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Weather & Climate in Francavilla Fontana, Italy
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Francavilla Fontana enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 298 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 21.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 466 feet.
Temperature
47°F Jan (8°C)
76°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 60.2°F |
| 11% above US avg | |
| January Average | 47°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 298 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 466 ft (142 m) |
| Area | 83.6 sq mi (216.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 400/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.5312°N, 17.5852°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
167 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.6.
| Sep 9, 1998 | 2 km NNE of Castelluccio Superiore, Italy | M5.6 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Apr 17, 2002 | 12 km NNE of Mirto, Italy | M5.3 | 112 km | 5 km |
| Aug 1, 2024 | 2 km S of Bocchigliero, Italy | M5.1 | 145 km | 30 km |
| May 28, 2012 | 2 km NW of Morano Calabro, Italy | M4.6 | 145 km | 3 km |
| May 5, 1990 | 1 km W of Pietragalla, Italy | M4.6 | 148 km | 13 km |
| Apr 27, 1996 | 10 km NE of Fabrizio, Italy | M4.6 | 122 km | 33 km |
| May 10, 2006 | 17 km SW of Orikum, Albania | M4.5 | 150 km | 5 km |
| Apr 17, 2006 | 15 km NE of Torretta, Italy | M4.5 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Jun 22, 2006 | 9 km NE of Fabrizio, Italy | M4.4 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Jun 6, 2014 | 7 km SE of Rotonda, Italy | M4.4 | 145 km | 8 km |
| Aug 27, 2024 | 25 km NNE of Cariati, Italy | M4.4 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Mar 18, 2025 | 3 km NE of Potenza, Italy | M4.3 | 148 km | 17 km |
| May 29, 2024 | 5 km E of Torretta, Italy | M4.2 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Aug 8, 1995 | 3 km NNE of Sibari, Italy | M4.2 | 126 km | 23 km |
| Aug 28, 1990 | 2 km N of Cancellara, Italy | M4.2 | 143 km | 13 km |
| Aug 12, 2005 | 24 km WSW of Orikum, Albania | M4.2 | 141 km | 13 km |
| Aug 10, 1993 | 14 km NNE of Torretta, Italy | M4.2 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Jul 28, 2009 | 49 km W of Durrës, Albania | M4.2 | 144 km | 45 km |
| Apr 17, 1995 | 16 km NE of Cariati, Italy | M4.1 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Jan 7, 1994 | 22 km S of Monti d'Arena-Bosco Caggione, Italy | M4.1 | 46 km | 23 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1836 | ROSSANO | Earthquake | — | 589 | 133 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 47°F (8°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 47°F (8°C) | 2.2 in | |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 1.4 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 1.1 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 0.8 in | |
| July | 76°F (25°C) | 0.7 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 1.0 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 2.7 in | Wettest |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 2.7 in | |
| December | 49°F (10°C) | 2.5 in |
Francavilla Fontana has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 47°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.0 inches, with October being the wettest month (2.7") and July the driest (0.7").