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Weather & Climate in San Martino alla Palma, Italy
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
San Martino alla Palma 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 525 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 | 525 ft (160 m) |
| Area | 18.9 sq mi (48.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 34/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.7492°N, 11.1437°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2,062 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 | 127 km | 6 km |
| May 29, 2012 | 1 km ENE of Medolla, Italy | M5.8 | 123 km | 10 km |
| May 29, 2012 | 2 km NE of San Possidonio, Italy | M5.5 | 127 km | 7 km |
| Oct 15, 1996 | 2 km N of Correggio, Italy | M5.4 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Sep 14, 2003 | 3 km E of Monterenzio, Italy | M5.3 | 69 km | 10 km |
| Apr 3, 1998 | 8 km E of Valfabbrica, Italy | M5.2 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Jun 21, 2013 | 6 km WSW of Minucciano, Italy | M5.2 | 92 km | 5 km |
| Jun 3, 2012 | 3 km ENE of Novi di Modena, Italy | M5.1 | 129 km | 9 km |
| Sep 18, 2023 | 7 km SE of Marradi, Italy | M5.1 | 52 km | 10 km |
| May 10, 2000 | 7 km SE of Granarolo, Italy | M5.1 | 93 km | 10 km |
| May 29, 2012 | 2 km W of San Possidonio, Italy | M5.1 | 126 km | 10 km |
| May 20, 2012 | 1 km SSW of Vigarano Mainarda, Italy | M5.0 | 123 km | 5 km |
| Jan 27, 2012 | 4 km SE of Berceto, Italy | M5.0 | 120 km | 60 km |
| Nov 2, 2002 | 4 km N of Sant'Alberto, Italy | M5.0 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Jun 5, 1993 | 7 km ESE of Valfabbrica, Italy | M4.9 | 142 km | 8 km |
| Jul 17, 2011 | 0 km W of Sermide, Italy | M4.9 | 140 km | 6 km |
| Jun 30, 2013 | 6 km SW of Minucciano, Italy | M4.9 | 90 km | 10 km |
| Jan 25, 2013 | 3 km ENE of Castiglione di Garfagnana, Italy | M4.9 | 72 km | 16 km |
| Jan 25, 2012 | 1 km N of Poviglio, Italy | M4.9 | 132 km | 33 km |
| May 20, 2012 | 2 km ENE of Medolla, Italy | M4.9 | 124 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 | — | — | 112 km |
| 1846 | LIVORNO | Earthquake | — | 56 | 59 km |
| 1846 | TUSCANY | Earthquake | — | — | 59 km |
| 1742 | LIVORNO | Earthquake | — | — | 81 km |
| 1672 | CENTRAL ADRIATIC | Earthquake | — | 1,500 | 117 km |
| 1646 | LIVORNO | Earthquake | — | — | 70 km |
| 1624 | DELTA OF THE PO | Earthquake | — | — | 108 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Vulsini (143 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Vulsini | Caldera | 800 m (2,625 ft) | -104 | 143 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (7°C) | 2.6 in | |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 2.4 in | |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 2.7 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 2.5 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 2.2 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 1.5 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 2.3 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 60°F (15°C) | 4.1 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 3.2 in | Coldest |
San Martino alla Palma has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 44°F in December to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.5 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.5") and July the driest (1.5").