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Weather & Climate in Campobasso, Italy
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Campobasso enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 78°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 37.7 inches. The area receives 18.8 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 2,300 feet.
Temperature
42°F Jan (5°C)
78°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 57.6°F |
| 7% above US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 301 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,300 ft (701 m) |
| Area | 27.8 sq mi (72.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,770/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.5595°N, 14.6674°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
717 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 | 140 km | 9 km |
| Oct 31, 2002 | 4 km WSW of Larino, Italy | M5.9 | 31 km | 10 km |
| May 5, 1990 | 6 km NE of Avigliano, Italy | M5.8 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Nov 1, 2002 | 2 km ESE of Casacalenda, Italy | M5.8 | 25 km | 10 km |
| Apr 7, 2009 | 1 km SW of San Panfilo d'Ocre, Italy | M5.5 | 128 km | 15 km |
| Sep 30, 1995 | 3 km S of Ischitella, Italy | M5.2 | 108 km | 25 km |
| Apr 6, 2009 | 5 km ENE of Pizzoli, Italy | M5.1 | 146 km | 9 km |
| May 26, 1991 | 3 km E of Avigliano, Italy | M5.1 | 130 km | 8 km |
| Mar 14, 2025 | 14 km NNE of Lesina, Italy | M5.0 | 79 km | 10 km |
| Apr 6, 2009 | 0 km WSW of Coppito, Italy | M4.9 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Feb 16, 2013 | 3 km W of Sora, Italy | M4.8 | 92 km | 11 km |
| Apr 7, 2009 | 1 km SW of L'Aquila, Italy | M4.8 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Sep 21, 2019 | 4 km WNW of Agropoli, Italy | M4.7 | 134 km | 300 km |
| May 29, 2006 | 6 km SE of Carpino, Italy | M4.7 | 106 km | 31 km |
| Jun 22, 2009 | 4 km ENE of Pizzoli, Italy | M4.7 | 147 km | 14 km |
| Apr 3, 1996 | 0 km NNE of Muro Lucano, Italy | M4.7 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Mar 28, 2023 | 2 km NNW of Montagano, Italy | M4.7 | 12 km | 7 km |
| Feb 1, 1990 | 10 km NNE of Isole Tremiti, Italy | M4.7 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Feb 20, 2008 | 3 km W of Belmonte Castello, Italy | M4.6 | 74 km | 9 km |
| Apr 7, 2009 | 3 km ENE of Coppito, Italy | M4.6 | 140 km | 7 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 | 85 km |
| 1906 | TYRRHENIAN SEA | Astronomical | 0.4 m | 350 | 85 km |
| 1805 | CAMPANIA | Earthquake | - | - | 18 km |
| 1731 | TYRRHENIAN SEA | Earthquake | - | 3,600 | 70 km |
| 1627 | GARGANO PENINSULA | Earthquake | - | 5,000 | 60 km |
| 1562 | REGGIO DI CALABRIA | Earthquake | - | - | 137 km |
| 79 | BAY OF NAPLES | Eruption | - | 2,100 | 85 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Vesuvius (85 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Vesuvius | Stratovolcano | 1,281 m (4,203 ft) | 1944 | 85 km |
| Campi Flegrei | Caldera | 458 m (1,503 ft) | 1538 | 93 km |
| Ischia | Complex | 789 m (2,589 ft) | 1302 | 113 km |
| Colli Albani | Caldera | 949 m (3,114 ft) | Unknown | 165 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (5°C) | 2.0 in | |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 1.8 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 1.6 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 1.2 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 1.1 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 1.4 in | |
| September | 65°F (19°C) | 1.8 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 2.8 in | Wettest |
| December | 44°F (6°C) | 2.2 in |
Campobasso has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 41°F in February to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.7 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.8") and July the driest (1.1").