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Weather & Climate in Potenza Picena, Italy
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Potenza Picena enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 314 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 31.4 inches. The area receives 1.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 778 feet.
Temperature
46°F Jan (8°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 60.5°F |
| 12% above US avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 314 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 778 ft (237 m) |
| Area | 19.1 sq mi (49.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 226/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.3664°N, 13.6225°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,718 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.3.
| Apr 6, 2009 | 3 km SE of Sassa, Italy | M6.3 | 117 km | 9 km |
| Aug 24, 2016 | 5 km WNW of Accumoli, Italy | M6.2 | 80 km | 4 km |
| Sep 26, 1997 | 3 km SSE of Nocera Umbra, Italy | M6.0 | 73 km | 10 km |
| Sep 26, 1997 | 6 km WSW of Serravalle di Chienti, Italy | M5.7 | 70 km | 10 km |
| Jan 18, 2017 | 5 km ESE of Cittareale, Italy | M5.7 | 91 km | 7 km |
| Aug 24, 2016 | 5 km S of Castelsantangelo sul Nera, Italy | M5.6 | 70 km | 3 km |
| Jan 18, 2017 | 4 km SE of Cittareale, Italy | M5.6 | 94 km | 10 km |
| Oct 6, 1997 | 6 km E of Valtopina, Italy | M5.5 | 73 km | 10 km |
| Oct 14, 1997 | 8 km NNW of Sellano, Italy | M5.5 | 74 km | 10 km |
| Apr 7, 2009 | 1 km SW of San Panfilo d'Ocre, Italy | M5.5 | 122 km | 15 km |
| Jul 21, 2013 | 3 km ENE of Marcelli, Italy | M5.4 | 15 km | 8 km |
| Mar 26, 1998 | 1 km E of Esanatoglia, Italy | M5.4 | 54 km | 10 km |
| Apr 9, 2009 | 5 km SE of Capitignano, Italy | M5.4 | 101 km | 15 km |
| Jan 18, 2017 | 4 km SW of Accumoli, Italy | M5.3 | 85 km | 10 km |
| Oct 3, 1997 | 3 km ENE of Valtopina, Italy | M5.3 | 75 km | 10 km |
| Oct 12, 1997 | 2 km NW of Sellano, Italy | M5.3 | 78 km | 10 km |
| Apr 9, 2009 | 2 km ESE of Capitignano, Italy | M5.2 | 98 km | 3 km |
| Jan 18, 2017 | 3 km N of Montereale, Italy | M5.2 | 95 km | 7 km |
| Apr 3, 1998 | 8 km E of Valfabbrica, Italy | M5.2 | 78 km | 10 km |
| Apr 6, 2009 | 5 km ENE of Pizzoli, Italy | M5.1 | 104 km | 9 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1930 | CENTRAL ADRIATIC | Earthquake | — | 18 | 59 km |
| 1916 | CENTRAL ADRIATIC | Earthquake | — | 4 | 89 km |
| 1875 | ADRIATIC SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 135 km |
| 1672 | CENTRAL ADRIATIC | Earthquake | — | 1,500 | 105 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Vulsini (162 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Vulsini | Caldera | 800 m (2,625 ft) | -104 | 162 km |
| Colli Albani | Caldera | 949 m (3,114 ft) | Unknown | 197 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46°F (8°C) | 1.8 in | |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 2.3 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 1.9 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 2.3 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 1.7 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 2.5 in | |
| September | 67°F (20°C) | 2.8 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 3.0 in | Wettest |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 2.3 in |
Potenza Picena has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 43°F in February to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.0") and July the driest (1.7").