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.
, 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).
, which was once common, has become rarer, and is formed only in periods with Atlantic high pressure.
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).
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.
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.
, 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.
, 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).
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.
. Here are the average temperatures.
January, the coldest month of the year, is generally a cold month. The average temperature is of
2.4 °C, with a minimum of
-1.9 °C and a maximum of
6.8 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
-6 °C. However, it dropped to
-11.2 °C in January 1993.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
13 °C. However, it reached
21 °C in January 2000.
Precipitation amounts to
48.4 mm, distributed over 5 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 of
4.9 kph.
February is generally a quite cold month. The average temperature is of
4.1 °C, with a minimum of
-1.2 °C and a maximum of
9.4 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
-5 °C. However, it dropped to
-15.2 °C in February 2012.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
16 °C. However, it reached
22.4 °C in February 2019.
Precipitation amounts to
54.3 mm, distributed over 4 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 of
5.9 kph.
March is generally a quite mild month. The average temperature is of
8.4 °C, with a minimum of
2.5 °C and a maximum of
14.4 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
-3 °C. However, it dropped to
-10 °C in March 2005.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
21.5 °C. However, it reached
27.9 °C in March 2002.
Precipitation amounts to
62 mm, distributed over 5 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 0 minutes.
The average humidity is 64%.
The average wind speed is of
7.5 kph.
April is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of
12.2 °C, with a minimum of
6.5 °C and a maximum of
17.9 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
1 °C. However, it dropped to
-5 °C in April 2003.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
23.5 °C. However, it reached
32.3 °C in April 2011.
Precipitation amounts to
93.1 mm, distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 35 minutes.
The average humidity is 65%.
The average wind speed is of
8 kph.
May is generally a very mild month. The average temperature is of
16.8 °C, with a minimum of
11.2 °C and a maximum of
22.3 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
6.5 °C. However, it dropped to
1.2 °C in May 2019.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
28.5 °C. However, it reached
33.4 °C in May 2009.
Precipitation amounts to
108.9 mm, 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 of
7.5 kph.
June is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of
21 °C, with a minimum of
15.3 °C and a maximum of
26.7 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
10.5 °C. However, it dropped to
5.8 °C in June 2001.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
32 °C. However, it reached
36.4 °C in June 2003.
Precipitation amounts to
83.6 mm, 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 of
7 kph.
July, the warmest month of the year, is generally a warm to hot month. The average temperature is of
23.2 °C, with a minimum of
17.3 °C and a maximum of
29.1 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
12.5 °C. However, it dropped to
8.2 °C in July 2007.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
33 °C. However, it reached
35.6 °C in July 2015.
Precipitation amounts to
69.4 mm, distributed over 6 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 of
5.8 kph.
August is generally a warm to hot month. The average temperature is of
23 °C, with a minimum of
17.3 °C and a maximum of
28.7 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
11.5 °C. However, it dropped to
6 °C in August 1995.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
33 °C. However, it reached
36.6 °C in August 2003.
Precipitation amounts to
83.5 mm, distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 0 minutes.
The average humidity is 69%.
The average wind speed is of
6.1 kph.
September is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of
18.6 °C, with a minimum of
13.1 °C and a maximum of
24.1 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
7.5 °C. However, it dropped to
3 °C in September 1995.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
28.5 °C. However, it reached
32 °C in September 2006.
Precipitation amounts to
103.4 mm, 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 of
5.8 kph.
October is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of
13.2 °C, with a minimum of
8.6 °C and a maximum of
17.9 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
2.5 °C. However, it dropped to
-5 °C in October 1997.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
23.5 °C. However, it reached
30 °C in October 1997.
Precipitation amounts to
110 mm, distributed over 8 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 of
5.9 kph.
November is generally a quite mild month. The average temperature is of
7.5 °C, with a minimum of
3.4 °C and a maximum of
11.6 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
-3 °C. However, it dropped to
-9 °C in November 1998.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
17.5 °C. However, it reached
21 °C in November 2004.
Precipitation amounts to
143.8 mm, distributed over 8 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 of
5.8 kph.
December is generally a cold month. The average temperature is of
3 °C, with a minimum of
-1.1 °C and a maximum of
7.2 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
-5.5 °C. However, it dropped to
-12 °C in December 1996.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
14 °C. However, it reached
18.2 °C in December 2016.
Precipitation amounts to
61.9 mm, distributed over 5 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 of
4.5 kph.