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Weather & Climate in Piazza, Italy
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Piazza enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 289 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 33.5 inches. The area receives 3.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 62 feet.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 58.5°F |
| 8% above US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 289 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 62 ft (19 m) |
| Area | 21.9 sq mi (56.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 10/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.2159°N, 11.1424°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,732 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 | 37 km | 6 km |
| May 29, 2012 | 1 km ENE of Medolla, Italy | M5.8 | 41 km | 10 km |
| May 29, 2012 | 2 km NE of San Possidonio, Italy | M5.5 | 38 km | 7 km |
| Oct 15, 1996 | 2 km N of Correggio, Italy | M5.4 | 55 km | 10 km |
| Sep 14, 2003 | 3 km E of Monterenzio, Italy | M5.3 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Jun 21, 2013 | 6 km WSW of Minucciano, Italy | M5.2 | 143 km | 5 km |
| May 10, 2000 | 7 km SE of Granarolo, Italy | M5.1 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Sep 18, 2023 | 7 km SE of Marradi, Italy | M5.1 | 140 km | 10 km |
| May 29, 2012 | 2 km W of San Possidonio, Italy | M5.1 | 41 km | 10 km |
| Jun 3, 2012 | 3 km ENE of Novi di Modena, Italy | M5.1 | 39 km | 9 km |
| Nov 2, 2002 | 4 km N of Sant'Alberto, Italy | M5.0 | 107 km | 10 km |
| May 20, 2012 | 1 km SSW of Vigarano Mainarda, Italy | M5.0 | 51 km | 5 km |
| Jan 27, 2012 | 4 km SE of Berceto, Italy | M5.0 | 120 km | 60 km |
| May 20, 2012 | 2 km ENE of Medolla, Italy | M4.9 | 40 km | 10 km |
| Jun 30, 2013 | 6 km SW of Minucciano, Italy | M4.9 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Jul 17, 2011 | 0 km W of Sermide, Italy | M4.9 | 26 km | 6 km |
| Oct 29, 1995 | 0 km WNW of Adro, Italy | M4.9 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Jan 25, 2012 | 1 km N of Poviglio, Italy | M4.9 | 62 km | 33 km |
| Jan 25, 2013 | 3 km ENE of Castiglione di Garfagnana, Italy | M4.9 | 129 km | 16 km |
| Mar 1, 2008 | 6 km NNW of Galliano, Italy | M4.8 | 129 km | 4 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 | 149 km |
| 1987 | VALTELLINA | Meteorological | 95.0 m | 27 | 144 km |
| 1868 | LAKE GARDA | Earthquake | — | — | 64 km |
| 1624 | DELTA OF THE PO | Earthquake | — | — | 86 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 2.1 in | |
| February | 40°F (5°C) | 1.6 in | Driest |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 2.5 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 2.8 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 2.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 3.0 in | |
| September | 67°F (20°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 3.2 in | Wettest |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
Piazza has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 38°F in December to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.7 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.2") and February the driest (1.6").