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Weather & Climate in Ponso, Italy
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ponso enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 291 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 2.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet.
Temperature
42°F Jan (6°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 58.9°F |
| 9% above US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 291 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 30 ft (9 m) |
| Area | 10.7 sq mi (27.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 104/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.1823°N, 11.5793°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,761 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 | 43 km | 6 km |
| May 29, 2012 | 1 km ENE of Medolla, Italy | M5.8 | 54 km | 10 km |
| May 29, 2012 | 2 km NE of San Possidonio, Italy | M5.5 | 56 km | 7 km |
| Oct 15, 1996 | 2 km N of Correggio, Italy | M5.4 | 76 km | 10 km |
| Sep 14, 2003 | 3 km E of Monterenzio, Italy | M5.3 | 95 km | 10 km |
| May 29, 2012 | 2 km W of San Possidonio, Italy | M5.1 | 60 km | 10 km |
| May 10, 2000 | 7 km SE of Granarolo, Italy | M5.1 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Sep 18, 2023 | 7 km SE of Marradi, Italy | M5.1 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Jun 3, 2012 | 3 km ENE of Novi di Modena, Italy | M5.1 | 59 km | 9 km |
| May 20, 2012 | 1 km SSW of Vigarano Mainarda, Italy | M5.0 | 40 km | 5 km |
| Nov 2, 2002 | 4 km N of Sant'Alberto, Italy | M5.0 | 81 km | 10 km |
| Jan 27, 2012 | 4 km SE of Berceto, Italy | M5.0 | 145 km | 60 km |
| Jan 25, 2012 | 1 km N of Poviglio, Italy | M4.9 | 90 km | 33 km |
| Oct 29, 1995 | 0 km WNW of Adro, Italy | M4.9 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Jul 17, 2011 | 0 km W of Sermide, Italy | M4.9 | 30 km | 6 km |
| Jan 25, 2013 | 3 km ENE of Castiglione di Garfagnana, Italy | M4.9 | 144 km | 16 km |
| May 20, 2012 | 2 km ENE of Medolla, Italy | M4.9 | 52 km | 10 km |
| May 29, 2012 | 3 km ENE of Novi di Modena, Italy | M4.8 | 59 km | 3 km |
| Mar 1, 2008 | 6 km NNW of Galliano, Italy | M4.8 | 127 km | 4 km |
| May 29, 2012 | 2 km W of San Possidonio, Italy | M4.8 | 60 km | 11 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 | 134 km |
| 1875 | ADRIATIC SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 127 km |
| 1868 | LAKE GARDA | Earthquake | — | — | 90 km |
| 1624 | DELTA OF THE PO | Earthquake | — | — | 67 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (6°C) | 2.3 in | |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 1.9 in | Driest |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 2.7 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 3.0 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 3.0 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 3.1 in | Wettest |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 38°F (4°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
Ponso has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 38°F in December to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.1") and February the driest (1.9").