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Weather & Climate in Altavilla Irpina, Italy
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Altavilla Irpina enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 33.9 inches. The area receives 2.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,096 feet.
Temperature
44°F Jan (6°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 59.1°F |
| 9% above US avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 293 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,096 ft (334 m) |
| Area | 13.1 sq mi (33.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 252/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.0062°N, 14.7809°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
675 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.9.
| Oct 31, 2002 | 4 km WSW of Larino, Italy | M5.9 | 87 km | 10 km |
| May 5, 1990 | 6 km NE of Avigliano, Italy | M5.8 | 87 km | 10 km |
| Nov 1, 2002 | 2 km ESE of Casacalenda, Italy | M5.8 | 80 km | 10 km |
| Sep 9, 1998 | 2 km NNE of Castelluccio Superiore, Italy | M5.6 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Feb 26, 1991 | 52 km SW of Anacapri, Italy | M5.3 | 122 km | 401 km |
| Sep 30, 1995 | 3 km S of Ischitella, Italy | M5.2 | 134 km | 25 km |
| May 26, 1991 | 3 km E of Avigliano, Italy | M5.1 | 88 km | 8 km |
| Mar 14, 2025 | 14 km NNE of Lesina, Italy | M5.0 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Sep 14, 1999 | 23 km SW of Marina di Camerota, Italy | M4.8 | 135 km | 297 km |
| Oct 12, 1994 | 29 km S of Marina di Camerota, Italy | M4.8 | 150 km | 21 km |
| Feb 16, 2013 | 3 km W of Sora, Italy | M4.8 | 128 km | 11 km |
| Aug 31, 1993 | 18 km WSW of Palinuro, Italy | M4.7 | 118 km | 315 km |
| Apr 3, 1996 | 0 km NNE of Muro Lucano, Italy | M4.7 | 66 km | 10 km |
| Sep 21, 2019 | 4 km WNW of Agropoli, Italy | M4.7 | 72 km | 300 km |
| Sep 2, 2013 | 43 km SSW of Palinuro, Italy | M4.7 | 149 km | 312 km |
| Feb 1, 1990 | 10 km NNE of Isole Tremiti, Italy | M4.7 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Mar 28, 2023 | 2 km NNW of Montagano, Italy | M4.7 | 74 km | 7 km |
| May 29, 2006 | 6 km SE of Carpino, Italy | M4.7 | 129 km | 31 km |
| Mar 1, 2024 | 21 km W of San Nicola Arcella, Italy | M4.6 | 146 km | 268 km |
| Sep 27, 2012 | 0 km E of Sant'Arcangelo Trimonte, Italy | M4.6 | 23 km | 6 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
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 | 36 km |
| 1906 | TYRRHENIAN SEA | Astronomical | 0.4 m | 350 | 36 km |
| 1805 | CAMPANIA | Earthquake | — | — | 61 km |
| 1731 | TYRRHENIAN SEA | Earthquake | — | 3,600 | 81 km |
| 1627 | GARGANO PENINSULA | Earthquake | — | 5,000 | 94 km |
| 1562 | REGGIO DI CALABRIA | Earthquake | — | — | 83 km |
| 79 | BAY OF NAPLES | Eruption | — | 2,100 | 36 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Vesuvius (36 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Vesuvius | Stratovolcano | 1,281 m (4,203 ft) | 1944 | 36 km |
| Campi Flegrei | Caldera | 458 m (1,503 ft) | 1538 | 58 km |
| Ischia | Complex | 789 m (2,589 ft) | 1302 | 80 km |
| Colli Albani | Caldera | 949 m (3,114 ft) | Unknown | 191 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (6°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 3.0 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 2.7 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 2.7 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 1.9 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 1.2 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 1.1 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 1.5 in | |
| September | 67°F (20°C) | 2.7 in | |
| October | 60°F (15°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 4.6 in | Wettest |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 3.8 in |
Altavilla Irpina has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 44°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.6") and July the driest (1.1").