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Weather & Climate in Montesano Scalo, Italy
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Montesano Scalo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 78°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 44.9 inches. The area receives 18.3 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 1,621 feet.
Temperature
44°F Jan (6°C)
78°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 58.0°F |
| 7% above US avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 292 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,621 ft (494 m) |
| Area | 15.7 sq mi (40.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 38/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.2814°N, 15.6583°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
573 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.8.
| Jan 5, 1994 | 62 km NNE of Malfa, Italy | M5.8 | 140 km | 273 km |
| May 5, 1990 | 6 km NE of Avigliano, Italy | M5.8 | 56 km | 10 km |
| Sep 9, 1998 | 2 km NNE of Castelluccio Superiore, Italy | M5.6 | 39 km | 10 km |
| May 18, 1998 | 74 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy | M5.5 | 124 km | 280 km |
| Dec 14, 1990 | 50 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy | M5.3 | 107 km | 276 km |
| Apr 17, 2002 | 12 km NNE of Mirto, Italy | M5.3 | 120 km | 5 km |
| Oct 25, 2012 | 2 km SE of Mormanno, Italy | M5.3 | 54 km | 6 km |
| May 17, 2001 | 43 km NW of Santa Domenica, Italy | M5.2 | 148 km | 240 km |
| May 1, 2023 | 33 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy | M5.2 | 95 km | 250 km |
| Aug 1, 2024 | 2 km S of Bocchigliero, Italy | M5.1 | 136 km | 30 km |
| Mar 21, 1994 | 29 km WSW of Scalea, Italy | M5.1 | 62 km | 279 km |
| May 26, 1991 | 3 km E of Avigliano, Italy | M5.1 | 51 km | 8 km |
| Oct 16, 2012 | 21 km WSW of Scalea, Italy | M4.9 | 59 km | 260 km |
| Nov 23, 2009 | 38 km SSW of Marina di Camerota, Italy | M4.8 | 76 km | 294 km |
| Feb 24, 2020 | 2 km E of San Vincenzo la Costa, Italy | M4.8 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Aug 19, 2021 | 31 km WSW of Amantea, Italy | M4.8 | 135 km | 204 km |
| Sep 14, 1999 | 23 km SW of Marina di Camerota, Italy | M4.8 | 63 km | 297 km |
| Oct 12, 1994 | 29 km S of Marina di Camerota, Italy | M4.8 | 65 km | 21 km |
| Sep 21, 2019 | 4 km WNW of Agropoli, Italy | M4.7 | 61 km | 300 km |
| May 19, 2011 | 71 km N of Malfa, Italy | M4.7 | 133 km | 292 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 | 120 km |
| 1906 | TYRRHENIAN SEA | Astronomical | 0.4 m | 350 | 120 km |
| 1870 | TYRRHENIAN SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 123 km |
| 1836 | ROSSANO | Earthquake | — | 589 | 110 km |
| 1731 | TYRRHENIAN SEA | Earthquake | — | 3,600 | 136 km |
| 1562 | REGGIO DI CALABRIA | Earthquake | — | — | 28 km |
| 79 | BAY OF NAPLES | Eruption | — | 2,100 | 120 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Vesuvius (120 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Vesuvius | Stratovolcano | 1,281 m (4,203 ft) | 1944 | 120 km |
| Campi Flegrei | Caldera | 458 m (1,503 ft) | 1538 | 142 km |
| Ischia | Complex | 789 m (2,589 ft) | 1302 | 157 km |
| Stromboli | Stratovolcano | 924 m (3,031 ft) | 2020 | 170 km |
| Panarea | Stratovolcano | 399 m (1,309 ft) | Unknown | 190 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (6°C) | 3.3 in | |
| February | 42°F (5°C) | 3.3 in | Coldest |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 2.9 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 3.1 in | |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 2.0 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 1.3 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 0.9 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 1.4 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 2.4 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 49°F (9°C) | 4.2 in | Wettest |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 3.9 in |
Montesano Scalo has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 42°F in February to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.1 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.2") and July the driest (0.9").