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Weather & Climate in Norcia, Italy
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Norcia experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 276 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 32.8 inches. The area receives 3.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,982 feet.
Temperature
35°F Jan (2°C)
67°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 49.5°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 276 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,982 ft (604 m) |
| Area | 51.4 sq mi (133.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 58/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.7911°N, 13.0960°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,428 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.3.
| Apr 6, 2009 | 3 km SE of Sassa, Italy | M6.3 | 54 km | 9 km |
| Aug 24, 2016 | 5 km WNW of Accumoli, Italy | M6.2 | 11 km | 4 km |
| Sep 26, 1997 | 3 km SSE of Nocera Umbra, Italy | M6.0 | 40 km | 10 km |
| Sep 26, 1997 | 6 km WSW of Serravalle di Chienti, Italy | M5.7 | 34 km | 10 km |
| Jan 18, 2017 | 5 km ESE of Cittareale, Italy | M5.7 | 24 km | 7 km |
| Aug 24, 2016 | 5 km S of Castelsantangelo sul Nera, Italy | M5.6 | 7 km | 3 km |
| Jan 18, 2017 | 4 km SE of Cittareale, Italy | M5.6 | 24 km | 10 km |
| Apr 7, 2009 | 1 km SW of San Panfilo d'Ocre, Italy | M5.5 | 65 km | 15 km |
| Oct 14, 1997 | 8 km NNW of Sellano, Italy | M5.5 | 25 km | 10 km |
| Oct 6, 1997 | 6 km E of Valtopina, Italy | M5.5 | 35 km | 10 km |
| Mar 26, 1998 | 1 km E of Esanatoglia, Italy | M5.4 | 53 km | 10 km |
| Apr 9, 2009 | 5 km SE of Capitignano, Italy | M5.4 | 40 km | 15 km |
| Jul 21, 2013 | 3 km ENE of Marcelli, Italy | M5.4 | 92 km | 8 km |
| Oct 12, 1997 | 2 km NW of Sellano, Italy | M5.3 | 20 km | 10 km |
| Oct 3, 1997 | 3 km ENE of Valtopina, Italy | M5.3 | 40 km | 10 km |
| Jan 18, 2017 | 4 km SW of Accumoli, Italy | M5.3 | 17 km | 10 km |
| Jan 18, 2017 | 3 km N of Montereale, Italy | M5.2 | 29 km | 7 km |
| Apr 9, 2009 | 2 km ESE of Capitignano, Italy | M5.2 | 36 km | 3 km |
| Apr 3, 1998 | 8 km E of Valfabbrica, Italy | M5.2 | 53 km | 10 km |
| Apr 6, 2009 | 5 km ENE of Pizzoli, Italy | M5.1 | 44 km | 9 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1930 | CENTRAL ADRIATIC | Earthquake | - | 18 | 126 km |
| 1916 | CENTRAL ADRIATIC | Earthquake | - | 4 | 139 km |
| 1672 | CENTRAL ADRIATIC | Earthquake | - | 1,500 | 134 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Vulsini (98 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Vulsini | Caldera | 800 m (2,625 ft) | -104 | 98 km |
| Colli Albani | Caldera | 949 m (3,114 ft) | Unknown | 122 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (2°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 2.1 in | |
| March | 40°F (4°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 3.1 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 3.1 in | |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 2.7 in | |
| September | 60°F (15°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 3.7 in | Wettest |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 2.4 in |
Norcia has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 35°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.8 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.7") and January the driest (1.7").