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Florence, Italy

Full City Profile

2.0 /5.0
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367,150 Population 7,887/sq mi density
164 ft Elevation 50 meters
50°F Avg Temperature 10°C
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Overall
2.0 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.0 / 5.0
$28,224 median income, 10.2% unemployment
Florence experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 286 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 66.6 inches. The area receives 33.2 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average49.5°F
8% below US avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Sunny Days286 days/yr

Geography

Elevation164 ft (50 m)
Area46.6 sq mi (120.6 km²)
Population Density7,887/sq mi
Coordinates43.7793°N, 11.2463°W
TimezoneEurope/Rome

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 66.6"
75% above US avg
Snowfall 33.2"
Wettest Month (Nov) 4.53"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.54"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,114 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 M6.0 148 km
May 20, 2012 4 km NNE of Massa Finalese, Italy M6.0 124 km
May 29, 2012 1 km ENE of Medolla, Italy M5.8 120 km
May 29, 2012 2 km NE of San Possidonio, Italy M5.5 125 km
Oct 15, 1996 2 km N of Correggio, Italy M5.4 119 km
Oct 3, 1997 3 km ENE of Valtopina, Italy M5.3 148 km
Sep 14, 2003 3 km E of Monterenzio, Italy M5.3 63 km
Apr 3, 1998 8 km E of Valfabbrica, Italy M5.2 136 km
Jun 21, 2013 6 km WSW of Minucciano, Italy M5.2 98 km
May 10, 2000 7 km SE of Granarolo, Italy M5.1 85 km
Jun 3, 2012 3 km ENE of Novi di Modena, Italy M5.1 127 km
Sep 18, 2023 7 km SE of Marradi, Italy M5.1 44 km
May 29, 2012 2 km W of San Possidonio, Italy M5.1 124 km
Jan 27, 2012 4 km SE of Berceto, Italy M5.0 125 km
Nov 2, 2002 4 km N of Sant'Alberto, Italy M5.0 115 km
May 20, 2012 1 km SSW of Vigarano Mainarda, Italy M5.0 119 km
May 20, 2012 2 km ENE of Medolla, Italy M4.9 121 km
Jul 17, 2011 0 km W of Sermide, Italy M4.9 136 km
Jan 25, 2013 3 km ENE of Castiglione di Garfagnana, Italy M4.9 77 km
Jan 25, 2012 1 km N of Poviglio, Italy M4.9 132 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

8 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1916 CENTRAL ADRIATIC Earthquake 4 144 km
1875 ADRIATIC SEA Earthquake 104 km
1846 LIVORNO Earthquake 56 67 km
1846 TUSCANY Earthquake 68 km
1742 LIVORNO Earthquake 90 km
1672 CENTRAL ADRIATIC Earthquake 1,500 109 km
1646 LIVORNO Earthquake 79 km
1624 DELTA OF THE PO Earthquake 101 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Vulsini (142 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Vulsini Caldera 800 m (2,625 ft) -104 142 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 34°F (1°C) 2.5 in Coldest
February 45°F (7°C) 2.5 in
March 50°F (10°C) 2.7 in
April 55°F (13°C) 3.2 in
May 63°F (17°C) 2.6 in
June 70°F (21°C) 2.3 in
July 67°F (19°C) 1.5 in Driest
August 76°F (24°C) 2.3 in Warmest
September 68°F (20°C) 3.2 in
October 60°F (15°C) 4.1 in
November 50°F (10°C) 4.5 in Wettest
December 44°F (7°C) 3.3 in

Florence has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 34°F in January to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 34.7 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.5") and July the driest (1.5").

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