |
| 1564 | LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 650 | 32 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 3.0 in | |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 3.6 in | |
| June | 58°F (15°C) | 2.4 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 1.3 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 2.2 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 2.9 in |
Vernante has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 34°F in February to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.9 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.7") and July the driest (1.3").