Sala Bolognese, Italy

Full City Profile

2.2 /5.0

C Fair

1,723 Population 91/sq mi density

82 ft Elevation 25 meters

59°F Avg Temperature 15°C

Overall

2.2 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

2.2 / 5.0

$26,797 median income, 8.6% unemployment

Sala Bolognese enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 294 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.7 inches. The area receives 6.3 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

42°F Jan (5°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)

Annual Average	59.1°F
	9% above US avg
January Average	42°F (5°C)
July Average	79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days	294 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	82 ft (25 m)
Area	18.9 sq mi (49.0 km²)
Population Density	91/sq mi
Coordinates	44.6139°N, 11.2567°W
Timezone	Europe/Rome

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.7"

6% below US avg

Snowfall 6.3"

Wettest Month (Oct) 2.99"

Driest Month (Feb) 1.61"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,979 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	31 km
May 29, 2012	1 km ENE of Medolla, Italy	M5.8	30 km
May 29, 2012	2 km NE of San Possidonio, Italy	M5.5	36 km
Oct 15, 1996	2 km N of Correggio, Italy	M5.4	43 km
Sep 14, 2003	3 km E of Monterenzio, Italy	M5.3	35 km
Jun 21, 2013	6 km WSW of Minucciano, Italy	M5.2	103 km
May 29, 2012	2 km W of San Possidonio, Italy	M5.1	37 km
Sep 18, 2023	7 km SE of Marradi, Italy	M5.1	74 km
May 10, 2000	7 km SE of Granarolo, Italy	M5.1	68 km
Jun 3, 2012	3 km ENE of Novi di Modena, Italy	M5.1	41 km
May 20, 2012	1 km SSW of Vigarano Mainarda, Italy	M5.0	30 km
Jan 27, 2012	4 km SE of Berceto, Italy	M5.0	98 km
Nov 2, 2002	4 km N of Sant'Alberto, Italy	M5.0	72 km
Jun 30, 2013	6 km SW of Minucciano, Italy	M4.9	103 km
Jan 25, 2013	3 km ENE of Castiglione di Garfagnana, Italy	M4.9	81 km
Jul 17, 2011	0 km W of Sermide, Italy	M4.9	43 km
Jan 25, 2012	1 km N of Poviglio, Italy	M4.9	63 km
May 20, 2012	2 km ENE of Medolla, Italy	M4.9	30 km
May 29, 2012	2 km W of San Possidonio, Italy	M4.8	38 km
May 20, 2012	3 km WSW of Bondeno, Italy	M4.8	31 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

8 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.

Year	Location	Cause	Max Wave	Deaths	Distance
1875	ADRIATIC SEA	Earthquake	-	-	102 km
1868	LAKE GARDA	Earthquake	-	-	128 km
1846	LIVORNO	Earthquake	-	56	145 km
1846	TUSCANY	Earthquake	-	-	138 km
1742	LIVORNO	Earthquake	-	-	150 km
1672	CENTRAL ADRIATIC	Earthquake	-	1,500	130 km
1646	LIVORNO	Earthquake	-	-	140 km
1624	DELTA OF THE PO	Earthquake	-	-	43 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	42°F (5°C)	1.7 in
February	41°F (5°C)	1.6 in	Driest
March	48°F (9°C)	2.2 in
April	55°F (13°C)	2.6 in
May	64°F (18°C)	2.3 in
June	71°F (22°C)	2.2 in
July	79°F (26°C)	1.7 in	Warmest
August	76°F (24°C)	2.2 in
September	68°F (20°C)	2.6 in
October	58°F (14°C)	3.0 in	Wettest
November	46°F (8°C)	2.9 in
December	38°F (4°C)	2.2 in	Coldest

Sala Bolognese has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 38°F in December to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.0") and February the driest (1.6").

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