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Weather & Climate in Rocchetta a Volturno, Italy

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

Rocchetta a Volturno experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 311 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 54.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 8.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,804 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 74°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average54.9°F
2% above US avg
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average74°F (24°C)
Sunny Days311 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,804 ft (550 m)
Area34.7 sq mi (89.8 km²)
Population Density31/sq mi
Coordinates41.6258°N, 14.0890°W
TimezoneEurope/Rome

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 54.2"
43% above US avg
Snowfall 8.9"
Wettest Month (Nov) 4.17"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.54"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

756 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.3.

Apr 6, 2009 3 km SE of Sassa, Italy M6.3 101 km 9 km
Aug 24, 2016 5 km WNW of Accumoli, Italy M6.2 143 km 4 km
Oct 31, 2002 4 km WSW of Larino, Italy M5.9 68 km 10 km
Nov 1, 2002 2 km ESE of Casacalenda, Italy M5.8 66 km 10 km
Jan 18, 2017 5 km ESE of Cittareale, Italy M5.7 130 km 7 km
Jan 18, 2017 4 km SE of Cittareale, Italy M5.6 130 km 10 km
Apr 7, 2009 1 km SW of San Panfilo d'Ocre, Italy M5.5 89 km 15 km
Apr 9, 2009 5 km SE of Capitignano, Italy M5.4 114 km 15 km
Jan 18, 2017 4 km SW of Accumoli, Italy M5.3 136 km 10 km
Jan 18, 2017 3 km N of Montereale, Italy M5.2 125 km 7 km
Apr 9, 2009 2 km ESE of Capitignano, Italy M5.2 117 km 3 km
Apr 6, 2009 5 km ENE of Pizzoli, Italy M5.1 110 km 9 km
Mar 14, 2025 14 km NNE of Lesina, Italy M5.0 119 km 10 km
Apr 13, 2009 5 km ESE of Capitignano, Italy M5.0 115 km 8 km
Apr 6, 2009 0 km WSW of Coppito, Italy M4.9 103 km 10 km
Apr 6, 2009 5 km NW of Scoppito, Italy M4.8 113 km 5 km
Apr 7, 2009 1 km SW of L'Aquila, Italy M4.8 99 km 10 km
Aug 15, 1998 3 km NE of Cittaducale, Italy M4.8 126 km 10 km
Aug 26, 2016 2 km S of Amatrice, Italy M4.8 127 km 11 km
Feb 16, 2013 3 km W of Sora, Italy M4.8 44 km 11 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tsunami History

6 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 94 km
1906 TYRRHENIAN SEA Astronomical 0.4 m 350 94 km
1805 CAMPANIA Earthquake 34 km
1731 TYRRHENIAN SEA Earthquake 3,600 118 km
1627 GARGANO PENINSULA Earthquake 5,000 105 km
79 BAY OF NAPLES Eruption 2,100 94 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Campi Flegrei (89 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Campi Flegrei Caldera 458 m (1,503 ft) 1538 89 km
Vesuvius Stratovolcano 1,281 m (4,203 ft) 1944 94 km
Ischia Complex 789 m (2,589 ft) 1302 101 km
Colli Albani Caldera 949 m (3,114 ft) Unknown 116 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (4°C) 2.7 in Coldest
February 41°F (5°C) 2.6 in
March 45°F (7°C) 2.4 in
April 50°F (10°C) 2.8 in
May 58°F (15°C) 2.2 in
June 65°F (18°C) 1.7 in
July 74°F (24°C) 1.5 in Warmest, Driest
August 71°F (21°C) 2.0 in
September 64°F (18°C) 2.8 in
October 56°F (14°C) 3.5 in
November 48°F (9°C) 4.2 in Wettest
December 42°F (6°C) 3.2 in

Rocchetta a Volturno has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 40°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.6 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.2") and July the driest (1.5").

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