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Weather & Climate in Melfi, Italy
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Melfi 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 1,765 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 | 1,765 ft (538 m) |
| Area | 81.4 sq mi (210.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 161/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.9957°N, 15.6558°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
655 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 | 110 km | 10 km |
| May 5, 1990 | 6 km NE of Avigliano, Italy | M5.8 | 26 km | 10 km |
| Nov 1, 2002 | 2 km ESE of Casacalenda, Italy | M5.8 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Sep 9, 1998 | 2 km NNE of Castelluccio Superiore, Italy | M5.6 | 110 km | 10 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 | 100 km | 25 km |
| Mar 21, 1994 | 29 km WSW of Scalea, Italy | M5.1 | 140 km | 279 km |
| May 26, 1991 | 3 km E of Avigliano, Italy | M5.1 | 31 km | 8 km |
| Mar 14, 2025 | 14 km NNE of Lesina, Italy | M5.0 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Oct 16, 2012 | 21 km WSW of Scalea, Italy | M4.9 | 138 km | 260 km |
| Sep 14, 1999 | 23 km SW of Marina di Camerota, Italy | M4.8 | 135 km | 297 km |
| Oct 12, 1994 | 29 km S of Marina di Camerota, Italy | M4.8 | 141 km | 21 km |
| Feb 1, 1990 | 10 km NNE of Isole Tremiti, Italy | M4.7 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Mar 28, 2023 | 2 km NNW of Montagano, Italy | M4.7 | 111 km | 7 km |
| Apr 3, 1996 | 0 km NNE of Muro Lucano, Italy | M4.7 | 30 km | 10 km |
| May 29, 2006 | 6 km SE of Carpino, Italy | M4.7 | 92 km | 31 km |
| Aug 31, 1993 | 18 km WSW of Palinuro, Italy | M4.7 | 124 km | 315 km |
| Sep 21, 2019 | 4 km WNW of Agropoli, Italy | M4.7 | 92 km | 300 km |
| Sep 27, 2012 | 0 km E of Sant'Arcangelo Trimonte, Italy | M4.6 | 62 km | 6 km |
| Mar 1, 2024 | 21 km W of San Nicola Arcella, Italy | M4.6 | 130 km | 268 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 | 105 km |
| 1906 | TYRRHENIAN SEA | Astronomical | 0.4 m | 350 | 105 km |
| 1805 | CAMPANIA | Earthquake | - | - | 114 km |
| 1731 | TYRRHENIAN SEA | Earthquake | - | 3,600 | 58 km |
| 1627 | GARGANO PENINSULA | Earthquake | - | 5,000 | 86 km |
| 1562 | REGGIO DI CALABRIA | Earthquake | - | - | 57 km |
| 79 | BAY OF NAPLES | Eruption | - | 2,100 | 105 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Vesuvius (105 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Vesuvius | Stratovolcano | 1,281 m (4,203 ft) | 1944 | 105 km |
| Campi Flegrei | Caldera | 458 m (1,503 ft) | 1538 | 129 km |
| Ischia | Complex | 789 m (2,589 ft) | 1302 | 151 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 2.1 in | |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 1.5 in | |
| June | 65°F (19°C) | 1.1 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 0.9 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 1.1 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 1.9 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 49°F (10°C) | 2.8 in | Wettest |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 2.4 in |
Melfi has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 41°F in February to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.8") and July the driest (0.9").