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Weather & Climate in Pontecchio Polesine, Italy
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Pontecchio Polesine enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 286 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 31.8 inches. The area receives 1.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet.
Temperature
43°F Jan (6°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 58.8°F |
| 9% above US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 286 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 16 ft (5 m) |
| Area | 62.2 sq mi (161.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 26/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.0202°N, 11.8132°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,715 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 | 48 km | 6 km |
| May 29, 2012 | 1 km ENE of Medolla, Italy | M5.8 | 60 km | 10 km |
| May 29, 2012 | 2 km NE of San Possidonio, Italy | M5.5 | 65 km | 7 km |
| Oct 15, 1996 | 2 km N of Correggio, Italy | M5.4 | 85 km | 10 km |
| Sep 14, 2003 | 3 km E of Monterenzio, Italy | M5.3 | 82 km | 10 km |
| Sep 18, 2023 | 7 km SE of Marradi, Italy | M5.1 | 112 km | 10 km |
| May 10, 2000 | 7 km SE of Granarolo, Italy | M5.1 | 80 km | 10 km |
| May 29, 2012 | 2 km W of San Possidonio, Italy | M5.1 | 70 km | 10 km |
| Jun 3, 2012 | 3 km ENE of Novi di Modena, Italy | M5.1 | 70 km | 9 km |
| May 20, 2012 | 1 km SSW of Vigarano Mainarda, Italy | M5.0 | 33 km | 5 km |
| Nov 2, 2002 | 4 km N of Sant'Alberto, Italy | M5.0 | 56 km | 10 km |
| Jan 25, 2013 | 3 km ENE of Castiglione di Garfagnana, Italy | M4.9 | 143 km | 16 km |
| Jul 17, 2011 | 0 km W of Sermide, Italy | M4.9 | 41 km | 6 km |
| May 20, 2012 | 2 km ENE of Medolla, Italy | M4.9 | 59 km | 10 km |
| Jan 25, 2012 | 1 km N of Poviglio, Italy | M4.9 | 102 km | 33 km |
| May 8, 2000 | 3 km NE of Faenza, Italy | M4.8 | 79 km | 10 km |
| May 20, 2012 | 3 km WSW of Bondeno, Italy | M4.8 | 38 km | 3 km |
| May 29, 2012 | 2 km W of San Possidonio, Italy | M4.8 | 70 km | 11 km |
| Feb 21, 1998 | 2 km ENE of Campagnola Emilia, Italy | M4.8 | 83 km | 10 km |
| Mar 1, 2008 | 6 km NNW of Galliano, Italy | M4.8 | 115 km | 4 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
6 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 | 144 km |
| 1916 | CENTRAL ADRIATIC | Earthquake | — | 4 | 145 km |
| 1875 | ADRIATIC SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 102 km |
| 1868 | LAKE GARDA | Earthquake | — | — | 115 km |
| 1672 | CENTRAL ADRIATIC | Earthquake | — | 1,500 | 135 km |
| 1624 | DELTA OF THE PO | Earthquake | — | — | 47 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 1.9 in | |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 1.5 in | Driest |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 2.5 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 2.5 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 1.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 2.7 in | Wettest |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 2.4 in | |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
Pontecchio Polesine has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 39°F in December to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.7") and February the driest (1.5").