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Weather & Climate in Piscopio, Italy
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Piscopio enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 325 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 58.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,227 feet.
Temperature
50°F Jan (10°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 62.5°F |
| 16% above US avg | |
| January Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 325 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,227 ft (374 m) |
| Area | 27.1 sq mi (70.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 79/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.6636°N, 16.1110°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
831 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.8.
| Jan 5, 1994 | 62 km NNE of Malfa, Italy | M5.8 | 96 km | 273 km |
| May 18, 1998 | 74 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy | M5.5 | 109 km | 280 km |
| May 5, 2004 | 5 km S of Leni, Italy | M5.5 | 114 km | 229 km |
| Oct 25, 2012 | 2 km SE of Mormanno, Italy | M5.3 | 136 km | 6 km |
| Apr 17, 2002 | 12 km NNE of Mirto, Italy | M5.3 | 131 km | 5 km |
| Dec 14, 1990 | 50 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy | M5.3 | 100 km | 276 km |
| May 1, 2023 | 33 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy | M5.2 | 100 km | 250 km |
| Apr 25, 1992 | 6 km ENE of Santa Marina Salina, Italy | M5.2 | 103 km | 246 km |
| May 17, 2001 | 43 km NW of Santa Domenica, Italy | M5.2 | 60 km | 240 km |
| Jul 4, 2007 | 39 km NE of Santa Marina Salina, Italy | M5.2 | 81 km | 279 km |
| Mar 21, 1994 | 29 km WSW of Scalea, Italy | M5.1 | 133 km | 279 km |
| Aug 1, 2024 | 2 km S of Bocchigliero, Italy | M5.1 | 98 km | 30 km |
| Oct 16, 2012 | 21 km WSW of Scalea, Italy | M4.9 | 131 km | 260 km |
| Oct 12, 1994 | 29 km S of Marina di Camerota, Italy | M4.8 | 135 km | 21 km |
| Feb 6, 2015 | 28 km NE of Santa Marina Salina, Italy | M4.8 | 88 km | 245 km |
| Feb 24, 2020 | 2 km E of San Vincenzo la Costa, Italy | M4.8 | 78 km | 10 km |
| Nov 23, 2009 | 38 km SSW of Marina di Camerota, Italy | M4.8 | 132 km | 294 km |
| Aug 19, 2021 | 31 km WSW of Amantea, Italy | M4.8 | 57 km | 204 km |
| Nov 27, 1993 | 35 km N of Malfa, Italy | M4.8 | 112 km | 295 km |
| Oct 23, 1999 | 32 km NNW of Malfa, Italy | M4.8 | 128 km | 303 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
20 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 16.0 m (52 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1783 | MESSINA STRAITS | Eruption + Earthquake | 16.0 m | 1,500 | 65 km |
| 1908 | MESSINA STRAIT, IONIAN SEA | Eruption + Earthquake | 13.0 m | 80,000 | 72 km |
| 2002 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Explosion | 10.9 m | — | 79 km |
| 1916 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Earthquake | 10.0 m | — | 78 km |
| 1930 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 2.5 m | 6 | 79 km |
| 1988 | LA FOSSA VOLCANO, VULCANO IS. | Meteorological | 2.0 m | — | 104 km |
| 2019 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 1.3 m | 1 | 79 km |
| 1905 | TYRRHENIAN CALABRIA | Earthquake | 1.3 m | 557 | 4 km |
| 2022 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.8 m | — | 79 km |
| 1919 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.8 m | 4 | 79 km |
| 2021 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.4 m | — | 79 km |
| 2019 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.3 m | — | 79 km |
| 2022 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.0 m | — | 79 km |
| 2024 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | — | — | 79 km |
| 1954 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | — | — | 79 km |
| 1944 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Explosion | — | — | 79 km |
| 1907 | IONIAN CALABRIA | Earthquake | — | 158 | 60 km |
| 1870 | TYRRHENIAN SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 70 km |
| 1836 | ROSSANO | Earthquake | — | 589 | 112 km |
| 1818 | EASTERN SICILY | Earthquake | — | 72 | 146 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Stromboli (79 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Stromboli | Stratovolcano | 924 m (3,031 ft) | 2020 | 79 km |
| Panarea | Stratovolcano | 399 m (1,309 ft) | Unknown | 91 km |
| Vulcano | Stratovolcano(es) | 500 m (1,640 ft) | 1890 | 104 km |
| Lipari | Stratovolcano(es) | 590 m (1,936 ft) | 1230 | 104 km |
| Etna | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,295 m (10,810 ft) | 2020 | 141 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 50°F (10°C) | 4.7 in | |
| February | 49°F (10°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 3.6 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 1.7 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 0.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 1.1 in | |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 2.4 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 4.7 in | |
| November | 58°F (14°C) | 4.7 in | |
| December | 52°F (11°C) | 5.0 in | Wettest |
Piscopio has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 49°F in February to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.0") and June the driest (0.8").