Weather & Climate in Fratta Polesine, Italy
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Fratta Polesine 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. Annual precipitation totals 36.1 inches. The area receives 2.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 36 feet.
Temperature
42°F Jan (5°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 58.9°F |
| 9% above US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 36 ft (11 m) |
| Area | 25.3 sq mi (65.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 76/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.0282°N, 11.6427°E |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,806 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 | 36 km | 6 km |
| May 29, 2012 | 1 km ENE of Medolla, Italy | M5.8 | 48 km | 10 km |
| May 29, 2012 | 2 km NE of San Possidonio, Italy | M5.5 | 52 km | 7 km |
| Oct 15, 1996 | 2 km N of Correggio, Italy | M5.4 | 73 km | 10 km |
| Sep 14, 2003 | 3 km E of Monterenzio, Italy | M5.3 | 79 km | 10 km |
| May 10, 2000 | 7 km SE of Granarolo, Italy | M5.1 | 84 km | 10 km |
| May 29, 2012 | 2 km W of San Possidonio, Italy | M5.1 | 57 km | 10 km |
| Jun 3, 2012 | 3 km ENE of Novi di Modena, Italy | M5.1 | 57 km | 9 km |
| Sep 18, 2023 | 7 km SE of Marradi, Italy | M5.1 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Jan 27, 2012 | 4 km SE of Berceto, Italy | M5.0 | 141 km | 60 km |
| May 20, 2012 | 1 km SSW of Vigarano Mainarda, Italy | M5.0 | 25 km | 5 km |
| Nov 2, 2002 | 4 km N of Sant'Alberto, Italy | M5.0 | 65 km | 10 km |
| Jul 17, 2011 | 0 km W of Sermide, Italy | M4.9 | 28 km | 6 km |
| May 20, 2012 | 2 km ENE of Medolla, Italy | M4.9 | 47 km | 10 km |
| Jan 25, 2012 | 1 km N of Poviglio, Italy | M4.9 | 89 km | 33 km |
| Oct 29, 1995 | 0 km WNW of Adro, Italy | M4.9 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Jan 25, 2013 | 3 km ENE of Castiglione di Garfagnana, Italy | M4.9 | 134 km | 16 km |
| Feb 21, 1998 | 2 km ENE of Campagnola Emilia, Italy | M4.8 | 70 km | 10 km |
| May 29, 2012 | 2 km W of San Possidonio, Italy | M4.8 | 57 km | 11 km |
| Mar 1, 2008 | 6 km NNW of Galliano, Italy | M4.8 | 112 km | 4 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
5 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 | 148 km |
| 1875 | ADRIATIC SEA | Earthquake | - | - | 110 km |
| 1868 | LAKE GARDA | Earthquake | - | - | 105 km |
| 1672 | CENTRAL ADRIATIC | Earthquake | - | 1,500 | 143 km |
| 1624 | DELTA OF THE PO | Earthquake | - | - | 49 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (5°C) | 2.0 in | |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
| March | 49°F (9°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 2.6 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 2.5 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 1.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 2.7 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 2.4 in | |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 2.8 in | Wettest |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 2.7 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
Fratta Polesine has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 38°F in December to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.7 inches, with October being the wettest month (2.8") and February the driest (1.7").