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Weather & Climate in Petruro, Italy
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Petruro enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 293 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 33.9 inches. The area receives 2.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,378 feet.
Temperature
44°F Jan (6°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 59.1°F |
| 9% above US avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 293 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,378 ft (420 m) |
| Area | 16.5 sq mi (42.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 55/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.8674°N, 14.7531°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
669 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 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Nov 1, 2002 | 2 km ESE of Casacalenda, Italy | M5.8 | 96 km | 10 km |
| May 5, 1990 | 6 km NE of Avigliano, Italy | M5.8 | 86 km | 10 km |
| Sep 9, 1998 | 2 km NNE of Castelluccio Superiore, Italy | M5.6 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Feb 26, 1991 | 52 km SW of Anacapri, Italy | M5.3 | 109 km | 401 km |
| Sep 30, 1995 | 3 km S of Ischitella, Italy | M5.2 | 147 km | 25 km |
| Mar 21, 1994 | 29 km WSW of Scalea, Italy | M5.1 | 139 km | 279 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 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Oct 16, 2012 | 21 km WSW of Scalea, Italy | M4.9 | 141 km | 260 km |
| Nov 23, 2009 | 38 km SSW of Marina di Camerota, Italy | M4.8 | 141 km | 294 km |
| Oct 12, 1994 | 29 km S of Marina di Camerota, Italy | M4.8 | 136 km | 21 km |
| Feb 16, 2013 | 3 km W of Sora, Italy | M4.8 | 136 km | 11 km |
| Sep 14, 1999 | 23 km SW of Marina di Camerota, Italy | M4.8 | 121 km | 297 km |
| Aug 31, 1993 | 18 km WSW of Palinuro, Italy | M4.7 | 104 km | 315 km |
| Mar 28, 2023 | 2 km NNW of Montagano, Italy | M4.7 | 89 km | 7 km |
| Apr 3, 1996 | 0 km NNE of Muro Lucano, Italy | M4.7 | 63 km | 10 km |
| Sep 2, 2013 | 43 km SSW of Palinuro, Italy | M4.7 | 134 km | 312 km |
| Sep 21, 2019 | 4 km WNW of Agropoli, Italy | M4.7 | 58 km | 300 km |
| May 29, 2006 | 6 km SE of Carpino, Italy | M4.7 | 141 km | 31 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 | 28 km |
| 1906 | TYRRHENIAN SEA | Astronomical | 0.4 m | 350 | 28 km |
| 1805 | CAMPANIA | Earthquake | — | — | 74 km |
| 1731 | TYRRHENIAN SEA | Earthquake | — | 3,600 | 94 km |
| 1627 | GARGANO PENINSULA | Earthquake | — | 5,000 | 108 km |
| 1562 | REGGIO DI CALABRIA | Earthquake | — | — | 75 km |
| 79 | BAY OF NAPLES | Eruption | — | 2,100 | 28 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Vesuvius (28 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Vesuvius | Stratovolcano | 1,281 m (4,203 ft) | 1944 | 28 km |
| Campi Flegrei | Caldera | 458 m (1,503 ft) | 1538 | 52 km |
| Ischia | Complex | 789 m (2,589 ft) | 1302 | 74 km |
| Colli Albani | Caldera | 949 m (3,114 ft) | Unknown | 197 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (6°C) | 3.5 in | |
| February | 42°F (5°C) | 3.1 in | Coldest |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 2.9 in | |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 1.2 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 1.1 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 1.5 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 2.7 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 49°F (9°C) | 4.6 in | Wettest |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 3.8 in |
Petruro has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 42°F in February to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.8 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.6") and July the driest (1.1").