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Weather & Climate in Massa, Italy
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Massa 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 213 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 | 213 ft (65 m) |
| Area | 58.0 sq mi (150.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,116/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.0354°N, 10.1393°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,964 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 | 129 km | 6 km |
| May 29, 2012 | 1 km ENE of Medolla, Italy | M5.8 | 118 km | 10 km |
| May 29, 2012 | 2 km NE of San Possidonio, Italy | M5.5 | 117 km | 7 km |
| Oct 15, 1996 | 2 km N of Correggio, Italy | M5.4 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Sep 14, 2003 | 3 km E of Monterenzio, Italy | M5.3 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Jun 21, 2013 | 6 km WSW of Minucciano, Italy | M5.2 | 13 km | 5 km |
| Sep 18, 2023 | 7 km SE of Marradi, Italy | M5.1 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Jun 3, 2012 | 3 km ENE of Novi di Modena, Italy | M5.1 | 115 km | 9 km |
| May 29, 2012 | 2 km W of San Possidonio, Italy | M5.1 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Jan 27, 2012 | 4 km SE of Berceto, Italy | M5.0 | 50 km | 60 km |
| May 20, 2012 | 1 km SSW of Vigarano Mainarda, Italy | M5.0 | 139 km | 5 km |
| Apr 11, 2003 | 1 km SSW of Carezzano Maggiore, Italy | M5.0 | 130 km | 4 km |
| Jan 25, 2012 | 1 km N of Poviglio, Italy | M4.9 | 96 km | 33 km |
| Jul 17, 2011 | 0 km W of Sermide, Italy | M4.9 | 141 km | 6 km |
| Apr 18, 2005 | 2 km WSW of Marsaglia, Italy | M4.9 | 98 km | 0 km |
| May 20, 2012 | 2 km ENE of Medolla, Italy | M4.9 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Jan 25, 2013 | 3 km ENE of Castiglione di Garfagnana, Italy | M4.9 | 29 km | 16 km |
| Jun 30, 2013 | 6 km SW of Minucciano, Italy | M4.9 | 11 km | 10 km |
| May 29, 2012 | 2 km W of San Possidonio, Italy | M4.8 | 113 km | 11 km |
| May 29, 2012 | 3 km ENE of Novi di Modena, Italy | M4.8 | 116 km | 3 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 |
| 1846 | LIVORNO | Earthquake | - | 56 | 80 km |
| 1846 | TUSCANY | Earthquake | - | - | 66 km |
| 1742 | LIVORNO | Earthquake | - | - | 60 km |
| 1646 | LIVORNO | Earthquake | - | - | 56 km |
| 1624 | DELTA OF THE PO | Earthquake | - | - | 146 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 49°F (9°C) | 5.4 in | |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 4.1 in | Coldest |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 4.5 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 4.7 in | |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 2.8 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 1.5 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 2.8 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 4.3 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 6.7 in | |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 6.8 in | Wettest |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 5.4 in |
Massa has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 41°F in February to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 52.4 inches, with November being the wettest month (6.8") and July the driest (1.5").