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Weather & Climate in Castelnuovo Cilento, Italy
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Castelnuovo Cilento enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 277 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 32.8 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 919 feet.
Temperature
45°F Jan (7°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 57.3°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 277 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 919 ft (280 m) |
| Area | 15.8 sq mi (40.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 16/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.2185°N, 15.1780°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
523 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.8.
| Jan 5, 1994 | 62 km NNE of Malfa, Italy | M5.8 | 126 km | 273 km |
| May 5, 1990 | 6 km NE of Avigliano, Italy | M5.8 | 79 km | 10 km |
| Sep 9, 1998 | 2 km NNE of Castelluccio Superiore, Italy | M5.6 | 71 km | 10 km |
| May 18, 1998 | 74 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy | M5.5 | 108 km | 280 km |
| Oct 25, 2012 | 2 km SE of Mormanno, Italy | M5.3 | 80 km | 6 km |
| Feb 26, 1991 | 52 km SW of Anacapri, Italy | M5.3 | 115 km | 401 km |
| Dec 14, 1990 | 50 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy | M5.3 | 98 km | 276 km |
| May 17, 2001 | 43 km NW of Santa Domenica, Italy | M5.2 | 143 km | 240 km |
| May 1, 2023 | 33 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy | M5.2 | 92 km | 250 km |
| May 26, 1991 | 3 km E of Avigliano, Italy | M5.1 | 76 km | 8 km |
| Mar 21, 1994 | 29 km WSW of Scalea, Italy | M5.1 | 58 km | 279 km |
| Oct 16, 2012 | 21 km WSW of Scalea, Italy | M4.9 | 61 km | 260 km |
| Feb 24, 2020 | 2 km E of San Vincenzo la Costa, Italy | M4.8 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Nov 27, 1993 | 35 km N of Malfa, Italy | M4.8 | 149 km | 295 km |
| Aug 19, 2021 | 31 km WSW of Amantea, Italy | M4.8 | 136 km | 204 km |
| Oct 12, 1994 | 29 km S of Marina di Camerota, Italy | M4.8 | 56 km | 21 km |
| Sep 14, 1999 | 23 km SW of Marina di Camerota, Italy | M4.8 | 43 km | 297 km |
| Nov 23, 2009 | 38 km SSW of Marina di Camerota, Italy | M4.8 | 63 km | 294 km |
| Apr 3, 1996 | 0 km NNE of Muro Lucano, Italy | M4.7 | 66 km | 10 km |
| May 19, 2011 | 71 km N of Malfa, Italy | M4.7 | 114 km | 292 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
7 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 | 92 km |
| 1906 | TYRRHENIAN SEA | Astronomical | 0.4 m | 350 | 92 km |
| 1870 | TYRRHENIAN SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 141 km |
| 1836 | ROSSANO | Earthquake | — | 589 | 139 km |
| 1731 | TYRRHENIAN SEA | Earthquake | — | 3,600 | 145 km |
| 1562 | REGGIO DI CALABRIA | Earthquake | — | — | 42 km |
| 79 | BAY OF NAPLES | Eruption | — | 2,100 | 92 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Vesuvius (92 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Vesuvius | Stratovolcano | 1,281 m (4,203 ft) | 1944 | 92 km |
| Campi Flegrei | Caldera | 458 m (1,503 ft) | 1538 | 111 km |
| Ischia | Complex | 789 m (2,589 ft) | 1302 | 122 km |
| Stromboli | Stratovolcano | 924 m (3,031 ft) | 2020 | 159 km |
| Panarea | Stratovolcano | 399 m (1,309 ft) | Unknown | 176 km |
| Lipari | Stratovolcano(es) | 590 m (1,936 ft) | 1230 | 193 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 45°F (7°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 3.3 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 2.9 in | |
| April | 53°F (11°C) | 3.1 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 1.9 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 1.0 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 1.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 60°F (16°C) | 3.8 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| December | 47°F (8°C) | 3.9 in |
Castelnuovo Cilento has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 45°F in January to 72°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 32.8 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.5") and July the driest (0.8").