All Countries
Weather & Climate in Capestrano, Italy
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Capestrano enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 305 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 37.1 inches. The area receives 4.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,526 feet.
Temperature
46°F Jan (8°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 60.9°F |
| 13% above US avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 305 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,526 ft (465 m) |
| Area | 14.0 sq mi (36.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 50/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.2681°N, 13.7678°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,392 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 | 36 km | 9 km |
| Aug 24, 2016 | 5 km WNW of Accumoli, Italy | M6.2 | 69 km | 4 km |
| Sep 26, 1997 | 3 km SSE of Nocera Umbra, Italy | M6.0 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Oct 31, 2002 | 4 km WSW of Larino, Italy | M5.9 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Nov 1, 2002 | 2 km ESE of Casacalenda, Italy | M5.8 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Jan 18, 2017 | 5 km ESE of Cittareale, Italy | M5.7 | 58 km | 7 km |
| Sep 26, 1997 | 6 km WSW of Serravalle di Chienti, Italy | M5.7 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Aug 24, 2016 | 5 km S of Castelsantangelo sul Nera, Italy | M5.6 | 81 km | 3 km |
| Jan 18, 2017 | 4 km SE of Cittareale, Italy | M5.6 | 59 km | 10 km |
| Oct 6, 1997 | 6 km E of Valtopina, Italy | M5.5 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Apr 7, 2009 | 1 km SW of San Panfilo d'Ocre, Italy | M5.5 | 25 km | 15 km |
| Oct 14, 1997 | 8 km NNW of Sellano, Italy | M5.5 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Jul 21, 2013 | 3 km ENE of Marcelli, Italy | M5.4 | 137 km | 8 km |
| Mar 26, 1998 | 1 km E of Esanatoglia, Italy | M5.4 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Apr 9, 2009 | 5 km SE of Capitignano, Italy | M5.4 | 42 km | 15 km |
| Oct 3, 1997 | 3 km ENE of Valtopina, Italy | M5.3 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Jan 18, 2017 | 4 km SW of Accumoli, Italy | M5.3 | 63 km | 10 km |
| Oct 12, 1997 | 2 km NW of Sellano, Italy | M5.3 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Apr 3, 1998 | 8 km E of Valfabbrica, Italy | M5.2 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Apr 9, 2009 | 2 km ESE of Capitignano, Italy | M5.2 | 45 km | 3 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1805 | CAMPANIA | Earthquake | — | — | 103 km |
| 1627 | GARGANO PENINSULA | Earthquake | — | 5,000 | 144 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Colli Albani (107 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Colli Albani | Caldera | 949 m (3,114 ft) | Unknown | 107 km |
| Vulsini | Caldera | 800 m (2,625 ft) | -104 | 155 km |
| Campi Flegrei | Caldera | 458 m (1,503 ft) | 1538 | 163 km |
| Vesuvius | Stratovolcano | 1,281 m (4,203 ft) | 1944 | 170 km |
| Ischia | Complex | 789 m (2,589 ft) | 1302 | 171 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46°F (8°C) | 1.9 in | Driest |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 2.7 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 2.6 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 2.8 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 2.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 2.7 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 3.7 in | Wettest |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 2.6 in |
Capestrano has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 38°F in February to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.8 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.7") and January the driest (1.9").