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Benevento's Climate: A 3B Meteo Analysis Reveals a Challenging Environment
Is Benevento, Italy, truly deserving of its reputation as a land of harsh weather? A recent 2025 Climate Index by Sole 24 Ore, based on extensive 3B Meteo data from 2014-2024, paints a compelling picture. The study ranks Benevento among Italy's ten worst cities for climate, prompting a closer look at the factors contributing to this less-than-ideal ranking.
Benevento's Climate Woes: A Deep Dive into the Data
The report reveals some startling figures for Benevento. The city scored a concerning 99th place out of 107 Italian cities, a drop of ten places from the previous year. Several key indicators significantly impacted this ranking:
- Extreme Temperature Swings: Benevento experiences the highest daily temperature variation in Southern Italy, averaging a whopping 11 degrees. This dramatic shift can be taxing on the human body and overall health.
- Persistent Fog: The city boasts the second-highest fog presence in Southern Italy. Fog not only reduces visibility but can also contribute to respiratory issues.
- Uncomfortable Days: A staggering 226 days annually fall outside of the city's climate comfort zone. This means that for nearly two-thirds of the year, residents are exposed to either excessively high humidity (above 70%) or excessively low humidity (below 30%). These conditions can negatively impact health and wellbeing. This is double the discomfort experienced in top-ranking cities such as Bolzano, Catania, and Aosta.
- Extreme Heat: Benevento's extreme heat ranking is particularly alarming, placing 104th out of 107. The average number of days exceeding 35°C (95°F) from 2014 to 2024 is 33. Only Cosenza, Foggia, and Terni rank worse in this category.
- Heatwaves: The city's ranking for heatwaves is equally concerning, landing at 102nd. The metric measures periods where temperatures stay above 30°C (86°F) for over three consecutive days.
While Benevento struggles in these areas, it does fare relatively better in other aspects. For example, it ranks 34th for consecutive dry days (important for drought risk) and 23rd for extreme rainfall (reducing hydrogeological risk).
The 3B Meteo data also highlights that Benevento's ranking is skewed by these extreme weather events. While it performs reasonably well in other areas, such as sunlight hours (59th), summer breezes (63rd), and rainfall intensity (52nd), the extreme weather events drag down the overall score significantly.
3B Meteo's Broader Impact: Beyond Benevento
The 3B Meteo data provides valuable insights into climate conditions across Italy. The top ten cities for climate include Bari, Barletta Andria Trani, Pescara, Livorno, Enna, Ancona, Trieste, Chieti, Catanzaro, and Pesaro Urbino. Conversely, cities at the bottom of the ranking, along with Benevento, include Reggio Emilia, Parma, Cremona, Piacenza, Alessandria, Asti, Terni, and Caserta.
This data not only provides valuable information for residents but also informs urban planning, public health initiatives, and the development of strategies to mitigate the effects of climate change.
Conclusion: Understanding and Adapting to Benevento's Climate
The 3B Meteo data, as analyzed in the Sole 24 Ore Climate Index, presents a sobering picture of Benevento's climate. While the city's ranking is influenced by a number of factors, including extreme temperatures and high humidity, understanding these challenges is the first step towards developing effective adaptation strategies for a more comfortable and sustainable future.
Further research and collaboration between local authorities, scientists, and residents are crucial for exploring solutions to minimize the impact of these challenging climatic conditions.
