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Weather & Climate in Scalera, Italy
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Scalera 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 2,192 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 | 2,192 ft (668 m) |
| Area | 32.5 sq mi (84.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 17/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.8593°N, 15.7192°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
679 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 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Nov 1, 2002 | 2 km ESE of Casacalenda, Italy | M5.8 | 119 km | 10 km |
| May 5, 1990 | 6 km NE of Avigliano, Italy | M5.8 | 10 km | 10 km |
| Sep 9, 1998 | 2 km NNE of Castelluccio Superiore, Italy | M5.6 | 94 km | 10 km |
| Oct 25, 2012 | 2 km SE of Mormanno, Italy | M5.3 | 112 km | 6 km |
| Sep 30, 1995 | 3 km S of Ischitella, Italy | M5.2 | 114 km | 25 km |
| Mar 21, 1994 | 29 km WSW of Scalea, Italy | M5.1 | 126 km | 279 km |
| May 26, 1991 | 3 km E of Avigliano, Italy | M5.1 | 15 km | 8 km |
| Mar 14, 2025 | 14 km NNE of Lesina, Italy | M5.0 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Oct 16, 2012 | 21 km WSW of Scalea, Italy | M4.9 | 124 km | 260 km |
| Oct 12, 1994 | 29 km S of Marina di Camerota, Italy | M4.8 | 128 km | 21 km |
| Nov 23, 2009 | 38 km SSW of Marina di Camerota, Italy | M4.8 | 138 km | 294 km |
| Sep 14, 1999 | 23 km SW of Marina di Camerota, Italy | M4.8 | 122 km | 297 km |
| Sep 21, 2019 | 4 km WNW of Agropoli, Italy | M4.7 | 85 km | 300 km |
| Apr 3, 1996 | 0 km NNE of Muro Lucano, Italy | M4.7 | 22 km | 10 km |
| Sep 2, 2013 | 43 km SSW of Palinuro, Italy | M4.7 | 142 km | 312 km |
| May 29, 2006 | 6 km SE of Carpino, Italy | M4.7 | 106 km | 31 km |
| Mar 28, 2023 | 2 km NNW of Montagano, Italy | M4.7 | 126 km | 7 km |
| Aug 31, 1993 | 18 km WSW of Palinuro, Italy | M4.7 | 112 km | 315 km |
| Mar 1, 2024 | 21 km W of San Nicola Arcella, Italy | M4.6 | 116 km | 268 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 | 109 km |
| 1906 | TYRRHENIAN SEA | Astronomical | 0.4 m | 350 | 109 km |
| 1805 | CAMPANIA | Earthquake | — | — | 127 km |
| 1731 | TYRRHENIAN SEA | Earthquake | — | 3,600 | 74 km |
| 1627 | GARGANO PENINSULA | Earthquake | — | 5,000 | 102 km |
| 1562 | REGGIO DI CALABRIA | Earthquake | — | — | 44 km |
| 79 | BAY OF NAPLES | Eruption | — | 2,100 | 109 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Vesuvius (109 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Vesuvius | Stratovolcano | 1,281 m (4,203 ft) | 1944 | 109 km |
| Campi Flegrei | Caldera | 458 m (1,503 ft) | 1538 | 133 km |
| Ischia | Complex | 789 m (2,589 ft) | 1302 | 154 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 |
Scalera 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").