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. 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) |
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°E |
| 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").