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Weather & Climate in Atella, Italy
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Atella enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 299 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 32.5 inches. The area receives 5.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,640 feet.
Temperature
43°F Jan (6°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 58.9°F |
| 9% above US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 299 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,640 ft (500 m) |
| Area | 32.5 sq mi (84.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 89/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.8786°N, 15.6523°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
676 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 | 120 km | 10 km |
| May 5, 1990 | 6 km NE of Avigliano, Italy | M5.8 | 15 km | 10 km |
| Nov 1, 2002 | 2 km ESE of Casacalenda, Italy | M5.8 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Sep 9, 1998 | 2 km NNE of Castelluccio Superiore, Italy | M5.6 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Oct 25, 2012 | 2 km SE of Mormanno, Italy | M5.3 | 115 km | 6 km |
| Sep 30, 1995 | 3 km S of Ischitella, Italy | M5.2 | 113 km | 25 km |
| May 26, 1991 | 3 km E of Avigliano, Italy | M5.1 | 19 km | 8 km |
| Mar 21, 1994 | 29 km WSW of Scalea, Italy | M5.1 | 127 km | 279 km |
| Mar 14, 2025 | 14 km NNE of Lesina, Italy | M5.0 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Oct 16, 2012 | 21 km WSW of Scalea, Italy | M4.9 | 125 km | 260 km |
| Sep 14, 1999 | 23 km SW of Marina di Camerota, Italy | M4.8 | 122 km | 297 km |
| Oct 12, 1994 | 29 km S of Marina di Camerota, Italy | M4.8 | 129 km | 21 km |
| Nov 23, 2009 | 38 km SSW of Marina di Camerota, Italy | M4.8 | 139 km | 294 km |
| Apr 3, 1996 | 0 km NNE of Muro Lucano, Italy | M4.7 | 19 km | 10 km |
| May 29, 2006 | 6 km SE of Carpino, Italy | M4.7 | 105 km | 31 km |
| Aug 31, 1993 | 18 km WSW of Palinuro, Italy | M4.7 | 112 km | 315 km |
| Feb 1, 1990 | 10 km NNE of Isole Tremiti, Italy | M4.7 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Sep 21, 2019 | 4 km WNW of Agropoli, Italy | M4.7 | 82 km | 300 km |
| Mar 28, 2023 | 2 km NNW of Montagano, Italy | M4.7 | 120 km | 7 km |
| Sep 2, 2013 | 43 km SSW of Palinuro, Italy | M4.7 | 142 km | 312 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 | 103 km |
| 1906 | TYRRHENIAN SEA | Astronomical | 0.4 m | 350 | 103 km |
| 1805 | CAMPANIA | Earthquake | - | - | 121 km |
| 1731 | TYRRHENIAN SEA | Earthquake | - | 3,600 | 70 km |
| 1627 | GARGANO PENINSULA | Earthquake | - | 5,000 | 98 km |
| 1562 | REGGIO DI CALABRIA | Earthquake | - | - | 44 km |
| 79 | BAY OF NAPLES | Eruption | - | 2,100 | 103 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Vesuvius (103 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Vesuvius | Stratovolcano | 1,281 m (4,203 ft) | 1944 | 103 km |
| Campi Flegrei | Caldera | 458 m (1,503 ft) | 1538 | 127 km |
| Ischia | Complex | 789 m (2,589 ft) | 1302 | 149 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 2.1 in | |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 1.5 in | |
| June | 65°F (19°C) | 1.1 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 0.9 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 1.1 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 1.9 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 49°F (10°C) | 2.8 in | Wettest |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 2.4 in |
Atella has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 41°F in February to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.8") and July the driest (0.9").