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Weather & Climate in Portoferraio, Italy
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Portoferraio enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 296 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 22.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 13 feet.
Temperature
48°F Jan (9°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 60.1°F |
| 11% above US avg | |
| January Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 296 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 13 ft (4 m) |
| Area | 388.2 sq mi (1,005.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 21/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.8123°N, 10.3130°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
272 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.2.
| Jun 21, 2013 | 6 km WSW of Minucciano, Italy | M5.2 | 150 km | 5 km |
| Jun 30, 2013 | 6 km SW of Minucciano, Italy | M4.9 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Jun 23, 2013 | 6 km WSW of Minucciano, Italy | M4.7 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Apr 1, 2000 | 1 km SSW of Piancastagnaio, Italy | M4.5 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Sep 22, 2022 | 1 km SSW of Abetone, Italy | M4.5 | 150 km | 23 km |
| May 30, 2016 | 1 km WNW of Castel Giorgio, Italy | M4.4 | 135 km | 15 km |
| Dec 24, 1997 | 3 km NNE of Coreglia Antelminelli, Italy | M4.3 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2022 | 6 km W of Migliarino, Italy | M4.3 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Sep 13, 2015 | 3 km WNW of Panzano in Chianti, Italy | M4.2 | 114 km | 4 km |
| Jun 23, 2016 | 0 km SW of Romito Magra, Italy | M4.2 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Jun 30, 2003 | 6 km WSW of Marina di Pisa, Italy | M4.1 | 94 km | 7 km |
| Apr 9, 1995 | 30 km WNW of Capraia Isola, Italy | M4.1 | 77 km | 10 km |
| May 1, 2018 | 3 km SSW of Radicondoli, Italy | M4.1 | 75 km | 10 km |
| May 20, 1998 | 2 km ENE of Suvereto, Italy | M4.0 | 44 km | 10 km |
| Nov 17, 1993 | 21 km SSW of Castiglione della Pescaia, Italy | M4.0 | 42 km | 10 km |
| Mar 4, 2015 | 4 km NW of Sambuca, Italy | M4.0 | 112 km | 9 km |
| Apr 17, 2006 | 6 km W of Marina di Pisa-Tirrenia-Calambrone, Italy | M4.0 | 90 km | 9 km |
| Aug 23, 1995 | 1 km NE of Vignole-Olmi, Italy | M3.9 | 131 km | 19 km |
| Aug 6, 1993 | 4 km ESE of Pomarance, Italy | M3.9 | 73 km | 30 km |
| Jul 11, 1996 | 0 km E of Montignoso, Italy | M3.9 | 135 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1846 | LIVORNO | Earthquake | — | 56 | 69 km |
| 1846 | TUSCANY | Earthquake | — | — | 78 km |
| 1742 | LIVORNO | Earthquake | — | — | 77 km |
| 1646 | LIVORNO | Earthquake | — | — | 82 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Vulsini (134 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Vulsini | Caldera | 800 m (2,625 ft) | -104 | 134 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 48°F (9°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 49°F (9°C) | 2.0 in | |
| March | 51°F (11°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 1.4 in | |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 0.9 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 1.1 in | Warmest |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 2.1 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 3.1 in | Wettest |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 50°F (10°C) | 2.4 in |
Portoferraio has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 48°F in January to 75°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 22.2 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.1") and July the driest (0.4").