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Weather & Climate in Laterza, Italy
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Laterza enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 292 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 24.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,115 feet.
Temperature
45°F Jan (7°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 58.7°F |
| 9% above US avg | |
| January Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 292 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,115 ft (340 m) |
| Area | 66.8 sq mi (173.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 208/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.6288°N, 16.7995°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
423 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 | 89 km | 10 km |
| Sep 9, 1998 | 2 km NNE of Castelluccio Superiore, Italy | M5.6 | 96 km | 10 km |
| Oct 25, 2012 | 2 km SE of Mormanno, Italy | M5.3 | 107 km | 6 km |
| Apr 17, 2002 | 12 km NNE of Mirto, Italy | M5.3 | 103 km | 5 km |
| Aug 1, 2024 | 2 km S of Bocchigliero, Italy | M5.1 | 137 km | 30 km |
| May 26, 1991 | 3 km E of Avigliano, Italy | M5.1 | 88 km | 8 km |
| Oct 16, 2012 | 21 km WSW of Scalea, Italy | M4.9 | 144 km | 260 km |
| Apr 3, 1996 | 0 km NNE of Muro Lucano, Italy | M4.7 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Mar 1, 2024 | 21 km W of San Nicola Arcella, Italy | M4.6 | 140 km | 268 km |
| Mar 30, 2000 | 7 km SSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy | M4.6 | 150 km | 267 km |
| Apr 27, 1996 | 10 km NE of Fabrizio, Italy | M4.6 | 104 km | 33 km |
| May 28, 2012 | 2 km NW of Morano Calabro, Italy | M4.6 | 103 km | 3 km |
| May 5, 1990 | 1 km W of Pietragalla, Italy | M4.6 | 81 km | 13 km |
| Sep 22, 1998 | 6 km SE of Carpino, Italy | M4.5 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Apr 17, 2006 | 15 km NE of Torretta, Italy | M4.5 | 121 km | 10 km |
| May 5, 1990 | 5 km W of Pietragalla, Italy | M4.5 | 84 km | 15 km |
| Apr 4, 1996 | 4 km SSW of Muro Lucano, Italy | M4.4 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Sep 17, 2010 | 7 km ENE of Foggia, Italy | M4.4 | 137 km | 30 km |
| Feb 16, 2018 | 20 km S of Marina di Camerota, Italy | M4.4 | 148 km | 282 km |
| Dec 29, 1993 | 2 km NE of Verbicaro, Italy | M4.4 | 121 km | 267 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 | 116 km |
| 1731 | TYRRHENIAN SEA | Earthquake | - | 3,600 | 146 km |
| 1562 | REGGIO DI CALABRIA | Earthquake | - | - | 111 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 45°F (7°C) | 2.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 2.4 in | |
| March | 49°F (9°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 1.6 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 1.1 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 0.9 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 1.3 in | |
| September | 69°F (20°C) | 1.8 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 3.0 in | Wettest |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 47°F (8°C) | 3.0 in |
Laterza has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 45°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.0") and July the driest (0.9").