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Weather & Climate in San Polo in Chianti, Italy
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
San Polo in Chianti enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 289 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 38.7 inches. The area receives 5.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 768 feet.
Temperature
42°F Jan (5°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 57.8°F |
| 7% above US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 289 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 768 ft (234 m) |
| Area | 43.9 sq mi (113.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 22/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.6723°N, 11.3594°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2,256 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.0.
| Sep 26, 1997 | 3 km SSE of Nocera Umbra, Italy | M6.0 | 134 km | 10 km |
| May 20, 2012 | 4 km NNE of Massa Finalese, Italy | M6.0 | 136 km | 6 km |
| May 29, 2012 | 1 km ENE of Medolla, Italy | M5.8 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Sep 26, 1997 | 6 km WSW of Serravalle di Chienti, Italy | M5.7 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Oct 6, 1997 | 6 km E of Valtopina, Italy | M5.5 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Oct 14, 1997 | 8 km NNW of Sellano, Italy | M5.5 | 147 km | 10 km |
| May 29, 2012 | 2 km NE of San Possidonio, Italy | M5.5 | 138 km | 7 km |
| Mar 26, 1998 | 1 km E of Esanatoglia, Italy | M5.4 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Oct 15, 1996 | 2 km N of Correggio, Italy | M5.4 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Oct 3, 1997 | 3 km ENE of Valtopina, Italy | M5.3 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Sep 14, 2003 | 3 km E of Monterenzio, Italy | M5.3 | 73 km | 10 km |
| Apr 3, 1998 | 8 km E of Valfabbrica, Italy | M5.2 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Jun 21, 2013 | 6 km WSW of Minucciano, Italy | M5.2 | 112 km | 5 km |
| Sep 18, 2023 | 7 km SE of Marradi, Italy | M5.1 | 46 km | 10 km |
| May 10, 2000 | 7 km SE of Granarolo, Italy | M5.1 | 88 km | 10 km |
| May 29, 2012 | 2 km W of San Possidonio, Italy | M5.1 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Jun 3, 2012 | 3 km ENE of Novi di Modena, Italy | M5.1 | 141 km | 9 km |
| Jan 27, 2012 | 4 km SE of Berceto, Italy | M5.0 | 139 km | 60 km |
| May 20, 2012 | 1 km SSW of Vigarano Mainarda, Italy | M5.0 | 129 km | 5 km |
| Nov 2, 2002 | 4 km N of Sant'Alberto, Italy | M5.0 | 120 km | 10 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 | 138 km |
| 1875 | ADRIATIC SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 102 km |
| 1846 | LIVORNO | Earthquake | — | 56 | 68 km |
| 1846 | TUSCANY | Earthquake | — | — | 72 km |
| 1742 | LIVORNO | Earthquake | — | — | 95 km |
| 1672 | CENTRAL ADRIATIC | Earthquake | — | 1,500 | 102 km |
| 1646 | LIVORNO | Earthquake | — | — | 85 km |
| 1624 | DELTA OF THE PO | Earthquake | — | — | 109 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Vulsini (128 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Vulsini | Caldera | 800 m (2,625 ft) | -104 | 128 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (5°C) | 3.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 3.0 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 3.2 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 62°F (16°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 2.6 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 1.6 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 2.4 in | |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 58°F (15°C) | 4.5 in | |
| November | 49°F (9°C) | 5.4 in | Wettest |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 4.0 in |
San Polo in Chianti has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 42°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.5 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.4") and July the driest (1.6").