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Weather & Climate in Gaiole in Chianti, Italy
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Gaiole in Chianti enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 77°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 38.7 inches. The area receives 5.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,181 feet.
Temperature
42°F Jan (5°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 57.8°F |
| 7% above US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 289 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,181 ft (360 m) |
| Area | 10.1 sq mi (26.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 111/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.4670°N, 11.4339°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2,138 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.0.
| Sep 26, 1997 | 3 km SSE of Nocera Umbra, Italy | M6.0 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Sep 26, 1997 | 6 km WSW of Serravalle di Chienti, Italy | M5.7 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Oct 6, 1997 | 6 km E of Valtopina, Italy | M5.5 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Oct 14, 1997 | 8 km NNW of Sellano, Italy | M5.5 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Mar 26, 1998 | 1 km E of Esanatoglia, Italy | M5.4 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Oct 3, 1997 | 3 km ENE of Valtopina, Italy | M5.3 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Oct 12, 1997 | 2 km NW of Sellano, Italy | M5.3 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Sep 14, 2003 | 3 km E of Monterenzio, Italy | M5.3 | 96 km | 10 km |
| Apr 3, 1998 | 8 km E of Valfabbrica, Italy | M5.2 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Jun 21, 2013 | 6 km WSW of Minucciano, Italy | M5.2 | 129 km | 5 km |
| May 10, 2000 | 7 km SE of Granarolo, Italy | M5.1 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Sep 18, 2023 | 7 km SE of Marradi, Italy | M5.1 | 65 km | 10 km |
| Nov 2, 2002 | 4 km N of Sant'Alberto, Italy | M5.0 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Jun 5, 1993 | 7 km ESE of Valfabbrica, Italy | M4.9 | 108 km | 8 km |
| Jan 25, 2013 | 3 km ENE of Castiglione di Garfagnana, Italy | M4.9 | 111 km | 16 km |
| Jun 30, 2013 | 6 km SW of Minucciano, Italy | M4.9 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Nov 9, 1997 | 2 km NE of Sellano, Italy | M4.8 | 138 km | 10 km |
| May 8, 2000 | 3 km NE of Faenza, Italy | M4.8 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Oct 16, 1997 | 8 km ESE of Valtopina, Italy | M4.8 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Jun 22, 2000 | 8 km WSW of Cipolleto, Italy | M4.8 | 87 km | 10 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 | 141 km |
| 1875 | ADRIATIC SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 113 km |
| 1846 | LIVORNO | Earthquake | — | 56 | 68 km |
| 1846 | TUSCANY | Earthquake | — | — | 75 km |
| 1742 | LIVORNO | Earthquake | — | — | 100 km |
| 1672 | CENTRAL ADRIATIC | Earthquake | — | 1,500 | 106 km |
| 1646 | LIVORNO | Earthquake | — | — | 91 km |
| 1624 | DELTA OF THE PO | Earthquake | — | — | 129 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Vulsini (105 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Vulsini | Caldera | 800 m (2,625 ft) | -104 | 105 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (5°C) | 2.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 2.8 in | |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 2.9 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 2.6 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 2.4 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 1.4 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 1.9 in | |
| September | 65°F (19°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 4.1 in | |
| November | 49°F (9°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 3.7 in |
Gaiole in Chianti has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 42°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.7 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.7") and July the driest (1.4").