Montese, Italy

Full City Profile

1.9 /5.0

D Poor

1,357 Population 25/sq mi density

2,759 ft Elevation 841 meters

58°F Avg Temperature 15°C

Overall

1.9 / 5.0

Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

1.9 / 5.0

$22,000 median income, 11.2% unemployment

Montese enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 297 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.7 inches. The area receives 10.9 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)

Annual Average	58.4°F
	8% above US avg
January Average	41°F (5°C)
July Average	78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days	297 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	2,759 ft (841 m)
Area	54.3 sq mi (140.5 km²)
Population Density	25/sq mi
Coordinates	44.2699°N, 10.9455°W
Timezone	Europe/Rome

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.7"

6% below US avg

Snowfall 10.9"

Wettest Month (Nov) 5.04"

Driest Month (Jul) 2.17"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,997 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.0. Most recent: M2.5 on Mar 4, 2025.

May 20, 2012	4 km NNE of Massa Finalese, Italy	M6.0	73 km
May 29, 2012	1 km ENE of Medolla, Italy	M5.8	66 km
May 29, 2012	2 km NE of San Possidonio, Italy	M5.5	69 km
Oct 15, 1996	2 km N of Correggio, Italy	M5.4	60 km
Sep 14, 2003	3 km E of Monterenzio, Italy	M5.3	41 km
Jun 21, 2013	6 km WSW of Minucciano, Italy	M5.2	66 km
Sep 18, 2023	7 km SE of Marradi, Italy	M5.1	65 km
May 29, 2012	2 km W of San Possidonio, Italy	M5.1	67 km
May 10, 2000	7 km SE of Granarolo, Italy	M5.1	84 km
Jun 3, 2012	3 km ENE of Novi di Modena, Italy	M5.1	70 km
Nov 2, 2002	4 km N of Sant'Alberto, Italy	M5.0	103 km
May 20, 2012	1 km SSW of Vigarano Mainarda, Italy	M5.0	76 km
Jan 27, 2012	4 km SE of Berceto, Italy	M5.0	76 km
Jun 30, 2013	6 km SW of Minucciano, Italy	M4.9	65 km
Jan 25, 2012	1 km N of Poviglio, Italy	M4.9	73 km
Apr 18, 2005	2 km WSW of Marsaglia, Italy	M4.9	136 km
Jan 25, 2013	3 km ENE of Castiglione di Garfagnana, Italy	M4.9	41 km
Jul 17, 2011	0 km W of Sermide, Italy	M4.9	86 km
May 20, 2012	2 km ENE of Medolla, Italy	M4.9	67 km
May 20, 2012	3 km WSW of Bondeno, Italy	M4.8	76 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	—	—	116 km
1846	LIVORNO	Earthquake	—	56	101 km
1846	TUSCANY	Earthquake	—	—	93 km
1742	LIVORNO	Earthquake	—	—	104 km
1672	CENTRAL ADRIATIC	Earthquake	—	1,500	136 km
1646	LIVORNO	Earthquake	—	—	95 km
1624	DELTA OF THE PO	Earthquake	—	—	77 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	41°F (5°C)	3.3 in
February	37°F (3°C)	2.8 in	Coldest
March	43°F (6°C)	3.6 in
April	48°F (9°C)	4.5 in
May	57°F (14°C)	3.1 in
June	64°F (18°C)	3.1 in
July	78°F (25°C)	2.2 in	Warmest, Driest
August	69°F (21°C)	3.1 in
September	62°F (17°C)	4.1 in
October	53°F (12°C)	4.8 in
November	44°F (7°C)	5.0 in	Wettest
December	38°F (3°C)	3.9 in

Montese has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 37°F in February to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.4 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.0") and July the driest (2.2").

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