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Weather & Climate in Morra de Sanctis, Italy
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Morra de Sanctis 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 2,740 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 | 2,740 ft (835 m) |
| Area | 22.8 sq mi (59.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 25/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.9290°N, 15.2429°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
705 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 | 101 km | 10 km |
| May 5, 1990 | 6 km NE of Avigliano, Italy | M5.8 | 47 km | 10 km |
| Nov 1, 2002 | 2 km ESE of Casacalenda, Italy | M5.8 | 94 km | 10 km |
| Sep 9, 1998 | 2 km NNE of Castelluccio Superiore, Italy | M5.6 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Feb 26, 1991 | 52 km SW of Anacapri, Italy | M5.3 | 146 km | 401 km |
| Oct 25, 2012 | 2 km SE of Mormanno, Italy | M5.3 | 134 km | 6 km |
| Sep 30, 1995 | 3 km S of Ischitella, Italy | M5.2 | 118 km | 25 km |
| Mar 21, 1994 | 29 km WSW of Scalea, Italy | M5.1 | 133 km | 279 km |
| May 26, 1991 | 3 km E of Avigliano, Italy | M5.1 | 49 km | 8 km |
| Mar 14, 2025 | 14 km NNE of Lesina, Italy | M5.0 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Oct 16, 2012 | 21 km WSW of Scalea, Italy | M4.9 | 133 km | 260 km |
| Oct 12, 1994 | 29 km S of Marina di Camerota, Italy | M4.8 | 133 km | 21 km |
| Nov 23, 2009 | 38 km SSW of Marina di Camerota, Italy | M4.8 | 141 km | 294 km |
| Sep 14, 1999 | 23 km SW of Marina di Camerota, Italy | M4.8 | 122 km | 297 km |
| May 29, 2006 | 6 km SE of Carpino, Italy | M4.7 | 112 km | 31 km |
| Apr 3, 1996 | 0 km NNE of Muro Lucano, Italy | M4.7 | 28 km | 10 km |
| Mar 28, 2023 | 2 km NNW of Montagano, Italy | M4.7 | 95 km | 7 km |
| Aug 31, 1993 | 18 km WSW of Palinuro, Italy | M4.7 | 107 km | 315 km |
| Feb 1, 1990 | 10 km NNE of Isole Tremiti, Italy | M4.7 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Sep 21, 2019 | 4 km WNW of Agropoli, Italy | M4.7 | 67 km | 300 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 | 70 km |
| 1906 | TYRRHENIAN SEA | Astronomical | 0.4 m | 350 | 70 km |
| 1805 | CAMPANIA | Earthquake | — | — | 91 km |
| 1731 | TYRRHENIAN SEA | Earthquake | — | 3,600 | 67 km |
| 1627 | GARGANO PENINSULA | Earthquake | — | 5,000 | 90 km |
| 1562 | REGGIO DI CALABRIA | Earthquake | — | — | 52 km |
| 79 | BAY OF NAPLES | Eruption | — | 2,100 | 70 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Vesuvius (70 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Vesuvius | Stratovolcano | 1,281 m (4,203 ft) | 1944 | 70 km |
| Campi Flegrei | Caldera | 458 m (1,503 ft) | 1538 | 94 km |
| Ischia | Complex | 789 m (2,589 ft) | 1302 | 115 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (6°C) | 2.7 in | |
| February | 40°F (4°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 1.8 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 1.1 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 1.1 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 1.2 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 2.1 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 47°F (9°C) | 3.4 in | Wettest |
| December | 42°F (6°C) | 3.1 in |
Morra de Sanctis has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 40°F in February to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.4 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.4") and July the driest (1.1").