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Weather & Climate in Muro Lucano, Italy
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Muro Lucano enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 299 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 32.5 inches. The area receives 5.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,969 feet.
Temperature
43°F Jan (6°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 58.9°F |
| 9% above US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 299 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,969 ft (600 m) |
| Area | 46.3 sq mi (119.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 78/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.7538°N, 15.4881°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
676 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 | 126 km | 10 km |
| May 5, 1990 | 6 km NE of Avigliano, Italy | M5.8 | 24 km | 10 km |
| Nov 1, 2002 | 2 km ESE of Casacalenda, Italy | M5.8 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Sep 9, 1998 | 2 km NNE of Castelluccio Superiore, Italy | M5.6 | 90 km | 10 km |
| Oct 25, 2012 | 2 km SE of Mormanno, Italy | M5.3 | 107 km | 6 km |
| Sep 30, 1995 | 3 km S of Ischitella, Italy | M5.2 | 129 km | 25 km |
| May 1, 2023 | 33 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy | M5.2 | 147 km | 250 km |
| Mar 21, 1994 | 29 km WSW of Scalea, Italy | M5.1 | 112 km | 279 km |
| May 26, 1991 | 3 km E of Avigliano, Italy | M5.1 | 24 km | 8 km |
| Mar 14, 2025 | 14 km NNE of Lesina, Italy | M5.0 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Oct 16, 2012 | 21 km WSW of Scalea, Italy | M4.9 | 111 km | 260 km |
| Oct 12, 1994 | 29 km S of Marina di Camerota, Italy | M4.8 | 113 km | 21 km |
| Sep 14, 1999 | 23 km SW of Marina di Camerota, Italy | M4.8 | 105 km | 297 km |
| Nov 23, 2009 | 38 km SSW of Marina di Camerota, Italy | M4.8 | 123 km | 294 km |
| Apr 3, 1996 | 0 km NNE of Muro Lucano, Italy | M4.7 | 1 km | 10 km |
| Aug 31, 1993 | 18 km WSW of Palinuro, Italy | M4.7 | 93 km | 315 km |
| May 29, 2006 | 6 km SE of Carpino, Italy | M4.7 | 122 km | 31 km |
| Mar 28, 2023 | 2 km NNW of Montagano, Italy | M4.7 | 123 km | 7 km |
| Sep 21, 2019 | 4 km WNW of Agropoli, Italy | M4.7 | 63 km | 300 km |
| Sep 2, 2013 | 43 km SSW of Palinuro, Italy | M4.7 | 124 km | 312 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 | 90 km |
| 1906 | TYRRHENIAN SEA | Astronomical | 0.4 m | 350 | 90 km |
| 1805 | CAMPANIA | Earthquake | — | — | 119 km |
| 1731 | TYRRHENIAN SEA | Earthquake | — | 3,600 | 83 km |
| 1627 | GARGANO PENINSULA | Earthquake | — | 5,000 | 110 km |
| 1562 | REGGIO DI CALABRIA | Earthquake | — | — | 28 km |
| 79 | BAY OF NAPLES | Eruption | — | 2,100 | 90 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Vesuvius (90 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Vesuvius | Stratovolcano | 1,281 m (4,203 ft) | 1944 | 90 km |
| Campi Flegrei | Caldera | 458 m (1,503 ft) | 1538 | 114 km |
| Ischia | Complex | 789 m (2,589 ft) | 1302 | 134 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 2.6 in | |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 1.8 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 1.2 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 1.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 67°F (20°C) | 1.2 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 2.1 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 3.2 in | Wettest |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 3.1 in |
Muro Lucano has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 37°F in February to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.2") and July the driest (1.0").