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Weather & Climate in Castelforte, Italy

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Castelforte experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 74°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 54.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 8.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 440 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 74°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average54.9°F
2% above US avg
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average74°F (24°C)
Sunny Days311 days/yr

Geography

Elevation440 ft (134 m)
Area21.4 sq mi (55.4 km²)
Population Density125/sq mi
Coordinates41.2939°N, 13.8306°W
TimezoneEurope/Rome

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 54.2"
43% above US avg
Snowfall 8.9"
Wettest Month (Nov) 5.55"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.02"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

562 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.3.

Apr 6, 2009 3 km SE of Sassa, Italy M6.3 123 km 9 km
Oct 31, 2002 4 km WSW of Larino, Italy M5.9 103 km 10 km
Nov 1, 2002 2 km ESE of Casacalenda, Italy M5.8 99 km 10 km
Apr 7, 2009 1 km SW of San Panfilo d'Ocre, Italy M5.5 113 km 15 km
Apr 9, 2009 5 km SE of Capitignano, Italy M5.4 138 km 15 km
Feb 26, 1991 52 km SW of Anacapri, Italy M5.3 123 km 401 km
Jan 18, 2017 3 km N of Montereale, Italy M5.2 149 km 7 km
Apr 9, 2009 2 km ESE of Capitignano, Italy M5.2 142 km 3 km
Apr 6, 2009 5 km ENE of Pizzoli, Italy M5.1 134 km 9 km
Apr 13, 2009 5 km ESE of Capitignano, Italy M5.0 140 km 8 km
Apr 6, 2009 0 km WSW of Coppito, Italy M4.9 126 km 10 km
Feb 16, 2013 3 km W of Sora, Italy M4.8 51 km 11 km
Apr 7, 2009 1 km SW of L'Aquila, Italy M4.8 122 km 10 km
Apr 6, 2009 5 km NW of Scoppito, Italy M4.8 134 km 5 km
Aug 15, 1998 3 km NE of Cittaducale, Italy M4.8 143 km 10 km
Mar 11, 2000 southern Italy M4.7 104 km 10 km
Jun 22, 2009 4 km ENE of Pizzoli, Italy M4.7 134 km 14 km
Jan 18, 2017 4 km WNW of Campotosto, Italy M4.7 150 km 10 km
Mar 28, 2023 2 km NNW of Montagano, Italy M4.7 81 km 7 km
Sep 21, 2019 4 km WNW of Agropoli, Italy M4.7 139 km 300 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tsunami History

6 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 73 km
1906 TYRRHENIAN SEA Astronomical 0.4 m 350 73 km
1805 CAMPANIA Earthquake 58 km
1731 TYRRHENIAN SEA Earthquake 3,600 141 km
1627 GARGANO PENINSULA Earthquake 5,000 136 km
79 BAY OF NAPLES Eruption 2,100 73 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Campi Flegrei (58 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Campi Flegrei Caldera 458 m (1,503 ft) 1538 58 km
Ischia Complex 789 m (2,589 ft) 1302 63 km
Vesuvius Stratovolcano 1,281 m (4,203 ft) 1944 73 km
Colli Albani Caldera 949 m (3,114 ft) Unknown 106 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (4°C) 3.7 in Coldest
February 46°F (8°C) 3.2 in
March 50°F (10°C) 2.9 in
April 54°F (12°C) 2.9 in
May 62°F (17°C) 1.9 in
June 69°F (20°C) 1.3 in
July 74°F (24°C) 1.0 in Driest
August 75°F (24°C) 1.9 in Warmest
September 69°F (20°C) 3.2 in
October 61°F (16°C) 4.7 in
November 52°F (11°C) 5.6 in Wettest
December 47°F (8°C) 4.4 in

Castelforte has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 40°F in January to 75°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 36.7 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.6") and July the driest (1.0").

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