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Montegallo weather

Montegallo weather changes a great deal with elevation. Montegallo is a scattered municipality in the province of Ascoli Piceno, at the foot of the east side of Monte Vettore. Its hamlets range from 494 m at Uscerno to 1,023 m at Colleluce, and the main hamlet, Balzo, lies at just under 900 m. Montegallo is in climate zone E, with 2,676 heating degree days, and the heating period runs from October 15 to April 15.

Winter is the season that leads most people to check the weather before setting out. Snowfall in Montegallo can be very heavy, even with blizzards, and can easily exceed a meter.

Today in Montegallo: cloudy, high 16 °C and low 11 °C, wind up to 18 km/h.

Updated: November 11, 2026 at 12:21 PM

16 °CNow
16 / 11 °CToday's high and low
16 km/hWind from SW
0.0 mmRain expected today

The coming days

DaySkyHigh / lowRainMax wind
Today 11 NovCloudy16° / 11°0.0 mm18 km/h SW
Thursday 12 NovLight rain17° / 11°5.8 mm24 km/h SW
Friday 13 NovHeavy rain14° / 10°25.4 mm27 km/h SW
Saturday 14 NovLight rain10° / 7°5.6 mm7 km/h SW
Sunday 15 NovRain13° / 8°5.4 mm9 km/h SW
Monday 16 NovShowers13° / 9°20.6 mm19 km/h SW
Tuesday 17 NovPartly cloudy14° / 8°1.2 mm17 km/h SW
Wednesday 18 NovPartly cloudy12° / 9°15.0 mm18 km/h SW
Thursday 19 NovRain12° / 8°8.6 mm25 km/h SW
Friday 20 NovPartly cloudy12° / 7°1.0 mm27 km/h SW

Forecast by MET Norway, updated automatically · license CC BY 4.0

Sunrise and sunset

Sunrise
06:53
Sunset
16:47

Calculated for this page's coordinates, Italian time.

The next 24 hours

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  22. 1015°0.1 mm12 SW
  23. 1116°0.2 mm13 SW
  24. 1217°0.2 mm16 SW

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Montegallo weather: forecast for the coming days

The Montegallo forecast refers to the villages, while at altitude the situation can be very different. Monte Vettore, which towers over the hamlets, reaches 2,476 m. Anyone planning a hike up high should also compare the forecasts for Foce di Montemonaco and Forca Canapine. Forecasts for the neighboring municipalities are on the Arquata del Tronto weather and Acquasanta Terme weather pages.

Anyone wanting to climb Vettore in winter should first read the Sibillini avalanche bulletin (bollettino valanghe). Late in the season, with the March snowfalls, the avalanche danger on the eastern side of the Vettore massif has reached level 3 (considerable).

Montegallo weather: the climate month by month

In Montegallo the cold lasts a long time: climate zone E provides for heating from mid-October to mid-April. Monte Vettore can turn white as early as the end of September, while in the hamlets snow does not usually arrive before November.

For walking, the CAI (Italian Alpine Club) loop that starts from Balzo and passes through Colle, Interprete and Santa Maria in Pantano is recommended from April to November, when there is no snow. The church of Santa Maria in Pantano is now badly damaged by the 2016 earthquake.

Montegallo weather: snow and conditions

Heavy snowfall in Montegallo is normal. In February 2012 there was a meter of snow in Montegallo, and more in the higher areas, but the roads were passable. In January 2017 five hamlets were cut off under 2 meters 30 centimeters of snow, without electricity. Even lighter snowfalls whiten the villages: in December 2024 about 20 centimeters fell in Balzo, without major problems for traffic.

Rain matters too: at the end of winter, rain caused slips and landslides on several roads in the municipality. When the snow is heavy and wet, it is better to travel with snow chains.

In recent years the Province of Ascoli Piceno has always made winter tires or snow chains on board mandatory on provincial roads from November 15 to April 15. For the 2025-2026 winter the same requirement was also confirmed on the state roads managed by Anas, including the Salaria in the province of Ascoli Piceno. More information is on the Sibillini Mountains Weather page.

Frequently asked questions

How much snow falls in Montegallo in winter?

In Montegallo snowfall can be very heavy and exceed a meter. In February 2012 there was a meter of snow in Montegallo, and more in the higher areas. In January 2017 some hamlets were cut off under 2 meters 30 centimeters. There are also lighter snowfalls, such as the roughly 20 centimeters that fell in Balzo in December 2024.

Do you need snow chains or winter tires to get to Montegallo?

Yes, in the cold season they are needed. In recent years the Province of Ascoli Piceno has required winter tires or snow chains on board on provincial roads every year from November 15 to April 15. The same requirement applies on the Anas state roads most exposed to snow, such as the Salaria. With heavy, wet snow, chains are recommended anyway.

When does the first snow arrive in Montegallo?

The first snow usually arrives on Monte Vettore, which can turn white as early as the end of September. In the hamlets of Montegallo, between 494 m at Uscerno and 1,023 m at Colleluce, snow generally does not fall before November. From November 15 winter tires or chains also become mandatory on provincial roads.

When is the best time for hiking in Montegallo?

For the CAI loop starting from Balzo, with 600 m of ascent and 600 m of descent, the recommended period runs from April to November, if there is no snow. In winter, anyone thinking of climbing Monte Vettore should first read the avalanche bulletin: on the eastern side the danger has reached level 3 (considerable).