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Weather & Climate in Castelnuovo d'Elsa, Italy
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Castelnuovo d'Elsa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 303 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 36.1 inches. The area receives 2.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 400 feet.
Temperature
44°F Jan (7°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 59.8°F |
| 11% above US avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 303 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 400 ft (122 m) |
| Area | 33.6 sq mi (87.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 16/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.6350°N, 10.9377°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,947 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.0.
| May 20, 2012 | 4 km NNE of Massa Finalese, Italy | M6.0 | 142 km | 6 km |
| May 29, 2012 | 1 km ENE of Medolla, Italy | M5.8 | 136 km | 10 km |
| May 29, 2012 | 2 km NE of San Possidonio, Italy | M5.5 | 139 km | 7 km |
| Oct 15, 1996 | 2 km N of Correggio, Italy | M5.4 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Sep 14, 2003 | 3 km E of Monterenzio, Italy | M5.3 | 87 km | 10 km |
| Jun 21, 2013 | 6 km WSW of Minucciano, Italy | M5.2 | 86 km | 5 km |
| Jun 3, 2012 | 3 km ENE of Novi di Modena, Italy | M5.1 | 141 km | 9 km |
| May 10, 2000 | 7 km SE of Granarolo, Italy | M5.1 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Sep 18, 2023 | 7 km SE of Marradi, Italy | M5.1 | 73 km | 10 km |
| May 29, 2012 | 2 km W of San Possidonio, Italy | M5.1 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Nov 2, 2002 | 4 km N of Sant'Alberto, Italy | M5.0 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Jan 27, 2012 | 4 km SE of Berceto, Italy | M5.0 | 119 km | 60 km |
| May 20, 2012 | 1 km SSW of Vigarano Mainarda, Italy | M5.0 | 140 km | 5 km |
| Jan 25, 2012 | 1 km N of Poviglio, Italy | M4.9 | 139 km | 33 km |
| May 20, 2012 | 2 km ENE of Medolla, Italy | M4.9 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Jan 25, 2013 | 3 km ENE of Castiglione di Garfagnana, Italy | M4.9 | 71 km | 16 km |
| Jun 30, 2013 | 6 km SW of Minucciano, Italy | M4.9 | 84 km | 10 km |
| May 29, 2012 | 2 km W of San Possidonio, Italy | M4.8 | 138 km | 11 km |
| May 20, 2012 | 3 km WSW of Bondeno, Italy | M4.8 | 143 km | 3 km |
| May 29, 2012 | 3 km ENE of Novi di Modena, Italy | M4.8 | 141 km | 3 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
7 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1875 | ADRIATIC SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 133 km |
| 1846 | LIVORNO | Earthquake | — | 56 | 38 km |
| 1846 | TUSCANY | Earthquake | — | — | 38 km |
| 1742 | LIVORNO | Earthquake | — | — | 61 km |
| 1672 | CENTRAL ADRIATIC | Earthquake | — | 1,500 | 136 km |
| 1646 | LIVORNO | Earthquake | — | — | 51 km |
| 1624 | DELTA OF THE PO | Earthquake | — | — | 128 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Vulsini (141 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Vulsini | Caldera | 800 m (2,625 ft) | -104 | 141 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (7°C) | 2.6 in | |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 2.4 in | |
| March | 49°F (9°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 62°F (16°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 2.0 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 1.3 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 2.1 in | |
| September | 67°F (20°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 4.1 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest |
Castelnuovo d'Elsa has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 44°F in December to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.1 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.3") and July the driest (1.3").