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Weather & Climate in Fontanarosa, Italy
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Fontanarosa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 293 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 33.9 inches. The area receives 2.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,575 feet.
Temperature
44°F Jan (6°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 59.1°F |
| 9% above US avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 293 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,575 ft (480 m) |
| Area | 15.9 sq mi (41.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 126/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.0181°N, 15.0206°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
697 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.9.
| Oct 31, 2002 | 4 km WSW of Larino, Italy | M5.9 | 87 km | 10 km |
| May 5, 1990 | 6 km NE of Avigliano, Italy | M5.8 | 68 km | 10 km |
| Nov 1, 2002 | 2 km ESE of Casacalenda, Italy | M5.8 | 80 km | 10 km |
| Sep 9, 1998 | 2 km NNE of Castelluccio Superiore, Italy | M5.6 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Feb 26, 1991 | 52 km SW of Anacapri, Italy | M5.3 | 137 km | 401 km |
| Sep 30, 1995 | 3 km S of Ischitella, Italy | M5.2 | 120 km | 25 km |
| Mar 21, 1994 | 29 km WSW of Scalea, Italy | M5.1 | 146 km | 279 km |
| May 26, 1991 | 3 km E of Avigliano, Italy | M5.1 | 70 km | 8 km |
| Mar 14, 2025 | 14 km NNE of Lesina, Italy | M5.0 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Oct 16, 2012 | 21 km WSW of Scalea, Italy | M4.9 | 147 km | 260 km |
| Feb 16, 2013 | 3 km W of Sora, Italy | M4.8 | 143 km | 11 km |
| Sep 14, 1999 | 23 km SW of Marina di Camerota, Italy | M4.8 | 133 km | 297 km |
| Oct 12, 1994 | 29 km S of Marina di Camerota, Italy | M4.8 | 145 km | 21 km |
| Feb 1, 1990 | 10 km NNE of Isole Tremiti, Italy | M4.7 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Sep 2, 2013 | 43 km SSW of Palinuro, Italy | M4.7 | 148 km | 312 km |
| Sep 21, 2019 | 4 km WNW of Agropoli, Italy | M4.7 | 72 km | 300 km |
| Apr 3, 1996 | 0 km NNE of Muro Lucano, Italy | M4.7 | 49 km | 10 km |
| Aug 31, 1993 | 18 km WSW of Palinuro, Italy | M4.7 | 117 km | 315 km |
| Mar 28, 2023 | 2 km NNW of Montagano, Italy | M4.7 | 78 km | 7 km |
| May 29, 2006 | 6 km SE of Carpino, Italy | M4.7 | 114 km | 31 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 | 55 km |
| 1906 | TYRRHENIAN SEA | Astronomical | 0.4 m | 350 | 55 km |
| 1805 | CAMPANIA | Earthquake | — | — | 71 km |
| 1731 | TYRRHENIAN SEA | Earthquake | — | 3,600 | 67 km |
| 1627 | GARGANO PENINSULA | Earthquake | — | 5,000 | 84 km |
| 1562 | REGGIO DI CALABRIA | Earthquake | — | — | 70 km |
| 79 | BAY OF NAPLES | Eruption | — | 2,100 | 55 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Vesuvius (55 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Vesuvius | Stratovolcano | 1,281 m (4,203 ft) | 1944 | 55 km |
| Campi Flegrei | Caldera | 458 m (1,503 ft) | 1538 | 77 km |
| Ischia | Complex | 789 m (2,589 ft) | 1302 | 100 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (6°C) | 2.8 in | |
| February | 42°F (6°C) | 2.5 in | Coldest |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 2.3 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 1.8 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 1.1 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 1.1 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 1.3 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 2.2 in | |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 49°F (10°C) | 3.6 in | Wettest |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 3.1 in |
Fontanarosa has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 42°F in February to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.9 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.6") and July the driest (1.1").