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Weather & Climate in Villafranca Piemonte, Italy
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Villafranca Piemonte 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 830 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 | 830 ft (253 m) |
| Area | 39.6 sq mi (102.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 82/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.7882°N, 7.5079°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2,359 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 | 109 km | 4 km |
| Apr 18, 2005 | 2 km WSW of Marsaglia, Italy | M4.9 | 146 km | 0 km |
| Aug 21, 2000 | 1 km WNW of Oviglio, Italy | M4.9 | 77 km | 10 km |
| Apr 7, 2014 | 7 km SE of Guillestre, France | M4.8 | 67 km | 8 km |
| Oct 31, 1997 | 12 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France | M4.8 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Jul 18, 2001 | 3 km S of Masio, Italy | M4.7 | 71 km | 0 km |
| Feb 25, 2001 | 28 km SSE of Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, France | M4.6 | 148 km | 9 km |
| Jan 20, 1994 | 1 km NE of Melle, Italy | M4.6 | 28 km | 10 km |
| Feb 11, 1991 | 5 km ESE of Briançon, France | M4.6 | 64 km | 14 km |
| Mar 14, 2001 | 34 km SSE of San Lorenzo al Mare, Italy | M4.6 | 144 km | 19 km |
| Oct 3, 2012 | 2 km N of Melle, Italy | M4.5 | 27 km | 10 km |
| Mar 2, 2012 | 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.5 | 72 km | 10 km |
| Feb 24, 1997 | 36 km SE of Cervo, Italy | M4.5 | 142 km | 20 km |
| Apr 19, 2009 | 1 km ENE of Bandito, Italy | M4.5 | 28 km | 40 km |
| Mar 12, 2022 | 3 km S of Faverges, France | M4.5 | 141 km | 3 km |
| Jul 17, 1993 | 0 km NNW of Calice Ligure, Italy | M4.5 | 90 km | 5 km |
| Apr 21, 1995 | 4 km ESE of Menton, France | M4.4 | 114 km | 26 km |
| Jul 25, 2011 | 5 km NW of Cantalupa, Italy | M4.4 | 28 km | 25 km |
| Jul 17, 1993 | 0 km NNE of Calice Ligure, Italy | M4.4 | 90 km | 5 km |
| Jun 14, 1993 | 3 km S of Vogogna, Italy | M4.4 | 146 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 | 123 km |
| 1968 | LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR | Earthquake | 3.0 m | — | 88 km |
| 1564 | LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 650 | 88 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 1.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 1.7 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 3.1 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 3.7 in | Wettest |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 2.6 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 1.5 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 2.4 in | |
| September | 65°F (19°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 2.3 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 1.7 in |
Villafranca Piemonte has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 38°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.7") and July the driest (1.5").