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Weather & Climate in Palo del Colle, Italy
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Palo del Colle enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 298 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 21.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 581 feet.
Temperature
47°F Jan (8°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 60.1°F |
| 11% above US avg | |
| January Average | 47°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 298 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 581 ft (177 m) |
| Area | 37.5 sq mi (97.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 552/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.0556°N, 16.7032°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
422 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 | 85 km | 10 km |
| Sep 9, 1998 | 2 km NNE of Castelluccio Superiore, Italy | M5.6 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Oct 25, 2012 | 2 km SE of Mormanno, Italy | M5.3 | 143 km | 6 km |
| Sep 30, 1995 | 3 km S of Ischitella, Italy | M5.2 | 113 km | 25 km |
| May 26, 1991 | 3 km E of Avigliano, Italy | M5.1 | 87 km | 8 km |
| Mar 14, 2025 | 14 km NNE of Lesina, Italy | M5.0 | 147 km | 10 km |
| May 29, 2006 | 6 km SE of Carpino, Italy | M4.7 | 106 km | 31 km |
| Apr 3, 1996 | 0 km NNE of Muro Lucano, Italy | M4.7 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Sep 27, 2012 | 0 km E of Sant'Arcangelo Trimonte, Italy | M4.6 | 147 km | 6 km |
| May 5, 1990 | 1 km W of Pietragalla, Italy | M4.6 | 79 km | 13 km |
| May 28, 2012 | 2 km NW of Morano Calabro, Italy | M4.6 | 142 km | 3 km |
| Sep 22, 1998 | 6 km SE of Carpino, Italy | M4.5 | 106 km | 10 km |
| May 5, 1990 | 5 km W of Pietragalla, Italy | M4.5 | 82 km | 15 km |
| Jun 11, 2004 | 3 km N of Vieste, Italy | M4.5 | 105 km | 25 km |
| Apr 18, 2002 | 0 km ESE of Scalo di Baragiano, Italy | M4.4 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Sep 17, 2010 | 7 km ENE of Foggia, Italy | M4.4 | 102 km | 30 km |
| Apr 4, 1996 | 4 km SSW of Muro Lucano, Italy | M4.4 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Apr 18, 2020 | 3 km ENE of Poggio Imperiale, Italy | M4.4 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Nov 5, 1992 | 6 km ESE of San Giovanni Rotondo, Italy | M4.4 | 102 km | 86 km |
| Feb 15, 1998 | 5 km N of Cagnano Varano, Italy | M4.4 | 119 km | 33 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 |
| 1731 | TYRRHENIAN SEA | Earthquake | — | 3,600 | 112 km |
| 1627 | GARGANO PENINSULA | Earthquake | — | 5,000 | 136 km |
| 1562 | REGGIO DI CALABRIA | Earthquake | — | — | 119 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Vesuvius (193 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Vesuvius | Stratovolcano | 1,281 m (4,203 ft) | 1944 | 193 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 47°F (8°C) | 2.0 in | |
| February | 47°F (8°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
| March | 51°F (10°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 1.6 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 1.4 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 0.9 in | Driest |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 1.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 1.1 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 2.1 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 2.5 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 2.7 in | Wettest |
| December | 49°F (10°C) | 2.1 in |
Palo del Colle has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 47°F in February to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.1 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.7") and June the driest (0.9").