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Weather & Climate in Pescara, Italy
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Pescara enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 305 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 37.1 inches. The area receives 4.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 13 feet.
Temperature
46°F Jan (8°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 60.9°F |
| 13% above US avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 305 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 13 ft (4 m) |
| Area | 18.4 sq mi (47.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 6,490/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.4584°N, 14.2028°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,725 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 | 73 km | 9 km |
| Aug 24, 2016 | 5 km WNW of Accumoli, Italy | M6.2 | 88 km | 4 km |
| Sep 26, 1997 | 3 km SSE of Nocera Umbra, Italy | M6.0 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Oct 31, 2002 | 4 km WSW of Larino, Italy | M5.9 | 93 km | 10 km |
| Nov 1, 2002 | 2 km ESE of Casacalenda, Italy | M5.8 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Sep 26, 1997 | 6 km WSW of Serravalle di Chienti, Italy | M5.7 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Jan 18, 2017 | 5 km ESE of Cittareale, Italy | M5.7 | 82 km | 7 km |
| Aug 24, 2016 | 5 km S of Castelsantangelo sul Nera, Italy | M5.6 | 96 km | 3 km |
| Jan 18, 2017 | 4 km SE of Cittareale, Italy | M5.6 | 84 km | 10 km |
| Mar 29, 2003 | 51 km W of Komiža, Croatia | M5.5 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Oct 6, 1997 | 6 km E of Valtopina, Italy | M5.5 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Oct 14, 1997 | 8 km NNW of Sellano, Italy | M5.5 | 121 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 | 71 km | 15 km |
| Jul 21, 2013 | 3 km ENE of Marcelli, Italy | M5.4 | 124 km | 8 km |
| Mar 26, 1998 | 1 km E of Esanatoglia, Italy | M5.4 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Jan 18, 2017 | 4 km SW of Accumoli, Italy | M5.3 | 84 km | 10 km |
| Oct 12, 1997 | 2 km NW of Sellano, Italy | M5.3 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Oct 3, 1997 | 3 km ENE of Valtopina, Italy | M5.3 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Jan 18, 2017 | 3 km N of Montereale, Italy | M5.2 | 79 km | 7 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1805 | CAMPANIA | Earthquake | - | - | 109 km |
| 1627 | GARGANO PENINSULA | Earthquake | - | 5,000 | 124 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Colli Albani (148 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Colli Albani | Caldera | 949 m (3,114 ft) | Unknown | 148 km |
| Campi Flegrei | Caldera | 458 m (1,503 ft) | 1538 | 182 km |
| Vesuvius | Stratovolcano | 1,281 m (4,203 ft) | 1944 | 183 km |
| Vulsini | Caldera | 800 m (2,625 ft) | -104 | 187 km |
| Ischia | Complex | 789 m (2,589 ft) | 1302 | 194 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46°F (8°C) | 1.9 in | |
| February | 44°F (7°C) | 1.8 in | Coldest |
| March | 49°F (9°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 1.3 in | Driest |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 2.0 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 1.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 2.1 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 2.4 in | |
| October | 60°F (16°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 3.0 in | Wettest |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 2.6 in |
Pescara has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 44°F in February to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.7 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.0") and May the driest (1.3").