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Weather & Climate in Fosso Ghiaia, Italy
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Fosso Ghiaia enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 289 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 25.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of -7 feet.
Temperature
38°F Jan (3°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 56.7°F |
| 5% above US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 289 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | -7 ft (-2 m) |
| Area | 294.3 sq mi (762.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 5/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.3553°N, 12.2543°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,767 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 | 101 km | 6 km |
| May 29, 2012 | 1 km ENE of Medolla, Italy | M5.8 | 108 km | 10 km |
| May 29, 2012 | 2 km NE of San Possidonio, Italy | M5.5 | 115 km | 7 km |
| Jul 21, 2013 | 3 km ENE of Marcelli, Italy | M5.4 | 148 km | 8 km |
| Mar 26, 1998 | 1 km E of Esanatoglia, Italy | M5.4 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Oct 15, 1996 | 2 km N of Correggio, Italy | M5.4 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Sep 14, 2003 | 3 km E of Monterenzio, Italy | M5.3 | 64 km | 10 km |
| Oct 3, 1997 | 3 km ENE of Valtopina, Italy | M5.3 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Apr 3, 1998 | 8 km E of Valfabbrica, Italy | M5.2 | 137 km | 10 km |
| May 29, 2012 | 2 km W of San Possidonio, Italy | M5.1 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Sep 18, 2023 | 7 km SE of Marradi, Italy | M5.1 | 59 km | 10 km |
| Jun 3, 2012 | 3 km ENE of Novi di Modena, Italy | M5.1 | 120 km | 9 km |
| May 10, 2000 | 7 km SE of Granarolo, Italy | M5.1 | 21 km | 10 km |
| Nov 2, 2002 | 4 km N of Sant'Alberto, Italy | M5.0 | 26 km | 10 km |
| May 20, 2012 | 1 km SSW of Vigarano Mainarda, Italy | M5.0 | 80 km | 5 km |
| May 20, 2012 | 2 km ENE of Medolla, Italy | M4.9 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Jan 25, 2013 | 3 km ENE of Castiglione di Garfagnana, Italy | M4.9 | 145 km | 16 km |
| Jan 25, 2012 | 1 km N of Poviglio, Italy | M4.9 | 147 km | 33 km |
| Jul 17, 2011 | 0 km W of Sermide, Italy | M4.9 | 105 km | 6 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1930 | CENTRAL ADRIATIC | Earthquake | — | 18 | 111 km |
| 1916 | CENTRAL ADRIATIC | Earthquake | — | 4 | 70 km |
| 1875 | ADRIATIC SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 21 km |
| 1672 | CENTRAL ADRIATIC | Earthquake | — | 1,500 | 54 km |
| 1624 | DELTA OF THE PO | Earthquake | — | — | 45 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Vulsini (197 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Vulsini | Caldera | 800 m (2,625 ft) | -104 | 197 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 1.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 1.4 in | Driest |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 2.0 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 1.9 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 1.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 2.3 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 2.8 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 3.1 in | Wettest |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 2.1 in |
Fosso Ghiaia has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 38°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.8 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.1") and February the driest (1.4").