Climate - Novara (Piedmont)
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The climate of Novara is moderately continental, with cold, damp winters and hot, muggy summers.
The city is located in north-western Italy, in Piedmont, at 45 degrees north latitude. The Ticino river flows a few kilometers to the east, marking the border with Lombardy. About 18 km (11 mi) to the north-east is the Malpensa airport, while 30 km (18 mi) to the north is Lake Maggiore.
Winter, from December to February, is cold, damp and gray. There are periods in which the temperature remains around freezing (0 °C or 32 °F) even in the daytime, especially in December and January, and the sky remains overcast for long periods.
Typically, by the second half of February, the temperature tends to increase, and highs exceed quite often 10 °C (50 °F).
Fog, which was once common, has become rarer, and is formed only in periods with Atlantic high pressure.
The wind is usually weak or absent, except when the föhn blows, a warm, dry wind that comes down from the Alps and is able to bring clear skies and good visibility. When the föhn blows, the temperature can exceed 15 °C (59 °F) even in the middle of winter. In February 1990, it reached 24 °C (75 °F).
Snow in Novara usually falls at least once every year. On average, almost 30 centimeters (12 inches) of snow fall per year. In the great snowfall of 13-17 January 1985, 75 cm (29.5 in) of snow fell.
Every now and then, cold air masses from Eastern Europe can bring quite intense frosts, though the temperature rarely drops below -10 °C (14 °F). However, the temperature reached -17 °C (1.5 °F) in January 1985 and -15 °C (5 °F) in February 2012.
Summer, from June to August, is hot and muggy, and generally sunny, at least in the morning. The heat is felt because of high humidity and poor to no wind.
Sometimes, an Atlantic front, able to bring cool and rainy weather, can affect this area even in summer; more often, on sunny days, thunderstorms can erupt in the afternoon or evening.
During heat waves, which are becoming increasingly more frequent, the temperature can reach or exceed 34/35 °C (93/95 °F). In July 2022 and August 2003, it reached 36.6 °C (97.9 °F).
Best Time
The best period to visit Novara is that of spring and early summer, and in particular, from mid-April to mid-June. September, too, is a good month. However, you have to take into account some rainy days in both periods.
Summer can be hot, although some days can be acceptable, especially in June. In summer, and sometimes in May, sudden thunderstorms in the afternoon or evening must be put into account.
Novara - Climate data
The average temperature of the coldest month (January) is of 3.0 °C (37.4 °F), that of the warmest month (July) is of 23.8 °C (74.9 °F). Here are the average temperatures.Novara - Average temperatures (1991-2010) | Month | Min (°C) | Max (°C) | Mean (°C) | Min (°F) | Max (°F) | Mean (°F) |
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| January | -0.8 | 6.8 | 3 | 30 | 44 | 37.4 |
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| February | -0.1 | 9.7 | 4.8 | 32 | 49 | 40.6 |
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| March | 2.8 | 14.7 | 8.8 | 37 | 58 | 47.8 |
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| April | 6.8 | 18.2 | 12.5 | 44 | 65 | 54.5 |
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| May | 11.9 | 23.5 | 17.7 | 53 | 74 | 63.9 |
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| June | 15.6 | 27.5 | 21.5 | 60 | 82 | 70.8 |
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| July | 17.6 | 30 | 23.8 | 64 | 86 | 74.9 |
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| August | 16.8 | 28.9 | 22.8 | 62 | 84 | 73.1 |
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| September | 13.4 | 24.4 | 18.9 | 56 | 76 | 66 |
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| October | 9 | 18.1 | 13.5 | 48 | 65 | 56.4 |
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| November | 4.2 | 11.8 | 8 | 40 | 53 | 46.4 |
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| December | 0.3 | 7.6 | 4 | 33 | 46 | 39.2 |
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| Year | 8.2 | 18.5 | 13.3 | 46.7 | 65.3 | 56 |
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Precipitation amounts to 1035 millimeters (40.7 inches) per year: it is therefore quite abundant. It ranges from 55 mm (2.2 in) in the driest months (July, December) to 125 mm (4.9 in) in the wettest one (May). Here is the average precipitation.Novara - Average precipitation| Month | Millimeters | Inches | Days |
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| January | 70 | 2.8 | 6 |
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| February | 65 | 2.6 | 5 |
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| March | 85 | 3.3 | 6 |
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| April | 95 | 3.7 | 8 |
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| May | 125 | 4.9 | 9 |
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| June | 85 | 3.3 | 7 |
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| July | 55 | 2.2 | 5 |
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| August | 85 | 3.3 | 7 |
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| September | 95 | 3.7 | 6 |
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| October | 120 | 4.7 | 7 |
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| November | 100 | 3.9 | 7 |
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| December | 55 | 2.2 | 6 |
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| Year | 1035 | 40.7 | 80 |
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Novara - Weather by month
Based on the period 1991-2010
January, the coldest month of the year, is generally a cold month. The average temperature is of 3.0 °C (37 °F), with a minimum of -0.8 °C (30.5 °F) and a maximum of 6.8 °C (44.3 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -6 °C (21 °F). However, it dropped to -11.2 °C (11.8 °F) in January 1993.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 13 °C (55.5 °F). However, it reached 21 °C (69.8 °F) in January 2000.
Precipitation amounts to 70 mm (2.8 in), distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 9 hours and 10 minutes.
The average humidity is 81%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 5 kph (3 mph).
February is generally a quite cold month. The average temperature is of 4.8 °C (41 °F), with a minimum of -0.1 °C (31.8 °F) and a maximum of 9.7 °C (49.5 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -5 °C (23.5 °F). However, it dropped to -15.2 °C (4.6 °F) in February 2012.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 16 °C (60.5 °F). However, it reached 22.4 °C (72.3 °F) in February 2019.
Precipitation amounts to 65 mm (2.6 in), distributed over 5 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 25 minutes.
The average humidity is 71%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 6 kph (4 mph).
March is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of 8.8 °C (48 °F), with a minimum of 2.8 °C (37.1 °F) and a maximum of 14.7 °C (58.5 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -3 °C (26 °F). However, it dropped to -10 °C (14 °F) in March 2005.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 21.5 °C (71 °F). However, it reached 27.9 °C (82.2 °F) in March 2002.
Precipitation amounts to 85 mm (3.3 in), distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 0 minutes.
The average humidity is 64%.
The average wind speed is 7 kph (5 mph).
April is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of 12.5 °C (55 °F), with a minimum of 6.8 °C (44.3 °F) and a maximum of 18.2 °C (64.8 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 1 °C (33.5 °F). However, it dropped to -5 °C (23 °F) in April 2003.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 23.5 °C (74 °F). However, it reached 32.3 °C (90.1 °F) in April 2011.
Precipitation amounts to 95 mm (3.7 in), distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 35 minutes.
The average humidity is 65%.
The average wind speed is 8 kph (5 mph).
May is generally a very mild month. The average temperature is of 17.7 °C (64 °F), with a minimum of 11.9 °C (53.4 °F) and a maximum of 23.5 °C (74.3 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 6.5 °C (43.5 °F). However, it dropped to 1.2 °C (34.2 °F) in May 2019.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 28.5 °C (83.5 °F). However, it reached 33.4 °C (92.1 °F) in May 2009.
Precipitation amounts to 125 mm (4.9 in), distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 55 minutes. So the days are long.
The average humidity is 68%.
The average wind speed is 7 kph (5 mph).
June is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of 21.5 °C (71 °F), with a minimum of 15.6 °C (60 °F) and a maximum of 27.5 °C (81.5 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 10.5 °C (51.5 °F). However, it dropped to 5.8 °C (42.4 °F) in June 2001.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 32 °C (89.5 °F). However, it reached 36.4 °C (97.5 °F) in June 2003.
Precipitation amounts to 85 mm (3.3 in), distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 15 hours and 35 minutes. So the days are long. June 21, the summer solstice, is the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
The average humidity is 68%.
The average wind speed is 7 kph (4 mph).
July, the warmest month of the year, is generally a warm to hot month. The average temperature is of 23.8 °C (75 °F), with a minimum of 17.6 °C (63.7 °F) and a maximum of 30 °C (86 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 12.5 °C (54.5 °F). However, it dropped to 8.2 °C (46.8 °F) in July 2007.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 33 °C (91.5 °F). However, it reached 35.6 °C (96.1 °F) in July 2015.
Precipitation amounts to 55 mm (2.2 in), distributed over 5 days.
The day lasts on average 15 hours and 10 minutes. So the days are long.
The average humidity is 68%.
The average wind speed is 6 kph (4 mph).
August is generally a warm to hot month. The average temperature is of 22.8 °C (73 °F), with a minimum of 16.8 °C (62.2 °F) and a maximum of 28.9 °C (83.9 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 11.5 °C (52.5 °F). However, it dropped to 6 °C (42.8 °F) in August 1995.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 33 °C (91.5 °F). However, it reached 36.6 °C (97.9 °F) in August 2003.
Precipitation amounts to 85 mm (3.3 in), distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 0 minutes.
The average humidity is 69%.
The average wind speed is 6 kph (4 mph).
September is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of 18.9 °C (66 °F), with a minimum of 13.4 °C (56.1 °F) and a maximum of 24.4 °C (75.9 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 7.5 °C (46 °F). However, it dropped to 3 °C (37.4 °F) in September 1995.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 28.5 °C (83.5 °F). However, it reached 32 °C (89.6 °F) in September 2006.
Precipitation amounts to 95 mm (3.7 in), distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 30 minutes.
The average humidity is 72%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 6 kph (4 mph).
October is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of 13.5 °C (56 °F), with a minimum of 9 °C (48.1 °F) and a maximum of 18.1 °C (64.6 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 2.5 °C (36.5 °F). However, it dropped to -5 °C (23 °F) in October 1997.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 23.5 °C (74.5 °F). However, it reached 30 °C (86 °F) in October 1997.
Precipitation amounts to 120 mm (4.7 in), distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 55 minutes.
The average humidity is 80%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 6 kph (4 mph).
November is generally a quite mild month. The average temperature is of 8.0 °C (46 °F), with a minimum of 4.2 °C (39.5 °F) and a maximum of 11.8 °C (53.3 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -3 °C (27 °F). However, it dropped to -9 °C (15.8 °F) in November 1998.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 17.5 °C (64 °F). However, it reached 21 °C (69.8 °F) in November 2004.
Precipitation amounts to 100 mm (3.9 in), distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 9 hours and 30 minutes.
The average humidity is 81%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 6 kph (4 mph).
December is generally a quite cold month. The average temperature is of 4.0 °C (39 °F), with a minimum of 0.3 °C (32.6 °F) and a maximum of 7.6 °C (45.7 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -5.5 °C (22 °F). However, it dropped to -12 °C (10.4 °F) in December 1996.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 14 °C (57 °F). However, it reached 18.2 °C (64.8 °F) in December 2016.
Precipitation amounts to 55 mm (2.2 in), distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 8 hours and 50 minutes. December 21, the winter solstice, is the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
The average humidity is 83%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 4 kph (3 mph).
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