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Weather & Climate in Volterra, Italy
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Volterra enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 303 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 36.1 inches. The area receives 2.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,742 feet.
Temperature
44°F Jan (7°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 59.8°F |
| 11% above US avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 303 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,742 ft (531 m) |
| Area | 107.8 sq mi (279.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 64/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.4025°N, 10.8615°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,683 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.3.
| Sep 14, 2003 | 3 km E of Monterenzio, Italy | M5.3 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Jun 21, 2013 | 6 km WSW of Minucciano, Italy | M5.2 | 102 km | 5 km |
| Sep 18, 2023 | 7 km SE of Marradi, Italy | M5.1 | 95 km | 10 km |
| May 10, 2000 | 7 km SE of Granarolo, Italy | M5.1 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Jan 27, 2012 | 4 km SE of Berceto, Italy | M5.0 | 137 km | 60 km |
| Jan 25, 2013 | 3 km ENE of Castiglione di Garfagnana, Italy | M4.9 | 91 km | 16 km |
| Jun 30, 2013 | 6 km SW of Minucciano, Italy | M4.9 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Mar 1, 2008 | 6 km NNW of Galliano, Italy | M4.8 | 80 km | 4 km |
| Jun 22, 2000 | 8 km WSW of Cipolleto, Italy | M4.8 | 131 km | 10 km |
| May 8, 2000 | 3 km NE of Faenza, Italy | M4.8 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Jan 26, 2003 | 2 km NW of San Piero in Bagno, Italy | M4.7 | 102 km | 7 km |
| Oct 10, 1995 | 2 km SSE of Pallerone, Italy | M4.7 | 110 km | 10 km |
| May 8, 2000 | 2 km SE of Granarolo, Italy | M4.7 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Jun 23, 2013 | 6 km WSW of Minucciano, Italy | M4.7 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Jan 26, 2003 | 3 km NNW of San Piero in Bagno, Italy | M4.7 | 103 km | 7 km |
| Jul 7, 1999 | 4 km WNW of Montese, Italy | M4.7 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Sep 14, 2009 | 5 km SE of Castiglione dei Pepoli, Italy | M4.6 | 83 km | 10 km |
| Mar 1, 2008 | 4 km ENE of Mercatale-San Quirico, Italy | M4.6 | 78 km | 6 km |
| May 11, 2000 | northern Italy | M4.6 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Aug 13, 2019 | 4 km SW of Stazione Valmozzola, Italy | M4.6 | 150 km | 10 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 | 21 km |
| 1846 | TUSCANY | Earthquake | — | — | 31 km |
| 1742 | LIVORNO | Earthquake | — | — | 55 km |
| 1646 | LIVORNO | Earthquake | — | — | 47 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Vulsini (125 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Vulsini | Caldera | 800 m (2,625 ft) | -104 | 125 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (7°C) | 2.5 in | |
| February | 44°F (7°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 2.3 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 1.9 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 1.3 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 2.0 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 4.0 in | Wettest |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 2.8 in |
Volterra has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 44°F in February to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.5 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.0") and July the driest (1.3").