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Weather & Climate in San Benedetto Val di Sambro, Italy
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
San Benedetto Val di Sambro experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 286 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 66.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 33.2 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 1,975 feet.
Temperature
34°F Jan (1°C)
67°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 49.5°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 286 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,975 ft (602 m) |
| Area | 33.4 sq mi (86.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 20/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.2141°N, 11.2357°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2,010 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 | 75 km | 6 km |
| May 29, 2012 | 1 km ENE of Medolla, Italy | M5.8 | 72 km | 10 km |
| May 29, 2012 | 2 km NE of San Possidonio, Italy | M5.5 | 77 km | 7 km |
| Oct 15, 1996 | 2 km N of Correggio, Italy | M5.4 | 74 km | 10 km |
| Sep 14, 2003 | 3 km E of Monterenzio, Italy | M5.3 | 21 km | 10 km |
| Jun 21, 2013 | 6 km WSW of Minucciano, Italy | M5.2 | 88 km | 5 km |
| Sep 18, 2023 | 7 km SE of Marradi, Italy | M5.1 | 41 km | 10 km |
| May 29, 2012 | 2 km W of San Possidonio, Italy | M5.1 | 77 km | 10 km |
| Jun 3, 2012 | 3 km ENE of Novi di Modena, Italy | M5.1 | 80 km | 9 km |
| May 10, 2000 | 7 km SE of Granarolo, Italy | M5.1 | 62 km | 10 km |
| Jan 27, 2012 | 4 km SE of Berceto, Italy | M5.0 | 100 km | 60 km |
| May 20, 2012 | 1 km SSW of Vigarano Mainarda, Italy | M5.0 | 72 km | 5 km |
| Nov 2, 2002 | 4 km N of Sant'Alberto, Italy | M5.0 | 84 km | 10 km |
| Jul 17, 2011 | 0 km W of Sermide, Italy | M4.9 | 88 km | 6 km |
| Jun 30, 2013 | 6 km SW of Minucciano, Italy | M4.9 | 87 km | 10 km |
| Jan 25, 2013 | 3 km ENE of Castiglione di Garfagnana, Italy | M4.9 | 63 km | 16 km |
| May 20, 2012 | 2 km ENE of Medolla, Italy | M4.9 | 73 km | 10 km |
| Jan 25, 2012 | 1 km N of Poviglio, Italy | M4.9 | 90 km | 33 km |
| Feb 21, 1998 | 2 km ENE of Campagnola Emilia, Italy | M4.8 | 79 km | 10 km |
| May 29, 2012 | 2 km W of San Possidonio, Italy | M4.8 | 77 km | 11 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 |
| 1916 | CENTRAL ADRIATIC | Earthquake | — | 4 | 143 km |
| 1875 | ADRIATIC SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 93 km |
| 1846 | LIVORNO | Earthquake | — | 56 | 104 km |
| 1846 | TUSCANY | Earthquake | — | — | 99 km |
| 1742 | LIVORNO | Earthquake | — | — | 115 km |
| 1672 | CENTRAL ADRIATIC | Earthquake | — | 1,500 | 112 km |
| 1646 | LIVORNO | Earthquake | — | — | 104 km |
| 1624 | DELTA OF THE PO | Earthquake | — | — | 62 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Vulsini (188 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Vulsini | Caldera | 800 m (2,625 ft) | -104 | 188 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 3.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 2.8 in | |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 3.5 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 4.0 in | |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 3.0 in | |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 1.9 in | Driest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 4.5 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 5.4 in | Wettest |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 4.0 in |
San Benedetto Val di Sambro has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 34°F in January to 71°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 41.8 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.4") and July the driest (1.9").