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Weather & Climate in Santa Sofia, Italy
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Santa Sofia enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 285 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 51.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 57.7 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 843 feet.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 56.8°F |
| 5% above US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 285 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 843 ft (257 m) |
| Area | 36.1 sq mi (93.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 84/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.9472°N, 11.9087°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2,264 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 | 121 km | 10 km |
| May 20, 2012 | 4 km NNE of Massa Finalese, Italy | M6.0 | 118 km | 6 km |
| May 29, 2012 | 1 km ENE of Medolla, Italy | M5.8 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Sep 26, 1997 | 6 km WSW of Serravalle di Chienti, Italy | M5.7 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Oct 14, 1997 | 8 km NNW of Sellano, Italy | M5.5 | 135 km | 10 km |
| May 29, 2012 | 2 km NE of San Possidonio, Italy | M5.5 | 127 km | 7 km |
| Oct 6, 1997 | 6 km E of Valtopina, Italy | M5.5 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Mar 26, 1998 | 1 km E of Esanatoglia, Italy | M5.4 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Jul 21, 2013 | 3 km ENE of Marcelli, Italy | M5.4 | 150 km | 8 km |
| Oct 15, 1996 | 2 km N of Correggio, Italy | M5.4 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Oct 3, 1997 | 3 km ENE of Valtopina, Italy | M5.3 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Sep 14, 2003 | 3 km E of Monterenzio, Italy | M5.3 | 56 km | 10 km |
| Oct 12, 1997 | 2 km NW of Sellano, Italy | M5.3 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Apr 3, 1998 | 8 km E of Valfabbrica, Italy | M5.2 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Jun 21, 2013 | 6 km WSW of Minucciano, Italy | M5.2 | 144 km | 5 km |
| Sep 18, 2023 | 7 km SE of Marradi, Italy | M5.1 | 20 km | 10 km |
| May 10, 2000 | 7 km SE of Granarolo, Italy | M5.1 | 42 km | 10 km |
| May 29, 2012 | 2 km W of San Possidonio, Italy | M5.1 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Jun 3, 2012 | 3 km ENE of Novi di Modena, Italy | M5.1 | 131 km | 9 km |
| May 20, 2012 | 1 km SSW of Vigarano Mainarda, Italy | M5.0 | 104 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
9 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1930 | CENTRAL ADRIATIC | Earthquake | - | 18 | 126 km |
| 1916 | CENTRAL ADRIATIC | Earthquake | - | 4 | 89 km |
| 1875 | ADRIATIC SEA | Earthquake | - | - | 48 km |
| 1846 | LIVORNO | Earthquake | - | 56 | 122 km |
| 1846 | TUSCANY | Earthquake | - | - | 124 km |
| 1742 | LIVORNO | Earthquake | - | - | 146 km |
| 1672 | CENTRAL ADRIATIC | Earthquake | - | 1,500 | 54 km |
| 1646 | LIVORNO | Earthquake | - | - | 135 km |
| 1624 | DELTA OF THE PO | Earthquake | - | - | 73 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Vulsini (150 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Vulsini | Caldera | 800 m (2,625 ft) | -104 | 150 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 3.5 in | |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 49°F (10°C) | 4.3 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 3.2 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 3.3 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 2.3 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 3.0 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 4.7 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 6.5 in | Wettest |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 4.8 in |
Santa Sofia has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 39°F in February to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.9 inches, with November being the wettest month (6.5") and July the driest (2.3").