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Weather & Climate in Cortona, Italy
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Cortona experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 295 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 37.9 inches. The area receives 11.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,621 feet.
Temperature
39°F Jan (4°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 54.8°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 295 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,621 ft (494 m) |
| Area | 191.2 sq mi (495.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 11/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.2747°N, 11.9853°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2,138 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.2.
| Aug 24, 2016 | 5 km WNW of Accumoli, Italy | M6.2 | 115 km | 4 km |
| Sep 26, 1997 | 3 km SSE of Nocera Umbra, Italy | M6.0 | 70 km | 10 km |
| Jan 18, 2017 | 5 km ESE of Cittareale, Italy | M5.7 | 126 km | 7 km |
| Sep 26, 1997 | 6 km WSW of Serravalle di Chienti, Italy | M5.7 | 77 km | 10 km |
| Jan 18, 2017 | 4 km SE of Cittareale, Italy | M5.6 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Aug 24, 2016 | 5 km S of Castelsantangelo sul Nera, Italy | M5.6 | 106 km | 3 km |
| Oct 14, 1997 | 8 km NNW of Sellano, Italy | M5.5 | 81 km | 10 km |
| Oct 6, 1997 | 6 km E of Valtopina, Italy | M5.5 | 74 km | 10 km |
| Jul 21, 2013 | 3 km ENE of Marcelli, Italy | M5.4 | 138 km | 8 km |
| Apr 9, 2009 | 5 km SE of Capitignano, Italy | M5.4 | 141 km | 15 km |
| Mar 26, 1998 | 1 km E of Esanatoglia, Italy | M5.4 | 80 km | 10 km |
| Jan 18, 2017 | 4 km SW of Accumoli, Italy | M5.3 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Oct 12, 1997 | 2 km NW of Sellano, Italy | M5.3 | 85 km | 10 km |
| Sep 14, 2003 | 3 km E of Monterenzio, Italy | M5.3 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Oct 3, 1997 | 3 km ENE of Valtopina, Italy | M5.3 | 69 km | 10 km |
| Apr 3, 1998 | 8 km E of Valfabbrica, Italy | M5.2 | 59 km | 10 km |
| Apr 9, 2009 | 2 km ESE of Capitignano, Italy | M5.2 | 139 km | 3 km |
| Jan 18, 2017 | 3 km N of Montereale, Italy | M5.2 | 130 km | 7 km |
| Apr 6, 2009 | 5 km ENE of Pizzoli, Italy | M5.1 | 145 km | 9 km |
| Sep 18, 2023 | 7 km SE of Marradi, Italy | M5.1 | 87 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
9 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1930 | CENTRAL ADRIATIC | Earthquake | — | 18 | 139 km |
| 1916 | CENTRAL ADRIATIC | Earthquake | — | 4 | 118 km |
| 1875 | ADRIATIC SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 108 km |
| 1846 | LIVORNO | Earthquake | — | 56 | 113 km |
| 1846 | TUSCANY | Earthquake | — | — | 123 km |
| 1742 | LIVORNO | Earthquake | — | — | 146 km |
| 1672 | CENTRAL ADRIATIC | Earthquake | — | 1,500 | 88 km |
| 1646 | LIVORNO | Earthquake | — | — | 138 km |
| 1624 | DELTA OF THE PO | Earthquake | — | — | 148 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Vulsini (75 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Vulsini | Caldera | 800 m (2,625 ft) | -104 | 75 km |
| Colli Albani | Caldera | 949 m (3,114 ft) | Unknown | 182 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 2.3 in | |
| March | 47°F (9°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 2.5 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 2.2 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 1.2 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 1.8 in | |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 2.7 in | |
| October | 58°F (15°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 49°F (9°C) | 3.6 in | Wettest |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 2.7 in |
Cortona has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 39°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.6") and July the driest (1.2").