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Weather & Climate in Piacenza, Italy
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Piacenza 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 299 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 33.1 inches. The area receives 5.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 200 feet.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 58.8°F |
| 9% above US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 299 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 200 ft (61 m) |
| Area | 59.7 sq mi (154.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,737/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.0524°N, 9.6934°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,656 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 | 122 km | 6 km |
| May 29, 2012 | 1 km ENE of Medolla, Italy | M5.8 | 112 km | 10 km |
| May 29, 2012 | 2 km NE of San Possidonio, Italy | M5.5 | 105 km | 7 km |
| Oct 15, 1996 | 2 km N of Correggio, Italy | M5.4 | 90 km | 10 km |
| Jun 21, 2013 | 6 km WSW of Minucciano, Italy | M5.2 | 106 km | 5 km |
| May 29, 2012 | 2 km W of San Possidonio, Italy | M5.1 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Jun 3, 2012 | 3 km ENE of Novi di Modena, Italy | M5.1 | 100 km | 9 km |
| Apr 11, 2003 | 1 km SSW of Carezzano Maggiore, Italy | M5.0 | 69 km | 4 km |
| Jan 27, 2012 | 4 km SE of Berceto, Italy | M5.0 | 69 km | 60 km |
| May 20, 2012 | 1 km SSW of Vigarano Mainarda, Italy | M5.0 | 144 km | 5 km |
| Apr 18, 2005 | 2 km WSW of Marsaglia, Italy | M4.9 | 47 km | 0 km |
| Jul 17, 2011 | 0 km W of Sermide, Italy | M4.9 | 126 km | 6 km |
| Jun 30, 2013 | 6 km SW of Minucciano, Italy | M4.9 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Oct 29, 1995 | 0 km WNW of Adro, Italy | M4.9 | 67 km | 10 km |
| Jan 25, 2012 | 1 km N of Poviglio, Italy | M4.9 | 70 km | 33 km |
| Jan 25, 2013 | 3 km ENE of Castiglione di Garfagnana, Italy | M4.9 | 115 km | 16 km |
| May 20, 2012 | 2 km ENE of Medolla, Italy | M4.9 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Aug 21, 2000 | 1 km WNW of Oviglio, Italy | M4.9 | 98 km | 10 km |
| May 29, 2012 | 2 km W of San Possidonio, Italy | M4.8 | 101 km | 11 km |
| May 29, 2012 | 3 km ENE of Novi di Modena, Italy | M4.8 | 100 km | 3 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1868 | LAKE GARDA | Earthquake | — | — | 107 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 2.6 in | |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 1.9 in | |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 2.8 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 1.6 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 2.7 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 2.8 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 2.3 in | Coldest |
Piacenza has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 36°F in December to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.5") and July the driest (1.6").