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Weather & Climate in Pontedera, Italy
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Pontedera 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. The area gets 309 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 43.7 inches. The area receives 2.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 46 feet.
Temperature
45°F Jan (7°C)
78°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 60.2°F |
| 11% above US avg | |
| January Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 309 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 46 ft (14 m) |
| Area | 21.7 sq mi (56.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 898/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.6614°N, 10.6307°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,887 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 | 145 km | 6 km |
| May 29, 2012 | 1 km ENE of Medolla, Italy | M5.8 | 137 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 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Sep 14, 2003 | 3 km E of Monterenzio, Italy | M5.3 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Jun 21, 2013 | 6 km WSW of Minucciano, Italy | M5.2 | 68 km | 5 km |
| May 10, 2000 | 7 km SE of Granarolo, Italy | M5.1 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Sep 18, 2023 | 7 km SE of Marradi, Italy | M5.1 | 93 km | 10 km |
| May 29, 2012 | 2 km W of San Possidonio, Italy | M5.1 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Jun 3, 2012 | 3 km ENE of Novi di Modena, Italy | M5.1 | 140 km | 9 km |
| Jan 27, 2012 | 4 km SE of Berceto, Italy | M5.0 | 103 km | 60 km |
| May 20, 2012 | 1 km SSW of Vigarano Mainarda, Italy | M5.0 | 147 km | 5 km |
| Jan 25, 2013 | 3 km ENE of Castiglione di Garfagnana, Italy | M4.9 | 58 km | 16 km |
| May 20, 2012 | 2 km ENE of Medolla, Italy | M4.9 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Jan 25, 2012 | 1 km N of Poviglio, Italy | M4.9 | 133 km | 33 km |
| Jun 30, 2013 | 6 km SW of Minucciano, Italy | M4.9 | 65 km | 10 km |
| Mar 1, 2008 | 6 km NNW of Galliano, Italy | M4.8 | 67 km | 4 km |
| May 29, 2012 | 3 km ENE of Novi di Modena, Italy | M4.8 | 140 km | 3 km |
| May 29, 2012 | 2 km W of San Possidonio, Italy | M4.8 | 137 km | 11 km |
| Feb 21, 1998 | 2 km ENE of Campagnola Emilia, Italy | M4.8 | 133 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 | 29 km |
| 1846 | TUSCANY | Earthquake | - | - | 21 km |
| 1742 | LIVORNO | Earthquake | - | - | 39 km |
| 1646 | LIVORNO | Earthquake | - | - | 28 km |
| 1624 | DELTA OF THE PO | Earthquake | - | - | 140 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Vulsini (158 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Vulsini | Caldera | 800 m (2,625 ft) | -104 | 158 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 45°F (7°C) | 2.5 in | |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 2.1 in | |
| March | 49°F (10°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 62°F (16°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 1.9 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 1.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 2.0 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 60°F (15°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| November | 51°F (10°C) | 4.4 in | |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
Pontedera has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 45°F in December to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.4 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.7") and July the driest (1.0").