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Gaiole in Chianti, Italy

Full City Profile

1.9 /5.0
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1,122 Population 111/sq mi density
1,181 ft Elevation 360 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 14°C
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Overall
1.9 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
1.9 / 5.0
$21,809 median income, 10.5% unemployment
Gaiole 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

Elevation1,181 ft (360 m)
Area10.1 sq mi (26.2 km²)
Population Density111/sq mi
Coordinates43.4670°N, 11.4339°W
TimezoneEurope/Rome

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.7"
2% above US avg
Snowfall 5.5"
Wettest Month (Nov) 4.69"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.42"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,138 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 M6.0 119 km
Sep 26, 1997 6 km WSW of Serravalle di Chienti, Italy M5.7 126 km
Oct 6, 1997 6 km E of Valtopina, Italy M5.5 123 km
Oct 14, 1997 8 km NNW of Sellano, Italy M5.5 131 km
Mar 26, 1998 1 km E of Esanatoglia, Italy M5.4 126 km
Oct 3, 1997 3 km ENE of Valtopina, Italy M5.3 118 km
Oct 12, 1997 2 km NW of Sellano, Italy M5.3 134 km
Sep 14, 2003 3 km E of Monterenzio, Italy M5.3 96 km
Apr 3, 1998 8 km E of Valfabbrica, Italy M5.2 108 km
Jun 21, 2013 6 km WSW of Minucciano, Italy M5.2 129 km
May 10, 2000 7 km SE of Granarolo, Italy M5.1 105 km
Sep 18, 2023 7 km SE of Marradi, Italy M5.1 65 km
Nov 2, 2002 4 km N of Sant'Alberto, Italy M5.0 137 km
Jun 5, 1993 7 km ESE of Valfabbrica, Italy M4.9 108 km
Jan 25, 2013 3 km ENE of Castiglione di Garfagnana, Italy M4.9 111 km
Jun 30, 2013 6 km SW of Minucciano, Italy M4.9 127 km
Nov 9, 1997 2 km NE of Sellano, Italy M4.8 138 km
May 8, 2000 3 km NE of Faenza, Italy M4.8 102 km
Oct 16, 1997 8 km ESE of Valtopina, Italy M4.8 125 km
Jun 22, 2000 8 km WSW of Cipolleto, Italy M4.8 87 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 - 4 141 km
1875 ADRIATIC SEA Earthquake - - 113 km
1846 LIVORNO Earthquake - 56 68 km
1846 TUSCANY Earthquake - - 75 km
1742 LIVORNO Earthquake - - 100 km
1672 CENTRAL ADRIATIC Earthquake - 1,500 106 km
1646 LIVORNO Earthquake - - 91 km
1624 DELTA OF THE PO Earthquake - - 129 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Vulsini (105 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Vulsini Caldera 800 m (2,625 ft) -104 105 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (5°C) 2.9 in Coldest
February 43°F (6°C) 2.8 in
March 47°F (8°C) 2.9 in
April 52°F (11°C) 3.3 in
May 60°F (16°C) 2.6 in
June 67°F (19°C) 2.4 in
July 77°F (25°C) 1.4 in Warmest, Driest
August 72°F (22°C) 1.9 in
September 65°F (19°C) 3.0 in
October 58°F (14°C) 4.1 in
November 49°F (9°C) 4.7 in Wettest
December 43°F (6°C) 3.7 in

Gaiole in Chianti has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 42°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.7 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.7") and July the driest (1.4").

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