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Weather & Climate in Candela, Italy
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Candela enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 299 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 32.5 inches. The area receives 5.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,555 feet.
Temperature
43°F Jan (6°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 58.9°F |
| 9% above US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 299 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,555 ft (474 m) |
| Area | 200.7 sq mi (519.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 11/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.1360°N, 15.5154°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
649 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 | 90 km | 10 km |
| Nov 1, 2002 | 2 km ESE of Casacalenda, Italy | M5.8 | 85 km | 10 km |
| May 5, 1990 | 6 km NE of Avigliano, Italy | M5.8 | 45 km | 10 km |
| Sep 9, 1998 | 2 km NNE of Castelluccio Superiore, Italy | M5.6 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Oct 25, 2012 | 2 km SE of Mormanno, Italy | M5.3 | 146 km | 6 km |
| Sep 30, 1995 | 3 km S of Ischitella, Italy | M5.2 | 88 km | 25 km |
| May 26, 1991 | 3 km E of Avigliano, Italy | M5.1 | 50 km | 8 km |
| Mar 14, 2025 | 14 km NNE of Lesina, Italy | M5.0 | 94 km | 10 km |
| Sep 14, 1999 | 23 km SW of Marina di Camerota, Italy | M4.8 | 147 km | 297 km |
| May 29, 2006 | 6 km SE of Carpino, Italy | M4.7 | 81 km | 31 km |
| Mar 28, 2023 | 2 km NNW of Montagano, Italy | M4.7 | 92 km | 7 km |
| Apr 3, 1996 | 0 km NNE of Muro Lucano, Italy | M4.7 | 42 km | 10 km |
| Aug 31, 1993 | 18 km WSW of Palinuro, Italy | M4.7 | 135 km | 315 km |
| Feb 1, 1990 | 10 km NNE of Isole Tremiti, Italy | M4.7 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Sep 21, 2019 | 4 km WNW of Agropoli, Italy | M4.7 | 98 km | 300 km |
| Mar 19, 1997 | 1 km SSE of Sepino, Italy | M4.6 | 80 km | 10 km |
| May 5, 1990 | 1 km W of Pietragalla, Italy | M4.6 | 52 km | 13 km |
| Mar 1, 2024 | 21 km W of San Nicola Arcella, Italy | M4.6 | 145 km | 268 km |
| Sep 27, 2012 | 0 km E of Sant'Arcangelo Trimonte, Italy | M4.6 | 48 km | 6 km |
| May 5, 1990 | 5 km W of Pietragalla, Italy | M4.5 | 50 km | 15 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 | 98 km |
| 1906 | TYRRHENIAN SEA | Astronomical | 0.4 m | 350 | 98 km |
| 1805 | CAMPANIA | Earthquake | - | - | 97 km |
| 1731 | TYRRHENIAN SEA | Earthquake | - | 3,600 | 41 km |
| 1627 | GARGANO PENINSULA | Earthquake | - | 5,000 | 68 km |
| 1562 | REGGIO DI CALABRIA | Earthquake | - | - | 71 km |
| 79 | BAY OF NAPLES | Eruption | - | 2,100 | 98 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Vesuvius (98 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Vesuvius | Stratovolcano | 1,281 m (4,203 ft) | 1944 | 98 km |
| Campi Flegrei | Caldera | 458 m (1,503 ft) | 1538 | 121 km |
| Ischia | Complex | 789 m (2,589 ft) | 1302 | 143 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 2.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 44°F (7°C) | 1.9 in | |
| March | 47°F (9°C) | 1.8 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 1.4 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 1.1 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 1.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 1.1 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 1.9 in | |
| October | 60°F (15°C) | 2.3 in | |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 2.7 in | Wettest |
| December | 48°F (9°C) | 2.2 in |
Candela has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 43°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.7") and July the driest (1.0").