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Weather & Climate in Basciano, Italy
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Basciano enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 309 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 43.0 inches. The area receives 2.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 951 feet.
Temperature
43°F Jan (6°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 58.6°F |
| 9% above US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 309 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 951 ft (290 m) |
| Area | 80.7 sq mi (208.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 7/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.7027°N, 13.3755°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
952 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 | 70 km | 9 km |
| Aug 24, 2016 | 5 km WNW of Accumoli, Italy | M6.2 | 115 km | 4 km |
| Oct 31, 2002 | 4 km WSW of Larino, Italy | M5.9 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Nov 1, 2002 | 2 km ESE of Casacalenda, Italy | M5.8 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Jan 18, 2017 | 5 km ESE of Cittareale, Italy | M5.7 | 101 km | 7 km |
| Jan 18, 2017 | 4 km SE of Cittareale, Italy | M5.6 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Aug 24, 2016 | 5 km S of Castelsantangelo sul Nera, Italy | M5.6 | 128 km | 3 km |
| Oct 14, 1997 | 8 km NNW of Sellano, Italy | M5.5 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Apr 7, 2009 | 1 km SW of San Panfilo d'Ocre, Italy | M5.5 | 64 km | 15 km |
| Apr 9, 2009 | 5 km SE of Capitignano, Italy | M5.4 | 87 km | 15 km |
| Oct 12, 1997 | 2 km NW of Sellano, Italy | M5.3 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Jan 18, 2017 | 4 km SW of Accumoli, Italy | M5.3 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Apr 9, 2009 | 2 km ESE of Capitignano, Italy | M5.2 | 90 km | 3 km |
| Jan 18, 2017 | 3 km N of Montereale, Italy | M5.2 | 96 km | 7 km |
| Apr 6, 2009 | 5 km ENE of Pizzoli, Italy | M5.1 | 83 km | 9 km |
| Apr 13, 2009 | 5 km ESE of Capitignano, Italy | M5.0 | 89 km | 8 km |
| Apr 6, 2009 | 0 km WSW of Coppito, Italy | M4.9 | 74 km | 10 km |
| Apr 6, 2009 | 5 km NW of Scoppito, Italy | M4.8 | 79 km | 5 km |
| Aug 26, 2016 | 2 km S of Amatrice, Italy | M4.8 | 100 km | 11 km |
| Nov 9, 1997 | 2 km NE of Sellano, Italy | M4.8 | 138 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
4 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 | 132 km |
| 1906 | TYRRHENIAN SEA | Astronomical | 0.4 m | 350 | 132 km |
| 1805 | CAMPANIA | Earthquake | — | — | 94 km |
| 79 | BAY OF NAPLES | Eruption | — | 2,100 | 132 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Colli Albani (56 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Colli Albani | Caldera | 949 m (3,114 ft) | Unknown | 56 km |
| Campi Flegrei | Caldera | 458 m (1,503 ft) | 1538 | 116 km |
| Ischia | Complex | 789 m (2,589 ft) | 1302 | 117 km |
| Vesuvius | Stratovolcano | 1,281 m (4,203 ft) | 1944 | 132 km |
| Vulsini | Caldera | 800 m (2,625 ft) | -104 | 155 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 2.6 in | |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 2.3 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 2.2 in | |
| September | 62°F (16°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 4.5 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 3.5 in |
Basciano has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 38°F in February to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.7 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.7") and July the driest (2.1").