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Weather & Climate in Ascea, Italy
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ascea enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 279 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 31.6 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 771 feet.
Temperature
48°F Jan (9°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 60.1°F |
| 11% above US avg | |
| January Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 279 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 771 ft (235 m) |
| Area | 15.8 sq mi (40.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 76/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.1408°N, 15.1858°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
539 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.8.
| May 5, 1990 | 6 km NE of Avigliano, Italy | M5.8 | 86 km | 10 km |
| Jan 5, 1994 | 62 km NNE of Malfa, Italy | M5.8 | 118 km | 273 km |
| Sep 9, 1998 | 2 km NNE of Castelluccio Superiore, Italy | M5.6 | 69 km | 10 km |
| May 18, 1998 | 74 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy | M5.5 | 99 km | 280 km |
| Dec 14, 1990 | 50 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy | M5.3 | 89 km | 276 km |
| Oct 25, 2012 | 2 km SE of Mormanno, Italy | M5.3 | 76 km | 6 km |
| Apr 17, 2002 | 12 km NNE of Mirto, Italy | M5.3 | 150 km | 5 km |
| Feb 26, 1991 | 52 km SW of Anacapri, Italy | M5.3 | 116 km | 401 km |
| May 1, 2023 | 33 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy | M5.2 | 83 km | 250 km |
| May 17, 2001 | 43 km NW of Santa Domenica, Italy | M5.2 | 135 km | 240 km |
| Jul 4, 2007 | 39 km NE of Santa Marina Salina, Italy | M5.2 | 149 km | 279 km |
| Mar 21, 1994 | 29 km WSW of Scalea, Italy | M5.1 | 50 km | 279 km |
| May 26, 1991 | 3 km E of Avigliano, Italy | M5.1 | 82 km | 8 km |
| Oct 16, 2012 | 21 km WSW of Scalea, Italy | M4.9 | 53 km | 260 km |
| Oct 12, 1994 | 29 km S of Marina di Camerota, Italy | M4.8 | 47 km | 21 km |
| Feb 24, 2020 | 2 km E of San Vincenzo la Costa, Italy | M4.8 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Aug 19, 2021 | 31 km WSW of Amantea, Italy | M4.8 | 128 km | 204 km |
| Sep 14, 1999 | 23 km SW of Marina di Camerota, Italy | M4.8 | 34 km | 297 km |
| Nov 23, 2009 | 38 km SSW of Marina di Camerota, Italy | M4.8 | 54 km | 294 km |
| Nov 27, 1993 | 35 km N of Malfa, Italy | M4.8 | 141 km | 295 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
7 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 10.0 m (33 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1916 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Earthquake | 10.0 m | - | 147 km |
| 1631 | BAY OF NAPLES | Eruption | 5.0 m | 4,000 | 99 km |
| 1906 | TYRRHENIAN SEA | Astronomical | 0.4 m | 350 | 99 km |
| 1870 | TYRRHENIAN SEA | Earthquake | - | - | 134 km |
| 1836 | ROSSANO | Earthquake | - | 589 | 135 km |
| 1562 | REGGIO DI CALABRIA | Earthquake | - | - | 48 km |
| 79 | BAY OF NAPLES | Eruption | - | 2,100 | 99 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Vesuvius (99 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Vesuvius | Stratovolcano | 1,281 m (4,203 ft) | 1944 | 99 km |
| Campi Flegrei | Caldera | 458 m (1,503 ft) | 1538 | 117 km |
| Ischia | Complex | 789 m (2,589 ft) | 1302 | 127 km |
| Stromboli | Stratovolcano | 924 m (3,031 ft) | 2020 | 150 km |
| Panarea | Stratovolcano | 399 m (1,309 ft) | Unknown | 167 km |
| Lipari | Stratovolcano(es) | 590 m (1,936 ft) | 1230 | 185 km |
| Vulcano | Stratovolcano(es) | 500 m (1,640 ft) | 1890 | 194 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 48°F (9°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 48°F (9°C) | 3.2 in | |
| March | 51°F (10°C) | 3.0 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 1.8 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 0.8 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 1.1 in | Warmest |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| December | 50°F (10°C) | 3.7 in |
Ascea has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 48°F in January to 75°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 31.6 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.5") and July the driest (0.7").