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San Gimignano, Italy

Full City Profile

1.9 /5.0
D Poor
3,261 Population 111/sq mi density
1,063 ft Elevation 324 meters
60°F Avg Temperature 15°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
$22,410 median income, 9.8% unemployment
San Gimignano enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 303 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.1 inches. The area receives 2.8 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

44°F Jan (7°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average59.8°F
11% above US avg
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days303 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,063 ft (324 m)
Area29.5 sq mi (76.3 km²)
Population Density111/sq mi
Coordinates43.4738°N, 11.0298°W
TimezoneEurope/Rome

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.1"
5% below US avg
Snowfall 2.8"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.94"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.26"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,880 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.4. Most recent: M2.5 on Mar 4, 2025.

Oct 15, 1996 2 km N of Correggio, Italy M5.4 148 km
Sep 14, 2003 3 km E of Monterenzio, Italy M5.3 101 km
Oct 3, 1997 3 km ENE of Valtopina, Italy M5.3 150 km
Jun 21, 2013 6 km WSW of Minucciano, Italy M5.2 104 km
Apr 3, 1998 8 km E of Valfabbrica, Italy M5.2 140 km
May 10, 2000 7 km SE of Granarolo, Italy M5.1 122 km
Sep 18, 2023 7 km SE of Marradi, Italy M5.1 80 km
Jan 27, 2012 4 km SE of Berceto, Italy M5.0 138 km
Jan 25, 2013 3 km ENE of Castiglione di Garfagnana, Italy M4.9 90 km
Jun 5, 1993 7 km ESE of Valfabbrica, Italy M4.9 139 km
Jun 30, 2013 6 km SW of Minucciano, Italy M4.9 102 km
Jun 22, 2000 8 km WSW of Cipolleto, Italy M4.8 119 km
Mar 1, 2008 6 km NNW of Galliano, Italy M4.8 68 km
May 8, 2000 3 km NE of Faenza, Italy M4.8 117 km
Oct 15, 1996 3 km WSW of Correggio, Italy M4.7 144 km
Jan 26, 2003 2 km NW of San Piero in Bagno, Italy M4.7 87 km
Jun 23, 2013 6 km WSW of Minucciano, Italy M4.7 103 km
Jan 26, 2003 3 km NNW of San Piero in Bagno, Italy M4.7 88 km
Oct 10, 1995 2 km SSE of Pallerone, Italy M4.7 114 km
Jul 7, 1999 4 km WNW of Montese, Italy M4.7 92 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 - - 136 km
1846 LIVORNO Earthquake - 56 36 km
1846 TUSCANY Earthquake - - 43 km
1742 LIVORNO Earthquake - - 67 km
1672 CENTRAL ADRIATIC Earthquake - 1,500 135 km
1646 LIVORNO Earthquake - - 58 km
1624 DELTA OF THE PO Earthquake - - 140 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Vulsini (122 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Vulsini Caldera 800 m (2,625 ft) -104 122 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (7°C) 2.4 in
February 45°F (7°C) 2.3 in
March 49°F (9°C) 2.4 in
April 54°F (12°C) 2.8 in
May 61°F (16°C) 2.3 in
June 68°F (20°C) 1.9 in
July 79°F (26°C) 1.3 in Warmest, Driest
August 73°F (23°C) 1.9 in
September 67°F (19°C) 3.0 in
October 59°F (15°C) 3.5 in
November 50°F (10°C) 3.9 in Wettest
December 44°F (7°C) 2.8 in Coldest

San Gimignano has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 44°F in December to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.4 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.9") and July the driest (1.3").

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