Salsomaggiore Terme, Italy

Full City Profile

1.9 /5.0

D Poor

15,754 Population 456/sq mi density

515 ft Elevation 157 meters

59°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

$23,689 median income, 10.5% unemployment

Salsomaggiore Terme enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 287 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.2 inches. The area receives 5.3 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)

Annual Average	58.8°F
	9% above US avg
January Average	41°F (5°C)
July Average	78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days	287 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	515 ft (157 m)
Area	34.6 sq mi (89.5 km²)
Population Density	456/sq mi
Coordinates	44.8159°N, 9.9864°W
Timezone	Europe/Rome

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.2"

10% below US avg

Snowfall 5.3"

Wettest Month (Oct) 4.96"

Driest Month (Jul) 1.73"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,786 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	98 km
May 29, 2012	1 km ENE of Medolla, Italy	M5.8	87 km
May 29, 2012	2 km NE of San Possidonio, Italy	M5.5	81 km
Oct 15, 1996	2 km N of Correggio, Italy	M5.4	63 km
Sep 14, 2003	3 km E of Monterenzio, Italy	M5.3	128 km
Jun 21, 2013	6 km WSW of Minucciano, Italy	M5.2	75 km
May 29, 2012	2 km W of San Possidonio, Italy	M5.1	77 km
Jun 3, 2012	3 km ENE of Novi di Modena, Italy	M5.1	76 km
Jan 27, 2012	4 km SE of Berceto, Italy	M5.0	38 km
May 20, 2012	1 km SSW of Vigarano Mainarda, Italy	M5.0	119 km
Apr 11, 2003	1 km SSW of Carezzano Maggiore, Italy	M5.0	86 km
May 20, 2012	2 km ENE of Medolla, Italy	M4.9	88 km
Apr 18, 2005	2 km WSW of Marsaglia, Italy	M4.9	52 km
Jan 25, 2013	3 km ENE of Castiglione di Garfagnana, Italy	M4.9	81 km
Jun 30, 2013	6 km SW of Minucciano, Italy	M4.9	77 km
Oct 29, 1995	0 km WNW of Adro, Italy	M4.9	90 km
Jan 25, 2012	1 km N of Poviglio, Italy	M4.9	44 km
Jul 17, 2011	0 km W of Sermide, Italy	M4.9	105 km
Aug 21, 2000	1 km WNW of Oviglio, Italy	M4.9	119 km
May 29, 2012	3 km ENE of Novi di Modena, Italy	M4.8	76 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.

Year	Location	Cause	Max Wave	Deaths	Distance
1868	LAKE GARDA	Earthquake	—	—	113 km
1742	LIVORNO	Earthquake	—	—	147 km
1646	LIVORNO	Earthquake	—	—	143 km
1624	DELTA OF THE PO	Earthquake	—	—	145 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	41°F (5°C)	2.9 in
February	38°F (3°C)	2.2 in
March	45°F (7°C)	3.1 in
April	51°F (10°C)	3.8 in
May	59°F (15°C)	3.0 in
June	66°F (19°C)	3.1 in
July	78°F (26°C)	1.7 in	Warmest, Driest
August	70°F (21°C)	3.0 in
September	63°F (17°C)	3.4 in
October	53°F (12°C)	5.0 in	Wettest
November	43°F (6°C)	4.3 in
December	38°F (3°C)	2.9 in	Coldest

Salsomaggiore Terme has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 38°F in December to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.2 inches, with October being the wettest month (5.0") and July the driest (1.7").

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