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Weather & Climate in Cappadocia, Italy
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Cappadocia enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 303 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 32.1 inches. The area receives 13.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 3,635 feet.
Temperature
40°F Jan (4°C)
76°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 55.6°F |
| 3% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 303 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,635 ft (1,108 m) |
| Area | 47.7 sq mi (123.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 5/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.0076°N, 13.2781°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,305 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 | 37 km | 9 km |
| Aug 24, 2016 | 5 km WNW of Accumoli, Italy | M6.2 | 80 km | 4 km |
| Sep 26, 1997 | 3 km SSE of Nocera Umbra, Italy | M6.0 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Oct 31, 2002 | 4 km WSW of Larino, Italy | M5.9 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Nov 1, 2002 | 2 km ESE of Casacalenda, Italy | M5.8 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Sep 26, 1997 | 6 km WSW of Serravalle di Chienti, Italy | M5.7 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Jan 18, 2017 | 5 km ESE of Cittareale, Italy | M5.7 | 66 km | 7 km |
| Aug 24, 2016 | 5 km S of Castelsantangelo sul Nera, Italy | M5.6 | 93 km | 3 km |
| Jan 18, 2017 | 4 km SE of Cittareale, Italy | M5.6 | 65 km | 10 km |
| Apr 7, 2009 | 1 km SW of San Panfilo d'Ocre, Italy | M5.5 | 34 km | 15 km |
| Oct 14, 1997 | 8 km NNW of Sellano, Italy | M5.5 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Oct 6, 1997 | 6 km E of Valtopina, Italy | M5.5 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Mar 26, 1998 | 1 km E of Esanatoglia, Italy | M5.4 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Apr 9, 2009 | 5 km SE of Capitignano, Italy | M5.4 | 53 km | 15 km |
| Oct 3, 1997 | 3 km ENE of Valtopina, Italy | M5.3 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Oct 12, 1997 | 2 km NW of Sellano, Italy | M5.3 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Jan 18, 2017 | 4 km SW of Accumoli, Italy | M5.3 | 73 km | 10 km |
| Jan 18, 2017 | 3 km N of Montereale, Italy | M5.2 | 61 km | 7 km |
| Apr 3, 1998 | 8 km E of Valfabbrica, Italy | M5.2 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Apr 9, 2009 | 2 km ESE of Capitignano, Italy | M5.2 | 56 km | 3 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1805 | CAMPANIA | Earthquake | — | — | 114 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Colli Albani (57 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Colli Albani | Caldera | 949 m (3,114 ft) | Unknown | 57 km |
| Vulsini | Caldera | 800 m (2,625 ft) | -104 | 129 km |
| Campi Flegrei | Caldera | 458 m (1,503 ft) | 1538 | 150 km |
| Ischia | Complex | 789 m (2,589 ft) | 1302 | 151 km |
| Vesuvius | Stratovolcano | 1,281 m (4,203 ft) | 1944 | 163 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 1.8 in | Driest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
| March | 40°F (4°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 60°F (16°C) | 2.7 in | |
| July | 76°F (25°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 2.4 in | |
| September | 60°F (15°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 4.0 in | Wettest |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 2.4 in |
Cappadocia has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 36°F in February to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.0") and January the driest (1.8").