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Weather & Climate in Scansano, Italy

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Scansano enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 294 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 22.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,640 feet.

Temperature

44°F Jan (7°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average57.8°F
7% above US avg
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days294 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,640 ft (500 m)
Area294.4 sq mi (762.6 km²)
Population Density5/sq mi
Coordinates42.6878°N, 11.3298°W
TimezoneEurope/Rome

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.9"
40% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.11"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.63"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,180 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.0.

Sep 26, 1997 3 km SSE of Nocera Umbra, Italy M6.0 129 km 10 km
Sep 26, 1997 6 km WSW of Serravalle di Chienti, Italy M5.7 133 km 10 km
Aug 24, 2016 5 km S of Castelsantangelo sul Nera, Italy M5.6 150 km 3 km
Oct 14, 1997 8 km NNW of Sellano, Italy M5.5 131 km 10 km
Oct 6, 1997 6 km E of Valtopina, Italy M5.5 129 km 10 km
Mar 26, 1998 1 km E of Esanatoglia, Italy M5.4 148 km 10 km
Oct 12, 1997 2 km NW of Sellano, Italy M5.3 130 km 10 km
Oct 3, 1997 3 km ENE of Valtopina, Italy M5.3 127 km 10 km
Apr 3, 1998 8 km E of Valfabbrica, Italy M5.2 124 km 10 km
Jun 5, 1993 7 km ESE of Valfabbrica, Italy M4.9 120 km 8 km
Aug 15, 1998 3 km NE of Cittaducale, Italy M4.8 139 km 10 km
Jun 22, 2000 8 km WSW of Cipolleto, Italy M4.8 116 km 10 km
Nov 9, 1997 2 km NE of Sellano, Italy M4.8 134 km 10 km
Oct 16, 1997 8 km ESE of Valtopina, Italy M4.8 129 km 10 km
Jan 26, 2003 2 km NW of San Piero in Bagno, Italy M4.7 141 km 7 km
Sep 26, 1997 4 km SSW of Serravalle di Chienti, Italy M4.7 137 km 10 km
Sep 26, 1997 6 km NNW of Nocera Umbra, Italy M4.7 127 km 10 km
Sep 3, 1997 6 km ESE of Valtopina, Italy M4.7 128 km 10 km
Oct 16, 1997 2 km N of Sellano, Italy M4.7 132 km 10 km
Jan 26, 2003 3 km NNW of San Piero in Bagno, Italy M4.7 142 km 7 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tsunami History

4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1846 LIVORNO Earthquake - 56 99 km
1846 TUSCANY Earthquake - - 113 km
1742 LIVORNO Earthquake - - 129 km
1646 LIVORNO Earthquake - - 126 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Vulsini (50 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Vulsini Caldera 800 m (2,625 ft) -104 50 km
Colli Albani Caldera 949 m (3,114 ft) Unknown 155 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (7°C) 2.1 in Coldest
February 45°F (7°C) 1.9 in
March 49°F (9°C) 1.9 in
April 53°F (12°C) 1.8 in
May 61°F (16°C) 1.7 in
June 68°F (20°C) 1.0 in
July 74°F (23°C) 0.6 in Driest
August 74°F (23°C) 1.3 in Warmest
September 68°F (20°C) 2.5 in
October 60°F (16°C) 2.8 in
November 51°F (11°C) 3.1 in Wettest
December 46°F (8°C) 2.2 in

Scansano has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 44°F in January to 74°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 22.9 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.1") and July the driest (0.6").

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