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Weather & Climate in Gioia del Colle, Italy
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Gioia del Colle enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 74°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 23.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,181 feet.
Temperature
43°F Jan (6°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 57.1°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 293 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,181 ft (360 m) |
| Area | 99.1 sq mi (256.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 244/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.7997°N, 16.9230°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
384 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 | 97 km | 10 km |
| Sep 9, 1998 | 2 km NNE of Castelluccio Superiore, Italy | M5.6 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Apr 17, 2002 | 12 km NNE of Mirto, Italy | M5.3 | 123 km | 5 km |
| Oct 25, 2012 | 2 km SE of Mormanno, Italy | M5.3 | 128 km | 6 km |
| Sep 30, 1995 | 3 km S of Ischitella, Italy | M5.2 | 147 km | 25 km |
| May 26, 1991 | 3 km E of Avigliano, Italy | M5.1 | 98 km | 8 km |
| May 29, 2006 | 6 km SE of Carpino, Italy | M4.7 | 140 km | 31 km |
| Apr 3, 1996 | 0 km NNE of Muro Lucano, Italy | M4.7 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Apr 27, 1996 | 10 km NE of Fabrizio, Italy | M4.6 | 124 km | 33 km |
| May 5, 1990 | 1 km W of Pietragalla, Italy | M4.6 | 90 km | 13 km |
| May 28, 2012 | 2 km NW of Morano Calabro, Italy | M4.6 | 125 km | 3 km |
| Sep 22, 1998 | 6 km SE of Carpino, Italy | M4.5 | 140 km | 10 km |
| May 5, 1990 | 5 km W of Pietragalla, Italy | M4.5 | 94 km | 15 km |
| Apr 17, 2006 | 15 km NE of Torretta, Italy | M4.5 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Jun 11, 2004 | 3 km N of Vieste, Italy | M4.5 | 139 km | 25 km |
| Apr 4, 1996 | 4 km SSW of Muro Lucano, Italy | M4.4 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Feb 24, 2004 | 5 km SW of Muro Lucano, Italy | M4.4 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Dec 29, 1993 | 2 km NE of Verbicaro, Italy | M4.4 | 142 km | 267 km |
| Jun 6, 2014 | 7 km SE of Rotonda, Italy | M4.4 | 122 km | 8 km |
| Jun 22, 2006 | 9 km NE of Fabrizio, Italy | M4.4 | 124 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1836 | ROSSANO | Earthquake | — | 589 | 136 km |
| 1731 | TYRRHENIAN SEA | Earthquake | — | 3,600 | 142 km |
| 1562 | REGGIO DI CALABRIA | Earthquake | — | — | 125 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 2.4 in | |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 1.6 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 1.6 in | |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 1.3 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 1.1 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 1.3 in | |
| September | 67°F (20°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 51°F (10°C) | 2.7 in | |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 2.8 in | Wettest |
Gioia del Colle has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 43°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.8") and July the driest (1.1").