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Weather & Climate in Castel dell'Aquila, Italy
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Castel dell'Aquila enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 311 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 37.4 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 1,171 feet.
Temperature
43°F Jan (6°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 59.3°F |
| 10% above US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 311 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,171 ft (357 m) |
| Area | 56.9 sq mi (147.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 9/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.6359°N, 12.4052°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,520 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 | 83 km | 9 km |
| Aug 24, 2016 | 5 km WNW of Accumoli, Italy | M6.2 | 65 km | 4 km |
| Sep 26, 1997 | 3 km SSE of Nocera Umbra, Italy | M6.0 | 60 km | 10 km |
| Sep 26, 1997 | 6 km WSW of Serravalle di Chienti, Italy | M5.7 | 60 km | 10 km |
| Jan 18, 2017 | 5 km ESE of Cittareale, Italy | M5.7 | 67 km | 7 km |
| Aug 24, 2016 | 5 km S of Castelsantangelo sul Nera, Italy | M5.6 | 65 km | 3 km |
| Jan 18, 2017 | 4 km SE of Cittareale, Italy | M5.6 | 65 km | 10 km |
| Oct 6, 1997 | 6 km E of Valtopina, Italy | M5.5 | 57 km | 10 km |
| Oct 14, 1997 | 8 km NNW of Sellano, Italy | M5.5 | 54 km | 10 km |
| Apr 7, 2009 | 1 km SW of San Panfilo d'Ocre, Italy | M5.5 | 96 km | 15 km |
| Jul 21, 2013 | 3 km ENE of Marcelli, Italy | M5.4 | 141 km | 8 km |
| Apr 9, 2009 | 5 km SE of Capitignano, Italy | M5.4 | 79 km | 15 km |
| Mar 26, 1998 | 1 km E of Esanatoglia, Italy | M5.4 | 83 km | 10 km |
| Oct 3, 1997 | 3 km ENE of Valtopina, Italy | M5.3 | 58 km | 10 km |
| Jan 18, 2017 | 4 km SW of Accumoli, Italy | M5.3 | 66 km | 10 km |
| Oct 12, 1997 | 2 km NW of Sellano, Italy | M5.3 | 50 km | 10 km |
| Jan 18, 2017 | 3 km N of Montereale, Italy | M5.2 | 70 km | 7 km |
| Apr 9, 2009 | 2 km ESE of Capitignano, Italy | M5.2 | 77 km | 3 km |
| Apr 3, 1998 | 8 km E of Valfabbrica, Italy | M5.2 | 64 km | 10 km |
| Apr 6, 2009 | 5 km ENE of Pizzoli, Italy | M5.1 | 81 km | 9 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 |
| 1672 | CENTRAL ADRIATIC | Earthquake | — | 1,500 | 145 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Vulsini (39 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Vulsini | Caldera | 800 m (2,625 ft) | -104 | 39 km |
| Colli Albani | Caldera | 949 m (3,114 ft) | Unknown | 104 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 1.2 in | |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 1.6 in | |
| June | 67°F (20°C) | 1.3 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 0.8 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 1.2 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 1.8 in | |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 2.1 in | Wettest |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 1.7 in |
Castel dell'Aquila has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 43°F in February to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.9 inches, with October being the wettest month (2.1") and July the driest (0.8").