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Weather & Climate in Palena, Italy
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Palena experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 301 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 42.7 inches. The area receives 55.2 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 2,516 feet.
Temperature
36°F Jan (2°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 52.6°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 301 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,516 ft (767 m) |
| Area | 48.0 sq mi (124.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 27/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.9835°N, 14.1370°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,090 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 | 77 km | 9 km |
| Aug 24, 2016 | 5 km WNW of Accumoli, Italy | M6.2 | 113 km | 4 km |
| Oct 31, 2002 | 4 km WSW of Larino, Italy | M5.9 | 65 km | 10 km |
| Nov 1, 2002 | 2 km ESE of Casacalenda, Italy | M5.8 | 68 km | 10 km |
| Jan 18, 2017 | 5 km ESE of Cittareale, Italy | M5.7 | 102 km | 7 km |
| Aug 24, 2016 | 5 km S of Castelsantangelo sul Nera, Italy | M5.6 | 125 km | 3 km |
| Jan 18, 2017 | 4 km SE of Cittareale, Italy | M5.6 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Oct 14, 1997 | 8 km NNW of Sellano, Italy | M5.5 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Apr 7, 2009 | 1 km SW of San Panfilo d'Ocre, Italy | M5.5 | 64 km | 15 km |
| Apr 9, 2009 | 5 km SE of Capitignano, Italy | M5.4 | 86 km | 15 km |
| Oct 12, 1997 | 2 km NW of Sellano, Italy | M5.3 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Jan 18, 2017 | 4 km SW of Accumoli, Italy | M5.3 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Apr 9, 2009 | 2 km ESE of Capitignano, Italy | M5.2 | 89 km | 3 km |
| Sep 30, 1995 | 3 km S of Ischitella, Italy | M5.2 | 146 km | 25 km |
| Jan 18, 2017 | 3 km N of Montereale, Italy | M5.2 | 97 km | 7 km |
| Apr 6, 2009 | 5 km ENE of Pizzoli, Italy | M5.1 | 82 km | 9 km |
| Apr 13, 2009 | 5 km ESE of Capitignano, Italy | M5.0 | 86 km | 8 km |
| Mar 14, 2025 | 14 km NNE of Lesina, Italy | M5.0 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Apr 6, 2009 | 0 km WSW of Coppito, Italy | M4.9 | 78 km | 10 km |
| Aug 26, 2016 | 2 km S of Amatrice, Italy | M4.8 | 98 km | 11 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
6 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 | 132 km |
| 1906 | TYRRHENIAN SEA | Astronomical | 0.4 m | 350 | 132 km |
| 1805 | CAMPANIA | Earthquake | - | - | 60 km |
| 1731 | TYRRHENIAN SEA | Earthquake | - | 3,600 | 125 km |
| 1627 | GARGANO PENINSULA | Earthquake | - | 5,000 | 104 km |
| 79 | BAY OF NAPLES | Eruption | - | 2,100 | 132 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Colli Albani (122 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Colli Albani | Caldera | 949 m (3,114 ft) | Unknown | 122 km |
| Campi Flegrei | Caldera | 458 m (1,503 ft) | 1538 | 129 km |
| Vesuvius | Stratovolcano | 1,281 m (4,203 ft) | 1944 | 132 km |
| Ischia | Complex | 789 m (2,589 ft) | 1302 | 141 km |
| Vulsini | Caldera | 800 m (2,625 ft) | -104 | 194 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°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) | 2.3 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 2.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 2.1 in | |
| September | 56°F (14°C) | 2.8 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 40°F (5°C) | 3.4 in | Wettest |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 2.4 in |
Palena has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 32°F in February to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.7 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.4") and January the driest (2.0").