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Weather & Climate in Montoro Superiore, Italy
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Montoro Superiore enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 293 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 33.9 inches. The area receives 2.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 869 feet.
Temperature
44°F Jan (6°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 59.1°F |
| 9% above US avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 293 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 869 ft (265 m) |
| Area | 18.1 sq mi (46.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 446/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.8170°N, 14.7984°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
673 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 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Nov 1, 2002 | 2 km ESE of Casacalenda, Italy | M5.8 | 101 km | 10 km |
| May 5, 1990 | 6 km NE of Avigliano, Italy | M5.8 | 82 km | 10 km |
| Sep 9, 1998 | 2 km NNE of Castelluccio Superiore, Italy | M5.6 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Oct 25, 2012 | 2 km SE of Mormanno, Italy | M5.3 | 146 km | 6 km |
| Feb 26, 1991 | 52 km SW of Anacapri, Italy | M5.3 | 108 km | 401 km |
| Sep 30, 1995 | 3 km S of Ischitella, Italy | M5.2 | 149 km | 25 km |
| May 26, 1991 | 3 km E of Avigliano, Italy | M5.1 | 82 km | 8 km |
| Mar 21, 1994 | 29 km WSW of Scalea, Italy | M5.1 | 132 km | 279 km |
| Mar 14, 2025 | 14 km NNE of Lesina, Italy | M5.0 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Oct 16, 2012 | 21 km WSW of Scalea, Italy | M4.9 | 134 km | 260 km |
| Oct 12, 1994 | 29 km S of Marina di Camerota, Italy | M4.8 | 129 km | 21 km |
| Feb 16, 2013 | 3 km W of Sora, Italy | M4.8 | 143 km | 11 km |
| Nov 23, 2009 | 38 km SSW of Marina di Camerota, Italy | M4.8 | 135 km | 294 km |
| Sep 14, 1999 | 23 km SW of Marina di Camerota, Italy | M4.8 | 115 km | 297 km |
| Sep 21, 2019 | 4 km WNW of Agropoli, Italy | M4.7 | 51 km | 300 km |
| Sep 2, 2013 | 43 km SSW of Palinuro, Italy | M4.7 | 128 km | 312 km |
| Mar 28, 2023 | 2 km NNW of Montagano, Italy | M4.7 | 95 km | 7 km |
| Apr 3, 1996 | 0 km NNE of Muro Lucano, Italy | M4.7 | 59 km | 10 km |
| Aug 31, 1993 | 18 km WSW of Palinuro, Italy | M4.7 | 97 km | 315 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 | 31 km |
| 1906 | TYRRHENIAN SEA | Astronomical | 0.4 m | 350 | 31 km |
| 1805 | CAMPANIA | Earthquake | — | — | 81 km |
| 1731 | TYRRHENIAN SEA | Earthquake | — | 3,600 | 96 km |
| 1627 | GARGANO PENINSULA | Earthquake | — | 5,000 | 112 km |
| 1562 | REGGIO DI CALABRIA | Earthquake | — | — | 69 km |
| 79 | BAY OF NAPLES | Eruption | — | 2,100 | 31 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Vesuvius (31 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Vesuvius | Stratovolcano | 1,281 m (4,203 ft) | 1944 | 31 km |
| Campi Flegrei | Caldera | 458 m (1,503 ft) | 1538 | 56 km |
| Ischia | Complex | 789 m (2,589 ft) | 1302 | 77 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (6°C) | 4.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 3.6 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 3.1 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 67°F (20°C) | 1.2 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 1.1 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 1.5 in | |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 60°F (15°C) | 4.4 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 5.4 in | Wettest |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 4.6 in |
Montoro Superiore has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 44°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.5 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.4") and July the driest (1.1").