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Weather & Climate in Ginestra, Italy
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ginestra enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 299 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 32.5 inches. The area receives 5.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,850 feet.
Temperature
43°F Jan (6°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 58.9°F |
| 9% above US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 299 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,850 ft (564 m) |
| Area | 32.5 sq mi (84.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 22/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.9309°N, 15.7350°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
657 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 | 120 km | 10 km |
| May 5, 1990 | 6 km NE of Avigliano, Italy | M5.8 | 18 km | 10 km |
| Nov 1, 2002 | 2 km ESE of Casacalenda, Italy | M5.8 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Sep 9, 1998 | 2 km NNE of Castelluccio Superiore, Italy | M5.6 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Oct 25, 2012 | 2 km SE of Mormanno, Italy | M5.3 | 119 km | 6 km |
| Sep 30, 1995 | 3 km S of Ischitella, Italy | M5.2 | 106 km | 25 km |
| May 26, 1991 | 3 km E of Avigliano, Italy | M5.1 | 23 km | 8 km |
| Mar 21, 1994 | 29 km WSW of Scalea, Italy | M5.1 | 134 km | 279 km |
| Mar 14, 2025 | 14 km NNE of Lesina, Italy | M5.0 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Oct 16, 2012 | 21 km WSW of Scalea, Italy | M4.9 | 132 km | 260 km |
| Oct 12, 1994 | 29 km S of Marina di Camerota, Italy | M4.8 | 136 km | 21 km |
| Sep 14, 1999 | 23 km SW of Marina di Camerota, Italy | M4.8 | 130 km | 297 km |
| Nov 23, 2009 | 38 km SSW of Marina di Camerota, Italy | M4.8 | 147 km | 294 km |
| Sep 2, 2013 | 43 km SSW of Palinuro, Italy | M4.7 | 150 km | 312 km |
| Aug 31, 1993 | 18 km WSW of Palinuro, Italy | M4.7 | 120 km | 315 km |
| Mar 28, 2023 | 2 km NNW of Montagano, Italy | M4.7 | 121 km | 7 km |
| Apr 3, 1996 | 0 km NNE of Muro Lucano, Italy | M4.7 | 28 km | 10 km |
| Feb 1, 1990 | 10 km NNE of Isole Tremiti, Italy | M4.7 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Sep 21, 2019 | 4 km WNW of Agropoli, Italy | M4.7 | 91 km | 300 km |
| May 29, 2006 | 6 km SE of Carpino, Italy | M4.7 | 98 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 | 111 km |
| 1906 | TYRRHENIAN SEA | Astronomical | 0.4 m | 350 | 111 km |
| 1805 | CAMPANIA | Earthquake | - | - | 124 km |
| 1731 | TYRRHENIAN SEA | Earthquake | - | 3,600 | 66 km |
| 1627 | GARGANO PENINSULA | Earthquake | - | 5,000 | 95 km |
| 1562 | REGGIO DI CALABRIA | Earthquake | - | - | 52 km |
| 79 | BAY OF NAPLES | Eruption | - | 2,100 | 111 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Vesuvius (111 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Vesuvius | Stratovolcano | 1,281 m (4,203 ft) | 1944 | 111 km |
| Campi Flegrei | Caldera | 458 m (1,503 ft) | 1538 | 135 km |
| Ischia | Complex | 789 m (2,589 ft) | 1302 | 156 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 1.9 in | |
| February | 42°F (5°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 1.8 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 1.5 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 1.0 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 0.9 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 1.1 in | |
| September | 65°F (19°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 2.5 in | Wettest |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 2.2 in |
Ginestra has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 42°F in February to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.6 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.5") and July the driest (0.9").