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Weather & Climate in Taranto, Italy
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Taranto enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (16°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 296 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 21.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 49 feet.
Temperature
48°F Jan (9°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 61.5°F |
| 14% above US avg | |
| January Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 296 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 49 ft (15 m) |
| Area | 220.3 sq mi (570.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 902/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.4644°N, 17.2471°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
318 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.8.
| May 5, 1990 | 6 km NE of Avigliano, Italy | M5.8 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Sep 9, 1998 | 2 km NNE of Castelluccio Superiore, Italy | M5.6 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Apr 17, 2002 | 12 km NNE of Mirto, Italy | M5.3 | 92 km | 5 km |
| Oct 25, 2012 | 2 km SE of Mormanno, Italy | M5.3 | 124 km | 6 km |
| Aug 1, 2024 | 2 km S of Bocchigliero, Italy | M5.1 | 126 km | 30 km |
| May 26, 1991 | 3 km E of Avigliano, Italy | M5.1 | 129 km | 8 km |
| Apr 27, 1996 | 10 km NE of Fabrizio, Italy | M4.6 | 99 km | 33 km |
| May 5, 1990 | 1 km W of Pietragalla, Italy | M4.6 | 122 km | 13 km |
| May 28, 2012 | 2 km NW of Morano Calabro, Italy | M4.6 | 117 km | 3 km |
| Apr 17, 2006 | 15 km NE of Torretta, Italy | M4.5 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Jan 24, 1990 | 2 km NNE of Santa Severina, Italy | M4.5 | 146 km | 48 km |
| May 5, 1990 | 5 km W of Pietragalla, Italy | M4.5 | 125 km | 15 km |
| Jun 22, 2006 | 9 km NE of Fabrizio, Italy | M4.4 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Dec 29, 1993 | 2 km NE of Verbicaro, Italy | M4.4 | 136 km | 267 km |
| Apr 18, 2002 | 0 km ESE of Scalo di Baragiano, Italy | M4.4 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Aug 27, 2024 | 25 km NNE of Cariati, Italy | M4.4 | 86 km | 10 km |
| Jun 6, 2014 | 7 km SE of Rotonda, Italy | M4.4 | 117 km | 8 km |
| Mar 18, 2025 | 3 km NE of Potenza, Italy | M4.3 | 121 km | 17 km |
| Feb 18, 2025 | 7 km NNW of Crotone, Italy | M4.3 | 147 km | 33 km |
| Nov 29, 1990 | 4 km NNW of Tortora Marina, Italy | M4.2 | 139 km | 280 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1836 | ROSSANO | Earthquake | - | 589 | 111 km |
| 1562 | REGGIO DI CALABRIA | Earthquake | - | - | 148 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 48°F (9°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 49°F (9°C) | 2.1 in | |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 56°F (14°C) | 1.4 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 1.2 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 0.8 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 1.1 in | Warmest |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 3.0 in | Wettest |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 50°F (10°C) | 2.8 in |
Taranto has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 48°F in January to 77°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 21.9 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.0") and July the driest (0.7").