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Weather & Climate in Pratola Peligna, Italy
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Pratola Peligna experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 301 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 42.7 inches. The area receives 55.2 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 1,122 feet.
Temperature
36°F Jan (2°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 52.6°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 301 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,122 ft (342 m) |
| Area | 19.8 sq mi (51.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 356/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.0970°N, 13.8747°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,302 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 | 52 km | 9 km |
| Aug 24, 2016 | 5 km WNW of Accumoli, Italy | M6.2 | 90 km | 4 km |
| Sep 26, 1997 | 3 km SSE of Nocera Umbra, Italy | M6.0 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Oct 31, 2002 | 4 km WSW of Larino, Italy | M5.9 | 89 km | 10 km |
| Nov 1, 2002 | 2 km ESE of Casacalenda, Italy | M5.8 | 93 km | 10 km |
| Sep 26, 1997 | 6 km WSW of Serravalle di Chienti, Italy | M5.7 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Jan 18, 2017 | 5 km ESE of Cittareale, Italy | M5.7 | 77 km | 7 km |
| Jan 18, 2017 | 4 km SE of Cittareale, Italy | M5.6 | 78 km | 10 km |
| Aug 24, 2016 | 5 km S of Castelsantangelo sul Nera, Italy | M5.6 | 102 km | 3 km |
| Oct 6, 1997 | 6 km E of Valtopina, Italy | M5.5 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Oct 14, 1997 | 8 km NNW of Sellano, Italy | M5.5 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Apr 7, 2009 | 1 km SW of San Panfilo d'Ocre, Italy | M5.5 | 39 km | 15 km |
| Apr 9, 2009 | 5 km SE of Capitignano, Italy | M5.4 | 61 km | 15 km |
| Mar 26, 1998 | 1 km E of Esanatoglia, Italy | M5.4 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Oct 3, 1997 | 3 km ENE of Valtopina, Italy | M5.3 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Oct 12, 1997 | 2 km NW of Sellano, Italy | M5.3 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Jan 18, 2017 | 4 km SW of Accumoli, Italy | M5.3 | 83 km | 10 km |
| Jan 18, 2017 | 3 km N of Montereale, Italy | M5.2 | 73 km | 7 km |
| Apr 9, 2009 | 2 km ESE of Capitignano, Italy | M5.2 | 64 km | 3 km |
| Apr 6, 2009 | 5 km ENE of Pizzoli, Italy | M5.1 | 58 km | 9 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
5 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 | 149 km |
| 1906 | TYRRHENIAN SEA | Astronomical | 0.4 m | 350 | 149 km |
| 1805 | CAMPANIA | Earthquake | — | — | 83 km |
| 1627 | GARGANO PENINSULA | Earthquake | — | 5,000 | 129 km |
| 79 | BAY OF NAPLES | Eruption | — | 2,100 | 149 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Colli Albani (105 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Colli Albani | Caldera | 949 m (3,114 ft) | Unknown | 105 km |
| Campi Flegrei | Caldera | 458 m (1,503 ft) | 1538 | 143 km |
| Vesuvius | Stratovolcano | 1,281 m (4,203 ft) | 1944 | 149 km |
| Ischia | Complex | 789 m (2,589 ft) | 1302 | 152 km |
| Vulsini | Caldera | 800 m (2,625 ft) | -104 | 169 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 2.3 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 2.4 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 2.4 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 3.1 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 3.7 in | Wettest |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 2.8 in |
Pratola Peligna has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 36°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.8 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.7") and July the driest (2.1").