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Weather & Climate in Pietramelara, Italy

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

Pietramelara experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 311 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 54.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 8.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 433 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 74°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average54.9°F
2% above US avg
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average74°F (24°C)
Sunny Days311 days/yr

Geography

Elevation433 ft (132 m)
Area14.8 sq mi (38.3 km²)
Population Density263/sq mi
Coordinates41.2709°N, 14.1871°W
TimezoneEurope/Rome

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 54.2"
43% above US avg
Snowfall 8.9"
Wettest Month (Nov) 4.80"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

633 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.3.

Apr 6, 2009 3 km SE of Sassa, Italy M6.3 138 km 9 km
Oct 31, 2002 4 km WSW of Larino, Italy M5.9 81 km 10 km
Nov 1, 2002 2 km ESE of Casacalenda, Italy M5.8 76 km 10 km
May 5, 1990 6 km NE of Avigliano, Italy M5.8 144 km 10 km
Apr 7, 2009 1 km SW of San Panfilo d'Ocre, Italy M5.5 127 km 15 km
Feb 26, 1991 52 km SW of Anacapri, Italy M5.3 125 km 401 km
May 26, 1991 3 km E of Avigliano, Italy M5.1 145 km 8 km
Apr 6, 2009 5 km ENE of Pizzoli, Italy M5.1 148 km 9 km
Mar 14, 2025 14 km NNE of Lesina, Italy M5.0 130 km 10 km
Apr 6, 2009 0 km WSW of Coppito, Italy M4.9 141 km 10 km
Apr 6, 2009 5 km NW of Scoppito, Italy M4.8 150 km 5 km
Apr 7, 2009 1 km SW of L'Aquila, Italy M4.8 136 km 10 km
Feb 16, 2013 3 km W of Sora, Italy M4.8 71 km 11 km
Apr 3, 1996 0 km NNE of Muro Lucano, Italy M4.7 123 km 10 km
Mar 28, 2023 2 km NNW of Montagano, Italy M4.7 59 km 7 km
Mar 11, 2000 southern Italy M4.7 129 km 10 km
Sep 21, 2019 4 km WNW of Agropoli, Italy M4.7 119 km 300 km
Jun 22, 2009 4 km ENE of Pizzoli, Italy M4.7 148 km 14 km
Mar 19, 1997 1 km SSE of Sepino, Italy M4.6 39 km 10 km
Sep 27, 2012 0 km E of Sant'Arcangelo Trimonte, Italy M4.6 65 km 6 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 54 km
1906 TYRRHENIAN SEA Astronomical 0.4 m 350 54 km
1805 CAMPANIA Earthquake 35 km
1731 TYRRHENIAN SEA Earthquake 3,600 113 km
1627 GARGANO PENINSULA Earthquake 5,000 110 km
1562 REGGIO DI CALABRIA Earthquake 140 km
79 BAY OF NAPLES Eruption 2,100 54 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Campi Flegrei (50 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Campi Flegrei Caldera 458 m (1,503 ft) 1538 50 km
Vesuvius Stratovolcano 1,281 m (4,203 ft) 1944 54 km
Ischia Complex 789 m (2,589 ft) 1302 65 km
Colli Albani Caldera 949 m (3,114 ft) Unknown 134 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (4°C) 3.4 in Coldest
February 44°F (7°C) 2.9 in
March 48°F (9°C) 2.7 in
April 53°F (12°C) 2.9 in
May 61°F (16°C) 2.0 in
June 68°F (20°C) 1.3 in
July 74°F (24°C) 1.1 in Warmest, Driest
August 73°F (23°C) 1.8 in
September 67°F (20°C) 2.9 in
October 60°F (15°C) 4.0 in
November 51°F (11°C) 4.8 in Wettest
December 45°F (7°C) 3.7 in

Pietramelara has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 40°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.4 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.8") and July the driest (1.1").

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