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Montalcino, Italy

Full City Profile

1.9 /5.0
D Poor
2,121 Population 44/sq mi density
1,860 ft Elevation 567 meters
57°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
$23,772 median income, 10.5% unemployment
Montalcino enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 289 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 25.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average56.8°F
5% above US avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days289 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,860 ft (567 m)
Area48.4 sq mi (125.4 km²)
Population Density44/sq mi
Coordinates43.0540°N, 11.4885°W
TimezoneEurope/Rome

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 25.7"
32% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.39"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.94"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,858 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.2. Most recent: M3.2 on Mar 4, 2025.

Aug 24, 2016 5 km WNW of Accumoli, Italy M6.2 143 km
Sep 26, 1997 3 km SSE of Nocera Umbra, Italy M6.0 108 km
Sep 26, 1997 6 km WSW of Serravalle di Chienti, Italy M5.7 113 km
Aug 24, 2016 5 km S of Castelsantangelo sul Nera, Italy M5.6 138 km
Jan 18, 2017 4 km SE of Cittareale, Italy M5.6 148 km
Oct 14, 1997 8 km NNW of Sellano, Italy M5.5 115 km
Oct 6, 1997 6 km E of Valtopina, Italy M5.5 109 km
Mar 26, 1998 1 km E of Esanatoglia, Italy M5.4 122 km
Jan 18, 2017 4 km SW of Accumoli, Italy M5.3 147 km
Oct 12, 1997 2 km NW of Sellano, Italy M5.3 116 km
Oct 3, 1997 3 km ENE of Valtopina, Italy M5.3 106 km
Sep 14, 2003 3 km E of Monterenzio, Italy M5.3 142 km
Apr 3, 1998 8 km E of Valfabbrica, Italy M5.2 99 km
May 10, 2000 7 km SE of Granarolo, Italy M5.1 146 km
Sep 18, 2023 7 km SE of Marradi, Italy M5.1 109 km
Jun 5, 1993 7 km ESE of Valfabbrica, Italy M4.9 97 km
Jan 25, 2013 3 km ENE of Castiglione di Garfagnana, Italy M4.9 149 km
Oct 16, 1997 8 km ESE of Valtopina, Italy M4.8 111 km
May 8, 2000 3 km NE of Faenza, Italy M4.8 145 km
Jun 22, 2000 8 km WSW of Cipolleto, Italy M4.8 85 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

6 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1875 ADRIATIC SEA Earthquake 147 km
1846 LIVORNO Earthquake 56 82 km
1846 TUSCANY Earthquake 94 km
1742 LIVORNO Earthquake 116 km
1672 CENTRAL ADRIATIC Earthquake 1,500 132 km
1646 LIVORNO Earthquake 110 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Vulsini (62 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Vulsini Caldera 800 m (2,625 ft) -104 62 km
Colli Albani Caldera 949 m (3,114 ft) Unknown 178 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 2.1 in Coldest
February 44°F (7°C) 2.1 in
March 48°F (9°C) 2.1 in
April 53°F (12°C) 2.2 in
May 61°F (16°C) 2.0 in
June 67°F (20°C) 1.5 in
July 73°F (23°C) 0.9 in Warmest, Driest
August 73°F (23°C) 1.5 in
September 67°F (19°C) 2.5 in
October 59°F (15°C) 3.0 in
November 50°F (10°C) 3.4 in Wettest
December 44°F (7°C) 2.6 in

Montalcino has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 43°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.7 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.4") and July the driest (0.9").

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