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Weather & Climate in Terranova di Pollino, Italy

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Terranova di Pollino experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 274 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 33.9 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 3,038 feet.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average49.8°F
8% below US avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days274 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,038 ft (926 m)
Area42.2 sq mi (109.2 km²)
Population Density26/sq mi
Coordinates39.9777°N, 16.2958°W
TimezoneEurope/Rome

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.9"
11% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 4.65"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.87"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

611 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.8.

Jan 5, 1994 62 km NNE of Malfa, Italy M5.8 140 km 273 km
May 5, 1990 6 km NE of Avigliano, Italy M5.8 99 km 10 km
Sep 9, 1998 2 km NNE of Castelluccio Superiore, Italy M5.6 28 km 10 km
May 18, 1998 74 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy M5.5 130 km 280 km
Dec 14, 1990 50 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy M5.3 107 km 276 km
Apr 17, 2002 12 km NNE of Mirto, Italy M5.3 56 km 5 km
Oct 25, 2012 2 km SE of Mormanno, Italy M5.3 27 km 6 km
May 17, 2001 43 km NW of Santa Domenica, Italy M5.2 131 km 240 km
May 1, 2023 33 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy M5.2 90 km 250 km
Mar 21, 1994 29 km WSW of Scalea, Italy M5.1 76 km 279 km
Aug 1, 2024 2 km S of Bocchigliero, Italy M5.1 76 km 30 km
May 26, 1991 3 km E of Avigliano, Italy M5.1 95 km 8 km
Oct 16, 2012 21 km WSW of Scalea, Italy M4.9 68 km 260 km
Sep 14, 1999 23 km SW of Marina di Camerota, Italy M4.8 95 km 297 km
Feb 24, 2020 2 km E of San Vincenzo la Costa, Italy M4.8 69 km 10 km
Aug 19, 2021 31 km WSW of Amantea, Italy M4.8 112 km 204 km
Feb 25, 1996 22 km NW of Santa Domenica, Italy M4.8 140 km 208 km
Nov 23, 2009 38 km SSW of Marina di Camerota, Italy M4.8 94 km 294 km
Oct 12, 1994 29 km S of Marina di Camerota, Italy M4.8 82 km 21 km
May 19, 2011 71 km N of Malfa, Italy M4.7 143 km 292 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tsunami History

6 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.3 m (4 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1905 TYRRHENIAN CALABRIA Earthquake 1.3 m 557 147 km
1870 TYRRHENIAN SEA Earthquake 78 km
1836 ROSSANO Earthquake 589 49 km
1783 TYRRHENIAN CALABRIA Earthquake 135 km
1783 TYRRHENIAN CALABRIA Earthquake 134 km
1562 REGGIO DI CALABRIA Earthquake 89 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Stromboli (162 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Stromboli Stratovolcano 924 m (3,031 ft) 2020 162 km
Panarea Stratovolcano 399 m (1,309 ft) Unknown 183 km
Vesuvius Stratovolcano 1,281 m (4,203 ft) 1944 184 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 3.6 in
February 36°F (2°C) 3.5 in Coldest
March 40°F (4°C) 3.0 in
April 44°F (7°C) 2.8 in
May 54°F (12°C) 2.1 in
June 61°F (16°C) 1.4 in
July 66°F (19°C) 0.9 in Driest
August 66°F (19°C) 1.5 in Warmest
September 60°F (15°C) 2.2 in
October 52°F (11°C) 3.9 in
November 44°F (7°C) 4.5 in
December 39°F (4°C) 4.7 in Wettest

Terranova di Pollino has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 36°F in February to 66°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 34.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.7") and July the driest (0.9").

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