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Weather & Climate in San Gimignano, Italy
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
San Gimignano 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. The area gets 303 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 36.1 inches. The area receives 2.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,063 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) |
| Sunny Days | 303 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,063 ft (324 m) |
| Area | 29.5 sq mi (76.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 111/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.4738°N, 11.0298°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,880 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.4.
| Oct 15, 1996 | 2 km N of Correggio, Italy | M5.4 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Sep 14, 2003 | 3 km E of Monterenzio, Italy | M5.3 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Oct 3, 1997 | 3 km ENE of Valtopina, Italy | M5.3 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Jun 21, 2013 | 6 km WSW of Minucciano, Italy | M5.2 | 104 km | 5 km |
| Apr 3, 1998 | 8 km E of Valfabbrica, Italy | M5.2 | 140 km | 10 km |
| May 10, 2000 | 7 km SE of Granarolo, Italy | M5.1 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Sep 18, 2023 | 7 km SE of Marradi, Italy | M5.1 | 80 km | 10 km |
| Jan 27, 2012 | 4 km SE of Berceto, Italy | M5.0 | 138 km | 60 km |
| Jan 25, 2013 | 3 km ENE of Castiglione di Garfagnana, Italy | M4.9 | 90 km | 16 km |
| Jun 5, 1993 | 7 km ESE of Valfabbrica, Italy | M4.9 | 139 km | 8 km |
| Jun 30, 2013 | 6 km SW of Minucciano, Italy | M4.9 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Jun 22, 2000 | 8 km WSW of Cipolleto, Italy | M4.8 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Mar 1, 2008 | 6 km NNW of Galliano, Italy | M4.8 | 68 km | 4 km |
| May 8, 2000 | 3 km NE of Faenza, Italy | M4.8 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Oct 15, 1996 | 3 km WSW of Correggio, Italy | M4.7 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Jan 26, 2003 | 2 km NW of San Piero in Bagno, Italy | M4.7 | 87 km | 7 km |
| Jun 23, 2013 | 6 km WSW of Minucciano, Italy | M4.7 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Jan 26, 2003 | 3 km NNW of San Piero in Bagno, Italy | M4.7 | 88 km | 7 km |
| Oct 10, 1995 | 2 km SSE of Pallerone, Italy | M4.7 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Jul 7, 1999 | 4 km WNW of Montese, Italy | M4.7 | 92 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 | — | — | 136 km |
| 1846 | LIVORNO | Earthquake | — | 56 | 36 km |
| 1846 | TUSCANY | Earthquake | — | — | 43 km |
| 1742 | LIVORNO | Earthquake | — | — | 67 km |
| 1672 | CENTRAL ADRIATIC | Earthquake | — | 1,500 | 135 km |
| 1646 | LIVORNO | Earthquake | — | — | 58 km |
| 1624 | DELTA OF THE PO | Earthquake | — | — | 140 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Vulsini (122 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Vulsini | Caldera | 800 m (2,625 ft) | -104 | 122 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (7°C) | 2.4 in | |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 2.3 in | |
| March | 49°F (9°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 2.3 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 1.9 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 1.3 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 1.9 in | |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 3.9 in | Wettest |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
San Gimignano has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 44°F in December to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.4 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.9") and July the driest (1.3").