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Weather & Climate in Castellana, Italy
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Castellana enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 295 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 22.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 974 feet.
Temperature
45°F Jan (7°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 58.5°F |
| 8% above US avg | |
| January Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 295 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 974 ft (297 m) |
| Area | 41.3 sq mi (107.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 350/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.8864°N, 17.1655°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
298 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.8.
| May 5, 1990 | 6 km NE of Avigliano, Italy | M5.8 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Sep 9, 1998 | 2 km NNE of Castelluccio Superiore, Italy | M5.6 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Oct 25, 2012 | 2 km SE of Mormanno, Italy | M5.3 | 149 km | 6 km |
| Apr 17, 2002 | 12 km NNE of Mirto, Italy | M5.3 | 135 km | 5 km |
| May 26, 1991 | 3 km E of Avigliano, Italy | M5.1 | 119 km | 8 km |
| Apr 3, 1996 | 0 km NNE of Muro Lucano, Italy | M4.7 | 141 km | 10 km |
| May 29, 2006 | 6 km SE of Carpino, Italy | M4.7 | 147 km | 31 km |
| May 28, 2012 | 2 km NW of Morano Calabro, Italy | M4.6 | 145 km | 3 km |
| May 5, 1990 | 1 km W of Pietragalla, Italy | M4.6 | 112 km | 13 km |
| Apr 27, 1996 | 10 km NE of Fabrizio, Italy | M4.6 | 139 km | 33 km |
| May 5, 1990 | 5 km W of Pietragalla, Italy | M4.5 | 115 km | 15 km |
| Jun 11, 2004 | 3 km N of Vieste, Italy | M4.5 | 141 km | 25 km |
| Apr 17, 2006 | 15 km NE of Torretta, Italy | M4.5 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Sep 22, 1998 | 6 km SE of Carpino, Italy | M4.5 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Apr 4, 1996 | 4 km SSW of Muro Lucano, Italy | M4.4 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Nov 5, 1992 | 6 km ESE of San Giovanni Rotondo, Italy | M4.4 | 144 km | 86 km |
| Feb 24, 2004 | 5 km SW of Muro Lucano, Italy | M4.4 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Sep 17, 2010 | 7 km ENE of Foggia, Italy | M4.4 | 145 km | 30 km |
| Jun 6, 2014 | 7 km SE of Rotonda, Italy | M4.4 | 143 km | 8 km |
| Apr 18, 2002 | 0 km ESE of Scalo di Baragiano, Italy | M4.4 | 135 km | 10 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 |
| 1562 | REGGIO DI CALABRIA | Earthquake | — | — | 147 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 45°F (7°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 2.3 in | |
| March | 49°F (9°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 1.6 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 1.5 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 1.1 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 1.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 74°F (24°C) | 1.2 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 1.9 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 53°F (11°C) | 2.7 in | Wettest |
| December | 47°F (9°C) | 2.5 in |
Castellana has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 45°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.7 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.7") and July the driest (1.0").