Castell'Arquato
A medieval village in the Piacenza hills, with the Visconti fortress, the Palazzo del Podestà and the collegiate church. Luigi Illica, Puccini's librettist, was born here.
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Weather forecast
The forecast for the next 7 days at this spot: sky, temperatures, rain and wind.
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Getting there
- By train. The nearest station is Fiorenzuola station, 9.3 km away. Alternatively: Salsomaggiore Terme station, 10 km away. From the station you need a bus, a taxi or a car.
- By air. The nearest airport is Parma Airport (PMF), about 34 km away; with more flights, Milan-Linate Airport (LIN) is about 81 km away.
- Parking. There are many signposted car parks within a kilometre; the nearest is 100 m away.
- ZTL. Many Italian historic centres are limited traffic zones (ZTL) monitored by cameras: if you arrive by car, leave it outside the centre and check opening times and permits on the town council's website (your hotel may be able to register your plate).
Stations, ports, airports and car parks from OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL); distances as the crow flies. Timetables and connections change: check them before you travel.
Climate month by month
The most pleasant months for weather are from April to June and from September to October, with average highs between 18 and 29 °C. From July to August it is hot: average highs exceed 30 °C. The wettest month is May (about 121 mm), the driest March.
| Month | Temperature | High / low | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | from 0 to 8 °C | 8° 0° | 51 |
| Feb | from 2 to 11 °C | 11° 2° | 61 |
| Mar | from 4 to 15 °C | 15° 4° | 48 |
| Apr | from 7 to 19 °C | 19° 7° | 54 |
| May | from 12 to 23 °C | 23° 12° | 121 |
| Jun | from 17 to 29 °C | 29° 17° | 70 |
| Jul | from 20 to 33 °C | 33° 20° | 51 |
| Aug | from 20 to 32 °C | 32° 20° | 54 |
| Sep | from 15 to 27 °C | 27° 15° | 59 |
| Oct | from 11 to 21 °C | 21° 11° | 88 |
| Nov | from 5 to 14 °C | 14° 5° | 82 |
| Dec | from 2 to 9 °C | 9° 2° | 56 |
Averages for 2015–2024, estimated for an altitude of 172 m. Air: NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), corrected for the altitude of the place; rain: average monthly total. These are indicative values: the weather on any given day can be very different, so always check the forecast before you go.
Nearby
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- BobbioTown · 39 km as the crow flies
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