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Weather & Climate in Este, Italy
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Este enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 291 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 2.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 49 feet.
Temperature
42°F Jan (6°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 58.9°F |
| 9% above US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 291 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 49 ft (15 m) |
| Area | 20.7 sq mi (53.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 821/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.2234°N, 11.6638°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,678 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 | 50 km | 6 km |
| May 29, 2012 | 1 km ENE of Medolla, Italy | M5.8 | 61 km | 10 km |
| May 29, 2012 | 2 km NE of San Possidonio, Italy | M5.5 | 64 km | 7 km |
| Oct 15, 1996 | 2 km N of Correggio, Italy | M5.4 | 84 km | 10 km |
| Sep 14, 2003 | 3 km E of Monterenzio, Italy | M5.3 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Jun 3, 2012 | 3 km ENE of Novi di Modena, Italy | M5.1 | 67 km | 9 km |
| May 10, 2000 | 7 km SE of Granarolo, Italy | M5.1 | 105 km | 10 km |
| May 29, 2012 | 2 km W of San Possidonio, Italy | M5.1 | 68 km | 10 km |
| Sep 18, 2023 | 7 km SE of Marradi, Italy | M5.1 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Nov 2, 2002 | 4 km N of Sant'Alberto, Italy | M5.0 | 82 km | 10 km |
| May 20, 2012 | 1 km SSW of Vigarano Mainarda, Italy | M5.0 | 46 km | 5 km |
| May 20, 2012 | 2 km ENE of Medolla, Italy | M4.9 | 60 km | 10 km |
| Jan 25, 2012 | 1 km N of Poviglio, Italy | M4.9 | 98 km | 33 km |
| Jul 17, 2011 | 0 km W of Sermide, Italy | M4.9 | 38 km | 6 km |
| Oct 29, 1995 | 0 km WNW of Adro, Italy | M4.9 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Mar 1, 2008 | 6 km NNW of Galliano, Italy | M4.8 | 133 km | 4 km |
| May 29, 2012 | 3 km ENE of Novi di Modena, Italy | M4.8 | 67 km | 3 km |
| May 20, 2012 | 3 km WSW of Bondeno, Italy | M4.8 | 45 km | 3 km |
| Feb 21, 1998 | 2 km ENE of Campagnola Emilia, Italy | M4.8 | 80 km | 10 km |
| May 29, 2012 | 2 km W of San Possidonio, Italy | M4.8 | 68 km | 11 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 235.0 m (771 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1963 | VAJONT DAM, VAJONT RIVER | Meteorological | 235.0 m | 2,000 | 127 km |
| 1875 | ADRIATIC SEA | Earthquake | - | - | 128 km |
| 1868 | LAKE GARDA | Earthquake | - | - | 92 km |
| 1624 | DELTA OF THE PO | Earthquake | - | - | 70 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (6°C) | 2.3 in | |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 1.9 in | Driest |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 2.7 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 3.0 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 3.0 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 3.1 in | Wettest |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 38°F (4°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
Este has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 38°F in December to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.1") and February the driest (1.9").