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Weather & Climate in Sorano, Italy

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

Sorano experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 300 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 19.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,243 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (5°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average54.7°F
1% above US avg
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days300 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,243 ft (379 m)
Area54.1 sq mi (140.2 km²)
Population Density14/sq mi
Coordinates42.6812°N, 11.7194°W
TimezoneEurope/Rome

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.7"
48% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 2.44"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.75"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,470 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.3.

Apr 6, 2009 3 km SE of Sassa, Italy M6.3 138 km 9 km
Aug 24, 2016 5 km WNW of Accumoli, Italy M6.2 120 km 4 km
Sep 26, 1997 3 km SSE of Nocera Umbra, Italy M6.0 100 km 10 km
Sep 26, 1997 6 km WSW of Serravalle di Chienti, Italy M5.7 103 km 10 km
Jan 18, 2017 5 km ESE of Cittareale, Italy M5.7 124 km 7 km
Aug 24, 2016 5 km S of Castelsantangelo sul Nera, Italy M5.6 118 km 3 km
Jan 18, 2017 4 km SE of Cittareale, Italy M5.6 121 km 10 km
Oct 6, 1997 6 km E of Valtopina, Italy M5.5 100 km 10 km
Oct 14, 1997 8 km NNW of Sellano, Italy M5.5 101 km 10 km
Apr 7, 2009 1 km SW of San Panfilo d'Ocre, Italy M5.5 150 km 15 km
Mar 26, 1998 1 km E of Esanatoglia, Italy M5.4 120 km 10 km
Apr 9, 2009 5 km SE of Capitignano, Italy M5.4 135 km 15 km
Oct 12, 1997 2 km NW of Sellano, Italy M5.3 99 km 10 km
Jan 18, 2017 4 km SW of Accumoli, Italy M5.3 122 km 10 km
Oct 3, 1997 3 km ENE of Valtopina, Italy M5.3 98 km 10 km
Apr 9, 2009 2 km ESE of Capitignano, Italy M5.2 133 km 3 km
Jan 18, 2017 3 km N of Montereale, Italy M5.2 126 km 7 km
Apr 3, 1998 8 km E of Valfabbrica, Italy M5.2 96 km 10 km
Sep 18, 2023 7 km SE of Marradi, Italy M5.1 149 km 10 km
Apr 6, 2009 5 km ENE of Pizzoli, Italy M5.1 137 km 9 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1846 LIVORNO Earthquake 56 121 km
1846 TUSCANY Earthquake 135 km
1646 LIVORNO Earthquake 149 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Vulsini (19 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Vulsini Caldera 800 m (2,625 ft) -104 19 km
Colli Albani Caldera 949 m (3,114 ft) Unknown 133 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (5°C) 1.6 in Coldest
February 41°F (5°C) 1.6 in
March 46°F (8°C) 1.6 in
April 50°F (10°C) 1.7 in
May 59°F (15°C) 1.7 in
June 65°F (19°C) 1.1 in
July 71°F (22°C) 0.8 in Warmest, Driest
August 71°F (22°C) 1.2 in
September 65°F (18°C) 1.9 in
October 57°F (14°C) 2.3 in
November 48°F (9°C) 2.4 in Wettest
December 42°F (6°C) 1.9 in

Sorano has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 40°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.7 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.4") and July the driest (0.8").

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