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Weather & Climate in San Benedetto dei Marsi, Italy
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
San Benedetto dei Marsi enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 303 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 32.1 inches. The area receives 13.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,224 feet.
Temperature
40°F Jan (4°C)
76°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 55.6°F |
| 3% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 303 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,224 ft (678 m) |
| Area | 22.6 sq mi (58.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 173/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.0076°N, 13.6238°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,287 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 | 43 km | 9 km |
| Aug 24, 2016 | 5 km WNW of Accumoli, Italy | M6.2 | 87 km | 4 km |
| Sep 26, 1997 | 3 km SSE of Nocera Umbra, Italy | M6.0 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Oct 31, 2002 | 4 km WSW of Larino, Italy | M5.9 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Nov 1, 2002 | 2 km ESE of Casacalenda, Italy | M5.8 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Jan 18, 2017 | 5 km ESE of Cittareale, Italy | M5.7 | 74 km | 7 km |
| Sep 26, 1997 | 6 km WSW of Serravalle di Chienti, Italy | M5.7 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Jan 18, 2017 | 4 km SE of Cittareale, Italy | M5.6 | 74 km | 10 km |
| Aug 24, 2016 | 5 km S of Castelsantangelo sul Nera, Italy | M5.6 | 100 km | 3 km |
| Apr 7, 2009 | 1 km SW of San Panfilo d'Ocre, Italy | M5.5 | 33 km | 15 km |
| Oct 6, 1997 | 6 km E of Valtopina, Italy | M5.5 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Oct 14, 1997 | 8 km NNW of Sellano, Italy | M5.5 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Apr 9, 2009 | 5 km SE of Capitignano, Italy | M5.4 | 58 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 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Oct 12, 1997 | 2 km NW of Sellano, Italy | M5.3 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Jan 18, 2017 | 4 km SW of Accumoli, Italy | M5.3 | 80 km | 10 km |
| Jan 18, 2017 | 3 km N of Montereale, Italy | M5.2 | 69 km | 7 km |
| Apr 3, 1998 | 8 km E of Valfabbrica, Italy | M5.2 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Apr 9, 2009 | 2 km ESE of Capitignano, Italy | M5.2 | 61 km | 3 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 | 148 km |
| 1906 | TYRRHENIAN SEA | Astronomical | 0.4 m | 350 | 148 km |
| 1805 | CAMPANIA | Earthquake | — | — | 90 km |
| 1627 | GARGANO PENINSULA | Earthquake | — | 5,000 | 146 km |
| 79 | BAY OF NAPLES | Eruption | — | 2,100 | 148 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Colli Albani (83 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Colli Albani | Caldera | 949 m (3,114 ft) | Unknown | 83 km |
| Campi Flegrei | Caldera | 458 m (1,503 ft) | 1538 | 138 km |
| Ischia | Complex | 789 m (2,589 ft) | 1302 | 144 km |
| Vesuvius | Stratovolcano | 1,281 m (4,203 ft) | 1944 | 148 km |
| Vulsini | Caldera | 800 m (2,625 ft) | -104 | 154 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 2.0 in | Driest |
| February | 35°F (1°C) | 2.3 in | Coldest |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 60°F (16°C) | 2.7 in | |
| July | 76°F (25°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 2.6 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 3.9 in | Wettest |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 2.6 in |
San Benedetto dei Marsi has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 35°F in February to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.7 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.9") and January the driest (2.0").