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Weather & Climate in Castri di Lecce, Italy
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Castri di Lecce enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 294 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 23.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 154 feet.
Temperature
49°F Jan (9°C)
78°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 62.2°F |
| 15% above US avg | |
| January Average | 49°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 294 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 154 ft (47 m) |
| Area | 4.9 sq mi (12.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 589/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.2736°N, 18.2624°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
524 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.3.
| Apr 17, 2002 | 12 km NNE of Mirto, Italy | M5.3 | 137 km | 5 km |
| Dec 24, 1993 | 8 km NE of Himarë, Albania | M5.2 | 133 km | 25 km |
| May 19, 2018 | 17 km W of Memaliaj, Albania | M4.9 | 129 km | 7 km |
| Jan 12, 1997 | 3 km WNW of Lushnjë, Albania | M4.8 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Jan 19, 1997 | 9 km NNW of Roskovec, Albania | M4.8 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Aug 6, 2006 | 6 km N of Himarë, Albania | M4.8 | 126 km | 9 km |
| Aug 8, 2006 | 9 km N of Himarë, Albania | M4.8 | 127 km | 12 km |
| Mar 22, 2024 | 32 km WSW of Agios Georgis, Greece | M4.8 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Nov 24, 1999 | 18 km N of Himarë, Albania | M4.8 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Jan 4, 2019 | 9 km N of Himarë, Albania | M4.8 | 125 km | 13 km |
| May 14, 1990 | 11 km NE of Ballsh, Albania | M4.7 | 139 km | 9 km |
| Jun 22, 2013 | 17 km ESE of Orikum, Albania | M4.7 | 119 km | 13 km |
| Mar 5, 2008 | 14 km NNW of Himarë, Albania | M4.6 | 120 km | 0 km |
| Jan 13, 2024 | 7 km NE of Lushnjë, Albania | M4.5 | 150 km | 29 km |
| Jul 26, 2020 | 3 km ENE of Lushnjë, Albania | M4.5 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Jan 31, 2013 | 10 km NW of Acharávi, Greece | M4.5 | 134 km | 16 km |
| Mar 25, 2009 | 14 km E of Orikum, Albania | M4.5 | 117 km | 11 km |
| Jan 12, 2021 | 4 km WSW of Himarë, Albania | M4.5 | 124 km | 10 km |
| May 10, 2006 | 17 km SW of Orikum, Albania | M4.5 | 89 km | 5 km |
| Apr 17, 2006 | 15 km NE of Torretta, Italy | M4.5 | 124 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1866 | ALBANIAN COASTS | Earthquake | — | 60 | 97 km |
| 1866 | BAY OF VLORE | Earthquake | — | — | 97 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 49°F (9°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 50°F (10°C) | 2.2 in | |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 1.4 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 0.9 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 0.6 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 1.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 2.0 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 3.6 in | Wettest |
| December | 51°F (11°C) | 2.6 in |
Castri di Lecce has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 49°F in January to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 23.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.6") and July the driest (0.5").