Weather & Climate in Pisa, Italy

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Pisa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.7 inches. The area receives 2.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 13 feet.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average60.2°F
11% above US avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)

Geography

Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Area71.9 sq mi (186.1 km²)
Population Density1,530/sq mi
Coordinates43.7085°N, 10.4036°E
TimezoneEurope/Rome

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.7"
15% above US avg
Snowfall 2.4"
Wettest Month (Oct) 5.43"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.06"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,879 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 M5.8 138 km 10 km
May 29, 2012 2 km NE of San Possidonio, Italy M5.5 140 km 7 km
Oct 15, 1996 2 km N of Correggio, Italy M5.4 124 km 10 km
Sep 14, 2003 3 km E of Monterenzio, Italy M5.3 108 km 10 km
Jun 21, 2013 6 km WSW of Minucciano, Italy M5.2 54 km 5 km
May 10, 2000 7 km SE of Granarolo, Italy M5.1 145 km 10 km
Jun 3, 2012 3 km ENE of Novi di Modena, Italy M5.1 139 km 9 km
Sep 18, 2023 7 km SE of Marradi, Italy M5.1 108 km 10 km
May 29, 2012 2 km W of San Possidonio, Italy M5.1 137 km 10 km
Jan 27, 2012 4 km SE of Berceto, Italy M5.0 91 km 60 km
Apr 18, 2005 2 km WSW of Marsaglia, Italy M4.9 139 km 0 km
Jan 25, 2013 3 km ENE of Castiglione di Garfagnana, Italy M4.9 51 km 16 km
Jun 30, 2013 6 km SW of Minucciano, Italy M4.9 51 km 10 km
Jan 25, 2012 1 km N of Poviglio, Italy M4.9 128 km 33 km
May 20, 2012 2 km ENE of Medolla, Italy M4.9 140 km 10 km
May 29, 2012 2 km W of San Possidonio, Italy M4.8 137 km 11 km
Mar 1, 2008 6 km NNW of Galliano, Italy M4.8 79 km 4 km
May 29, 2012 3 km ENE of Novi di Modena, Italy M4.8 139 km 3 km
May 8, 2000 3 km NE of Faenza, Italy M4.8 138 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
1846 LIVORNO Earthquake - 56 38 km
1846 TUSCANY Earthquake - - 25 km
1742 LIVORNO Earthquake - - 28 km
1646 LIVORNO Earthquake - - 19 km
1624 DELTA OF THE PO Earthquake - - 149 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Vulsini (175 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Vulsini Caldera 800 m (2,625 ft) -104 175 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 45°F (7°C) 3.1 in
February 45°F (7°C) 2.4 in Coldest
March 49°F (9°C) 2.9 in
April 54°F (12°C) 3.6 in
May 61°F (16°C) 2.6 in
June 68°F (20°C) 2.1 in
July 78°F (25°C) 1.1 in Warmest, Driest
August 73°F (23°C) 2.2 in
September 67°F (20°C) 3.8 in
October 59°F (15°C) 5.4 in Wettest
November 50°F (10°C) 5.0 in
December 45°F (7°C) 3.4 in

Pisa has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 45°F in February to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.5 inches, with October being the wettest month (5.4") and July the driest (1.1").

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