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Weather & Climate in Barrea, Italy

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Barrea experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 301 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 42.7 inches. The area receives 55.2 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 3,478 feet.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average52.6°F
3% below US avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,478 ft (1,060 m)
Area48.0 sq mi (124.2 km²)
Population Density15/sq mi
Coordinates41.7554°N, 13.9910°W
TimezoneEurope/Rome

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.7"
12% above US avg
Snowfall 55.2"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.62"
Driest Month (Aug) 2.05"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

856 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.3.

Apr 6, 2009 3 km SE of Sassa, Italy M6.3 84 km 9 km
Aug 24, 2016 5 km WNW of Accumoli, Italy M6.2 126 km 4 km
Oct 31, 2002 4 km WSW of Larino, Italy M5.9 73 km 10 km
Nov 1, 2002 2 km ESE of Casacalenda, Italy M5.8 73 km 10 km
Jan 18, 2017 5 km ESE of Cittareale, Italy M5.7 113 km 7 km
Aug 24, 2016 5 km S of Castelsantangelo sul Nera, Italy M5.6 139 km 3 km
Jan 18, 2017 4 km SE of Cittareale, Italy M5.6 114 km 10 km
Apr 7, 2009 1 km SW of San Panfilo d'Ocre, Italy M5.5 72 km 15 km
Apr 9, 2009 5 km SE of Capitignano, Italy M5.4 97 km 15 km
Jan 18, 2017 4 km SW of Accumoli, Italy M5.3 119 km 10 km
Jan 18, 2017 3 km N of Montereale, Italy M5.2 108 km 7 km
Apr 9, 2009 2 km ESE of Capitignano, Italy M5.2 100 km 3 km
Apr 6, 2009 5 km ENE of Pizzoli, Italy M5.1 93 km 9 km
Mar 14, 2025 14 km NNE of Lesina, Italy M5.0 122 km 10 km
Apr 13, 2009 5 km ESE of Capitignano, Italy M5.0 98 km 8 km
Apr 6, 2009 0 km WSW of Coppito, Italy M4.9 87 km 10 km
Apr 6, 2009 5 km NW of Scoppito, Italy M4.8 96 km 5 km
Aug 15, 1998 3 km NE of Cittaducale, Italy M4.8 111 km 10 km
Apr 7, 2009 1 km SW of L'Aquila, Italy M4.8 82 km 10 km
Aug 26, 2016 2 km S of Amatrice, Italy M4.8 110 km 11 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tsunami History

6 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 4,000 110 km
1906 TYRRHENIAN SEA Astronomical 0.4 m 350 110 km
1805 CAMPANIA Earthquake - - 49 km
1731 TYRRHENIAN SEA Earthquake - 3,600 129 km
1627 GARGANO PENINSULA Earthquake - 5,000 113 km
79 BAY OF NAPLES Eruption - 2,100 110 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Campi Flegrei (104 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Campi Flegrei Caldera 458 m (1,503 ft) 1538 104 km
Colli Albani Caldera 949 m (3,114 ft) Unknown 107 km
Vesuvius Stratovolcano 1,281 m (4,203 ft) 1944 110 km
Ischia Complex 789 m (2,589 ft) 1302 114 km
Vulsini Caldera 800 m (2,625 ft) -104 194 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 36°F (2°C) 2.1 in
February 30°F (-1°C) 2.3 in Coldest
March 33°F (1°C) 2.2 in
April 39°F (4°C) 2.8 in
May 48°F (9°C) 2.8 in
June 55°F (13°C) 2.3 in
July 74°F (23°C) 2.1 in Warmest
August 61°F (16°C) 2.1 in Driest
September 54°F (12°C) 3.0 in
October 47°F (8°C) 3.4 in
November 38°F (4°C) 3.6 in Wettest
December 33°F (1°C) 2.6 in

Barrea has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 30°F in February to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.6") and August the driest (2.1").

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