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Weather & Climate in Buonabitacolo, Italy

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

Buonabitacolo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 292 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 44.9 inches. The area receives 18.3 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 1,644 feet.

Temperature

44°F Jan (6°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average58.0°F
7% above US avg
January Average44°F (6°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days292 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,644 ft (501 m)
Area25.8 sq mi (66.9 km²)
Population Density78/sq mi
Coordinates40.2686°N, 15.6212°W
TimezoneEurope/Rome

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.9"
18% above US avg
Snowfall 18.3"
Wettest Month (Nov) 4.17"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.87"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

572 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 58 km 10 km
Jan 5, 1994 62 km NNE of Malfa, Italy M5.8 138 km 273 km
Sep 9, 1998 2 km NNE of Castelluccio Superiore, Italy M5.6 40 km 10 km
May 18, 1998 74 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy M5.5 121 km 280 km
Dec 14, 1990 50 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy M5.3 105 km 276 km
Apr 17, 2002 12 km NNE of Mirto, Italy M5.3 122 km 5 km
Oct 25, 2012 2 km SE of Mormanno, Italy M5.3 54 km 6 km
May 17, 2001 43 km NW of Santa Domenica, Italy M5.2 146 km 240 km
May 1, 2023 33 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy M5.2 93 km 250 km
Mar 21, 1994 29 km WSW of Scalea, Italy M5.1 60 km 279 km
Aug 1, 2024 2 km S of Bocchigliero, Italy M5.1 137 km 30 km
May 26, 1991 3 km E of Avigliano, Italy M5.1 53 km 8 km
Oct 16, 2012 21 km WSW of Scalea, Italy M4.9 57 km 260 km
Nov 23, 2009 38 km SSW of Marina di Camerota, Italy M4.8 74 km 294 km
Sep 14, 1999 23 km SW of Marina di Camerota, Italy M4.8 60 km 297 km
Aug 19, 2021 31 km WSW of Amantea, Italy M4.8 133 km 204 km
Feb 24, 2020 2 km E of San Vincenzo la Costa, Italy M4.8 111 km 10 km
Oct 12, 1994 29 km S of Marina di Camerota, Italy M4.8 62 km 21 km
Sep 21, 2019 4 km WNW of Agropoli, Italy M4.7 58 km 300 km
Sep 2, 2013 43 km SSW of Palinuro, Italy M4.7 80 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 4,000 118 km
1906 TYRRHENIAN SEA Astronomical 0.4 m 350 118 km
1870 TYRRHENIAN SEA Earthquake 124 km
1836 ROSSANO Earthquake 589 112 km
1731 TYRRHENIAN SEA Earthquake 3,600 137 km
1562 REGGIO DI CALABRIA Earthquake 28 km
79 BAY OF NAPLES Eruption 2,100 118 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Vesuvius (118 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Vesuvius Stratovolcano 1,281 m (4,203 ft) 1944 118 km
Campi Flegrei Caldera 458 m (1,503 ft) 1538 140 km
Ischia Complex 789 m (2,589 ft) 1302 155 km
Stromboli Stratovolcano 924 m (3,031 ft) 2020 168 km
Panarea Stratovolcano 399 m (1,309 ft) Unknown 188 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (6°C) 3.3 in
February 42°F (5°C) 3.3 in Coldest
March 45°F (7°C) 2.9 in
April 50°F (10°C) 3.1 in
May 58°F (15°C) 2.0 in
June 65°F (18°C) 1.3 in
July 78°F (25°C) 0.9 in Warmest, Driest
August 70°F (21°C) 1.4 in
September 65°F (18°C) 2.4 in
October 57°F (14°C) 3.5 in
November 49°F (9°C) 4.2 in Wettest
December 43°F (6°C) 3.9 in

Buonabitacolo has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 42°F in February to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.1 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.2") and July the driest (0.9").

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