climate. Winters are quite cold and damp, while summers are hot and muggy.
The city is located in northern Italy, in Emilia, 50 kilometers (30 miles) away from the coast of the Adriatic Sea and at almost 45 degrees north latitude. To the north, a short distance from the city, near Pontelagoscuro, flows the river Po.
, from December to February, is cold, humid and dull. Temperatures can remain around 0 °C (32 °F) even during the day, especially in December and January, and the sky remains overcast for many days.
, which in the past was fairly frequent, has become rarer in recent decades, to the point that now, it only occurs in periods when the Atlantic high pressure system dominates.
in Ferrara is less frequent than in Bologna and in the cities of western Emilia. However, an average of almost 20 cm (8 in) of snow falls per year. In January 1985, a total of 75 cm (29.5 in) of snow fell.
, which are becoming rarer due to global warming, the temperature can drop to -10 °C (14 °F) or below. In January 1985 it dropped to -18.5 °C (-1.5 °F).
, from June to August, is hot and muggy, and generally sunny.
The air feels hotter because of humidity and poor ventilation, conditions typical of the Po Valley. Ferrara is a particularly hot and humid city, given that it is located a few meters above sea level, near the Po and in an area where the breeze often doesn't arrive or arrives weakened, even though the sea is not very far.
, which are becoming more frequent, the temperature can reach 37/38 °C (99/100 °F) or above. In August 2017, it reached 41.4 °C (106.5 °F), and reached or exceeded 40 °C (104 °F) for five days in a row.
Sometimes there may be some rainy days even in summer, or thunderstorms may break out in the afternoon or in the evening.
to visit Ferrara are spring and early summer, particularly from mid-April to mid-June. September is also a good month. However, some rainy days must be taken into account in both periods.
Summer can be very hot, although it can give some acceptable days, especially in June. You have to take into account, in summer and sometimes in May, some afternoon or evening thunderstorms.
. Here are the average temperatures.
January, the coldest month of the year, is generally a cold month. The average temperature is of
3.7 °C, with a minimum of
0.3 °C and a maximum of
7.1 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
-5 °C. However, it dropped to
-10 °C in January 2017.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
13 °C. However, it reached
17.4 °C in January 2016.
Precipitation amounts to
35 mm, distributed over 5 days.
The day lasts on average 9 hours and 10 minutes.
There are on average 3 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 32% of the time.
The average humidity is 85%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
4.1 kph.
February is generally a quite cold month. The average temperature is of
5.8 °C, with a minimum of
1.2 °C and a maximum of
10.3 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
-4.5 °C. However, it dropped to
-15.3 °C in February 1991.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
17 °C. However, it reached
24 °C in February 2019.
Precipitation amounts to
45 mm, distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 30 minutes.
There are on average 4 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 38% of the time.
The average humidity is 78%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
4.7 kph.
March is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of
10 °C, with a minimum of
4.4 °C and a maximum of
15.5 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
-1.5 °C. However, it dropped to
-7.5 °C in March 2005.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
22.5 °C. However, it reached
27.9 °C in March 1997.
Precipitation amounts to
45 mm, distributed over 5 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 43% of the time.
The average humidity is 67%.
The average wind speed is of
5.3 kph.
April is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of
14.2 °C, with a minimum of
8.4 °C and a maximum of
19.9 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
2 °C. However, it dropped to
-2 °C in April 2003.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
26.5 °C. However, it reached
31 °C in April 2011.
Precipitation amounts to
55 mm, distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 30 minutes.
There are on average 6.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 47% of the time.
The average humidity is 65%.
The average wind speed is of
5.3 kph.
May is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of
19 °C, with a minimum of
13.3 °C and a maximum of
24.7 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
7.5 °C. However, it dropped to
3.2 °C in May 2019.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
31 °C. However, it reached
35.2 °C in May 2007.
Precipitation amounts to
65 mm, distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 55 minutes. So the days are long.
There are on average 8 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 54% of the time.
The average humidity is 62%.
The average wind speed is of
4.7 kph.
June is generally a warm to hot month. The average temperature is of
23 °C, with a minimum of
17.2 °C and a maximum of
28.8 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
12 °C. However, it dropped to
7.8 °C in June 2001.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
35 °C. However, it reached
39.2 °C in June 2019.
Precipitation amounts to
60 mm, distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 15 hours and 30 minutes. So the days are long. June 21, the summer solstice, is the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
There are on average 9 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 59% of the time.
The average humidity is 61%.
The average wind speed is of
4.8 kph.
July, the hottest month of the year, is generally a warm to hot month. The average temperature is of
25.8 °C, with a minimum of
19.7 °C and a maximum of
31.9 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
14.5 °C. However, it dropped to
11.8 °C in July 2007.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
36.5 °C. However, it reached
40.4 °C in July 2007.
Precipitation amounts to
30 mm, distributed over 4 days.
The day lasts on average 15 hours and 10 minutes. So the days are long.
There are on average 10.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 68% of the time.
The average humidity is 58%.
The average wind speed is of
4.5 kph.
August is generally a warm to hot month. The average temperature is of
25.5 °C, with a minimum of
19.4 °C and a maximum of
31.7 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
14 °C. However, it dropped to
10 °C in August 2018.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
36.5 °C. However, it reached
41.4 °C in August 2017.
Precipitation amounts to
45 mm, distributed over 4 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 9.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 67% of the time.
The average humidity is 59%.
The average wind speed is of
4.2 kph.
September is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of
21 °C, with a minimum of
15.1 °C and a maximum of
26.8 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
9 °C. However, it dropped to
4.8 °C in September 2018.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
32 °C. However, it reached
36.4 °C in September 2015.
Precipitation amounts to
65 mm, distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 30 minutes.
There are on average 7.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 58% of the time.
The average humidity is 65%.
The average wind speed is of
4.2 kph.
October is generally a very mild month. The average temperature is of
15.2 °C, with a minimum of
10.4 °C and a maximum of
19.9 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
3.5 °C. However, it dropped to
0 °C in October 2000.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
26.5 °C. However, it reached
30.1 °C in October 2011.
Precipitation amounts to
75 mm, distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 55 minutes.
There are on average 5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 48% of the time.
The average humidity is 76%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
3.5 kph.
November is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of
9.6 °C, with a minimum of
6.3 °C and a maximum of
12.9 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
-1 °C. However, it dropped to
-4 °C in November 2013.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
19.5 °C. However, it reached
23.2 °C in November 2008.
Precipitation amounts to
75 mm, distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 9 hours and 35 minutes.
There are on average 3 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 32% of the time.
The average humidity is 85%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
3.4 kph.
December is generally a quite cold month. The average temperature is of
4.1 °C, with a minimum of
1.1 °C and a maximum of
7.1 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
-5.5 °C. However, it dropped to
-11.2 °C in December 2010.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
12.5 °C. However, it reached
17.4 °C in December 1992.
Precipitation amounts to
45 mm, distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 8 hours and 55 minutes. December 21, the winter solstice, is the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
There are on average 2.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 29% of the time.
The average humidity is 88%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
3.9 kph.