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Weather & Climate in Prato, Italy
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Prato experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 301 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 40.7 inches. The area receives 33.5 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 118 feet.
Temperature
38°F Jan (3°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 54.3°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 301 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 118 ft (36 m) |
| Area | 11.5 sq mi (29.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 106/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.7159°N, 10.7480°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2,048 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 | 43 km | 6 km |
| May 29, 2012 | 1 km ENE of Medolla, Italy | M5.8 | 31 km | 10 km |
| May 29, 2012 | 2 km NE of San Possidonio, Italy | M5.5 | 28 km | 7 km |
| Oct 15, 1996 | 2 km N of Correggio, Italy | M5.4 | 9 km | 10 km |
| Sep 14, 2003 | 3 km E of Monterenzio, Italy | M5.3 | 70 km | 10 km |
| Jun 21, 2013 | 6 km WSW of Minucciano, Italy | M5.2 | 79 km | 5 km |
| Jun 3, 2012 | 3 km ENE of Novi di Modena, Italy | M5.1 | 26 km | 9 km |
| Sep 18, 2023 | 7 km SE of Marradi, Italy | M5.1 | 107 km | 10 km |
| May 29, 2012 | 2 km W of San Possidonio, Italy | M5.1 | 24 km | 10 km |
| May 10, 2000 | 7 km SE of Granarolo, Italy | M5.1 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Nov 2, 2002 | 4 km N of Sant'Alberto, Italy | M5.0 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Jan 27, 2012 | 4 km SE of Berceto, Italy | M5.0 | 63 km | 60 km |
| Apr 11, 2003 | 1 km SSW of Carezzano Maggiore, Italy | M5.0 | 147 km | 4 km |
| May 20, 2012 | 1 km SSW of Vigarano Mainarda, Italy | M5.0 | 60 km | 5 km |
| Jan 25, 2012 | 1 km N of Poviglio, Italy | M4.9 | 23 km | 33 km |
| Jan 25, 2013 | 3 km ENE of Castiglione di Garfagnana, Italy | M4.9 | 65 km | 16 km |
| Apr 18, 2005 | 2 km WSW of Marsaglia, Italy | M4.9 | 111 km | 0 km |
| Jul 17, 2011 | 0 km W of Sermide, Italy | M4.9 | 53 km | 6 km |
| Jun 30, 2013 | 6 km SW of Minucciano, Italy | M4.9 | 80 km | 10 km |
| May 20, 2012 | 2 km ENE of Medolla, Italy | M4.9 | 32 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
7 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1875 | ADRIATIC SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 143 km |
| 1868 | LAKE GARDA | Earthquake | — | — | 110 km |
| 1846 | LIVORNO | Earthquake | — | 56 | 147 km |
| 1846 | TUSCANY | Earthquake | — | — | 137 km |
| 1742 | LIVORNO | Earthquake | — | — | 142 km |
| 1646 | LIVORNO | Earthquake | — | — | 134 km |
| 1624 | DELTA OF THE PO | Earthquake | — | — | 84 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 2.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 40°F (4°C) | 1.7 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 2.5 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 2.5 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 2.3 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| September | 67°F (20°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 3.3 in | Wettest |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 2.2 in |
Prato has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 38°F in January to 75°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 28.4 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.3") and July the driest (1.7").