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Weather & Climate in Montepulciano, Italy
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Montepulciano enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 303 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 28.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,985 feet.
Temperature
43°F Jan (6°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 58.7°F |
| 9% above US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 303 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,985 ft (605 m) |
| Area | 21.2 sq mi (54.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 163/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.1000°N, 11.7870°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2,064 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 | 122 km | 4 km |
| Sep 26, 1997 | 3 km SSE of Nocera Umbra, Italy | M6.0 | 83 km | 10 km |
| Jan 18, 2017 | 5 km ESE of Cittareale, Italy | M5.7 | 130 km | 7 km |
| Sep 26, 1997 | 6 km WSW of Serravalle di Chienti, Italy | M5.7 | 89 km | 10 km |
| Jan 18, 2017 | 4 km SE of Cittareale, Italy | M5.6 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Aug 24, 2016 | 5 km S of Castelsantangelo sul Nera, Italy | M5.6 | 115 km | 3 km |
| Oct 6, 1997 | 6 km E of Valtopina, Italy | M5.5 | 85 km | 10 km |
| Oct 14, 1997 | 8 km NNW of Sellano, Italy | M5.5 | 91 km | 10 km |
| Mar 26, 1998 | 1 km E of Esanatoglia, Italy | M5.4 | 97 km | 10 km |
| Apr 9, 2009 | 5 km SE of Capitignano, Italy | M5.4 | 144 km | 15 km |
| Oct 12, 1997 | 2 km NW of Sellano, Italy | M5.3 | 93 km | 10 km |
| Sep 14, 2003 | 3 km E of Monterenzio, Italy | M5.3 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Oct 3, 1997 | 3 km ENE of Valtopina, Italy | M5.3 | 82 km | 10 km |
| Jan 18, 2017 | 4 km SW of Accumoli, Italy | M5.3 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Apr 9, 2009 | 2 km ESE of Capitignano, Italy | M5.2 | 142 km | 3 km |
| Jan 18, 2017 | 3 km N of Montereale, Italy | M5.2 | 134 km | 7 km |
| Apr 3, 1998 | 8 km E of Valfabbrica, Italy | M5.2 | 75 km | 10 km |
| Apr 6, 2009 | 5 km ENE of Pizzoli, Italy | M5.1 | 148 km | 9 km |
| Sep 18, 2023 | 7 km SE of Marradi, Italy | M5.1 | 103 km | 10 km |
| May 10, 2000 | 7 km SE of Granarolo, Italy | M5.1 | 136 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
7 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1916 | CENTRAL ADRIATIC | Earthquake | - | 4 | 143 km |
| 1875 | ADRIATIC SEA | Earthquake | - | - | 132 km |
| 1846 | LIVORNO | Earthquake | - | 56 | 102 km |
| 1846 | TUSCANY | Earthquake | - | - | 113 km |
| 1742 | LIVORNO | Earthquake | - | - | 136 km |
| 1672 | CENTRAL ADRIATIC | Earthquake | - | 1,500 | 113 km |
| 1646 | LIVORNO | Earthquake | - | - | 129 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Vulsini (57 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Vulsini | Caldera | 800 m (2,625 ft) | -104 | 57 km |
| Colli Albani | Caldera | 949 m (3,114 ft) | Unknown | 170 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 1.9 in | |
| February | 42°F (6°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 2.3 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 1.7 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 1.1 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 1.6 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 2.4 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 3.3 in | Wettest |
| December | 42°F (6°C) | 2.6 in |
Montepulciano has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 42°F in February to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.4 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.3") and July the driest (1.1").