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Weather & Climate in La Spezia, Italy
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
La Spezia enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 294 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 73.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 10 feet.
Temperature
49°F Jan (9°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 62.4°F |
| 16% above US avg | |
| January Average | 49°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 294 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) |
| Area | 25.2 sq mi (65.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,702/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.1030°N, 9.8238°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,867 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 | 142 km | 6 km |
| May 29, 2012 | 1 km ENE of Medolla, Italy | M5.8 | 130 km | 10 km |
| May 29, 2012 | 2 km NE of San Possidonio, Italy | M5.5 | 128 km | 7 km |
| Oct 15, 1996 | 2 km N of Correggio, Italy | M5.4 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Sep 14, 2003 | 3 km E of Monterenzio, Italy | M5.3 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Jun 21, 2013 | 6 km WSW of Minucciano, Italy | M5.2 | 26 km | 5 km |
| Sep 18, 2023 | 7 km SE of Marradi, Italy | M5.1 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Jun 3, 2012 | 3 km ENE of Novi di Modena, Italy | M5.1 | 125 km | 9 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 | 45 km | 60 km |
| Apr 11, 2003 | 1 km SSW of Carezzano Maggiore, Italy | M5.0 | 107 km | 4 km |
| Apr 18, 2005 | 2 km WSW of Marsaglia, Italy | M4.9 | 77 km | 0 km |
| May 20, 2012 | 2 km ENE of Medolla, Italy | M4.9 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Jan 25, 2013 | 3 km ENE of Castiglione di Garfagnana, Italy | M4.9 | 51 km | 16 km |
| Jan 25, 2012 | 1 km N of Poviglio, Italy | M4.9 | 101 km | 33 km |
| Jun 30, 2013 | 6 km SW of Minucciano, Italy | M4.9 | 26 km | 10 km |
| Aug 21, 2000 | 1 km WNW of Oviglio, Italy | M4.9 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Mar 1, 2008 | 6 km NNW of Galliano, Italy | M4.8 | 114 km | 4 km |
| Feb 21, 1998 | 2 km ENE of Campagnola Emilia, Italy | M4.8 | 113 km | 10 km |
| May 29, 2012 | 3 km ENE of Novi di Modena, Italy | M4.8 | 126 km | 3 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1968 | LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR | Earthquake | 3.0 m | — | 146 km |
| 1846 | LIVORNO | Earthquake | — | 56 | 100 km |
| 1846 | TUSCANY | Earthquake | — | — | 86 km |
| 1742 | LIVORNO | Earthquake | — | — | 74 km |
| 1646 | LIVORNO | Earthquake | — | — | 73 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 49°F (9°C) | 4.7 in | |
| February | 42°F (6°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 3.6 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 2.9 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 2.4 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 1.1 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 2.4 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 56°F (14°C) | 6.3 in | Wettest |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 6.0 in | |
| December | 42°F (6°C) | 4.7 in |
La Spezia has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 42°F in February to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.9 inches, with October being the wettest month (6.3") and July the driest (1.1").