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Arquà Petrarca, Italy

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2.0 /5.0
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878 Population 34/sq mi density
262 ft Elevation 80 meters
57°F Avg Temperature 14°C
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Overall
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Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
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$28,248 median income, 10.4% unemployment
Arquà Petrarca enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 303 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.5 inches. The area receives 2.8 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average57.0°F
6% above US avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days303 days/yr

Geography

Elevation262 ft (80 m)
Area26.1 sq mi (67.7 km²)
Population Density34/sq mi
Coordinates45.2691°N, 11.7205°W
TimezoneEurope/Rome

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.5"
28% above US avg
Snowfall 2.8"
Wettest Month (Oct) 2.99"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.77"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,588 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.0. Most recent: M2.7 on May 20, 2025.

May 20, 2012 4 km NNE of Massa Finalese, Italy M6.0 57 km
May 29, 2012 1 km ENE of Medolla, Italy M5.8 68 km
May 29, 2012 2 km NE of San Possidonio, Italy M5.5 70 km
Oct 15, 1996 2 km N of Correggio, Italy M5.4 91 km
Sep 14, 2003 3 km E of Monterenzio, Italy M5.3 107 km
Sep 18, 2023 7 km SE of Marradi, Italy M5.1 139 km
Jun 3, 2012 3 km ENE of Novi di Modena, Italy M5.1 74 km
May 29, 2012 2 km W of San Possidonio, Italy M5.1 75 km
May 10, 2000 7 km SE of Granarolo, Italy M5.1 108 km
Nov 2, 2002 4 km N of Sant'Alberto, Italy M5.0 84 km
May 20, 2012 1 km SSW of Vigarano Mainarda, Italy M5.0 52 km
Jan 25, 2012 1 km N of Poviglio, Italy M4.9 104 km
Jul 17, 2011 0 km W of Sermide, Italy M4.9 45 km
May 20, 2012 2 km ENE of Medolla, Italy M4.9 67 km
Oct 29, 1995 0 km WNW of Adro, Italy M4.9 143 km
May 20, 2012 3 km WSW of Bondeno, Italy M4.8 51 km
Mar 1, 2008 6 km NNW of Galliano, Italy M4.8 139 km
Feb 21, 1998 2 km ENE of Campagnola Emilia, Italy M4.8 87 km
May 8, 2000 3 km NE of Faenza, Italy M4.8 107 km
May 29, 2012 2 km W of San Possidonio, Italy M4.8 75 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 235.0 m (771 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1963 VAJONT DAM, VAJONT RIVER Meteorological 235.0 m 2,000 121 km
1875 ADRIATIC SEA Earthquake — — 130 km
1868 LAKE GARDA Earthquake — — 93 km
1624 DELTA OF THE PO Earthquake — — 75 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 2.2 in
February 41°F (5°C) 1.8 in Driest
March 48°F (9°C) 2.2 in
April 55°F (13°C) 2.6 in
May 64°F (18°C) 2.8 in
June 70°F (21°C) 3.0 in
July 76°F (24°C) 2.1 in Warmest
August 74°F (23°C) 2.9 in
September 67°F (20°C) 2.6 in
October 57°F (14°C) 3.0 in Wettest
November 46°F (8°C) 2.9 in
December 39°F (4°C) 2.4 in Coldest

Arquà Petrarca has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 39°F in December to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.4 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.0") and February the driest (1.8").

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