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Weather & Climate in Sala Bolognese, Italy
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sala Bolognese 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 82 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 | 82 ft (25 m) |
| Area | 18.9 sq mi (49.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 91/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.6139°N, 11.2567°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,979 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 | 31 km | 6 km |
| May 29, 2012 | 1 km ENE of Medolla, Italy | M5.8 | 30 km | 10 km |
| May 29, 2012 | 2 km NE of San Possidonio, Italy | M5.5 | 36 km | 7 km |
| Oct 15, 1996 | 2 km N of Correggio, Italy | M5.4 | 43 km | 10 km |
| Sep 14, 2003 | 3 km E of Monterenzio, Italy | M5.3 | 35 km | 10 km |
| Jun 21, 2013 | 6 km WSW of Minucciano, Italy | M5.2 | 103 km | 5 km |
| May 29, 2012 | 2 km W of San Possidonio, Italy | M5.1 | 37 km | 10 km |
| Sep 18, 2023 | 7 km SE of Marradi, Italy | M5.1 | 74 km | 10 km |
| May 10, 2000 | 7 km SE of Granarolo, Italy | M5.1 | 68 km | 10 km |
| Jun 3, 2012 | 3 km ENE of Novi di Modena, Italy | M5.1 | 41 km | 9 km |
| May 20, 2012 | 1 km SSW of Vigarano Mainarda, Italy | M5.0 | 30 km | 5 km |
| Jan 27, 2012 | 4 km SE of Berceto, Italy | M5.0 | 98 km | 60 km |
| Nov 2, 2002 | 4 km N of Sant'Alberto, Italy | M5.0 | 72 km | 10 km |
| Jun 30, 2013 | 6 km SW of Minucciano, Italy | M4.9 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Jan 25, 2013 | 3 km ENE of Castiglione di Garfagnana, Italy | M4.9 | 81 km | 16 km |
| Jul 17, 2011 | 0 km W of Sermide, Italy | M4.9 | 43 km | 6 km |
| Jan 25, 2012 | 1 km N of Poviglio, Italy | M4.9 | 63 km | 33 km |
| May 20, 2012 | 2 km ENE of Medolla, Italy | M4.9 | 30 km | 10 km |
| May 29, 2012 | 2 km W of San Possidonio, Italy | M4.8 | 38 km | 11 km |
| May 20, 2012 | 3 km WSW of Bondeno, Italy | M4.8 | 31 km | 3 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
8 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1875 | ADRIATIC SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 102 km |
| 1868 | LAKE GARDA | Earthquake | — | — | 128 km |
| 1846 | LIVORNO | Earthquake | — | 56 | 145 km |
| 1846 | TUSCANY | Earthquake | — | — | 138 km |
| 1742 | LIVORNO | Earthquake | — | — | 150 km |
| 1672 | CENTRAL ADRIATIC | Earthquake | — | 1,500 | 130 km |
| 1646 | LIVORNO | Earthquake | — | — | 140 km |
| 1624 | DELTA OF THE PO | Earthquake | — | — | 43 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (5°C) | 1.7 in | |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 1.6 in | Driest |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 2.3 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 2.2 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 1.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 2.2 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 3.0 in | Wettest |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 38°F (4°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest |
Sala Bolognese has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 38°F in December to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.0") and February the driest (1.6").