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Weather & Climate in Colle di Val d'Elsa, Italy
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Colle di Val 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 463 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 | 463 ft (141 m) |
| Area | 51.0 sq mi (132.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 326/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.4211°N, 11.1274°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,953 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.0.
| Sep 26, 1997 | 3 km SSE of Nocera Umbra, Italy | M6.0 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Sep 26, 1997 | 6 km WSW of Serravalle di Chienti, Italy | M5.7 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Oct 6, 1997 | 6 km E of Valtopina, Italy | M5.5 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Oct 3, 1997 | 3 km ENE of Valtopina, Italy | M5.3 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Sep 14, 2003 | 3 km E of Monterenzio, Italy | M5.3 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Jun 21, 2013 | 6 km WSW of Minucciano, Italy | M5.2 | 114 km | 5 km |
| Apr 3, 1998 | 8 km E of Valfabbrica, Italy | M5.2 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Sep 18, 2023 | 7 km SE of Marradi, Italy | M5.1 | 80 km | 10 km |
| May 10, 2000 | 7 km SE of Granarolo, Italy | M5.1 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Jan 27, 2012 | 4 km SE of Berceto, Italy | M5.0 | 147 km | 60 km |
| Jun 5, 1993 | 7 km ESE of Valfabbrica, Italy | M4.9 | 130 km | 8 km |
| Jan 25, 2013 | 3 km ENE of Castiglione di Garfagnana, Italy | M4.9 | 99 km | 16 km |
| Jun 30, 2013 | 6 km SW of Minucciano, Italy | M4.9 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Mar 1, 2008 | 6 km NNW of Galliano, Italy | M4.8 | 72 km | 4 km |
| Jun 22, 2000 | 8 km WSW of Cipolleto, Italy | M4.8 | 110 km | 10 km |
| May 8, 2000 | 3 km NE of Faenza, Italy | M4.8 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Oct 16, 1997 | 8 km ESE of Valtopina, Italy | M4.8 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Oct 10, 1995 | 2 km SSE of Pallerone, Italy | M4.7 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Apr 5, 1998 | 6 km SW of Gualdo Tadino, Italy | M4.7 | 131 km | 10 km |
| May 8, 2000 | 2 km SE of Granarolo, Italy | M4.7 | 122 km | 10 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 | — | — | 134 km |
| 1846 | LIVORNO | Earthquake | — | 56 | 43 km |
| 1846 | TUSCANY | Earthquake | — | — | 51 km |
| 1742 | LIVORNO | Earthquake | — | — | 75 km |
| 1672 | CENTRAL ADRIATIC | Earthquake | — | 1,500 | 130 km |
| 1646 | LIVORNO | Earthquake | — | — | 67 km |
| 1624 | DELTA OF THE PO | Earthquake | — | — | 142 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Vulsini (112 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Vulsini | Caldera | 800 m (2,625 ft) | -104 | 112 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
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 |
Colle di Val d'Elsa 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").