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Weather & Climate in Grottaglie, Italy
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Grottaglie enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 296 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 22.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 427 feet.
Temperature
46°F Jan (8°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 59.3°F |
| 10% above US avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 296 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 427 ft (130 m) |
| Area | 57.8 sq mi (149.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 542/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.5369°N, 17.4372°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
233 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 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Sep 9, 1998 | 2 km NNE of Castelluccio Superiore, Italy | M5.6 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Apr 17, 2002 | 12 km NNE of Mirto, Italy | M5.3 | 106 km | 5 km |
| Oct 25, 2012 | 2 km SE of Mormanno, Italy | M5.3 | 142 km | 6 km |
| Aug 1, 2024 | 2 km S of Bocchigliero, Italy | M5.1 | 140 km | 30 km |
| May 26, 1991 | 3 km E of Avigliano, Italy | M5.1 | 143 km | 8 km |
| May 5, 1990 | 1 km W of Pietragalla, Italy | M4.6 | 136 km | 13 km |
| May 28, 2012 | 2 km NW of Morano Calabro, Italy | M4.6 | 135 km | 3 km |
| Apr 27, 1996 | 10 km NE of Fabrizio, Italy | M4.6 | 115 km | 33 km |
| May 5, 1990 | 5 km W of Pietragalla, Italy | M4.5 | 139 km | 15 km |
| Apr 17, 2006 | 15 km NE of Torretta, Italy | M4.5 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Feb 23, 2024 | 94 km S of Babino Polje, Croatia | M4.4 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Jun 6, 2014 | 7 km SE of Rotonda, Italy | M4.4 | 135 km | 8 km |
| Jun 22, 2006 | 9 km NE of Fabrizio, Italy | M4.4 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Aug 27, 2024 | 25 km NNE of Cariati, Italy | M4.4 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Mar 18, 2025 | 3 km NE of Potenza, Italy | M4.3 | 136 km | 17 km |
| Aug 28, 1990 | 2 km N of Cancellara, Italy | M4.2 | 130 km | 13 km |
| May 29, 2024 | 5 km E of Torretta, Italy | M4.2 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Aug 10, 1993 | 14 km NNE of Torretta, Italy | M4.2 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Apr 5, 1993 | 3 km ESE of Avigliano, Italy | M4.2 | 143 km | 10 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 | 126 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46°F (8°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 46°F (8°C) | 2.2 in | |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 1.3 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 0.9 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 0.8 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 1.1 in | |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 2.8 in | Wettest |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 48°F (9°C) | 2.6 in |
Grottaglie has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 46°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (2.8") and July the driest (0.8").