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Castellina in Chianti, Italy

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2.0 /5.0
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1,365 Population 36/sq mi density
1,896 ft Elevation 578 meters
58°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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$24,644 median income, 9.5% unemployment
Castellina in Chianti enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 289 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.7 inches. The area receives 5.5 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

42°F Jan (5°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average57.8°F
7% above US avg
January Average42°F (5°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days289 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,896 ft (578 m)
Area37.5 sq mi (97.2 km²)
Population Density36/sq mi
Coordinates43.4644°N, 11.2895°W
TimezoneEurope/Rome

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.7"
2% above US avg
Snowfall 5.5"
Wettest Month (Nov) 4.29"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.34"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,091 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.0. Most recent: M2.5 on Mar 4, 2025.

Sep 26, 1997 3 km SSE of Nocera Umbra, Italy M6.0 130 km
Sep 26, 1997 6 km WSW of Serravalle di Chienti, Italy M5.7 137 km
Oct 6, 1997 6 km E of Valtopina, Italy M5.5 134 km
Oct 14, 1997 8 km NNW of Sellano, Italy M5.5 141 km
Mar 26, 1998 1 km E of Esanatoglia, Italy M5.4 138 km
Oct 3, 1997 3 km ENE of Valtopina, Italy M5.3 129 km
Sep 14, 2003 3 km E of Monterenzio, Italy M5.3 97 km
Oct 12, 1997 2 km NW of Sellano, Italy M5.3 145 km
Jun 21, 2013 6 km WSW of Minucciano, Italy M5.2 120 km
Apr 3, 1998 8 km E of Valfabbrica, Italy M5.2 119 km
May 10, 2000 7 km SE of Granarolo, Italy M5.1 111 km
Sep 18, 2023 7 km SE of Marradi, Italy M5.1 69 km
Nov 2, 2002 4 km N of Sant'Alberto, Italy M5.0 143 km
Jan 25, 2013 3 km ENE of Castiglione di Garfagnana, Italy M4.9 103 km
Jun 30, 2013 6 km SW of Minucciano, Italy M4.9 118 km
Jun 5, 1993 7 km ESE of Valfabbrica, Italy M4.9 119 km
Oct 16, 1997 8 km ESE of Valtopina, Italy M4.8 136 km
Nov 9, 1997 2 km NE of Sellano, Italy M4.8 148 km
May 8, 2000 3 km NE of Faenza, Italy M4.8 107 km
Mar 1, 2008 6 km NNW of Galliano, Italy M4.8 67 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

7 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1875 ADRIATIC SEA Earthquake - - 121 km
1846 LIVORNO Earthquake - 56 56 km
1846 TUSCANY Earthquake - - 64 km
1742 LIVORNO Earthquake - - 88 km
1672 CENTRAL ADRIATIC Earthquake - 1,500 116 km
1646 LIVORNO Earthquake - - 79 km
1624 DELTA OF THE PO Earthquake - - 133 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Vulsini (109 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Vulsini Caldera 800 m (2,625 ft) -104 109 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (5°C) 2.7 in Coldest
February 44°F (7°C) 2.6 in
March 48°F (9°C) 2.7 in
April 53°F (12°C) 3.1 in
May 61°F (16°C) 2.5 in
June 67°F (20°C) 2.1 in
July 77°F (25°C) 1.3 in Warmest, Driest
August 73°F (23°C) 1.9 in
September 66°F (19°C) 3.0 in
October 58°F (15°C) 3.7 in
November 50°F (10°C) 4.3 in Wettest
December 43°F (6°C) 3.4 in

Castellina in Chianti has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 42°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.1 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.3") and July the driest (1.3").

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