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Weather & Climate in Sant'Elia a Pianisi, Italy
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sant'Elia a Pianisi enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 81°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 34.9 inches. The area receives 9.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,185 feet.
Temperature
44°F Jan (7°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 59.9°F |
| 11% above US avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 299 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,185 ft (666 m) |
| Area | 26.6 sq mi (68.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 61/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.6204°N, 14.8752°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
664 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 | 19 km | 10 km |
| Nov 1, 2002 | 2 km ESE of Casacalenda, Italy | M5.8 | 12 km | 10 km |
| May 5, 1990 | 6 km NE of Avigliano, Italy | M5.8 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Mar 27, 2021 | 55 km N of Peschici, Italy | M5.5 | 134 km | 7 km |
| Apr 7, 2009 | 1 km SW of San Panfilo d'Ocre, Italy | M5.5 | 138 km | 15 km |
| Sep 30, 1995 | 3 km S of Ischitella, Italy | M5.2 | 89 km | 25 km |
| May 26, 1991 | 3 km E of Avigliano, Italy | M5.1 | 124 km | 8 km |
| Mar 14, 2025 | 14 km NNE of Lesina, Italy | M5.0 | 61 km | 10 km |
| Apr 7, 2009 | 1 km SW of L'Aquila, Italy | M4.8 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Feb 16, 2013 | 3 km W of Sora, Italy | M4.8 | 108 km | 11 km |
| Apr 3, 1996 | 0 km NNE of Muro Lucano, Italy | M4.7 | 109 km | 10 km |
| May 29, 2006 | 6 km SE of Carpino, Italy | M4.7 | 88 km | 31 km |
| Feb 1, 1990 | 10 km NNE of Isole Tremiti, Italy | M4.7 | 87 km | 10 km |
| Sep 21, 2019 | 4 km WNW of Agropoli, Italy | M4.7 | 139 km | 300 km |
| Mar 28, 2023 | 2 km NNW of Montagano, Italy | M4.7 | 18 km | 7 km |
| Apr 7, 2009 | 3 km ENE of Coppito, Italy | M4.6 | 150 km | 7 km |
| Sep 27, 2012 | 0 km E of Sant'Arcangelo Trimonte, Italy | M4.6 | 51 km | 6 km |
| May 5, 1990 | 1 km W of Pietragalla, Italy | M4.6 | 127 km | 13 km |
| Mar 19, 1997 | 1 km SSE of Sepino, Italy | M4.6 | 32 km | 10 km |
| Feb 20, 2008 | 3 km W of Belmonte Castello, Italy | M4.6 | 91 km | 9 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 | 97 km |
| 1906 | TYRRHENIAN SEA | Astronomical | 0.4 m | 350 | 97 km |
| 1805 | CAMPANIA | Earthquake | — | — | 37 km |
| 1731 | TYRRHENIAN SEA | Earthquake | — | 3,600 | 54 km |
| 1627 | GARGANO PENINSULA | Earthquake | — | 5,000 | 41 km |
| 1562 | REGGIO DI CALABRIA | Earthquake | — | — | 135 km |
| 79 | BAY OF NAPLES | Eruption | — | 2,100 | 97 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Vesuvius (97 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Vesuvius | Stratovolcano | 1,281 m (4,203 ft) | 1944 | 97 km |
| Campi Flegrei | Caldera | 458 m (1,503 ft) | 1538 | 108 km |
| Ischia | Complex | 789 m (2,589 ft) | 1302 | 129 km |
| Colli Albani | Caldera | 949 m (3,114 ft) | Unknown | 181 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (7°C) | 1.9 in | |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 1.6 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 1.6 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 1.4 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 1.1 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 1.1 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 1.3 in | |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 1.9 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 51°F (10°C) | 2.6 in | Wettest |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 2.2 in |
Sant'Elia a Pianisi has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 43°F in February to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.4 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.6") and July the driest (1.1").