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Weather & Climate in Volturara Appula, Italy
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Volturara Appula enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 81°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 34.9 inches. The area receives 9.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,726 feet.
Temperature
44°F Jan (7°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 59.9°F |
| 11% above US avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 299 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,726 ft (526 m) |
| Area | 37.8 sq mi (98.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 11/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.4960°N, 15.0522°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
628 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 | 36 km | 10 km |
| May 5, 1990 | 6 km NE of Avigliano, Italy | M5.8 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Nov 1, 2002 | 2 km ESE of Casacalenda, Italy | M5.8 | 30 km | 10 km |
| Mar 27, 2021 | 55 km N of Peschici, Italy | M5.5 | 134 km | 7 km |
| Sep 30, 1995 | 3 km S of Ischitella, Italy | M5.2 | 81 km | 25 km |
| May 26, 1991 | 3 km E of Avigliano, Italy | M5.1 | 104 km | 8 km |
| Mar 14, 2025 | 14 km NNE of Lesina, Italy | M5.0 | 63 km | 10 km |
| Feb 16, 2013 | 3 km W of Sora, Italy | M4.8 | 125 km | 11 km |
| Feb 1, 1990 | 10 km NNE of Isole Tremiti, Italy | M4.7 | 90 km | 10 km |
| Apr 3, 1996 | 0 km NNE of Muro Lucano, Italy | M4.7 | 90 km | 10 km |
| May 29, 2006 | 6 km SE of Carpino, Italy | M4.7 | 78 km | 31 km |
| Sep 21, 2019 | 4 km WNW of Agropoli, Italy | M4.7 | 126 km | 300 km |
| Mar 28, 2023 | 2 km NNW of Montagano, Italy | M4.7 | 37 km | 7 km |
| May 5, 1990 | 1 km W of Pietragalla, Italy | M4.6 | 107 km | 13 km |
| Apr 15, 2021 | 59 km N of Peschici, Italy | M4.6 | 138 km | 19 km |
| Feb 20, 2008 | 3 km W of Belmonte Castello, Italy | M4.6 | 106 km | 9 km |
| Sep 27, 2012 | 0 km E of Sant'Arcangelo Trimonte, Italy | M4.6 | 37 km | 6 km |
| Mar 19, 1997 | 1 km SSE of Sepino, Italy | M4.6 | 37 km | 10 km |
| Nov 1, 2002 | 3 km SSW of Montecilfone, Italy | M4.5 | 45 km | 10 km |
| Jan 20, 2014 | southern Italy | M4.5 | 53 km | 11 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 | 92 km |
| 1906 | TYRRHENIAN SEA | Astronomical | 0.4 m | 350 | 92 km |
| 1805 | CAMPANIA | Earthquake | — | — | 49 km |
| 1731 | TYRRHENIAN SEA | Earthquake | — | 3,600 | 37 km |
| 1627 | GARGANO PENINSULA | Earthquake | — | 5,000 | 36 km |
| 1562 | REGGIO DI CALABRIA | Earthquake | — | — | 117 km |
| 79 | BAY OF NAPLES | Eruption | — | 2,100 | 92 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Vesuvius (92 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Vesuvius | Stratovolcano | 1,281 m (4,203 ft) | 1944 | 92 km |
| Campi Flegrei | Caldera | 458 m (1,503 ft) | 1538 | 107 km |
| Ischia | Complex | 789 m (2,589 ft) | 1302 | 129 km |
| Colli Albani | Caldera | 949 m (3,114 ft) | Unknown | 197 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (7°C) | 1.9 in | |
| February | 40°F (5°C) | 1.8 in | Coldest |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 1.6 in | |
| April | 49°F (10°C) | 1.6 in | |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 1.4 in | |
| June | 65°F (19°C) | 1.0 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 1.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 1.1 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 2.0 in | |
| November | 49°F (9°C) | 2.5 in | Wettest |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 2.2 in |
Volturara Appula has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 40°F in February to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.8 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.5") and July the driest (1.0").