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Weather & Climate in Florence, Italy
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Florence experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 286 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 66.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 33.2 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 164 feet.
Temperature
34°F Jan (1°C)
67°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 49.5°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 286 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 164 ft (50 m) |
| Area | 46.6 sq mi (120.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 7,887/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.7793°N, 11.2463°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2,114 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 | 148 km | 10 km |
| May 20, 2012 | 4 km NNE of Massa Finalese, Italy | M6.0 | 124 km | 6 km |
| May 29, 2012 | 1 km ENE of Medolla, Italy | M5.8 | 120 km | 10 km |
| May 29, 2012 | 2 km NE of San Possidonio, Italy | M5.5 | 125 km | 7 km |
| Oct 15, 1996 | 2 km N of Correggio, Italy | M5.4 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Oct 3, 1997 | 3 km ENE of Valtopina, Italy | M5.3 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Sep 14, 2003 | 3 km E of Monterenzio, Italy | M5.3 | 63 km | 10 km |
| Apr 3, 1998 | 8 km E of Valfabbrica, Italy | M5.2 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Jun 21, 2013 | 6 km WSW of Minucciano, Italy | M5.2 | 98 km | 5 km |
| May 10, 2000 | 7 km SE of Granarolo, Italy | M5.1 | 85 km | 10 km |
| Jun 3, 2012 | 3 km ENE of Novi di Modena, Italy | M5.1 | 127 km | 9 km |
| Sep 18, 2023 | 7 km SE of Marradi, Italy | M5.1 | 44 km | 10 km |
| May 29, 2012 | 2 km W of San Possidonio, Italy | M5.1 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Jan 27, 2012 | 4 km SE of Berceto, Italy | M5.0 | 125 km | 60 km |
| Nov 2, 2002 | 4 km N of Sant'Alberto, Italy | M5.0 | 115 km | 10 km |
| May 20, 2012 | 1 km SSW of Vigarano Mainarda, Italy | M5.0 | 119 km | 5 km |
| May 20, 2012 | 2 km ENE of Medolla, Italy | M4.9 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Jul 17, 2011 | 0 km W of Sermide, Italy | M4.9 | 136 km | 6 km |
| Jan 25, 2013 | 3 km ENE of Castiglione di Garfagnana, Italy | M4.9 | 77 km | 16 km |
| Jan 25, 2012 | 1 km N of Poviglio, Italy | M4.9 | 132 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
8 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1916 | CENTRAL ADRIATIC | Earthquake | — | 4 | 144 km |
| 1875 | ADRIATIC SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 104 km |
| 1846 | LIVORNO | Earthquake | — | 56 | 67 km |
| 1846 | TUSCANY | Earthquake | — | — | 68 km |
| 1742 | LIVORNO | Earthquake | — | — | 90 km |
| 1672 | CENTRAL ADRIATIC | Earthquake | — | 1,500 | 109 km |
| 1646 | LIVORNO | Earthquake | — | — | 79 km |
| 1624 | DELTA OF THE PO | Earthquake | — | — | 101 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Vulsini (142 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Vulsini | Caldera | 800 m (2,625 ft) | -104 | 142 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 2.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 2.5 in | |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 2.7 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 2.6 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 2.3 in | |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 1.5 in | Driest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 2.3 in | Warmest |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 60°F (15°C) | 4.1 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 3.3 in |
Florence has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 34°F in January to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 34.7 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.5") and July the driest (1.5").