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Weather & Climate in Metaponto, Italy
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Metaponto enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 291 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 24.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 13 feet.
Temperature
47°F Jan (8°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 60.9°F |
| 13% above US avg | |
| January Average | 47°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 291 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 13 ft (4 m) |
| Area | 73.4 sq mi (190.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 10/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.3714°N, 16.8112°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
476 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 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Sep 9, 1998 | 2 km NNE of Castelluccio Superiore, Italy | M5.6 | 80 km | 10 km |
| Oct 25, 2012 | 2 km SE of Mormanno, Italy | M5.3 | 87 km | 6 km |
| Apr 17, 2002 | 12 km NNE of Mirto, Italy | M5.3 | 75 km | 5 km |
| Aug 1, 2024 | 2 km S of Bocchigliero, Italy | M5.1 | 109 km | 30 km |
| Mar 21, 1994 | 29 km WSW of Scalea, Italy | M5.1 | 134 km | 279 km |
| May 26, 1991 | 3 km E of Avigliano, Italy | M5.1 | 97 km | 8 km |
| Oct 16, 2012 | 21 km WSW of Scalea, Italy | M4.9 | 127 km | 260 km |
| Oct 12, 1994 | 29 km S of Marina di Camerota, Italy | M4.8 | 140 km | 21 km |
| Sep 14, 1999 | 23 km SW of Marina di Camerota, Italy | M4.8 | 149 km | 297 km |
| Feb 24, 2020 | 2 km E of San Vincenzo la Costa, Italy | M4.8 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Apr 3, 1996 | 0 km NNE of Muro Lucano, Italy | M4.7 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Mar 30, 2000 | 7 km SSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy | M4.6 | 127 km | 267 km |
| Apr 27, 1996 | 10 km NE of Fabrizio, Italy | M4.6 | 76 km | 33 km |
| May 5, 1990 | 1 km W of Pietragalla, Italy | M4.6 | 91 km | 13 km |
| May 28, 2012 | 2 km NW of Morano Calabro, Italy | M4.6 | 82 km | 3 km |
| Mar 1, 2024 | 21 km W of San Nicola Arcella, Italy | M4.6 | 125 km | 268 km |
| May 5, 1990 | 5 km W of Pietragalla, Italy | M4.5 | 94 km | 15 km |
| Aug 11, 2017 | 21 km WSW of Scarcelli, Italy | M4.5 | 144 km | 226 km |
| Jan 24, 1990 | 2 km NNE of Santa Severina, Italy | M4.5 | 134 km | 48 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 |
| 1870 | TYRRHENIAN SEA | Earthquake | - | - | 130 km |
| 1836 | ROSSANO | Earthquake | - | 589 | 88 km |
| 1562 | REGGIO DI CALABRIA | Earthquake | - | - | 112 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 47°F (8°C) | 2.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 48°F (9°C) | 2.3 in | |
| March | 51°F (11°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 1.5 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 0.9 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 1.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 1.9 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 3.3 in | Wettest |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 49°F (9°C) | 3.2 in |
Metaponto has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 47°F in January to 77°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 24.7 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.3") and July the driest (0.8").