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Weather & Climate in Volturara Irpina, Italy
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Volturara Irpina enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 293 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 area receives 2.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,287 feet.
Temperature
44°F Jan (6°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 59.1°F |
| 9% above US avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 293 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,287 ft (697 m) |
| Area | 32.2 sq mi (83.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 97/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.8829°N, 14.9180°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
701 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 | 101 km | 10 km |
| May 5, 1990 | 6 km NE of Avigliano, Italy | M5.8 | 72 km | 10 km |
| Nov 1, 2002 | 2 km ESE of Casacalenda, Italy | M5.8 | 94 km | 10 km |
| Sep 9, 1998 | 2 km NNE of Castelluccio Superiore, Italy | M5.6 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Oct 25, 2012 | 2 km SE of Mormanno, Italy | M5.3 | 145 km | 6 km |
| Feb 26, 1991 | 52 km SW of Anacapri, Italy | M5.3 | 121 km | 401 km |
| Sep 30, 1995 | 3 km S of Ischitella, Italy | M5.2 | 137 km | 25 km |
| May 26, 1991 | 3 km E of Avigliano, Italy | M5.1 | 73 km | 8 km |
| Mar 21, 1994 | 29 km WSW of Scalea, Italy | M5.1 | 135 km | 279 km |
| Mar 14, 2025 | 14 km NNE of Lesina, Italy | M5.0 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Oct 16, 2012 | 21 km WSW of Scalea, Italy | M4.9 | 136 km | 260 km |
| Feb 16, 2013 | 3 km W of Sora, Italy | M4.8 | 145 km | 11 km |
| Nov 23, 2009 | 38 km SSW of Marina di Camerota, Italy | M4.8 | 139 km | 294 km |
| Sep 14, 1999 | 23 km SW of Marina di Camerota, Italy | M4.8 | 119 km | 297 km |
| Oct 12, 1994 | 29 km S of Marina di Camerota, Italy | M4.8 | 133 km | 21 km |
| Apr 3, 1996 | 0 km NNE of Muro Lucano, Italy | M4.7 | 50 km | 10 km |
| Mar 28, 2023 | 2 km NNW of Montagano, Italy | M4.7 | 90 km | 7 km |
| Aug 31, 1993 | 18 km WSW of Palinuro, Italy | M4.7 | 103 km | 315 km |
| Sep 21, 2019 | 4 km WNW of Agropoli, Italy | M4.7 | 57 km | 300 km |
| Sep 2, 2013 | 43 km SSW of Palinuro, Italy | M4.7 | 134 km | 312 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 | 42 km |
| 1906 | TYRRHENIAN SEA | Astronomical | 0.4 m | 350 | 42 km |
| 1805 | CAMPANIA | Earthquake | — | — | 78 km |
| 1731 | TYRRHENIAN SEA | Earthquake | — | 3,600 | 84 km |
| 1627 | GARGANO PENINSULA | Earthquake | — | 5,000 | 101 km |
| 1562 | REGGIO DI CALABRIA | Earthquake | — | — | 65 km |
| 79 | BAY OF NAPLES | Eruption | — | 2,100 | 42 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Vesuvius (42 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Vesuvius | Stratovolcano | 1,281 m (4,203 ft) | 1944 | 42 km |
| Campi Flegrei | Caldera | 458 m (1,503 ft) | 1538 | 66 km |
| Ischia | Complex | 789 m (2,589 ft) | 1302 | 88 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (6°C) | 3.3 in | |
| February | 40°F (5°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 49°F (10°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 2.0 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 1.2 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 1.1 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 1.4 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 2.5 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 4.2 in | Wettest |
| December | 42°F (5°C) | 3.7 in |
Volturara Irpina has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 40°F in February to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.8 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.2") and July the driest (1.1").