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Weather & Climate in Monticelli-Fontana, Italy
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Monticelli-Fontana enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 301 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 40.8 inches. The area receives 2.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 174 feet.
Temperature
40°F Jan (4°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 56.0°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 301 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 174 ft (53 m) |
| Area | 6.1 sq mi (15.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 216/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.4297°N, 11.1373°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,483 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 | 60 km | 6 km |
| May 29, 2012 | 1 km ENE of Medolla, Italy | M5.8 | 65 km | 10 km |
| May 29, 2012 | 2 km NE of San Possidonio, Italy | M5.5 | 61 km | 7 km |
| Oct 15, 1996 | 2 km N of Correggio, Italy | M5.4 | 76 km | 10 km |
| Sep 14, 2003 | 3 km E of Monterenzio, Italy | M5.3 | 125 km | 10 km |
| May 29, 2012 | 2 km W of San Possidonio, Italy | M5.1 | 64 km | 10 km |
| Jun 3, 2012 | 3 km ENE of Novi di Modena, Italy | M5.1 | 61 km | 9 km |
| May 10, 2000 | 7 km SE of Granarolo, Italy | M5.1 | 141 km | 10 km |
| May 20, 2012 | 1 km SSW of Vigarano Mainarda, Italy | M5.0 | 72 km | 5 km |
| Jan 27, 2012 | 4 km SE of Berceto, Italy | M5.0 | 137 km | 60 km |
| Nov 2, 2002 | 4 km N of Sant'Alberto, Italy | M5.0 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Jan 25, 2012 | 1 km N of Poviglio, Italy | M4.9 | 79 km | 33 km |
| Jul 17, 2011 | 0 km W of Sermide, Italy | M4.9 | 49 km | 6 km |
| Oct 29, 1995 | 0 km WNW of Adro, Italy | M4.9 | 94 km | 10 km |
| May 20, 2012 | 2 km ENE of Medolla, Italy | M4.9 | 63 km | 10 km |
| Feb 21, 1998 | 2 km ENE of Campagnola Emilia, Italy | M4.8 | 70 km | 10 km |
| May 29, 2012 | 2 km W of San Possidonio, Italy | M4.8 | 64 km | 11 km |
| Dec 29, 1999 | 12 km N of Isolaccia, Italy | M4.8 | 145 km | 10 km |
| May 8, 2000 | 3 km NE of Faenza, Italy | M4.8 | 138 km | 10 km |
| May 29, 2012 | 3 km ENE of Novi di Modena, Italy | M4.8 | 61 km | 3 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 235.0 m (771 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1963 | VAJONT DAM, VAJONT RIVER | Meteorological | 235.0 m | 2,000 | 131 km |
| 1987 | VALTELLINA | Meteorological | 95.0 m | 27 | 122 km |
| 1868 | LAKE GARDA | Earthquake | — | — | 45 km |
| 1624 | DELTA OF THE PO | Earthquake | — | — | 106 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 2.1 in | |
| February | 40°F (5°C) | 1.8 in | Driest |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 2.7 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 3.1 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 3.3 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 2.6 in | |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 3.3 in | Warmest |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 2.9 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 3.5 in | Wettest |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 2.7 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest |
Monticelli-Fontana has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 38°F in December to 75°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 32.4 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.5") and February the driest (1.8").