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Weather & Climate in Forino, Italy

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Forino enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 305 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 57.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,378 feet.

Temperature

46°F Jan (8°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average59.8°F
11% above US avg
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,378 ft (420 m)
Area16.5 sq mi (42.8 km²)
Population Density206/sq mi
Coordinates40.8583°N, 14.7325°W
TimezoneEurope/Rome

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 57.8"
52% above US avg
Snowfall 3.4"
Wettest Month (Nov) 4.57"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.14"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

658 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.9.

Oct 31, 2002 4 km WSW of Larino, Italy M5.9 104 km 10 km
Nov 1, 2002 2 km ESE of Casacalenda, Italy M5.8 97 km 10 km
May 5, 1990 6 km NE of Avigliano, Italy M5.8 88 km 10 km
Sep 9, 1998 2 km NNE of Castelluccio Superiore, Italy M5.6 140 km 10 km
Feb 26, 1991 52 km SW of Anacapri, Italy M5.3 107 km 401 km
Sep 30, 1995 3 km S of Ischitella, Italy M5.2 149 km 25 km
Mar 21, 1994 29 km WSW of Scalea, Italy M5.1 138 km 279 km
May 26, 1991 3 km E of Avigliano, Italy M5.1 88 km 8 km
Mar 14, 2025 14 km NNE of Lesina, Italy M5.0 138 km 10 km
Oct 16, 2012 21 km WSW of Scalea, Italy M4.9 141 km 260 km
Nov 23, 2009 38 km SSW of Marina di Camerota, Italy M4.8 141 km 294 km
Oct 12, 1994 29 km S of Marina di Camerota, Italy M4.8 136 km 21 km
Feb 16, 2013 3 km W of Sora, Italy M4.8 136 km 11 km
Sep 14, 1999 23 km SW of Marina di Camerota, Italy M4.8 121 km 297 km
Aug 31, 1993 18 km WSW of Palinuro, Italy M4.7 103 km 315 km
Mar 28, 2023 2 km NNW of Montagano, Italy M4.7 90 km 7 km
Apr 3, 1996 0 km NNE of Muro Lucano, Italy M4.7 65 km 10 km
Sep 2, 2013 43 km SSW of Palinuro, Italy M4.7 133 km 312 km
Sep 21, 2019 4 km WNW of Agropoli, Italy M4.7 57 km 300 km
May 29, 2006 6 km SE of Carpino, Italy M4.7 143 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 26 km
1906 TYRRHENIAN SEA Astronomical 0.4 m 350 26 km
1805 CAMPANIA Earthquake 75 km
1731 TYRRHENIAN SEA Earthquake 3,600 96 km
1627 GARGANO PENINSULA Earthquake 5,000 110 km
1562 REGGIO DI CALABRIA Earthquake 76 km
79 BAY OF NAPLES Eruption 2,100 26 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Vesuvius (26 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Vesuvius Stratovolcano 1,281 m (4,203 ft) 1944 26 km
Campi Flegrei Caldera 458 m (1,503 ft) 1538 50 km
Ischia Complex 789 m (2,589 ft) 1302 72 km
Colli Albani Caldera 949 m (3,114 ft) Unknown 196 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 46°F (8°C) 3.5 in
February 42°F (5°C) 3.1 in Coldest
March 45°F (7°C) 2.8 in
April 50°F (10°C) 2.9 in
May 58°F (15°C) 2.1 in
June 65°F (18°C) 1.2 in
July 78°F (26°C) 1.1 in Warmest, Driest
August 70°F (21°C) 1.5 in
September 64°F (18°C) 2.7 in
October 57°F (14°C) 3.6 in
November 49°F (9°C) 4.6 in Wettest
December 43°F (6°C) 3.8 in

Forino has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 42°F in February to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.8 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.6") and July the driest (1.1").

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