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Weather & Climate in Vieste, Italy
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Vieste enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 310 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 14.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 141 feet.
Temperature
50°F Jan (10°C)
78°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 61.9°F |
| 15% above US avg | |
| January Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 310 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 141 ft (43 m) |
| Area | 64.3 sq mi (166.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 175/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.8821°N, 16.1714°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
553 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 | 108 km | 10 km |
| May 5, 1990 | 6 km NE of Avigliano, Italy | M5.8 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Nov 1, 2002 | 2 km ESE of Casacalenda, Italy | M5.8 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Mar 27, 2021 | 55 km N of Peschici, Italy | M5.5 | 64 km | 7 km |
| Mar 29, 2003 | 51 km W of Komiža, Croatia | M5.5 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Sep 30, 1995 | 3 km S of Ischitella, Italy | M5.2 | 23 km | 25 km |
| May 26, 1991 | 3 km E of Avigliano, Italy | M5.1 | 133 km | 8 km |
| Mar 14, 2025 | 14 km NNE of Lesina, Italy | M5.0 | 62 km | 10 km |
| Feb 1, 1990 | 10 km NNE of Isole Tremiti, Italy | M4.7 | 62 km | 10 km |
| Mar 28, 2023 | 2 km NNW of Montagano, Italy | M4.7 | 127 km | 7 km |
| May 29, 2006 | 6 km SE of Carpino, Italy | M4.7 | 24 km | 31 km |
| Jul 15, 1995 | 25 km WSW of Ston, Croatia | M4.7 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Apr 3, 1996 | 0 km NNE of Muro Lucano, Italy | M4.7 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Mar 19, 1997 | 1 km SSE of Sepino, Italy | M4.6 | 139 km | 10 km |
| May 5, 1990 | 1 km W of Pietragalla, Italy | M4.6 | 129 km | 13 km |
| Oct 23, 2002 | 27 km SE of Lastovo, Croatia | M4.6 | 115 km | 16 km |
| Apr 15, 2021 | 59 km N of Peschici, Italy | M4.6 | 67 km | 19 km |
| Sep 27, 2012 | 0 km E of Sant'Arcangelo Trimonte, Italy | M4.6 | 129 km | 6 km |
| Sep 22, 1998 | 6 km SE of Carpino, Italy | M4.5 | 23 km | 10 km |
| Nov 1, 2002 | 2 km SE of Lupara, Italy | M4.5 | 118 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1805 | CAMPANIA | Earthquake | - | - | 148 km |
| 1731 | TYRRHENIAN SEA | Earthquake | - | 3,600 | 70 km |
| 1627 | GARGANO PENINSULA | Earthquake | - | 5,000 | 70 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Vesuvius (188 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Vesuvius | Stratovolcano | 1,281 m (4,203 ft) | 1944 | 188 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 50°F (10°C) | 1.3 in | |
| February | 48°F (9°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 1.2 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 1.1 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 0.9 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 0.8 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 0.6 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 0.8 in | |
| September | 71°F (21°C) | 1.5 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 1.6 in | |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 1.8 in | Wettest |
| December | 53°F (11°C) | 1.4 in |
Vieste has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 48°F in February to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 14.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (1.8") and July the driest (0.6").