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Weather & Climate in Ponte Rizzoli, Italy
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ponte Rizzoli enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 294 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 35.7 inches. The area receives 6.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 141 feet.
Temperature
42°F Jan (5°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 59.1°F |
| 9% above US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 294 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 141 ft (43 m) |
| Area | 43.7 sq mi (113.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 14/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.4647°N, 11.5104°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,987 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 | 52 km | 6 km |
| May 29, 2012 | 1 km ENE of Medolla, Italy | M5.8 | 55 km | 10 km |
| May 29, 2012 | 2 km NE of San Possidonio, Italy | M5.5 | 62 km | 7 km |
| Oct 15, 1996 | 2 km N of Correggio, Italy | M5.4 | 68 km | 10 km |
| Sep 14, 2003 | 3 km E of Monterenzio, Italy | M5.3 | 16 km | 10 km |
| Jun 21, 2013 | 6 km WSW of Minucciano, Italy | M5.2 | 115 km | 5 km |
| May 29, 2012 | 2 km W of San Possidonio, Italy | M5.1 | 63 km | 10 km |
| May 10, 2000 | 7 km SE of Granarolo, Italy | M5.1 | 43 km | 10 km |
| Jun 3, 2012 | 3 km ENE of Novi di Modena, Italy | M5.1 | 66 km | 9 km |
| Sep 18, 2023 | 7 km SE of Marradi, Italy | M5.1 | 51 km | 10 km |
| May 20, 2012 | 1 km SSW of Vigarano Mainarda, Italy | M5.0 | 41 km | 5 km |
| Jan 27, 2012 | 4 km SE of Berceto, Italy | M5.0 | 118 km | 60 km |
| Nov 2, 2002 | 4 km N of Sant'Alberto, Italy | M5.0 | 54 km | 10 km |
| Jan 25, 2013 | 3 km ENE of Castiglione di Garfagnana, Italy | M4.9 | 90 km | 16 km |
| May 20, 2012 | 2 km ENE of Medolla, Italy | M4.9 | 55 km | 10 km |
| Jul 17, 2011 | 0 km W of Sermide, Italy | M4.9 | 62 km | 6 km |
| Jun 30, 2013 | 6 km SW of Minucciano, Italy | M4.9 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Jan 25, 2012 | 1 km N of Poviglio, Italy | M4.9 | 88 km | 33 km |
| Mar 1, 2008 | 6 km NNW of Galliano, Italy | M4.8 | 49 km | 4 km |
| May 29, 2012 | 3 km ENE of Novi di Modena, Italy | M4.8 | 66 km | 3 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
8 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1916 | CENTRAL ADRIATIC | Earthquake | — | 4 | 129 km |
| 1875 | ADRIATIC SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 77 km |
| 1846 | LIVORNO | Earthquake | — | 56 | 139 km |
| 1846 | TUSCANY | Earthquake | — | — | 134 km |
| 1742 | LIVORNO | Earthquake | — | — | 150 km |
| 1672 | CENTRAL ADRIATIC | Earthquake | — | 1,500 | 104 km |
| 1646 | LIVORNO | Earthquake | — | — | 140 km |
| 1624 | DELTA OF THE PO | Earthquake | — | — | 27 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (5°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 1.7 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 2.3 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 2.4 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 1.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 2.3 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 58°F (15°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 3.3 in | Wettest |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 2.3 in | Coldest |
Ponte Rizzoli has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 39°F in December to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.7 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.3") and January the driest (1.7").