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Weather & Climate in Pietrelcina, Italy
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Pietrelcina enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 293 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 33.9 inches. The area receives 2.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,132 feet.
Temperature
44°F Jan (6°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 59.1°F |
| 9% above US avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 293 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,132 ft (345 m) |
| Area | 50.7 sq mi (131.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 31/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.1994°N, 14.8441°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
657 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.9.
| Oct 31, 2002 | 4 km WSW of Larino, Italy | M5.9 | 66 km | 10 km |
| Nov 1, 2002 | 2 km ESE of Casacalenda, Italy | M5.8 | 59 km | 10 km |
| May 5, 1990 | 6 km NE of Avigliano, Italy | M5.8 | 91 km | 10 km |
| Feb 26, 1991 | 52 km SW of Anacapri, Italy | M5.3 | 142 km | 401 km |
| Sep 30, 1995 | 3 km S of Ischitella, Italy | M5.2 | 115 km | 25 km |
| May 26, 1991 | 3 km E of Avigliano, Italy | M5.1 | 93 km | 8 km |
| Mar 14, 2025 | 14 km NNE of Lesina, Italy | M5.0 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Feb 16, 2013 | 3 km W of Sora, Italy | M4.8 | 120 km | 11 km |
| Sep 21, 2019 | 4 km WNW of Agropoli, Italy | M4.7 | 93 km | 300 km |
| Mar 28, 2023 | 2 km NNW of Montagano, Italy | M4.7 | 54 km | 7 km |
| Feb 1, 1990 | 10 km NNE of Isole Tremiti, Italy | M4.7 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Aug 31, 1993 | 18 km WSW of Palinuro, Italy | M4.7 | 138 km | 315 km |
| May 29, 2006 | 6 km SE of Carpino, Italy | M4.7 | 111 km | 31 km |
| Apr 3, 1996 | 0 km NNE of Muro Lucano, Italy | M4.7 | 73 km | 10 km |
| Sep 27, 2012 | 0 km E of Sant'Arcangelo Trimonte, Italy | M4.6 | 9 km | 6 km |
| Mar 19, 1997 | 1 km SSE of Sepino, Italy | M4.6 | 29 km | 10 km |
| May 5, 1990 | 1 km W of Pietragalla, Italy | M4.6 | 99 km | 13 km |
| Feb 20, 2008 | 3 km W of Belmonte Castello, Italy | M4.6 | 98 km | 9 km |
| Jan 20, 2014 | southern Italy | M4.5 | 38 km | 11 km |
| May 5, 1990 | 5 km W of Pietragalla, Italy | M4.5 | 96 km | 15 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 | 55 km |
| 1906 | TYRRHENIAN SEA | Astronomical | 0.4 m | 350 | 55 km |
| 1805 | CAMPANIA | Earthquake | — | — | 46 km |
| 1731 | TYRRHENIAN SEA | Earthquake | — | 3,600 | 64 km |
| 1627 | GARGANO PENINSULA | Earthquake | — | 5,000 | 73 km |
| 1562 | REGGIO DI CALABRIA | Earthquake | — | — | 95 km |
| 79 | BAY OF NAPLES | Eruption | — | 2,100 | 55 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Vesuvius (55 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Vesuvius | Stratovolcano | 1,281 m (4,203 ft) | 1944 | 55 km |
| Campi Flegrei | Caldera | 458 m (1,503 ft) | 1538 | 72 km |
| Ischia | Complex | 789 m (2,589 ft) | 1302 | 95 km |
| Colli Albani | Caldera | 949 m (3,114 ft) | Unknown | 188 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (6°C) | 2.6 in | |
| February | 42°F (5°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 51°F (10°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 1.8 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 1.1 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 1.1 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 1.3 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 2.1 in | |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 49°F (9°C) | 3.4 in | Wettest |
| December | 44°F (6°C) | 2.9 in |
Pietrelcina has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 42°F in February to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.8 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.4") and July the driest (1.1").