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Weather & Climate in Pietrapaola, Italy
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Pietrapaola experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 277 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 32.3 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 1,230 feet.
Temperature
42°F Jan (6°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 54.6°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 277 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,230 ft (375 m) |
| Area | 20.5 sq mi (53.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 15/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.4870°N, 16.8160°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
492 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.6.
| Sep 9, 1998 | 2 km NNE of Castelluccio Superiore, Italy | M5.6 | 94 km | 10 km |
| May 18, 1998 | 74 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy | M5.5 | 149 km | 280 km |
| Apr 17, 2002 | 12 km NNE of Mirto, Italy | M5.3 | 24 km | 5 km |
| Oct 25, 2012 | 2 km SE of Mormanno, Italy | M5.3 | 82 km | 6 km |
| Dec 14, 1990 | 50 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy | M5.3 | 127 km | 276 km |
| May 1, 2023 | 33 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy | M5.2 | 112 km | 250 km |
| May 17, 2001 | 43 km NW of Santa Domenica, Italy | M5.2 | 126 km | 240 km |
| Aug 1, 2024 | 2 km S of Bocchigliero, Italy | M5.1 | 12 km | 30 km |
| Mar 21, 1994 | 29 km WSW of Scalea, Italy | M5.1 | 120 km | 279 km |
| Oct 16, 2012 | 21 km WSW of Scalea, Italy | M4.9 | 113 km | 260 km |
| Feb 24, 2020 | 2 km E of San Vincenzo la Costa, Italy | M4.8 | 57 km | 10 km |
| Sep 14, 1999 | 23 km SW of Marina di Camerota, Italy | M4.8 | 143 km | 297 km |
| Apr 5, 2014 | 18 km SE of Capo Rizzuto, Italy | M4.8 | 86 km | 66 km |
| Aug 19, 2021 | 31 km WSW of Amantea, Italy | M4.8 | 105 km | 204 km |
| Nov 23, 2009 | 38 km SSW of Marina di Camerota, Italy | M4.8 | 133 km | 294 km |
| Oct 12, 1994 | 29 km S of Marina di Camerota, Italy | M4.8 | 126 km | 21 km |
| Feb 25, 1996 | 22 km NW of Santa Domenica, Italy | M4.8 | 123 km | 208 km |
| May 28, 2012 | 2 km NW of Morano Calabro, Italy | M4.6 | 73 km | 3 km |
| Mar 30, 2000 | 7 km SSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy | M4.6 | 84 km | 267 km |
| Mar 1, 2024 | 21 km W of San Nicola Arcella, Italy | M4.6 | 116 km | 268 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
6 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.3 m (4 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1905 | TYRRHENIAN CALABRIA | Earthquake | 1.3 m | 557 | 111 km |
| 1870 | TYRRHENIAN SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 52 km |
| 1836 | ROSSANO | Earthquake | — | 589 | 22 km |
| 1784 | IONIAN CALABRIA | Earthquake | — | — | 135 km |
| 1783 | TYRRHENIAN CALABRIA | Earthquake | — | — | 92 km |
| 1783 | TYRRHENIAN CALABRIA | Earthquake | — | — | 84 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Stromboli (159 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Stromboli | Stratovolcano | 924 m (3,031 ft) | 2020 | 159 km |
| Panarea | Stratovolcano | 399 m (1,309 ft) | Unknown | 178 km |
| Lipari | Stratovolcano(es) | 590 m (1,936 ft) | 1230 | 197 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (6°C) | 3.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 42°F (6°C) | 3.2 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 3.0 in | |
| April | 49°F (10°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 1.7 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 0.8 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 1.1 in | Warmest |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 1.9 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 4.8 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 4.4 in | |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
Pietrapaola has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 42°F in January to 70°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 32.3 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.8") and July the driest (0.6").