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Weather & Climate in Matera, Italy
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Matera enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 76°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 24.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,316 feet.
Temperature
46°F Jan (8°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 59.3°F |
| 10% above US avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 292 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,316 ft (401 m) |
| Area | 147.1 sq mi (381.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 411/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.6660°N, 16.6046°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
459 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 | 72 km | 10 km |
| Sep 9, 1998 | 2 km NNE of Castelluccio Superiore, Italy | M5.6 | 88 km | 10 km |
| Apr 17, 2002 | 12 km NNE of Mirto, Italy | M5.3 | 109 km | 5 km |
| Oct 25, 2012 | 2 km SE of Mormanno, Italy | M5.3 | 101 km | 6 km |
| Sep 30, 1995 | 3 km S of Ischitella, Italy | M5.2 | 147 km | 25 km |
| Aug 1, 2024 | 2 km S of Bocchigliero, Italy | M5.1 | 142 km | 30 km |
| Mar 21, 1994 | 29 km WSW of Scalea, Italy | M5.1 | 141 km | 279 km |
| May 26, 1991 | 3 km E of Avigliano, Italy | M5.1 | 71 km | 8 km |
| Oct 16, 2012 | 21 km WSW of Scalea, Italy | M4.9 | 135 km | 260 km |
| Oct 12, 1994 | 29 km S of Marina di Camerota, Italy | M4.8 | 146 km | 21 km |
| Feb 24, 2020 | 2 km E of San Vincenzo la Costa, Italy | M4.8 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Sep 21, 2019 | 4 km WNW of Agropoli, Italy | M4.7 | 144 km | 300 km |
| May 29, 2006 | 6 km SE of Carpino, Italy | M4.7 | 139 km | 31 km |
| Apr 3, 1996 | 0 km NNE of Muro Lucano, Italy | M4.7 | 94 km | 10 km |
| Aug 31, 1993 | 18 km WSW of Palinuro, Italy | M4.7 | 150 km | 315 km |
| Mar 30, 2000 | 7 km SSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy | M4.6 | 145 km | 267 km |
| Mar 1, 2024 | 21 km W of San Nicola Arcella, Italy | M4.6 | 130 km | 268 km |
| May 5, 1990 | 1 km W of Pietragalla, Italy | M4.6 | 64 km | 13 km |
| May 28, 2012 | 2 km NW of Morano Calabro, Italy | M4.6 | 99 km | 3 km |
| Sep 27, 2012 | 0 km E of Sant'Arcangelo Trimonte, Italy | M4.6 | 150 km | 6 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 | 119 km |
| 1731 | TYRRHENIAN SEA | Earthquake | - | 3,600 | 131 km |
| 1562 | REGGIO DI CALABRIA | Earthquake | - | - | 95 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Vesuvius (184 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Vesuvius | Stratovolcano | 1,281 m (4,203 ft) | 1944 | 184 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46°F (8°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 46°F (8°C) | 2.4 in | |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 1.6 in | |
| June | 71°F (21°C) | 1.1 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 0.9 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 1.2 in | |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 1.9 in | |
| October | 62°F (16°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 3.1 in | Wettest |
| December | 48°F (9°C) | 2.9 in |
Matera has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 46°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.5 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.1") and July the driest (0.9").