All Countries
Weather & Climate in Villar Dora, Italy
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Villar Dora 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 1,204 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 | 1,204 ft (367 m) |
| Area | 6.3 sq mi (16.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 364/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.1147°N, 7.3835°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2,371 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 | 90 km | 10 km |
| Oct 31, 1997 | 12 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France | M4.8 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Apr 7, 2014 | 7 km SE of Guillestre, France | M4.8 | 78 km | 8 km |
| Jul 18, 2001 | 3 km S of Masio, Italy | M4.7 | 86 km | 0 km |
| Jan 20, 1994 | 1 km NE of Melle, Italy | M4.6 | 61 km | 10 km |
| Feb 11, 1991 | 5 km ESE of Briançon, France | M4.6 | 60 km | 14 km |
| Dec 14, 1994 | 7 km SSE of Amancy, France | M4.5 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Jul 15, 1996 | 3 km NE of Chilly, France | M4.5 | 148 km | 5 km |
| Mar 12, 2022 | 3 km S of Faverges, France | M4.5 | 109 km | 3 km |
| Apr 19, 2009 | 1 km ENE of Bandito, Italy | M4.5 | 56 km | 40 km |
| Jul 17, 1993 | 0 km NNW of Calice Ligure, Italy | M4.5 | 124 km | 5 km |
| Oct 3, 2012 | 2 km N of Melle, Italy | M4.5 | 59 km | 10 km |
| Mar 2, 2012 | 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France | M4.5 | 88 km | 10 km |
| Jul 25, 2011 | 5 km NW of Cantalupa, Italy | M4.4 | 17 km | 25 km |
| Jul 17, 1993 | 0 km NNE of Calice Ligure, Italy | M4.4 | 124 km | 5 km |
| Jun 14, 1993 | 3 km S of Vogogna, Italy | M4.4 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Nov 21, 1995 | 1 km SW of Collegno, Italy | M4.4 | 14 km | 22 km |
| Jul 23, 1996 | 4 km W of Choisy, France | M4.4 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Mar 31, 1996 | 7 km NNW of Bionaz, Italy | M4.3 | 91 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1968 | LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR | Earthquake | 3.0 m | — | 125 km |
| 1564 | LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 650 | 122 km |
| 563 | LAKE GENEVA | Meteorological | — | — | 145 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 1.8 in | |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 1.8 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 4.4 in | Wettest |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 3.4 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 3.0 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 2.3 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 1.8 in | Coldest, Driest |
Villar Dora has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 38°F in December to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.4") and December the driest (1.8").