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Weather & Climate in Santa Margherita di Staffora, Italy
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Santa Margherita di Staffora enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 77°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 35.5 inches. The area receives 4.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,798 feet.
Temperature
40°F Jan (4°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 58.4°F |
| 8% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 286 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,798 ft (548 m) |
| Area | 9.5 sq mi (24.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 65/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.7715°N, 9.2401°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,761 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.8.
| May 29, 2012 | 1 km ENE of Medolla, Italy | M5.8 | 146 km | 10 km |
| May 29, 2012 | 2 km NE of San Possidonio, Italy | M5.5 | 140 km | 7 km |
| Oct 15, 1996 | 2 km N of Correggio, Italy | M5.4 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Jun 21, 2013 | 6 km WSW of Minucciano, Italy | M5.2 | 99 km | 5 km |
| May 29, 2012 | 2 km W of San Possidonio, Italy | M5.1 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Jun 3, 2012 | 3 km ENE of Novi di Modena, Italy | M5.1 | 135 km | 9 km |
| Jan 27, 2012 | 4 km SE of Berceto, Italy | M5.0 | 70 km | 60 km |
| Apr 11, 2003 | 1 km SSW of Carezzano Maggiore, Italy | M5.0 | 28 km | 4 km |
| May 20, 2012 | 2 km ENE of Medolla, Italy | M4.9 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Aug 21, 2000 | 1 km WNW of Oviglio, Italy | M4.9 | 61 km | 10 km |
| Apr 18, 2005 | 2 km WSW of Marsaglia, Italy | M4.9 | 11 km | 0 km |
| Jun 30, 2013 | 6 km SW of Minucciano, Italy | M4.9 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Jan 25, 2012 | 1 km N of Poviglio, Italy | M4.9 | 103 km | 33 km |
| Oct 29, 1995 | 0 km WNW of Adro, Italy | M4.9 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Jan 25, 2013 | 3 km ENE of Castiglione di Garfagnana, Italy | M4.9 | 117 km | 16 km |
| May 29, 2012 | 3 km ENE of Novi di Modena, Italy | M4.8 | 135 km | 3 km |
| May 29, 2012 | 2 km W of San Possidonio, Italy | M4.8 | 135 km | 11 km |
| Feb 21, 1998 | 2 km ENE of Campagnola Emilia, Italy | M4.8 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Mar 5, 2012 | 3 km NNW of Santo Stefano d'Aveto, Italy | M4.7 | 27 km | 9 km |
| Jul 7, 1999 | 4 km WNW of Montese, Italy | M4.7 | 142 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1968 | LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR | Earthquake | 3.0 m | — | 125 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 4.8 in | |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 3.0 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 4.9 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 4.4 in | |
| June | 60°F (16°C) | 3.5 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 2.5 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 65°F (19°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 58°F (15°C) | 4.9 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 7.5 in | Wettest |
| November | 40°F (5°C) | 5.8 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 4.4 in | Coldest |
Santa Margherita di Staffora has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 35°F in December to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 53.4 inches, with October being the wettest month (7.5") and July the driest (2.5").