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Weather & Climate in Ponte, Italy

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Ponte enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 305 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 57.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 482 feet.

Temperature

46°F Jan (8°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average59.8°F
11% above US avg
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation482 ft (147 m)
Area8.9 sq mi (23.0 km²)
Population Density194/sq mi
Coordinates41.2155°N, 14.6983°W
TimezoneEurope/Rome

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 57.8"
52% above US avg
Snowfall 3.4"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.90"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

648 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 65 km 10 km
May 5, 1990 6 km NE of Avigliano, Italy M5.8 102 km 10 km
Nov 1, 2002 2 km ESE of Casacalenda, Italy M5.8 59 km 10 km
Feb 26, 1991 52 km SW of Anacapri, Italy M5.3 136 km 401 km
Sep 30, 1995 3 km S of Ischitella, Italy M5.2 123 km 25 km
May 26, 1991 3 km E of Avigliano, Italy M5.1 105 km 8 km
Mar 14, 2025 14 km NNE of Lesina, Italy M5.0 105 km 10 km
Feb 16, 2013 3 km W of Sora, Italy M4.8 109 km 11 km
Feb 1, 1990 10 km NNE of Isole Tremiti, Italy M4.7 131 km 10 km
Mar 28, 2023 2 km NNW of Montagano, Italy M4.7 50 km 7 km
Apr 3, 1996 0 km NNE of Muro Lucano, Italy M4.7 84 km 10 km
Sep 21, 2019 4 km WNW of Agropoli, Italy M4.7 96 km 300 km
May 29, 2006 6 km SE of Carpino, Italy M4.7 120 km 31 km
Aug 31, 1993 18 km WSW of Palinuro, Italy M4.7 142 km 315 km
Mar 19, 1997 1 km SSE of Sepino, Italy M4.6 21 km 10 km
Feb 20, 2008 3 km W of Belmonte Castello, Italy M4.6 87 km 9 km
Sep 27, 2012 0 km E of Sant'Arcangelo Trimonte, Italy M4.6 22 km 6 km
May 5, 1990 1 km W of Pietragalla, Italy M4.6 110 km 13 km
Jan 20, 2014 southern Italy M4.5 26 km 11 km
May 5, 1990 5 km W of Pietragalla, Italy M4.5 107 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 50 km
1906 TYRRHENIAN SEA Astronomical 0.4 m 350 50 km
1805 CAMPANIA Earthquake 37 km
1731 TYRRHENIAN SEA Earthquake 3,600 74 km
1627 GARGANO PENINSULA Earthquake 5,000 79 km
1562 REGGIO DI CALABRIA Earthquake 104 km
79 BAY OF NAPLES Eruption 2,100 50 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Vesuvius (50 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Vesuvius Stratovolcano 1,281 m (4,203 ft) 1944 50 km
Campi Flegrei Caldera 458 m (1,503 ft) 1538 64 km
Ischia Complex 789 m (2,589 ft) 1302 86 km
Colli Albani Caldera 949 m (3,114 ft) Unknown 176 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 46°F (8°C) 2.9 in
February 43°F (6°C) 2.6 in Coldest
March 47°F (8°C) 2.4 in
April 52°F (11°C) 2.4 in
May 60°F (16°C) 1.8 in
June 68°F (20°C) 1.2 in
July 78°F (26°C) 1.1 in Warmest, Driest
August 73°F (23°C) 1.5 in
September 67°F (19°C) 2.3 in
October 59°F (15°C) 3.1 in
November 50°F (10°C) 3.9 in Wettest
December 45°F (7°C) 3.2 in

Ponte has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 43°F in February to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.9") and July the driest (1.1").

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