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Volterra, Italy

Full City Profile

1.9 /5.0
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6,864 Population 64/sq mi density
1,742 ft Elevation 531 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
$22,230 median income, 10.9% unemployment
Volterra 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

Elevation1,742 ft (531 m)
Area107.8 sq mi (279.1 km²)
Population Density64/sq mi
Coordinates43.4025°N, 10.8615°W
TimezoneEurope/Rome

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.1"
5% below US avg
Snowfall 2.8"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.98"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.34"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,683 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M2.5 on Mar 4, 2025.

Sep 14, 2003 3 km E of Monterenzio, Italy M5.3 113 km
Jun 21, 2013 6 km WSW of Minucciano, Italy M5.2 102 km
Sep 18, 2023 7 km SE of Marradi, Italy M5.1 95 km
May 10, 2000 7 km SE of Granarolo, Italy M5.1 137 km
Jan 27, 2012 4 km SE of Berceto, Italy M5.0 137 km
Jan 25, 2013 3 km ENE of Castiglione di Garfagnana, Italy M4.9 91 km
Jun 30, 2013 6 km SW of Minucciano, Italy M4.9 99 km
Mar 1, 2008 6 km NNW of Galliano, Italy M4.8 80 km
Jun 22, 2000 8 km WSW of Cipolleto, Italy M4.8 131 km
May 8, 2000 3 km NE of Faenza, Italy M4.8 132 km
Jan 26, 2003 2 km NW of San Piero in Bagno, Italy M4.7 102 km
Oct 10, 1995 2 km SSE of Pallerone, Italy M4.7 110 km
May 8, 2000 2 km SE of Granarolo, Italy M4.7 136 km
Jun 23, 2013 6 km WSW of Minucciano, Italy M4.7 100 km
Jan 26, 2003 3 km NNW of San Piero in Bagno, Italy M4.7 103 km
Jul 7, 1999 4 km WNW of Montese, Italy M4.7 99 km
Sep 14, 2009 5 km SE of Castiglione dei Pepoli, Italy M4.6 83 km
Mar 1, 2008 4 km ENE of Mercatale-San Quirico, Italy M4.6 78 km
May 11, 2000 northern Italy M4.6 134 km
Aug 13, 2019 4 km SW of Stazione Valmozzola, Italy M4.6 150 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1846 LIVORNO Earthquake - 56 21 km
1846 TUSCANY Earthquake - - 31 km
1742 LIVORNO Earthquake - - 55 km
1646 LIVORNO Earthquake - - 47 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Vulsini (125 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Vulsini Caldera 800 m (2,625 ft) -104 125 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (7°C) 2.5 in
February 44°F (7°C) 2.4 in Coldest
March 48°F (9°C) 2.6 in
April 53°F (12°C) 2.8 in
May 60°F (16°C) 2.3 in
June 67°F (19°C) 1.9 in
July 79°F (26°C) 1.3 in Warmest, Driest
August 73°F (23°C) 2.0 in
September 66°F (19°C) 3.2 in
October 59°F (15°C) 3.7 in
November 50°F (10°C) 4.0 in Wettest
December 44°F (7°C) 2.8 in

Volterra has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 44°F in February to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.5 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.0") and July the driest (1.3").

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