Campobasso, Italy

Full City Profile

49,230 Population 1,770/sq mi density
2,300 ft Elevation 701 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 14°C
Campobasso enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.7 inches. The area receives 18.8 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

42°F Jan (5°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average57.6°F
7% above US avg
January Average42°F (5°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)

Geography

Elevation2,300 ft (701 m)
Area27.8 sq mi (72.1 km²)
Population Density1,770/sq mi
Coordinates41.5595°N, 14.6674°E
TimezoneEurope/Rome

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.7"
1% below US avg
Snowfall 18.8"
Wettest Month (Nov) 2.76"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

717 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.3. Most recent: M4.0 on May 13, 2025.

Apr 6, 2009 3 km SE of Sassa, Italy M6.3 140 km
Oct 31, 2002 4 km WSW of Larino, Italy M5.9 31 km
May 5, 1990 6 km NE of Avigliano, Italy M5.8 127 km
Nov 1, 2002 2 km ESE of Casacalenda, Italy M5.8 25 km
Apr 7, 2009 1 km SW of San Panfilo d'Ocre, Italy M5.5 128 km
Sep 30, 1995 3 km S of Ischitella, Italy M5.2 108 km
Apr 6, 2009 5 km ENE of Pizzoli, Italy M5.1 146 km
May 26, 1991 3 km E of Avigliano, Italy M5.1 130 km
Mar 14, 2025 14 km NNE of Lesina, Italy M5.0 79 km
Apr 6, 2009 0 km WSW of Coppito, Italy M4.9 142 km
Feb 16, 2013 3 km W of Sora, Italy M4.8 92 km
Apr 7, 2009 1 km SW of L'Aquila, Italy M4.8 137 km
Sep 21, 2019 4 km WNW of Agropoli, Italy M4.7 134 km
May 29, 2006 6 km SE of Carpino, Italy M4.7 106 km
Jun 22, 2009 4 km ENE of Pizzoli, Italy M4.7 147 km
Apr 3, 1996 0 km NNE of Muro Lucano, Italy M4.7 113 km
Mar 28, 2023 2 km NNW of Montagano, Italy M4.7 12 km
Feb 1, 1990 10 km NNE of Isole Tremiti, Italy M4.7 103 km
Feb 20, 2008 3 km W of Belmonte Castello, Italy M4.6 74 km
Apr 7, 2009 3 km ENE of Coppito, Italy M4.6 140 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

7 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.0 m (16 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1631 BAY OF NAPLES Eruption 5.0 m 4,000 85 km
1906 TYRRHENIAN SEA Astronomical 0.4 m 350 85 km
1805 CAMPANIA Earthquake - - 18 km
1731 TYRRHENIAN SEA Earthquake - 3,600 70 km
1627 GARGANO PENINSULA Earthquake - 5,000 60 km
1562 REGGIO DI CALABRIA Earthquake - - 137 km
79 BAY OF NAPLES Eruption - 2,100 85 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Vesuvius (85 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Vesuvius Stratovolcano 1,281 m (4,203 ft) 1944 85 km
Campi Flegrei Caldera 458 m (1,503 ft) 1538 93 km
Ischia Complex 789 m (2,589 ft) 1302 113 km
Colli Albani Caldera 949 m (3,114 ft) Unknown 165 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (5°C) 2.0 in
February 41°F (5°C) 1.9 in Coldest
March 45°F (7°C) 1.8 in
April 50°F (10°C) 1.9 in
May 59°F (15°C) 1.6 in
June 66°F (19°C) 1.2 in
July 78°F (25°C) 1.1 in Warmest, Driest
August 72°F (22°C) 1.4 in
September 65°F (19°C) 1.8 in
October 57°F (14°C) 2.1 in
November 48°F (9°C) 2.8 in Wettest
December 44°F (6°C) 2.2 in

Campobasso has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 41°F in February to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.7 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.8") and July the driest (1.1").

View full weather details →