Weather & Climate in Baselice, Italy
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Baselice enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.9 inches. The area receives 9.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,034 feet.
Temperature
44°F Jan (7°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 59.9°F |
| 11% above US avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,034 ft (620 m) |
| Area | 37.8 sq mi (98.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 52/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.3930°N, 14.9736°E |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
640 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 | 45 km | 10 km |
| May 5, 1990 | 6 km NE of Avigliano, Italy | M5.8 | 96 km | 10 km |
| Nov 1, 2002 | 2 km ESE of Casacalenda, Italy | M5.8 | 38 km | 10 km |
| Mar 27, 2021 | 55 km N of Peschici, Italy | M5.5 | 147 km | 7 km |
| Sep 30, 1995 | 3 km S of Ischitella, Italy | M5.2 | 93 km | 25 km |
| May 26, 1991 | 3 km E of Avigliano, Italy | M5.1 | 99 km | 8 km |
| Mar 14, 2025 | 14 km NNE of Lesina, Italy | M5.0 | 76 km | 10 km |
| Feb 16, 2013 | 3 km W of Sora, Italy | M4.8 | 122 km | 11 km |
| Feb 1, 1990 | 10 km NNE of Isole Tremiti, Italy | M4.7 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Sep 21, 2019 | 4 km WNW of Agropoli, Italy | M4.7 | 114 km | 300 km |
| May 29, 2006 | 6 km SE of Carpino, Italy | M4.7 | 90 km | 31 km |
| Apr 3, 1996 | 0 km NNE of Muro Lucano, Italy | M4.7 | 83 km | 10 km |
| Mar 28, 2023 | 2 km NNW of Montagano, Italy | M4.7 | 40 km | 7 km |
| Feb 20, 2008 | 3 km W of Belmonte Castello, Italy | M4.6 | 102 km | 9 km |
| Mar 19, 1997 | 1 km SSE of Sepino, Italy | M4.6 | 29 km | 10 km |
| Sep 27, 2012 | 0 km E of Sant'Arcangelo Trimonte, Italy | M4.6 | 25 km | 6 km |
| May 5, 1990 | 1 km W of Pietragalla, Italy | M4.6 | 103 km | 13 km |
| Jan 20, 2014 | southern Italy | M4.5 | 44 km | 11 km |
| Nov 1, 2002 | 2 km SE of Lupara, Italy | M4.5 | 43 km | 10 km |
| Nov 1, 2002 | 3 km SSW of Montecilfone, Italy | M4.5 | 54 km | 10 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 | 78 km |
| 1906 | TYRRHENIAN SEA | Astronomical | 0.4 m | 350 | 78 km |
| 1805 | CAMPANIA | Earthquake | - | - | 44 km |
| 1731 | TYRRHENIAN SEA | Earthquake | - | 3,600 | 46 km |
| 1627 | GARGANO PENINSULA | Earthquake | - | 5,000 | 49 km |
| 1562 | REGGIO DI CALABRIA | Earthquake | - | - | 109 km |
| 79 | BAY OF NAPLES | Eruption | - | 2,100 | 78 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Vesuvius (78 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Vesuvius | Stratovolcano | 1,281 m (4,203 ft) | 1944 | 78 km |
| Campi Flegrei | Caldera | 458 m (1,503 ft) | 1538 | 94 km |
| Ischia | Complex | 789 m (2,589 ft) | 1302 | 117 km |
| Colli Albani | Caldera | 949 m (3,114 ft) | Unknown | 193 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (7°C) | 2.1 in | |
| February | 40°F (5°C) | 2.0 in | Coldest |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 1.8 in | |
| April | 49°F (10°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 1.6 in | |
| June | 65°F (19°C) | 1.1 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 1.1 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 1.3 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 1.8 in | |
| October | 56°F (14°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 2.8 in | Wettest |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 2.4 in |
Baselice has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 40°F in February to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.8 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.8") and July the driest (1.1").