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Weather & Climate in Santa Francesca, Italy
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Santa Francesca enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 309 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 43.0 inches. The area receives 2.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,535 feet.
Temperature
43°F Jan (6°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 58.6°F |
| 9% above US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 309 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,535 ft (468 m) |
| Area | 80.7 sq mi (208.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 6/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.7178°N, 13.4525°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
967 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 | 69 km | 9 km |
| Aug 24, 2016 | 5 km WNW of Accumoli, Italy | M6.2 | 114 km | 4 km |
| Oct 31, 2002 | 4 km WSW of Larino, Italy | M5.9 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Nov 1, 2002 | 2 km ESE of Casacalenda, Italy | M5.8 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Jan 18, 2017 | 5 km ESE of Cittareale, Italy | M5.7 | 100 km | 7 km |
| Jan 18, 2017 | 4 km SE of Cittareale, Italy | M5.6 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Aug 24, 2016 | 5 km S of Castelsantangelo sul Nera, Italy | M5.6 | 127 km | 3 km |
| Oct 14, 1997 | 8 km NNW of Sellano, Italy | M5.5 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Apr 7, 2009 | 1 km SW of San Panfilo d'Ocre, Italy | M5.5 | 62 km | 15 km |
| Apr 9, 2009 | 5 km SE of Capitignano, Italy | M5.4 | 86 km | 15 km |
| Jan 18, 2017 | 4 km SW of Accumoli, Italy | M5.3 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Oct 12, 1997 | 2 km NW of Sellano, Italy | M5.3 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Jan 18, 2017 | 3 km N of Montereale, Italy | M5.2 | 95 km | 7 km |
| Apr 9, 2009 | 2 km ESE of Capitignano, Italy | M5.2 | 89 km | 3 km |
| Apr 6, 2009 | 5 km ENE of Pizzoli, Italy | M5.1 | 82 km | 9 km |
| Apr 13, 2009 | 5 km ESE of Capitignano, Italy | M5.0 | 88 km | 8 km |
| Apr 6, 2009 | 0 km WSW of Coppito, Italy | M4.9 | 73 km | 10 km |
| Aug 26, 2016 | 2 km S of Amatrice, Italy | M4.8 | 99 km | 11 km |
| Aug 15, 1998 | 3 km NE of Cittaducale, Italy | M4.8 | 86 km | 10 km |
| Apr 6, 2009 | 5 km NW of Scoppito, Italy | M4.8 | 79 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
4 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 | 129 km |
| 1906 | TYRRHENIAN SEA | Astronomical | 0.4 m | 350 | 129 km |
| 1805 | CAMPANIA | Earthquake | — | — | 88 km |
| 79 | BAY OF NAPLES | Eruption | — | 2,100 | 129 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Colli Albani (63 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Colli Albani | Caldera | 949 m (3,114 ft) | Unknown | 63 km |
| Campi Flegrei | Caldera | 458 m (1,503 ft) | 1538 | 115 km |
| Ischia | Complex | 789 m (2,589 ft) | 1302 | 116 km |
| Vesuvius | Stratovolcano | 1,281 m (4,203 ft) | 1944 | 129 km |
| Vulsini | Caldera | 800 m (2,625 ft) | -104 | 159 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 2.6 in | |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 2.3 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 2.2 in | |
| September | 62°F (16°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 4.5 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 3.5 in |
Santa Francesca has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 38°F in February to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.7 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.7") and July the driest (2.1").