CLIMATE:
Although usually perceived to have a Mediterranean climate, under the Köppen climate classification Florence is sometimes classified as having a Humid subtropical climate (Cfa). It experiences hot, humid summers with little rainfall and cool, damp winters. Due to the geographical position of the city (surrounded by hills in a valley traversed by the Arno river), Florence can be hot and humid from June to August. Summer temperatures are higher than those along coastlines, due to the lack of a prevailing wind. The small amount of rain which falls in the summer is convectional in type. Relief rainfall dominates in the winter, with occasional snow.
|
Month |
Jan |
Feb |
Mar |
Apr |
May |
Jun |
Jul |
Aug |
Sep |
Oct |
Nov |
Dec |
Year |
|
Avg high [°C](°F) |
10 (50) |
12 (54) |
15 (59) |
19 (66) |
23 (74) |
28 (82) |
31 (88) |
31 (87) |
27 (80) |
21 (70) |
15 (59) |
11 (51) |
20 (68) |
|
Avg low temp [°C] (°F) |
2 (35) |
3 (37) |
5 (41) |
8 (46) |
11 (52) |
15 (59) |
17 (63) |
17 (63) |
14 (58) |
10 (50) |
6 (42) |
2 (36) |
9 (49) |
|
Rainfall [inches] |
2.90 |
2.70 |
3.20 |
3.10 |
2.90 |
2.20 |
1.60 |
3.00 |
3.10 |
3.50 |
4.40 |
3.60 |
36.20 |
|
