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Weather & Climate in Parma, Italy
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Parma enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 295 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 32.2 inches. The area receives 3.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 187 feet.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 58.7°F |
| 9% above US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 295 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 187 ft (57 m) |
| Area | 120.4 sq mi (311.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,647/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.7994°N, 10.3262°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,857 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 | 72 km | 6 km |
| May 29, 2012 | 1 km ENE of Medolla, Italy | M5.8 | 60 km | 10 km |
| May 29, 2012 | 2 km NE of San Possidonio, Italy | M5.5 | 55 km | 7 km |
| Oct 15, 1996 | 2 km N of Correggio, Italy | M5.4 | 36 km | 10 km |
| Sep 14, 2003 | 3 km E of Monterenzio, Italy | M5.3 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Jun 21, 2013 | 6 km WSW of Minucciano, Italy | M5.2 | 74 km | 5 km |
| May 29, 2012 | 2 km W of San Possidonio, Italy | M5.1 | 50 km | 10 km |
| May 10, 2000 | 7 km SE of Granarolo, Italy | M5.1 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Jun 3, 2012 | 3 km ENE of Novi di Modena, Italy | M5.1 | 50 km | 9 km |
| Sep 18, 2023 | 7 km SE of Marradi, Italy | M5.1 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Jan 27, 2012 | 4 km SE of Berceto, Italy | M5.0 | 43 km | 60 km |
| May 20, 2012 | 1 km SSW of Vigarano Mainarda, Italy | M5.0 | 92 km | 5 km |
| Nov 2, 2002 | 4 km N of Sant'Alberto, Italy | M5.0 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Apr 11, 2003 | 1 km SSW of Carezzano Maggiore, Italy | M5.0 | 113 km | 4 km |
| Jun 30, 2013 | 6 km SW of Minucciano, Italy | M4.9 | 75 km | 10 km |
| Oct 29, 1995 | 0 km WNW of Adro, Italy | M4.9 | 96 km | 10 km |
| Jan 25, 2013 | 3 km ENE of Castiglione di Garfagnana, Italy | M4.9 | 71 km | 16 km |
| Apr 18, 2005 | 2 km WSW of Marsaglia, Italy | M4.9 | 78 km | 0 km |
| Jan 25, 2012 | 1 km N of Poviglio, Italy | M4.9 | 18 km | 33 km |
| Aug 21, 2000 | 1 km WNW of Oviglio, Italy | M4.9 | 146 km | 10 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 |
| 1868 | LAKE GARDA | Earthquake | — | — | 104 km |
| 1846 | TUSCANY | Earthquake | — | — | 145 km |
| 1742 | LIVORNO | Earthquake | — | — | 145 km |
| 1646 | LIVORNO | Earthquake | — | — | 139 km |
| 1624 | DELTA OF THE PO | Earthquake | — | — | 119 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 2.3 in | |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 1.9 in | |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 2.9 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 2.4 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 1.7 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 2.7 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 2.8 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 3.8 in | Wettest |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 2.5 in | Coldest |
Parma has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 38°F in December to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.8 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.8") and July the driest (1.7").