Weather & Climate in Sambuca, Italy
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sambuca enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.1 inches. The area receives 2.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 610 feet.
Temperature
44°F Jan (7°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 59.8°F |
| 11% above US avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 610 ft (186 m) |
| Area | 57.5 sq mi (148.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 21/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.5734°N, 11.2141°E |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2,153 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 | 146 km | 6 km |
| Sep 26, 1997 | 3 km SSE of Nocera Umbra, Italy | M6.0 | 140 km | 10 km |
| May 29, 2012 | 1 km ENE of Medolla, Italy | M5.8 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Sep 26, 1997 | 6 km WSW of Serravalle di Chienti, Italy | M5.7 | 147 km | 10 km |
| May 29, 2012 | 2 km NE of San Possidonio, Italy | M5.5 | 147 km | 7 km |
| Oct 6, 1997 | 6 km E of Valtopina, Italy | M5.5 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Oct 15, 1996 | 2 km N of Correggio, Italy | M5.4 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Mar 26, 1998 | 1 km E of Esanatoglia, Italy | M5.4 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Oct 3, 1997 | 3 km ENE of Valtopina, Italy | M5.3 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Sep 14, 2003 | 3 km E of Monterenzio, Italy | M5.3 | 86 km | 10 km |
| Apr 3, 1998 | 8 km E of Valfabbrica, Italy | M5.2 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Jun 21, 2013 | 6 km WSW of Minucciano, Italy | M5.2 | 108 km | 5 km |
| Jun 3, 2012 | 3 km ENE of Novi di Modena, Italy | M5.1 | 149 km | 9 km |
| May 29, 2012 | 2 km W of San Possidonio, Italy | M5.1 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Sep 18, 2023 | 7 km SE of Marradi, Italy | M5.1 | 62 km | 10 km |
| May 10, 2000 | 7 km SE of Granarolo, Italy | M5.1 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Jan 27, 2012 | 4 km SE of Berceto, Italy | M5.0 | 138 km | 60 km |
| Nov 2, 2002 | 4 km N of Sant'Alberto, Italy | M5.0 | 135 km | 10 km |
| May 20, 2012 | 1 km SSW of Vigarano Mainarda, Italy | M5.0 | 142 km | 5 km |
| May 20, 2012 | 2 km ENE of Medolla, Italy | M4.9 | 143 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 | - | - | 118 km |
| 1846 | LIVORNO | Earthquake | - | 56 | 53 km |
| 1846 | TUSCANY | Earthquake | - | - | 58 km |
| 1742 | LIVORNO | Earthquake | - | - | 82 km |
| 1672 | CENTRAL ADRIATIC | Earthquake | - | 1,500 | 117 km |
| 1646 | LIVORNO | Earthquake | - | - | 72 km |
| 1624 | DELTA OF THE PO | Earthquake | - | - | 123 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Vulsini (123 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Vulsini | Caldera | 800 m (2,625 ft) | -104 | 123 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (7°C) | 3.0 in | |
| February | 44°F (7°C) | 2.8 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 3.0 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 2.6 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 2.3 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 1.5 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 2.1 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 58°F (15°C) | 4.2 in | |
| November | 49°F (10°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest |
Sambuca has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 43°F in December to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.6 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.8") and July the driest (1.5").