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Weather & Climate in Mercato Vecchio, Italy
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Mercato Vecchio enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 296 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 37.6 inches. The area receives 3.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,877 feet.
Temperature
44°F Jan (7°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 59.5°F |
| 10% above US avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 296 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,877 ft (572 m) |
| Area | 8.9 sq mi (23.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 32/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.8042°N, 12.3765°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2,129 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.2.
| Aug 24, 2016 | 5 km WNW of Accumoli, Italy | M6.2 | 137 km | 4 km |
| Sep 26, 1997 | 3 km SSE of Nocera Umbra, Italy | M6.0 | 88 km | 10 km |
| Sep 26, 1997 | 6 km WSW of Serravalle di Chienti, Italy | M5.7 | 93 km | 10 km |
| Aug 24, 2016 | 5 km S of Castelsantangelo sul Nera, Italy | M5.6 | 124 km | 3 km |
| Oct 14, 1997 | 8 km NNW of Sellano, Italy | M5.5 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Oct 6, 1997 | 6 km E of Valtopina, Italy | M5.5 | 92 km | 10 km |
| Jul 21, 2013 | 3 km ENE of Marcelli, Italy | M5.4 | 109 km | 8 km |
| Mar 26, 1998 | 1 km E of Esanatoglia, Italy | M5.4 | 78 km | 10 km |
| Oct 12, 1997 | 2 km NW of Sellano, Italy | M5.3 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Oct 3, 1997 | 3 km ENE of Valtopina, Italy | M5.3 | 88 km | 10 km |
| Jan 18, 2017 | 4 km SW of Accumoli, Italy | M5.3 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Sep 14, 2003 | 3 km E of Monterenzio, Italy | M5.3 | 94 km | 10 km |
| Apr 3, 1998 | 8 km E of Valfabbrica, Italy | M5.2 | 76 km | 10 km |
| May 10, 2000 | 7 km SE of Granarolo, Italy | M5.1 | 64 km | 10 km |
| Sep 18, 2023 | 7 km SE of Marradi, Italy | M5.1 | 61 km | 10 km |
| Nov 2, 2002 | 4 km N of Sant'Alberto, Italy | M5.0 | 88 km | 10 km |
| May 20, 2012 | 1 km SSW of Vigarano Mainarda, Italy | M5.0 | 134 km | 5 km |
| Jun 5, 1993 | 7 km ESE of Valfabbrica, Italy | M4.9 | 80 km | 8 km |
| Mar 1, 2008 | 6 km NNW of Galliano, Italy | M4.8 | 95 km | 4 km |
| May 20, 2012 | 3 km WSW of Bondeno, Italy | M4.8 | 143 km | 3 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
6 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1930 | CENTRAL ADRIATIC | Earthquake | — | 18 | 89 km |
| 1916 | CENTRAL ADRIATIC | Earthquake | — | 4 | 57 km |
| 1875 | ADRIATIC SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 44 km |
| 1846 | LIVORNO | Earthquake | — | 56 | 150 km |
| 1672 | CENTRAL ADRIATIC | Earthquake | — | 1,500 | 22 km |
| 1624 | DELTA OF THE PO | Earthquake | — | — | 100 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Vulsini (139 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Vulsini | Caldera | 800 m (2,625 ft) | -104 | 139 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (7°C) | 2.4 in | |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 3.2 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 60°F (15°C) | 2.7 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 2.9 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 2.3 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 3.3 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 56°F (14°C) | 3.8 in | |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 3.5 in |
Mercato Vecchio has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 41°F in February to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.1 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.7") and July the driest (2.3").