Putignano, Italy

Full City Profile

23,661 Population 498/sq mi density
1,220 ft Elevation 372 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
Putignano enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 22.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average58.5°F
8% above US avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)

Geography

Elevation1,220 ft (372 m)
Area47.5 sq mi (123.0 km²)
Population Density498/sq mi
Coordinates40.8511°N, 17.1219°E
TimezoneEurope/Rome

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.7"
40% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 2.72"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.98"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

310 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.8. Most recent: M4.3 on Mar 18, 2025.

May 5, 1990 6 km NE of Avigliano, Italy M5.8 114 km
Sep 9, 1998 2 km NNE of Castelluccio Superiore, Italy M5.6 133 km
Oct 25, 2012 2 km SE of Mormanno, Italy M5.3 143 km
Apr 17, 2002 12 km NNE of Mirto, Italy M5.3 130 km
May 26, 1991 3 km E of Avigliano, Italy M5.1 115 km
Apr 3, 1996 0 km NNE of Muro Lucano, Italy M4.7 138 km
May 29, 2006 6 km SE of Carpino, Italy M4.7 147 km
May 5, 1990 1 km W of Pietragalla, Italy M4.6 108 km
May 28, 2012 2 km NW of Morano Calabro, Italy M4.6 139 km
Apr 27, 1996 10 km NE of Fabrizio, Italy M4.6 134 km
Apr 17, 2006 15 km NE of Torretta, Italy M4.5 142 km
May 5, 1990 5 km W of Pietragalla, Italy M4.5 111 km
Sep 22, 1998 6 km SE of Carpino, Italy M4.5 146 km
Jun 11, 2004 3 km N of Vieste, Italy M4.5 142 km
Jun 6, 2014 7 km SE of Rotonda, Italy M4.4 137 km
Jun 22, 2006 9 km NE of Fabrizio, Italy M4.4 134 km
Feb 24, 2004 5 km SW of Muro Lucano, Italy M4.4 143 km
Nov 5, 1992 6 km ESE of San Giovanni Rotondo, Italy M4.4 144 km
Sep 17, 2010 7 km ENE of Foggia, Italy M4.4 144 km
Apr 18, 2002 0 km ESE of Scalo di Baragiano, Italy M4.4 131 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1836 ROSSANO Earthquake - 589 146 km
1562 REGGIO DI CALABRIA Earthquake - - 142 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 45°F (7°C) 2.1 in Coldest
February 45°F (7°C) 2.3 in
March 49°F (9°C) 2.2 in
April 54°F (12°C) 1.6 in
May 62°F (17°C) 1.5 in
June 70°F (21°C) 1.1 in
July 75°F (24°C) 1.0 in Warmest, Driest
August 74°F (24°C) 1.2 in
September 68°F (20°C) 1.9 in
October 61°F (16°C) 2.6 in
November 53°F (11°C) 2.7 in Wettest
December 47°F (9°C) 2.5 in

Putignano has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 45°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.7 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.7") and July the driest (1.0").

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