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Weather & Climate in Ferrandina, Italy
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ferrandina 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 291 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 24.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,631 feet.
Temperature
45°F Jan (7°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 58.6°F |
| 9% above US avg | |
| January Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 291 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,631 ft (497 m) |
| Area | 93.1 sq mi (241.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 94/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.5008°N, 16.4526°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
516 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 | 66 km | 10 km |
| Sep 9, 1998 | 2 km NNE of Castelluccio Superiore, Italy | M5.6 | 66 km | 10 km |
| Oct 25, 2012 | 2 km SE of Mormanno, Italy | M5.3 | 79 km | 6 km |
| Apr 17, 2002 | 12 km NNE of Mirto, Italy | M5.3 | 95 km | 5 km |
| May 1, 2023 | 33 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy | M5.2 | 143 km | 250 km |
| Aug 1, 2024 | 2 km S of Bocchigliero, Italy | M5.1 | 126 km | 30 km |
| May 26, 1991 | 3 km E of Avigliano, Italy | M5.1 | 63 km | 8 km |
| Mar 21, 1994 | 29 km WSW of Scalea, Italy | M5.1 | 119 km | 279 km |
| Oct 16, 2012 | 21 km WSW of Scalea, Italy | M4.9 | 113 km | 260 km |
| Feb 24, 2020 | 2 km E of San Vincenzo la Costa, Italy | M4.8 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Nov 23, 2009 | 38 km SSW of Marina di Camerota, Italy | M4.8 | 137 km | 294 km |
| Sep 14, 1999 | 23 km SW of Marina di Camerota, Italy | M4.8 | 130 km | 297 km |
| Oct 12, 1994 | 29 km S of Marina di Camerota, Italy | M4.8 | 124 km | 21 km |
| Apr 3, 1996 | 0 km NNE of Muro Lucano, Italy | M4.7 | 86 km | 10 km |
| Aug 31, 1993 | 18 km WSW of Palinuro, Italy | M4.7 | 130 km | 315 km |
| Sep 2, 2013 | 43 km SSW of Palinuro, Italy | M4.7 | 149 km | 312 km |
| Sep 21, 2019 | 4 km WNW of Agropoli, Italy | M4.7 | 128 km | 300 km |
| Mar 30, 2000 | 7 km SSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy | M4.6 | 123 km | 267 km |
| May 5, 1990 | 1 km W of Pietragalla, Italy | M4.6 | 57 km | 13 km |
| Sep 27, 2012 | 0 km E of Sant'Arcangelo Trimonte, Italy | M4.6 | 147 km | 6 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1870 | TYRRHENIAN SEA | Earthquake | - | - | 137 km |
| 1836 | ROSSANO | Earthquake | - | 589 | 101 km |
| 1731 | TYRRHENIAN SEA | Earthquake | - | 3,600 | 137 km |
| 1562 | REGGIO DI CALABRIA | Earthquake | - | - | 81 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Vesuvius (175 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Vesuvius | Stratovolcano | 1,281 m (4,203 ft) | 1944 | 175 km |
| Campi Flegrei | Caldera | 458 m (1,503 ft) | 1538 | 199 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 45°F (7°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 2.4 in | |
| March | 49°F (9°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 1.5 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 1.1 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 0.9 in | Driest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 1.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 69°F (20°C) | 1.9 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 53°F (11°C) | 3.1 in | Wettest |
| December | 47°F (9°C) | 3.0 in |
Ferrandina has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 45°F in January to 75°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 24.6 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.1") and July the driest (0.9").