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Weather & Climate in Palaia, Italy
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Palaia enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 44°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 36.1 inches. The area receives 2.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 787 feet.
Temperature
44°F Jan (7°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 59.8°F |
| 11% above US avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 303 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 787 ft (240 m) |
| Area | 12.9 sq mi (33.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 56/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.6057°N, 10.7702°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,870 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 | 147 km | 6 km |
| May 29, 2012 | 1 km ENE of Medolla, Italy | M5.8 | 141 km | 10 km |
| May 29, 2012 | 2 km NE of San Possidonio, Italy | M5.5 | 144 km | 7 km |
| Oct 15, 1996 | 2 km N of Correggio, Italy | M5.4 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Sep 14, 2003 | 3 km E of Monterenzio, Italy | M5.3 | 97 km | 10 km |
| Jun 21, 2013 | 6 km WSW of Minucciano, Italy | M5.2 | 79 km | 5 km |
| Jun 3, 2012 | 3 km ENE of Novi di Modena, Italy | M5.1 | 145 km | 9 km |
| Sep 18, 2023 | 7 km SE of Marradi, Italy | M5.1 | 86 km | 10 km |
| May 10, 2000 | 7 km SE of Granarolo, Italy | M5.1 | 126 km | 10 km |
| May 29, 2012 | 2 km W of San Possidonio, Italy | M5.1 | 142 km | 10 km |
| May 20, 2012 | 1 km SSW of Vigarano Mainarda, Italy | M5.0 | 148 km | 5 km |
| Jan 27, 2012 | 4 km SE of Berceto, Italy | M5.0 | 114 km | 60 km |
| May 20, 2012 | 2 km ENE of Medolla, Italy | M4.9 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Jun 30, 2013 | 6 km SW of Minucciano, Italy | M4.9 | 77 km | 10 km |
| Jan 25, 2013 | 3 km ENE of Castiglione di Garfagnana, Italy | M4.9 | 68 km | 16 km |
| Jan 25, 2012 | 1 km N of Poviglio, Italy | M4.9 | 140 km | 33 km |
| May 29, 2012 | 3 km ENE of Novi di Modena, Italy | M4.8 | 145 km | 3 km |
| May 29, 2012 | 2 km W of San Possidonio, Italy | M4.8 | 142 km | 11 km |
| Mar 1, 2008 | 6 km NNW of Galliano, Italy | M4.8 | 64 km | 4 km |
| Feb 21, 1998 | 2 km ENE of Campagnola Emilia, Italy | M4.8 | 138 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 |
| 1875 | ADRIATIC SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 146 km |
| 1846 | LIVORNO | Earthquake | — | 56 | 27 km |
| 1846 | TUSCANY | Earthquake | — | — | 25 km |
| 1742 | LIVORNO | Earthquake | — | — | 47 km |
| 1672 | CENTRAL ADRIATIC | Earthquake | — | 1,500 | 150 km |
| 1646 | LIVORNO | Earthquake | — | — | 37 km |
| 1624 | DELTA OF THE PO | Earthquake | — | — | 138 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Vulsini (146 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Vulsini | Caldera | 800 m (2,625 ft) | -104 | 146 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (7°C) | 2.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 2.2 in | |
| March | 49°F (10°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 62°F (16°C) | 2.3 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 1.9 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 1.1 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 2.1 in | |
| September | 67°F (20°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 60°F (15°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
| November | 51°F (10°C) | 4.3 in | |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 2.9 in |
Palaia has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 44°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.5 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.3") and July the driest (1.1").