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Weather & Climate in Policoro, Italy
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Policoro enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (16°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 78°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 25.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 82 feet.
Temperature
48°F Jan (9°C)
78°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 61.6°F |
| 14% above US avg | |
| January Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 291 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 82 ft (25 m) |
| Area | 30.8 sq mi (79.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 383/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.2128°N, 16.6780°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
539 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 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Sep 9, 1998 | 2 km NNE of Castelluccio Superiore, Italy | M5.6 | 63 km | 10 km |
| Apr 17, 2002 | 12 km NNE of Mirto, Italy | M5.3 | 59 km | 5 km |
| Oct 25, 2012 | 2 km SE of Mormanno, Italy | M5.3 | 68 km | 6 km |
| Dec 14, 1990 | 50 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy | M5.3 | 149 km | 276 km |
| May 1, 2023 | 33 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy | M5.2 | 132 km | 250 km |
| Aug 1, 2024 | 2 km S of Bocchigliero, Italy | M5.1 | 91 km | 30 km |
| Mar 21, 1994 | 29 km WSW of Scalea, Italy | M5.1 | 116 km | 279 km |
| May 26, 1991 | 3 km E of Avigliano, Italy | M5.1 | 96 km | 8 km |
| Oct 16, 2012 | 21 km WSW of Scalea, Italy | M4.9 | 109 km | 260 km |
| Sep 14, 1999 | 23 km SW of Marina di Camerota, Italy | M4.8 | 133 km | 297 km |
| Nov 23, 2009 | 38 km SSW of Marina di Camerota, Italy | M4.8 | 134 km | 294 km |
| Feb 24, 2020 | 2 km E of San Vincenzo la Costa, Italy | M4.8 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Oct 12, 1994 | 29 km S of Marina di Camerota, Italy | M4.8 | 122 km | 21 km |
| Aug 31, 1993 | 18 km WSW of Palinuro, Italy | M4.7 | 138 km | 315 km |
| Apr 3, 1996 | 0 km NNE of Muro Lucano, Italy | M4.7 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Sep 2, 2013 | 43 km SSW of Palinuro, Italy | M4.7 | 150 km | 312 km |
| Sep 21, 2019 | 4 km WNW of Agropoli, Italy | M4.7 | 148 km | 300 km |
| May 5, 1990 | 1 km W of Pietragalla, Italy | M4.6 | 91 km | 13 km |
| Mar 30, 2000 | 7 km SSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy | M4.6 | 107 km | 267 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1870 | TYRRHENIAN SEA | Earthquake | - | - | 109 km |
| 1836 | ROSSANO | Earthquake | - | 589 | 69 km |
| 1562 | REGGIO DI CALABRIA | Earthquake | - | - | 105 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 48°F (9°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 49°F (9°C) | 2.3 in | |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 1.4 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 0.8 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 1.1 in | Warmest |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 1.8 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 3.6 in | Wettest |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 50°F (10°C) | 3.4 in |
Policoro has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 48°F in January to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 25.0 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.6") and July the driest (0.6").