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Parma, Italy

Full City Profile

2.2 /5.0
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198,292 Population 1,647/sq mi density
187 ft Elevation 57 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
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Overall
2.2 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$29,980 median income, 9.3% unemployment
Parma enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 295 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 32.2 inches. The area receives 3.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average58.7°F
9% above US avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days295 days/yr

Geography

Elevation187 ft (57 m)
Area120.4 sq mi (311.8 km²)
Population Density1,647/sq mi
Coordinates44.7994°N, 10.3262°W
TimezoneEurope/Rome

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.2"
15% below US avg
Snowfall 3.1"
Wettest Month (Oct) 3.82"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.73"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,857 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.0. Most recent: M2.7 on May 20, 2025.

May 20, 2012 4 km NNE of Massa Finalese, Italy M6.0 72 km
May 29, 2012 1 km ENE of Medolla, Italy M5.8 60 km
May 29, 2012 2 km NE of San Possidonio, Italy M5.5 55 km
Oct 15, 1996 2 km N of Correggio, Italy M5.4 36 km
Sep 14, 2003 3 km E of Monterenzio, Italy M5.3 103 km
Jun 21, 2013 6 km WSW of Minucciano, Italy M5.2 74 km
May 29, 2012 2 km W of San Possidonio, Italy M5.1 50 km
May 10, 2000 7 km SE of Granarolo, Italy M5.1 143 km
Jun 3, 2012 3 km ENE of Novi di Modena, Italy M5.1 50 km
Sep 18, 2023 7 km SE of Marradi, Italy M5.1 138 km
Jan 27, 2012 4 km SE of Berceto, Italy M5.0 43 km
May 20, 2012 1 km SSW of Vigarano Mainarda, Italy M5.0 92 km
Nov 2, 2002 4 km N of Sant'Alberto, Italy M5.0 147 km
Apr 11, 2003 1 km SSW of Carezzano Maggiore, Italy M5.0 113 km
Jun 30, 2013 6 km SW of Minucciano, Italy M4.9 75 km
Oct 29, 1995 0 km WNW of Adro, Italy M4.9 96 km
Jan 25, 2013 3 km ENE of Castiglione di Garfagnana, Italy M4.9 71 km
Apr 18, 2005 2 km WSW of Marsaglia, Italy M4.9 78 km
Jan 25, 2012 1 km N of Poviglio, Italy M4.9 18 km
Aug 21, 2000 1 km WNW of Oviglio, Italy M4.9 146 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1868 LAKE GARDA Earthquake — — 104 km
1846 TUSCANY Earthquake — — 145 km
1742 LIVORNO Earthquake — — 145 km
1646 LIVORNO Earthquake — — 139 km
1624 DELTA OF THE PO Earthquake — — 119 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 2.3 in
February 39°F (4°C) 1.9 in
March 47°F (8°C) 2.5 in
April 53°F (12°C) 2.9 in
May 62°F (17°C) 2.4 in
June 69°F (21°C) 2.4 in
July 77°F (25°C) 1.7 in Warmest, Driest
August 74°F (23°C) 2.7 in
September 66°F (19°C) 2.8 in
October 56°F (13°C) 3.8 in Wettest
November 45°F (7°C) 3.7 in
December 38°F (3°C) 2.5 in Coldest

Parma has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 38°F in December to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.8 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.8") and July the driest (1.7").

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