climate. Winters are quite cold and damp, while summers are hot and muggy.
The city is located in northern Italy, at 45 degrees north latitude. Just north of the city flows the river Po. About 15 km (9 mi) to the south begin the first hills of the Ligurian Apennines. We are in the western part of the Emilia-Romagna region, where the climate takes on the characteristics of the Po valley, while the eastern part is influenced by the Adriatic Sea.
, 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 Piacenza generally falls at least once every year. In fact, Piacenza is the snowiest provincial capital in Emilia-Romagna, being the furthest from the sea. On average, almost 45 cm (18 in) of snow fall per year. In January 1911 and January 1985, snow reached one meter (40 inches) of depth.
, 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 -22 °C (-7.5 °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.
, which are becoming more frequent, the temperature can reach 36/37 °C (97/99 °F) or above. In August 2003, it reached 40.4 °C (104.5 °F).
Sometimes there may be some rainy days even in summer, or thunderstorms may break out in the afternoon or in the evening.
to visit Piacenza 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
2.8 °C, with a minimum of
-0.7 °C and a maximum of
6.3 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
-6 °C. However, it dropped to
-10.7 °C in January 1997.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
14 °C. However, it reached
24 °C in January 2007.
Precipitation amounts to
45 mm, distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 9 hours and 10 minutes.
There are on average 2.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 29% of the time.
The average humidity is 87%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
4.8 kph.
February is generally a quite cold month. The average temperature is of
4.2 °C, with a minimum of
-0.5 °C and a maximum of
8.8 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
-6.5 °C. However, it dropped to
-15 °C in February 1991.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
16.5 °C. However, it reached
22 °C in February 1998.
Precipitation amounts to
65 mm, distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 25 minutes.
There are on average 4 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 37% of the time.
The average humidity is 77%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
6.5 kph.
March is generally a quite mild month. The average temperature is of
8.5 °C, with a minimum of
2.8 °C and a maximum of
14.2 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
-3 °C. However, it dropped to
-13 °C in March 2005.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
22 °C. However, it reached
28 °C in March 2002.
Precipitation amounts to
60 mm, distributed over 7 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 69%.
The average wind speed is of
8.1 kph.
April is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of
12.4 °C, with a minimum of
6.7 °C and a maximum of
18.1 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
0.5 °C. However, it dropped to
-3.4 °C in April 2003.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
25 °C. However, it reached
29.4 °C in April 2011.
Precipitation amounts to
70 mm, distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 35 minutes.
There are on average 6.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 49% of the time.
The average humidity is 70%.
The average wind speed is of
8.9 kph.
May is generally a very mild month. The average temperature is of
17.3 °C, with a minimum of
11.4 °C and a maximum of
23.2 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
6.5 °C. However, it dropped to
3 °C in May 1991.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
29.5 °C. However, it reached
34.2 °C in May 2001.
Precipitation amounts to
70 mm, distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 55 minutes. So the days are long.
There are on average 7.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 50% of the time.
The average humidity is 68%.
The average wind speed is of
8.4 kph.
June is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of
21.6 °C, with a minimum of
15.5 °C and a maximum of
27.6 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
10.5 °C. However, it dropped to
6.4 °C in June 2006.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
33.5 °C. However, it reached
38.2 °C in June 2019.
Precipitation amounts to
60 mm, distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 15 hours and 35 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 56% of the time.
The average humidity is 66%.
The average wind speed is of
8.4 kph.
July is generally a warm to hot month. The average temperature is of
23.8 °C, with a minimum of
17.6 °C and a maximum of
30.1 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
13 °C. However, it dropped to
8.8 °C in July 2007.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
34.5 °C. However, it reached
36.8 °C in July 2009.
Precipitation amounts to
25 mm, distributed over 3 days.
The day lasts on average 15 hours and 10 minutes. So the days are long.
There are on average 9.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 64% of the time.
The average humidity is 63%.
The average wind speed is of
8.3 kph.
August, the warmest month of the year, is generally a warm to hot month. The average temperature is of
23.9 °C, with a minimum of
17.8 °C and a maximum of
30 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
12 °C. However, it dropped to
8 °C in August 1995.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
34.5 °C. However, it reached
40.4 °C in August 2003.
Precipitation amounts to
45 mm, distributed over 4 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 9 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 64% of the time.
The average humidity is 65%.
The average wind speed is of
8.1 kph.
September is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of
19.2 °C, with a minimum of
13.6 °C and a maximum of
24.7 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
8 °C. However, it dropped to
2.3 °C in September 1995.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
30.5 °C. However, it reached
34 °C in September 2008.
Precipitation amounts to
60 mm, distributed over 4 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 30 minutes.
There are on average 7 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 55% of the time.
The average humidity is 71%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
7.7 kph.
October is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of
13.8 °C, with a minimum of
9.9 °C and a maximum of
17.8 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
3.5 °C. However, it dropped to
-5 °C in October 1997.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
24.5 °C. However, it reached
30 °C in October 1997.
Precipitation amounts to
65 mm, distributed over 6 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 44% of the time.
The average humidity is 85%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
6.1 kph.
November is generally a quite mild month. The average temperature is of
8.2 °C, with a minimum of
5.1 °C and a maximum of
11.3 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
-1 °C. However, it dropped to
-6.2 °C in November 1998.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
18 °C. However, it reached
21.4 °C in November 2004.
Precipitation amounts to
115 mm, distributed over 10 days.
The day lasts on average 9 hours and 30 minutes.
There are on average 2.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 27% of the time.
The average humidity is 90%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
5 kph.
December is generally a cold month. The average temperature is of
3.5 °C, with a minimum of
0.4 °C and a maximum of
6.6 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
-6 °C. However, it dropped to
-11.8 °C in December 2005.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
13.5 °C. However, it reached
20 °C in December 1991.
Precipitation amounts to
40 mm, distributed over 5 days.
The day lasts on average 8 hours and 50 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 28% of the time.
The average humidity is 89%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
4.6 kph.