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Weather & Climate in Ponticella, Italy
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ponticella 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 433 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 | 433 ft (132 m) |
| Area | 45.9 sq mi (119.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 63/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.4545°N, 11.3785°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,991 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 | 50 km | 6 km |
| May 29, 2012 | 1 km ENE of Medolla, Italy | M5.8 | 50 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 | 60 km | 10 km |
| Sep 14, 2003 | 3 km E of Monterenzio, Italy | M5.3 | 15 km | 10 km |
| Jun 21, 2013 | 6 km WSW of Minucciano, Italy | M5.2 | 105 km | 5 km |
| May 29, 2012 | 2 km W of San Possidonio, Italy | M5.1 | 57 km | 10 km |
| Jun 3, 2012 | 3 km ENE of Novi di Modena, Italy | M5.1 | 61 km | 9 km |
| Sep 18, 2023 | 7 km SE of Marradi, Italy | M5.1 | 54 km | 10 km |
| May 10, 2000 | 7 km SE of Granarolo, Italy | M5.1 | 52 km | 10 km |
| Nov 2, 2002 | 4 km N of Sant'Alberto, Italy | M5.0 | 64 km | 10 km |
| Jan 27, 2012 | 4 km SE of Berceto, Italy | M5.0 | 107 km | 60 km |
| May 20, 2012 | 1 km SSW of Vigarano Mainarda, Italy | M5.0 | 43 km | 5 km |
| Jan 25, 2013 | 3 km ENE of Castiglione di Garfagnana, Italy | M4.9 | 80 km | 16 km |
| Jan 25, 2012 | 1 km N of Poviglio, Italy | M4.9 | 80 km | 33 km |
| May 20, 2012 | 2 km ENE of Medolla, Italy | M4.9 | 50 km | 10 km |
| Jul 17, 2011 | 0 km W of Sermide, Italy | M4.9 | 61 km | 6 km |
| Jun 30, 2013 | 6 km SW of Minucciano, Italy | M4.9 | 104 km | 10 km |
| May 20, 2012 | 3 km WSW of Bondeno, Italy | M4.8 | 47 km | 3 km |
| May 29, 2012 | 3 km ENE of Novi di Modena, Italy | M4.8 | 60 km | 3 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
9 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1916 | CENTRAL ADRIATIC | Earthquake | - | 4 | 138 km |
| 1875 | ADRIATIC SEA | Earthquake | - | - | 86 km |
| 1868 | LAKE GARDA | Earthquake | - | - | 148 km |
| 1846 | LIVORNO | Earthquake | - | 56 | 133 km |
| 1846 | TUSCANY | Earthquake | - | - | 127 km |
| 1742 | LIVORNO | Earthquake | - | - | 142 km |
| 1672 | CENTRAL ADRIATIC | Earthquake | - | 1,500 | 112 km |
| 1646 | LIVORNO | Earthquake | - | - | 132 km |
| 1624 | DELTA OF THE PO | Earthquake | - | - | 37 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (5°C) | 1.9 in | |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 1.9 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 2.7 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 2.5 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 2.5 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 1.8 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 2.3 in | |
| September | 67°F (20°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 3.3 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 3.7 in | Wettest |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
Ponticella has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 39°F in December to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.9 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.7") and July the driest (1.8").