Potenza weather in November
In November, Potenza sees average daytime highs of 14°C and overnight lows near 6°C, with 68 mm of precipitation across 9.6 wet days and about 9.7 hours of daylight. It is the 8th-warmest and 4th-wettest month of the year here.
Highs ease over the month, from about 16°C in the first days to 11°C by the end. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 29% of the time in November, and the air most often feels dry.
Daylight stretches from about 10 h 12 min at the start of November to 9 h 18 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, November is Potenza's 9th-clearest and 7th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Potenza's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 14°
- 8th warmest
- Overnight low
- 6°
- 5th coldest
- Precipitation
- 68 mm
- 9.6 wet days
- Daylight
- 9 h 42 min
- 6:51 AM – 4:33 PM
- Cloud cover
- 60%
- 9th clearest
- Wind
- 8 km/h
- 7th windiest
- Solar energy
- 2.1 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 3.9
- out of 10
- Air quality
- Good
- PM10 16.7 µg/m³ · 2019
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in November
Highs ease over the month, from about 16°C in the first days to 11°C by the end.
A typical November day in Potenza reaches about 14°C in the afternoon and slips back to 6°C overnight — a 8°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 9°C and 18°C. Set against its neighbours, November runs about 5°C cooler than October and about 4°C warmer than December.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 |
| Avg low (°C) | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 16 | 8 |
| 2 | 16 | 8 |
| 3 | 16 | 8 |
| 4 | 16 | 8 |
| 5 | 16 | 7 |
| 6 | 15 | 7 |
| 7 | 15 | 7 |
| 8 | 15 | 7 |
| 9 | 15 | 7 |
| 10 | 15 | 7 |
| 11 | 14 | 7 |
| 12 | 14 | 6 |
| 13 | 14 | 6 |
| 14 | 14 | 6 |
| 15 | 14 | 6 |
| 16 | 13 | 6 |
| 17 | 13 | 6 |
| 18 | 13 | 5 |
| 19 | 13 | 5 |
| 20 | 13 | 5 |
| 21 | 12 | 5 |
| 22 | 12 | 5 |
| 23 | 12 | 5 |
| 24 | 12 | 5 |
| 25 | 12 | 5 |
| 26 | 12 | 5 |
| 27 | 11 | 4 |
| 28 | 11 | 4 |
| 29 | 11 | 4 |
| 30 | 11 | 4 |
How November really feels in Potenza
Once humidity and wind are folded in, November averages 0 days that feel above 32°C and 0 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
November sits comfortably in between — no days that feel dangerously hot or drop to a hard freeze once humidity and wind are folded in.
Potenza weather by month
How November compares with the rest of the year at a glance. November is the 8th-warmest and 4th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Snow days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 8° / 1° | 64 | 9.8 | 3 | 9.4 | 1.4 |
| Feb | 9° / 1° | 62 | 10.5 | 4 | 10.4 | 1.7 |
| Mar | 12° / 3° | 74 | 11.2 | 2.2 | 11.7 | 3.1 |
| Apr | 15° / 6° | 73 | 11.6 | 0.5 | 13.1 | 4.5 |
| May | 20° / 10° | 53 | 9.4 | 0 | 14.2 | 6.5 |
| Jun | 25° / 14° | 41 | 6.9 | 0 | 14.9 | 7.7 |
| Jul | 28° / 17° | 29 | 5.2 | 0 | 14.6 | 7.7 |
| Aug | 28° / 17° | 28 | 5.3 | 0 | 13.6 | 7.4 |
| Sep | 23° / 14° | 51 | 7.9 | 0 | 12.3 | 7.3 |
| Oct | 19° / 10° | 61 | 7.9 | 0.1 | 10.9 | 6.5 |
| Nov | 14° / 6° | 68 | 9.6 | 0.5 | 9.7 | 3.9 |
| Dec | 9° / 3° | 72 | 10.4 | 2.6 | 9.1 | 1.9 |
Cloud cover in November
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 29% of the time in November.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 18% of November, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 53%.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 53 | 53 | 52 | 53 | 53 | 52 | 52 | 51 | 51 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 49 | 49 | 48 | 49 | 47 | 46 | 46 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 41 | 41 | 40 |
| Cloudier (%) | 47 | 47 | 48 | 47 | 47 | 48 | 48 | 49 | 49 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 51 | 51 | 52 | 51 | 53 | 54 | 54 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 59 | 59 | 60 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 53 | 47 |
| 2 | 53 | 47 |
| 3 | 52 | 48 |
| 4 | 53 | 47 |
| 5 | 53 | 47 |
| 6 | 52 | 48 |
| 7 | 52 | 48 |
| 8 | 51 | 49 |
| 9 | 51 | 49 |
| 10 | 50 | 50 |
| 11 | 50 | 50 |
| 12 | 50 | 50 |
| 13 | 49 | 51 |
| 14 | 49 | 51 |
| 15 | 48 | 52 |
| 16 | 49 | 51 |
| 17 | 47 | 53 |
| 18 | 46 | 54 |
| 19 | 46 | 54 |
| 20 | 44 | 56 |
| 21 | 44 | 56 |
| 22 | 44 | 56 |
| 23 | 44 | 56 |
| 24 | 44 | 56 |
| 25 | 43 | 57 |
| 26 | 43 | 57 |
| 27 | 43 | 57 |
| 28 | 41 | 59 |
| 29 | 41 | 59 |
| 30 | 40 | 60 |
Chance of precipitation in November
Potenza gets around 68 mm of rain and snow over 9.6 wet days in November. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable precipitation averages around 31% and peaks near 34% on the wettest days, and about 1 day brings snow. The odds climb toward the end of the month.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 |
| Snow chance (%) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Rain chance (%) | Snow chance (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 26 | 1 |
| 2 | 26 | 1 |
| 3 | 26 | 1 |
| 4 | 27 | 1 |
| 5 | 27 | 1 |
| 6 | 28 | 1 |
| 7 | 29 | 1 |
| 8 | 29 | 1 |
| 9 | 30 | 1 |
| 10 | 31 | 1 |
| 11 | 32 | 1 |
| 12 | 32 | 1 |
| 13 | 33 | 1 |
| 14 | 33 | 1 |
| 15 | 33 | 2 |
| 16 | 33 | 2 |
| 17 | 33 | 2 |
| 18 | 34 | 2 |
| 19 | 34 | 2 |
| 20 | 34 | 3 |
| 21 | 34 | 3 |
| 22 | 34 | 3 |
| 23 | 34 | 3 |
| 24 | 33 | 3 |
| 25 | 33 | 3 |
| 26 | 33 | 3 |
| 27 | 33 | 3 |
| 28 | 33 | 3 |
| 29 | 33 | 3 |
| 30 | 33 | 3 |
Humidity in November
Most of November feels dry — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, November lands in the dry band about 99% of days. It rarely turns muggy — the humid and sticky bands barely register.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 98 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 |
| Comfortable (%) | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 98 | 2 |
| 2 | 98 | 2 |
| 3 | 98 | 2 |
| 4 | 98 | 2 |
| 5 | 98 | 2 |
| 6 | 99 | 1 |
| 7 | 99 | 1 |
| 8 | 99 | 1 |
| 9 | 99 | 1 |
| 10 | 99 | 1 |
| 11 | 99 | 1 |
| 12 | 100 | 0 |
| 13 | 100 | 0 |
| 14 | 100 | 0 |
| 15 | 100 | 0 |
| 16 | 100 | 0 |
| 17 | 100 | 0 |
| 18 | 100 | 0 |
| 19 | 100 | 0 |
| 20 | 100 | 0 |
| 21 | 100 | 0 |
| 22 | 100 | 0 |
| 23 | 100 | 0 |
| 24 | 100 | 0 |
| 25 | 100 | 0 |
| 26 | 100 | 0 |
| 27 | 100 | 0 |
| 28 | 100 | 0 |
| 29 | 100 | 0 |
| 30 | 100 | 0 |
Wind in November
Winds average 8 km/h in November.
Across November, daily wind ranges from about 8 km/h on the calmest days to 8 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind speed (km/h) | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Feels | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8 | calm |
| 2 | 8 | calm |
| 3 | 8 | calm |
| 4 | 8 | calm |
| 5 | 8 | calm |
| 6 | 8 | calm |
| 7 | 8 | calm |
| 8 | 8 | calm |
| 9 | 8 | calm |
| 10 | 8 | calm |
| 11 | 8 | calm |
| 12 | 8 | calm |
| 13 | 8 | calm |
| 14 | 8 | calm |
| 15 | 8 | calm |
| 16 | 8 | calm |
| 17 | 8 | calm |
| 18 | 8 | calm |
| 19 | 8 | calm |
| 20 | 8 | calm |
| 21 | 8 | calm |
| 22 | 8 | calm |
| 23 | 8 | calm |
| 24 | 8 | calm |
| 25 | 8 | calm |
| 26 | 8 | calm |
| 27 | 8 | calm |
| 28 | 8 | calm |
| 29 | 8 | calm |
| 30 | 8 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in November
Daylight runs from about 10 h 12 min at the start of November to 9 h 18 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 54 minutes over November. Sunrise moves from 6:33 AM to 7:06 AM, and sunset from 4:47 PM to 4:26 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 10.2 | 10.2 | 10.2 | 10.1 | 10.1 | 10.0 | 10.0 | 10.0 | 9.9 | 9.9 | 9.9 | 9.8 | 9.8 | 9.8 | 9.7 | 9.7 | 9.7 | 9.6 | 9.6 | 9.6 | 9.5 | 9.5 | 9.5 | 9.5 | 9.4 | 9.4 | 9.4 | 9.4 | 9.3 | 9.3 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:33 | 6:35 | 6:36 | 6:37 | 6:38 | 6:39 | 6:41 | 6:42 | 6:43 | 6:44 | 6:45 | 6:46 | 6:48 | 6:49 | 6:50 | 6:51 | 6:52 | 6:53 | 6:55 | 6:56 | 6:57 | 6:58 | 6:59 | 7:00 | 7:01 | 7:02 | 7:03 | 7:04 | 7:05 | 7:06 |
| Sunset (PM) | 4:47 | 4:46 | 4:45 | 4:44 | 4:43 | 4:42 | 4:41 | 4:40 | 4:39 | 4:38 | 4:37 | 4:36 | 4:35 | 4:34 | 4:34 | 4:33 | 4:32 | 4:32 | 4:31 | 4:30 | 4:30 | 4:29 | 4:29 | 4:28 | 4:28 | 4:27 | 4:27 | 4:27 | 4:26 | 4:26 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10.2 | 6:33 | 4:47 |
| 2 | 10.2 | 6:35 | 4:46 |
| 3 | 10.2 | 6:36 | 4:45 |
| 4 | 10.1 | 6:37 | 4:44 |
| 5 | 10.1 | 6:38 | 4:43 |
| 6 | 10.0 | 6:39 | 4:42 |
| 7 | 10.0 | 6:41 | 4:41 |
| 8 | 10.0 | 6:42 | 4:40 |
| 9 | 9.9 | 6:43 | 4:39 |
| 10 | 9.9 | 6:44 | 4:38 |
| 11 | 9.9 | 6:45 | 4:37 |
| 12 | 9.8 | 6:46 | 4:36 |
| 13 | 9.8 | 6:48 | 4:35 |
| 14 | 9.8 | 6:49 | 4:34 |
| 15 | 9.7 | 6:50 | 4:34 |
| 16 | 9.7 | 6:51 | 4:33 |
| 17 | 9.7 | 6:52 | 4:32 |
| 18 | 9.6 | 6:53 | 4:32 |
| 19 | 9.6 | 6:55 | 4:31 |
| 20 | 9.6 | 6:56 | 4:30 |
| 21 | 9.5 | 6:57 | 4:30 |
| 22 | 9.5 | 6:58 | 4:29 |
| 23 | 9.5 | 6:59 | 4:29 |
| 24 | 9.5 | 7:00 | 4:28 |
| 25 | 9.4 | 7:01 | 4:28 |
| 26 | 9.4 | 7:02 | 4:27 |
| 27 | 9.4 | 7:03 | 4:27 |
| 28 | 9.4 | 7:04 | 4:27 |
| 29 | 9.3 | 7:05 | 4:26 |
| 30 | 9.3 | 7:06 | 4:26 |
Solar energy in November
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in November, about 2.1 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 1.65 kWh/m² to a high of 6.96 kWh/m² in July across the year — November's 2.1 kWh/m² sits near the bottom.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 2.6 | 2.6 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.4 | 2.4 | 2.4 | 2.3 | 2.3 | 2.2 | 2.2 | 2.2 | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 1.9 | 1.9 | 1.9 | 1.9 | 1.9 | 1.8 | 1.8 | 1.8 | 1.8 | 1.8 | 1.7 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2.6 | Moderate |
| 2 | 2.6 | Moderate |
| 3 | 2.5 | Moderate |
| 4 | 2.5 | Moderate |
| 5 | 2.5 | Moderate |
| 6 | 2.4 | Moderate |
| 7 | 2.4 | Moderate |
| 8 | 2.4 | Moderate |
| 9 | 2.3 | Moderate |
| 10 | 2.3 | Moderate |
| 11 | 2.2 | Moderate |
| 12 | 2.2 | Moderate |
| 13 | 2.2 | Moderate |
| 14 | 2.1 | Moderate |
| 15 | 2.1 | Moderate |
| 16 | 2.1 | Moderate |
| 17 | 2.0 | Moderate |
| 18 | 2.0 | Moderate |
| 19 | 2.0 | Dim |
| 20 | 1.9 | Dim |
| 21 | 1.9 | Dim |
| 22 | 1.9 | Dim |
| 23 | 1.9 | Dim |
| 24 | 1.9 | Dim |
| 25 | 1.8 | Dim |
| 26 | 1.8 | Dim |
| 27 | 1.8 | Dim |
| 28 | 1.8 | Dim |
| 29 | 1.8 | Dim |
| 30 | 1.7 | Dim |
Is November a good time to visit Potenza?
Our two travel scores rate November for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
November is a weaker month for outdoor sightseeing in Potenza.
What to pack for Potenza in November
From November's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In November, Potenza sees daytime highs around 14°C and nights near 6°C. Worth packing: a warm layer and rain gear. About 10 days see rain.
UV index in Potenza in November
Clear-sky midday UV in November peaks around 2. The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Potenza peaks around July 17 at about 10 (very high) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 21 at about 1 (low).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — in 8 months of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 2 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Level | Low | Moderate | High | Moderate | High | Very high | Very high | Very high | High | Moderate | Moderate | Low |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2 | Low |
| Feb | 3 | Moderate |
| Mar | 5 | High |
| Apr | 5 | Moderate |
| May | 7 | High |
| Jun | 9 | Very high |
| Jul | 10 | Very high |
| Aug | 9 | Very high |
| Sep | 6 | High |
| Oct | 4 | Moderate |
| Nov | 2 | Moderate |
| Dec | 1 | Low |
Air quality in Potenza in November
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where November falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Potenza is worst in April — around 17 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), and holds fairly steady the rest of the year.
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 14 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 14 | Moderate |
| Feb | 16 | Moderate |
| Mar | 16 | Moderate |
| Apr | 17 | Moderate |
| May | 15 | Moderate |
| Jun | 14 | Moderate |
| Jul | 13 | Moderate |
| Aug | 14 | Moderate |
| Sep | 13 | Moderate |
| Oct | 13 | Moderate |
| Nov | 13 | Moderate |
| Dec | 12 | Moderate |
Where is Potenza?
Potenza sits at 40.6°N, 15.8°E, 819 m above sea level, in Italy. The nearest listed city is Gravina in Puglia, 55 km away.
Topography around Potenza
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Potenza.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Potenza has significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 334 m around an average of 760 m above sea level; within 16 km, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,309 m; within 80 km, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,981 m.
The land around Potenza is covered by trees (47%), artificial surfaces (29%) and grassland (20%) within 3 km, trees (53%) and grassland (27%) within 16 km, and trees (50%) and cropland (30%) within 80 km.
Italy travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 2
- Exercise Increased Caution
- Power plugs
- Type C / F / L
- 230 V · 50 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 69% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $43,309
- 2025
- Happiness
- 6.6 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 97%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 0.6
- per 100k, 2023
- Road deaths
- 5.3
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- High
- World Bank
- English
- Moderate
- EF EPI 513
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Potenza (40.6418°, 15.8079°, elevation 819 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).