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Weather & Climate in Pietra la Croce, Italy
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Pietra la Croce enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 314 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 31.4 inches. The area receives 1.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 548 feet.
Temperature
46°F Jan (8°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 60.5°F |
| 12% above US avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 314 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 548 ft (167 m) |
| Area | 64.5 sq mi (167.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 59/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.6022°N, 13.5389°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,705 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 | 142 km | 9 km |
| Aug 24, 2016 | 5 km WNW of Accumoli, Italy | M6.2 | 102 km | 4 km |
| Sep 26, 1997 | 3 km SSE of Nocera Umbra, Italy | M6.0 | 82 km | 10 km |
| Jan 18, 2017 | 5 km ESE of Cittareale, Italy | M5.7 | 114 km | 7 km |
| Sep 26, 1997 | 6 km WSW of Serravalle di Chienti, Italy | M5.7 | 82 km | 10 km |
| Aug 24, 2016 | 5 km S of Castelsantangelo sul Nera, Italy | M5.6 | 90 km | 3 km |
| Jan 18, 2017 | 4 km SE of Cittareale, Italy | M5.6 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Oct 6, 1997 | 6 km E of Valtopina, Italy | M5.5 | 84 km | 10 km |
| Oct 14, 1997 | 8 km NNW of Sellano, Italy | M5.5 | 88 km | 10 km |
| Apr 7, 2009 | 1 km SW of San Panfilo d'Ocre, Italy | M5.5 | 148 km | 15 km |
| Jul 21, 2013 | 3 km ENE of Marcelli, Italy | M5.4 | 15 km | 8 km |
| Mar 26, 1998 | 1 km E of Esanatoglia, Italy | M5.4 | 60 km | 10 km |
| Apr 9, 2009 | 5 km SE of Capitignano, Italy | M5.4 | 125 km | 15 km |
| Oct 12, 1997 | 2 km NW of Sellano, Italy | M5.3 | 94 km | 10 km |
| Jan 18, 2017 | 4 km SW of Accumoli, Italy | M5.3 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Oct 3, 1997 | 3 km ENE of Valtopina, Italy | M5.3 | 84 km | 10 km |
| Jan 18, 2017 | 3 km N of Montereale, Italy | M5.2 | 119 km | 7 km |
| Apr 9, 2009 | 2 km ESE of Capitignano, Italy | M5.2 | 122 km | 3 km |
| Apr 3, 1998 | 8 km E of Valfabbrica, Italy | M5.2 | 83 km | 10 km |
| May 10, 2000 | 7 km SE of Granarolo, Italy | M5.1 | 146 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1930 | CENTRAL ADRIATIC | Earthquake | — | 18 | 32 km |
| 1916 | CENTRAL ADRIATIC | Earthquake | — | 4 | 64 km |
| 1875 | ADRIATIC SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 113 km |
| 1672 | CENTRAL ADRIATIC | Earthquake | — | 1,500 | 85 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Vulsini (172 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Vulsini | Caldera | 800 m (2,625 ft) | -104 | 172 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46°F (8°C) | 1.8 in | |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 1.8 in | Coldest |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 2.0 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 2.3 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 1.7 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 2.6 in | |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 2.8 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 2.9 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 3.2 in | Wettest |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 2.4 in |
Pietra la Croce has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 43°F in February to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.7 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.2") and July the driest (1.7").