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Weather & Climate in Molfetta, Italy
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Molfetta enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 301 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 19.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 49 feet.
Temperature
49°F Jan (9°C)
76°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 60.9°F |
| 13% above US avg | |
| January Average | 49°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 301 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 49 ft (15 m) |
| Area | 28.1 sq mi (72.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,116/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.2004°N, 16.5991°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
449 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 | 84 km | 10 km |
| Sep 9, 1998 | 2 km NNE of Castelluccio Superiore, Italy | M5.6 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Mar 27, 2021 | 55 km N of Peschici, Italy | M5.5 | 146 km | 7 km |
| Sep 30, 1995 | 3 km S of Ischitella, Italy | M5.2 | 95 km | 25 km |
| May 26, 1991 | 3 km E of Avigliano, Italy | M5.1 | 87 km | 8 km |
| Mar 14, 2025 | 14 km NNE of Lesina, Italy | M5.0 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Apr 3, 1996 | 0 km NNE of Muro Lucano, Italy | M4.7 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Feb 1, 1990 | 10 km NNE of Isole Tremiti, Italy | M4.7 | 141 km | 10 km |
| May 29, 2006 | 6 km SE of Carpino, Italy | M4.7 | 88 km | 31 km |
| Sep 27, 2012 | 0 km E of Sant'Arcangelo Trimonte, Italy | M4.6 | 138 km | 6 km |
| Apr 15, 2021 | 59 km N of Peschici, Italy | M4.6 | 148 km | 19 km |
| May 5, 1990 | 1 km W of Pietragalla, Italy | M4.6 | 81 km | 13 km |
| May 5, 1990 | 5 km W of Pietragalla, Italy | M4.5 | 83 km | 15 km |
| Jun 11, 2004 | 3 km N of Vieste, Italy | M4.5 | 87 km | 25 km |
| Sep 22, 1998 | 6 km SE of Carpino, Italy | M4.5 | 88 km | 10 km |
| Apr 18, 2002 | 0 km ESE of Scalo di Baragiano, Italy | M4.4 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Feb 24, 2004 | 5 km SW of Muro Lucano, Italy | M4.4 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Apr 4, 1996 | 4 km SSW of Muro Lucano, Italy | M4.4 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Apr 18, 2020 | 3 km ENE of Poggio Imperiale, Italy | M4.4 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Sep 17, 2010 | 7 km ENE of Foggia, Italy | M4.4 | 87 km | 30 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 |
| 1731 | TYRRHENIAN SEA | Earthquake | - | 3,600 | 98 km |
| 1627 | GARGANO PENINSULA | Earthquake | - | 5,000 | 120 km |
| 1562 | REGGIO DI CALABRIA | Earthquake | - | - | 121 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Vesuvius (187 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Vesuvius | Stratovolcano | 1,281 m (4,203 ft) | 1944 | 187 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 49°F (9°C) | 1.9 in | |
| February | 48°F (9°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest |
| March | 51°F (11°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 1.3 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 0.9 in | Driest |
| July | 76°F (25°C) | 0.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (25°C) | 1.0 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 2.0 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 2.6 in | Wettest |
| December | 51°F (10°C) | 1.9 in |
Molfetta has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 48°F in February to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.4 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.6") and June the driest (0.9").