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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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