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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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