Weather & Climate in Cento, Italy
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Cento enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.7 inches. The area receives 6.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 49 feet.
Temperature
42°F Jan (5°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 59.1°F |
| 9% above US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 49 ft (15 m) |
| Area | 41.4 sq mi (107.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 440/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.7310°N, 11.2872°E |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,982 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 | 18 km | 6 km |
| May 29, 2012 | 1 km ENE of Medolla, Italy | M5.8 | 21 km | 10 km |
| May 29, 2012 | 2 km NE of San Possidonio, Italy | M5.5 | 28 km | 7 km |
| Oct 15, 1996 | 2 km N of Correggio, Italy | M5.4 | 41 km | 10 km |
| Sep 14, 2003 | 3 km E of Monterenzio, Italy | M5.3 | 47 km | 10 km |
| Jun 21, 2013 | 6 km WSW of Minucciano, Italy | M5.2 | 112 km | 5 km |
| May 10, 2000 | 7 km SE of Granarolo, Italy | M5.1 | 73 km | 10 km |
| Jun 3, 2012 | 3 km ENE of Novi di Modena, Italy | M5.1 | 33 km | 9 km |
| Sep 18, 2023 | 7 km SE of Marradi, Italy | M5.1 | 85 km | 10 km |
| May 29, 2012 | 2 km W of San Possidonio, Italy | M5.1 | 31 km | 10 km |
| Nov 2, 2002 | 4 km N of Sant'Alberto, Italy | M5.0 | 71 km | 10 km |
| May 20, 2012 | 1 km SSW of Vigarano Mainarda, Italy | M5.0 | 20 km | 5 km |
| Jan 27, 2012 | 4 km SE of Berceto, Italy | M5.0 | 103 km | 60 km |
| Jul 17, 2011 | 0 km W of Sermide, Italy | M4.9 | 30 km | 6 km |
| Jan 25, 2013 | 3 km ENE of Castiglione di Garfagnana, Italy | M4.9 | 91 km | 16 km |
| Jun 30, 2013 | 6 km SW of Minucciano, Italy | M4.9 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Oct 29, 1995 | 0 km WNW of Adro, Italy | M4.9 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Jan 25, 2012 | 1 km N of Poviglio, Italy | M4.9 | 61 km | 33 km |
| May 20, 2012 | 2 km ENE of Medolla, Italy | M4.9 | 21 km | 10 km |
| May 20, 2012 | 3 km WSW of Bondeno, Italy | M4.8 | 18 km | 3 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1875 | ADRIATIC SEA | Earthquake | - | - | 106 km |
| 1868 | LAKE GARDA | Earthquake | - | - | 117 km |
| 1672 | CENTRAL ADRIATIC | Earthquake | - | 1,500 | 136 km |
| 1624 | DELTA OF THE PO | Earthquake | - | - | 43 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (5°C) | 1.7 in | |
| February | 40°F (5°C) | 1.5 in | Driest |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 2.3 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 2.1 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 1.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 2.3 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 2.5 in | |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 2.8 in | Wettest |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 2.0 in | Coldest |
Cento has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 38°F in December to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.8 inches, with October being the wettest month (2.8") and February the driest (1.5").