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Weather & Climate in Zona 179, Italy
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Zona 179 enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 80°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 32.5 inches. The area receives 5.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,729 feet.
Temperature
43°F Jan (6°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 58.9°F |
| 9% above US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 299 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,729 ft (527 m) |
| Area | 81.4 sq mi (210.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 30/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.0031°N, 15.6187°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
658 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 | 107 km | 10 km |
| May 5, 1990 | 6 km NE of Avigliano, Italy | M5.8 | 28 km | 10 km |
| Nov 1, 2002 | 2 km ESE of Casacalenda, Italy | M5.8 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Sep 9, 1998 | 2 km NNE of Castelluccio Superiore, Italy | M5.6 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Oct 25, 2012 | 2 km SE of Mormanno, Italy | M5.3 | 129 km | 6 km |
| Sep 30, 1995 | 3 km S of Ischitella, Italy | M5.2 | 100 km | 25 km |
| Mar 21, 1994 | 29 km WSW of Scalea, Italy | M5.1 | 141 km | 279 km |
| May 26, 1991 | 3 km E of Avigliano, Italy | M5.1 | 33 km | 8 km |
| Mar 14, 2025 | 14 km NNE of Lesina, Italy | M5.0 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Oct 16, 2012 | 21 km WSW of Scalea, Italy | M4.9 | 139 km | 260 km |
| Sep 14, 1999 | 23 km SW of Marina di Camerota, Italy | M4.8 | 135 km | 297 km |
| Oct 12, 1994 | 29 km S of Marina di Camerota, Italy | M4.8 | 142 km | 21 km |
| Aug 31, 1993 | 18 km WSW of Palinuro, Italy | M4.7 | 123 km | 315 km |
| Apr 3, 1996 | 0 km NNE of Muro Lucano, Italy | M4.7 | 29 km | 10 km |
| Mar 28, 2023 | 2 km NNW of Montagano, Italy | M4.7 | 108 km | 7 km |
| Sep 21, 2019 | 4 km WNW of Agropoli, Italy | M4.7 | 90 km | 300 km |
| Feb 1, 1990 | 10 km NNE of Isole Tremiti, Italy | M4.7 | 134 km | 10 km |
| May 29, 2006 | 6 km SE of Carpino, Italy | M4.7 | 92 km | 31 km |
| Sep 27, 2012 | 0 km E of Sant'Arcangelo Trimonte, Italy | M4.6 | 59 km | 6 km |
| Mar 19, 1997 | 1 km SSE of Sepino, Italy | M4.6 | 94 km | 10 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 | 102 km |
| 1906 | TYRRHENIAN SEA | Astronomical | 0.4 m | 350 | 102 km |
| 1805 | CAMPANIA | Earthquake | - | - | 111 km |
| 1731 | TYRRHENIAN SEA | Earthquake | - | 3,600 | 56 km |
| 1627 | GARGANO PENINSULA | Earthquake | - | 5,000 | 84 km |
| 1562 | REGGIO DI CALABRIA | Earthquake | - | - | 57 km |
| 79 | BAY OF NAPLES | Eruption | - | 2,100 | 102 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Vesuvius (102 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Vesuvius | Stratovolcano | 1,281 m (4,203 ft) | 1944 | 102 km |
| Campi Flegrei | Caldera | 458 m (1,503 ft) | 1538 | 126 km |
| Ischia | Complex | 789 m (2,589 ft) | 1302 | 148 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 2.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 44°F (7°C) | 1.9 in | |
| March | 47°F (9°C) | 1.8 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 1.4 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 1.1 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 1.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 1.1 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 1.9 in | |
| October | 60°F (15°C) | 2.3 in | |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 2.7 in | Wettest |
| December | 48°F (9°C) | 2.2 in |
Zona 179 has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 43°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.7") and July the driest (1.0").