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Weather & Climate in Rapolla, Italy
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Rapolla enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 299 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 32.5 inches. The area receives 5.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,476 feet.
Temperature
43°F Jan (6°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 58.9°F |
| 9% above US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 299 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,476 ft (450 m) |
| Area | 81.4 sq mi (210.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 49/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.9750°N, 15.6720°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
656 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 | 113 km | 10 km |
| May 5, 1990 | 6 km NE of Avigliano, Italy | M5.8 | 24 km | 10 km |
| Nov 1, 2002 | 2 km ESE of Casacalenda, Italy | M5.8 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Sep 9, 1998 | 2 km NNE of Castelluccio Superiore, Italy | M5.6 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Oct 25, 2012 | 2 km SE of Mormanno, Italy | M5.3 | 125 km | 6 km |
| Sep 30, 1995 | 3 km S of Ischitella, Italy | M5.2 | 102 km | 25 km |
| May 26, 1991 | 3 km E of Avigliano, Italy | M5.1 | 28 km | 8 km |
| Mar 21, 1994 | 29 km WSW of Scalea, Italy | M5.1 | 138 km | 279 km |
| Mar 14, 2025 | 14 km NNE of Lesina, Italy | M5.0 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Oct 16, 2012 | 21 km WSW of Scalea, Italy | M4.9 | 136 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 | 150 km | 294 km |
| Oct 12, 1994 | 29 km S of Marina di Camerota, Italy | M4.8 | 139 km | 21 km |
| May 29, 2006 | 6 km SE of Carpino, Italy | M4.7 | 94 km | 31 km |
| Sep 21, 2019 | 4 km WNW of Agropoli, Italy | M4.7 | 91 km | 300 km |
| Apr 3, 1996 | 0 km NNE of Muro Lucano, Italy | M4.7 | 28 km | 10 km |
| Mar 28, 2023 | 2 km NNW of Montagano, Italy | M4.7 | 114 km | 7 km |
| Feb 1, 1990 | 10 km NNE of Isole Tremiti, Italy | M4.7 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Aug 31, 1993 | 18 km WSW of Palinuro, Italy | M4.7 | 122 km | 315 km |
| Sep 27, 2012 | 0 km E of Sant'Arcangelo Trimonte, Italy | M4.6 | 64 km | 6 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 | 106 km |
| 1906 | TYRRHENIAN SEA | Astronomical | 0.4 m | 350 | 106 km |
| 1805 | CAMPANIA | Earthquake | - | - | 116 km |
| 1731 | TYRRHENIAN SEA | Earthquake | - | 3,600 | 60 km |
| 1627 | GARGANO PENINSULA | Earthquake | - | 5,000 | 89 km |
| 1562 | REGGIO DI CALABRIA | Earthquake | - | - | 55 km |
| 79 | BAY OF NAPLES | Eruption | - | 2,100 | 106 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Vesuvius (106 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Vesuvius | Stratovolcano | 1,281 m (4,203 ft) | 1944 | 106 km |
| Campi Flegrei | Caldera | 458 m (1,503 ft) | 1538 | 130 km |
| Ischia | Complex | 789 m (2,589 ft) | 1302 | 152 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 1.9 in | |
| February | 42°F (5°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 1.8 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 1.5 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 1.0 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 0.9 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 1.1 in | |
| September | 65°F (19°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 2.5 in | Wettest |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 2.2 in |
Rapolla has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 42°F in February to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.6 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.5") and July the driest (0.9").