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Weather & Climate in Mottola, Italy
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Mottola enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 294 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 23.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,270 feet.
Temperature
46°F Jan (8°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 59.6°F |
| 10% above US avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 294 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,270 ft (387 m) |
| Area | 103.5 sq mi (268.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 127/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.6389°N, 17.0343°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
358 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 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Sep 9, 1998 | 2 km NNE of Castelluccio Superiore, Italy | M5.6 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Oct 25, 2012 | 2 km SE of Mormanno, Italy | M5.3 | 121 km | 6 km |
| Apr 17, 2002 | 12 km NNE of Mirto, Italy | M5.3 | 106 km | 5 km |
| May 26, 1991 | 3 km E of Avigliano, Italy | M5.1 | 108 km | 8 km |
| Aug 1, 2024 | 2 km S of Bocchigliero, Italy | M5.1 | 141 km | 30 km |
| Apr 3, 1996 | 0 km NNE of Muro Lucano, Italy | M4.7 | 131 km | 10 km |
| May 5, 1990 | 1 km W of Pietragalla, Italy | M4.6 | 100 km | 13 km |
| Apr 27, 1996 | 10 km NE of Fabrizio, Italy | M4.6 | 109 km | 33 km |
| May 28, 2012 | 2 km NW of Morano Calabro, Italy | M4.6 | 116 km | 3 km |
| May 5, 1990 | 5 km W of Pietragalla, Italy | M4.5 | 104 km | 15 km |
| Apr 17, 2006 | 15 km NE of Torretta, Italy | M4.5 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Apr 4, 1996 | 4 km SSW of Muro Lucano, Italy | M4.4 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Aug 27, 2024 | 25 km NNE of Cariati, Italy | M4.4 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Dec 29, 1993 | 2 km NE of Verbicaro, Italy | M4.4 | 135 km | 267 km |
| Jun 6, 2014 | 7 km SE of Rotonda, Italy | M4.4 | 115 km | 8 km |
| Jan 6, 2016 | 15 km SSE of Scario, Italy | M4.4 | 148 km | 272 km |
| Feb 24, 2004 | 5 km SW of Muro Lucano, Italy | M4.4 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Apr 18, 2002 | 0 km ESE of Scalo di Baragiano, Italy | M4.4 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Jun 22, 2006 | 9 km NE of Fabrizio, Italy | M4.4 | 109 km | 10 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 |
| 1836 | ROSSANO | Earthquake | — | 589 | 121 km |
| 1562 | REGGIO DI CALABRIA | Earthquake | — | — | 131 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46°F (8°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 47°F (8°C) | 2.3 in | |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 1.4 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 1.0 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 0.8 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 1.2 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 1.8 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 2.9 in | Wettest |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 48°F (9°C) | 2.8 in |
Mottola has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 46°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (2.9") and July the driest (0.8").