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Weather & Climate in Villafontana, Italy
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Villafontana enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 301 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 40.8 inches. The area receives 2.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 98 feet.
Temperature
40°F Jan (4°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 56.0°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 301 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 98 ft (30 m) |
| Area | 21.9 sq mi (56.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 27/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.2930°N, 11.0849°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,663 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.0.
| May 20, 2012 | 4 km NNE of Massa Finalese, Italy | M6.0 | 46 km | 6 km |
| May 29, 2012 | 1 km ENE of Medolla, Italy | M5.8 | 49 km | 10 km |
| May 29, 2012 | 2 km NE of San Possidonio, Italy | M5.5 | 45 km | 7 km |
| Oct 15, 1996 | 2 km N of Correggio, Italy | M5.4 | 61 km | 10 km |
| Sep 14, 2003 | 3 km E of Monterenzio, Italy | M5.3 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Jun 21, 2013 | 6 km WSW of Minucciano, Italy | M5.2 | 147 km | 5 km |
| Sep 18, 2023 | 7 km SE of Marradi, Italy | M5.1 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Jun 3, 2012 | 3 km ENE of Novi di Modena, Italy | M5.1 | 45 km | 9 km |
| May 29, 2012 | 2 km W of San Possidonio, Italy | M5.1 | 48 km | 10 km |
| May 10, 2000 | 7 km SE of Granarolo, Italy | M5.1 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Nov 2, 2002 | 4 km N of Sant'Alberto, Italy | M5.0 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Jan 27, 2012 | 4 km SE of Berceto, Italy | M5.0 | 123 km | 60 km |
| May 20, 2012 | 1 km SSW of Vigarano Mainarda, Italy | M5.0 | 60 km | 5 km |
| Jul 17, 2011 | 0 km W of Sermide, Italy | M4.9 | 36 km | 6 km |
| May 20, 2012 | 2 km ENE of Medolla, Italy | M4.9 | 48 km | 10 km |
| Jan 25, 2012 | 1 km N of Poviglio, Italy | M4.9 | 65 km | 33 km |
| Oct 29, 1995 | 0 km WNW of Adro, Italy | M4.9 | 95 km | 10 km |
| Jun 30, 2013 | 6 km SW of Minucciano, Italy | M4.9 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Jan 25, 2013 | 3 km ENE of Castiglione di Garfagnana, Italy | M4.9 | 135 km | 16 km |
| Mar 1, 2008 | 6 km NNW of Galliano, Italy | M4.8 | 137 km | 4 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 235.0 m (771 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1963 | VAJONT DAM, VAJONT RIVER | Meteorological | 235.0 m | 2,000 | 145 km |
| 1987 | VALTELLINA | Meteorological | 95.0 m | 27 | 134 km |
| 1868 | LAKE GARDA | Earthquake | — | — | 54 km |
| 1624 | DELTA OF THE PO | Earthquake | — | — | 95 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 2.1 in | |
| February | 40°F (5°C) | 1.6 in | Driest |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 2.5 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 2.8 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 2.3 in | |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 67°F (20°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 3.2 in | Wettest |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
Villafontana has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 38°F in December to 75°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 29.7 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.2") and February the driest (1.6").