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Weather & Climate in Pietrapertosa, Italy
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Pietrapertosa 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 291 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 24.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,570 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 | 291 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,570 ft (1,088 m) |
| Area | 126.1 sq mi (326.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 8/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.5173°N, 16.0624°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
549 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.8.
| May 5, 1990 | 6 km NE of Avigliano, Italy | M5.8 | 38 km | 10 km |
| Sep 9, 1998 | 2 km NNE of Castelluccio Superiore, Italy | M5.6 | 54 km | 10 km |
| Dec 14, 1990 | 50 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy | M5.3 | 143 km | 276 km |
| Oct 25, 2012 | 2 km SE of Mormanno, Italy | M5.3 | 71 km | 6 km |
| Apr 17, 2002 | 12 km NNE of Mirto, Italy | M5.3 | 113 km | 5 km |
| May 1, 2023 | 33 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy | M5.2 | 129 km | 250 km |
| Mar 21, 1994 | 29 km WSW of Scalea, Italy | M5.1 | 100 km | 279 km |
| Aug 1, 2024 | 2 km S of Bocchigliero, Italy | M5.1 | 138 km | 30 km |
| May 26, 1991 | 3 km E of Avigliano, Italy | M5.1 | 35 km | 8 km |
| Oct 16, 2012 | 21 km WSW of Scalea, Italy | M4.9 | 95 km | 260 km |
| Sep 14, 1999 | 23 km SW of Marina di Camerota, Italy | M4.8 | 106 km | 297 km |
| Feb 24, 2020 | 2 km E of San Vincenzo la Costa, Italy | M4.8 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Nov 23, 2009 | 38 km SSW of Marina di Camerota, Italy | M4.8 | 116 km | 294 km |
| Oct 12, 1994 | 29 km S of Marina di Camerota, Italy | M4.8 | 104 km | 21 km |
| May 29, 2006 | 6 km SE of Carpino, Italy | M4.7 | 143 km | 31 km |
| Sep 2, 2013 | 43 km SSW of Palinuro, Italy | M4.7 | 126 km | 312 km |
| Sep 21, 2019 | 4 km WNW of Agropoli, Italy | M4.7 | 96 km | 300 km |
| Apr 3, 1996 | 0 km NNE of Muro Lucano, Italy | M4.7 | 55 km | 10 km |
| Aug 31, 1993 | 18 km WSW of Palinuro, Italy | M4.7 | 102 km | 315 km |
| May 5, 1990 | 1 km W of Pietragalla, Italy | M4.6 | 31 km | 13 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
8 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 | 142 km |
| 1906 | TYRRHENIAN SEA | Astronomical | 0.4 m | 350 | 142 km |
| 1870 | TYRRHENIAN SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 139 km |
| 1836 | ROSSANO | Earthquake | — | 589 | 112 km |
| 1731 | TYRRHENIAN SEA | Earthquake | — | 3,600 | 119 km |
| 1627 | GARGANO PENINSULA | Earthquake | — | 5,000 | 148 km |
| 1562 | REGGIO DI CALABRIA | Earthquake | — | — | 48 km |
| 79 | BAY OF NAPLES | Eruption | — | 2,100 | 142 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Vesuvius (142 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Vesuvius | Stratovolcano | 1,281 m (4,203 ft) | 1944 | 142 km |
| Campi Flegrei | Caldera | 458 m (1,503 ft) | 1538 | 166 km |
| Ischia | Complex | 789 m (2,589 ft) | 1302 | 184 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (6°C) | 2.4 in | |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 49°F (10°C) | 2.3 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 1.6 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 1.2 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 0.9 in | Driest |
| August | 71°F (21°C) | 1.3 in | Warmest |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 1.9 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 49°F (9°C) | 3.0 in | Wettest |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 2.9 in |
Pietrapertosa has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 41°F in February to 71°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 24.8 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.0") and July the driest (0.9").