Sign In Register

Florence, Italy

Full City Profile

2.0 /5.0
C Fair
367,150 Population 7,887/sq mi density
164 ft Elevation 50 meters
50°F Avg Temperature 10°C
C
Overall
2.0 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
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").

View full weather details →