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Weather & Climate in Ortona dei Marsi, Italy
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ortona dei Marsi enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 303 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 32.1 inches. The area receives 13.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 3,291 feet.
Temperature
40°F Jan (4°C)
76°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 55.6°F |
| 3% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 303 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,291 ft (1,003 m) |
| Area | 19.8 sq mi (51.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 10/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.9982°N, 13.7291°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,238 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 | 50 km | 9 km |
| Aug 24, 2016 | 5 km WNW of Accumoli, Italy | M6.2 | 92 km | 4 km |
| Sep 26, 1997 | 3 km SSE of Nocera Umbra, Italy | M6.0 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Oct 31, 2002 | 4 km WSW of Larino, Italy | M5.9 | 97 km | 10 km |
| Nov 1, 2002 | 2 km ESE of Casacalenda, Italy | M5.8 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Sep 26, 1997 | 6 km WSW of Serravalle di Chienti, Italy | M5.7 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Jan 18, 2017 | 5 km ESE of Cittareale, Italy | M5.7 | 79 km | 7 km |
| Aug 24, 2016 | 5 km S of Castelsantangelo sul Nera, Italy | M5.6 | 105 km | 3 km |
| Jan 18, 2017 | 4 km SE of Cittareale, Italy | M5.6 | 79 km | 10 km |
| Apr 7, 2009 | 1 km SW of San Panfilo d'Ocre, Italy | M5.5 | 38 km | 15 km |
| Oct 6, 1997 | 6 km E of Valtopina, Italy | M5.5 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Oct 14, 1997 | 8 km NNW of Sellano, Italy | M5.5 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Apr 9, 2009 | 5 km SE of Capitignano, Italy | M5.4 | 63 km | 15 km |
| Jan 18, 2017 | 4 km SW of Accumoli, Italy | M5.3 | 85 km | 10 km |
| Oct 3, 1997 | 3 km ENE of Valtopina, Italy | M5.3 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Oct 12, 1997 | 2 km NW of Sellano, Italy | M5.3 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Jan 18, 2017 | 3 km N of Montereale, Italy | M5.2 | 74 km | 7 km |
| Apr 9, 2009 | 2 km ESE of Capitignano, Italy | M5.2 | 66 km | 3 km |
| Apr 6, 2009 | 5 km ENE of Pizzoli, Italy | M5.1 | 59 km | 9 km |
| Apr 13, 2009 | 5 km ESE of Capitignano, Italy | M5.0 | 64 km | 8 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
5 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 | 143 km |
| 1906 | TYRRHENIAN SEA | Astronomical | 0.4 m | 350 | 143 km |
| 1805 | CAMPANIA | Earthquake | — | — | 83 km |
| 1627 | GARGANO PENINSULA | Earthquake | — | 5,000 | 137 km |
| 79 | BAY OF NAPLES | Eruption | — | 2,100 | 143 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Colli Albani (90 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Colli Albani | Caldera | 949 m (3,114 ft) | Unknown | 90 km |
| Campi Flegrei | Caldera | 458 m (1,503 ft) | 1538 | 135 km |
| Ischia | Complex | 789 m (2,589 ft) | 1302 | 142 km |
| Vesuvius | Stratovolcano | 1,281 m (4,203 ft) | 1944 | 143 km |
| Vulsini | Caldera | 800 m (2,625 ft) | -104 | 162 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 2.0 in | Driest |
| February | 32°F (-0°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 51°F (10°C) | 2.6 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 2.4 in | |
| July | 76°F (25°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 2.2 in | |
| September | 56°F (14°C) | 3.1 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 40°F (5°C) | 3.5 in | Wettest |
| December | 35°F (1°C) | 2.6 in |
Ortona dei Marsi has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 32°F in February to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.5") and January the driest (2.0").