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Weather & Climate in Pescopagano, Italy

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Pescopagano enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 299 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 32.5 inches. The area receives 5.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 3,130 feet.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average58.9°F
9% above US avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days299 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,130 ft (954 m)
Area46.3 sq mi (119.9 km²)
Population Density40/sq mi
Coordinates40.8349°N, 15.3995°W
TimezoneEurope/Rome

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.5"
15% below US avg
Snowfall 5.8"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.03"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.98"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

686 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.9.

Oct 31, 2002 4 km WSW of Larino, Italy M5.9 115 km 10 km
Nov 1, 2002 2 km ESE of Casacalenda, Italy M5.8 108 km 10 km
May 5, 1990 6 km NE of Avigliano, Italy M5.8 32 km 10 km
Sep 9, 1998 2 km NNE of Castelluccio Superiore, Italy M5.6 102 km 10 km
Oct 25, 2012 2 km SE of Mormanno, Italy M5.3 118 km 6 km
Sep 30, 1995 3 km S of Ischitella, Italy M5.2 123 km 25 km
Mar 21, 1994 29 km WSW of Scalea, Italy M5.1 121 km 279 km
May 26, 1991 3 km E of Avigliano, Italy M5.1 33 km 8 km
Mar 14, 2025 14 km NNE of Lesina, Italy M5.0 127 km 10 km
Oct 16, 2012 21 km WSW of Scalea, Italy M4.9 121 km 260 km
Sep 14, 1999 23 km SW of Marina di Camerota, Italy M4.8 113 km 297 km
Oct 12, 1994 29 km S of Marina di Camerota, Italy M4.8 122 km 21 km
Nov 23, 2009 38 km SSW of Marina di Camerota, Italy M4.8 131 km 294 km
Apr 3, 1996 0 km NNE of Muro Lucano, Italy M4.7 11 km 10 km
Mar 28, 2023 2 km NNW of Montagano, Italy M4.7 111 km 7 km
May 29, 2006 6 km SE of Carpino, Italy M4.7 115 km 31 km
Sep 21, 2019 4 km WNW of Agropoli, Italy M4.7 64 km 300 km
Sep 2, 2013 43 km SSW of Palinuro, Italy M4.7 131 km 312 km
Aug 31, 1993 18 km WSW of Palinuro, Italy M4.7 100 km 315 km
Mar 19, 1997 1 km SSE of Sepino, Italy M4.6 90 km 10 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tsunami History

7 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 82 km
1906 TYRRHENIAN SEA Astronomical 0.4 m 350 82 km
1805 CAMPANIA Earthquake 108 km
1731 TYRRHENIAN SEA Earthquake 3,600 74 km
1627 GARGANO PENINSULA Earthquake 5,000 100 km
1562 REGGIO DI CALABRIA Earthquake 38 km
79 BAY OF NAPLES Eruption 2,100 82 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Vesuvius (82 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Vesuvius Stratovolcano 1,281 m (4,203 ft) 1944 82 km
Campi Flegrei Caldera 458 m (1,503 ft) 1538 106 km
Ischia Complex 789 m (2,589 ft) 1302 127 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 2.4 in
February 40°F (5°C) 2.3 in Coldest
March 44°F (7°C) 2.0 in
April 49°F (9°C) 2.2 in
May 57°F (14°C) 1.7 in
June 64°F (18°C) 1.1 in
July 80°F (27°C) 1.0 in Warmest, Driest
August 70°F (21°C) 1.2 in
September 64°F (18°C) 2.0 in
October 56°F (14°C) 2.5 in
November 48°F (9°C) 3.0 in Wettest
December 44°F (6°C) 2.8 in

Pescopagano has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 40°F in February to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.1 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.0") and July the driest (1.0").

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