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Weather & Climate in Montesano Salentino, Italy
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Montesano Salentino enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 313 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 29.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 348 feet.
Temperature
53°F Jan (11°C)
85°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 65.5°F |
| 21% above US avg | |
| January Average | 53°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 85°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 313 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 348 ft (106 m) |
| Area | 11.1 sq mi (28.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 224/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.9754°N, 18.3228°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
558 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.3.
| Apr 17, 2002 | 12 km NNE of Mirto, Italy | M5.3 | 130 km | 5 km |
| Dec 24, 1993 | 8 km NE of Himarë, Albania | M5.2 | 129 km | 25 km |
| Aug 1, 2024 | 2 km S of Bocchigliero, Italy | M5.1 | 149 km | 30 km |
| May 19, 2018 | 17 km W of Memaliaj, Albania | M4.9 | 129 km | 7 km |
| Nov 24, 1999 | 18 km N of Himarë, Albania | M4.8 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Aug 6, 2006 | 6 km N of Himarë, Albania | M4.8 | 122 km | 9 km |
| Jan 19, 1997 | 9 km NNW of Roskovec, Albania | M4.8 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Aug 8, 2006 | 9 km N of Himarë, Albania | M4.8 | 124 km | 12 km |
| Mar 22, 2024 | 32 km WSW of Agios Georgis, Greece | M4.8 | 94 km | 10 km |
| Jan 4, 2019 | 9 km N of Himarë, Albania | M4.8 | 122 km | 13 km |
| Jun 22, 2013 | 17 km ESE of Orikum, Albania | M4.7 | 118 km | 13 km |
| May 14, 1990 | 11 km NE of Ballsh, Albania | M4.7 | 149 km | 9 km |
| Apr 27, 1996 | 10 km NE of Fabrizio, Italy | M4.6 | 146 km | 33 km |
| Mar 5, 2008 | 14 km NNW of Himarë, Albania | M4.6 | 118 km | 0 km |
| Apr 17, 2006 | 15 km NE of Torretta, Italy | M4.5 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Mar 25, 2009 | 14 km E of Orikum, Albania | M4.5 | 118 km | 11 km |
| Jan 12, 2021 | 4 km WSW of Himarë, Albania | M4.5 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Jan 24, 1990 | 2 km NNE of Santa Severina, Italy | M4.5 | 150 km | 48 km |
| Jan 31, 2013 | 10 km NW of Acharávi, Greece | M4.5 | 121 km | 16 km |
| May 10, 2006 | 17 km SW of Orikum, Albania | M4.5 | 89 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1866 | ALBANIAN COASTS | Earthquake | — | 60 | 98 km |
| 1866 | BAY OF VLORE | Earthquake | — | — | 103 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 53°F (11°C) | 2.7 in | |
| February | 49°F (10°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 0.9 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 0.6 in | |
| July | 85°F (29°C) | 0.5 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 0.9 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 1.6 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 3.3 in | |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 3.5 in | Wettest |
| December | 51°F (11°C) | 2.9 in |
Montesano Salentino has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 49°F in February to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.4 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.5") and July the driest (0.5").