Avellino
Avellino, a Campanian city among the valleys
Hello friends, today we will talk about Avellino, a small Campanian city located in the most flat part of the so-called "Avellinese basin". With its 52,400 inhabitants, it is the capital of the province and is immersed in a magnificent valley of volcanic origin in the Campanian Apennines.
Physical geography
The territory of Avellino is truly stunning: the city is surrounded by the mountain range of the Picentini to the southeast and by the majestic massif of Montevergine to the northwest. The real spectacle, however, is when you enter the city as it is crossed by the Rigatore, San Francesco and Fenestrelle streams, which are tributaries of the Sabato river. Behind the city, hills and green hills can be seen mainly cultivating hazelnuts, a delicious fruit of the area.
Seismology
Avellino is located in the seismic district of Irpinia and was a victim of the devastating earthquake of 1980. In that earthquake, the city recorded the death of 72 people and highlighted many hundreds of injuries and over 7,000 homeless. Today, however, the city is totally rebuilt and is no longer a high-risk seismic area: it is classified as zone 2 with medium seismicity.
Climate
The climate of Avellino is temperate and influenced by the Tyrrhenian Sea, but it is characterized by very particular climate types. This makes the Avellinese basin exposed mainly to the southern warm-humid winds of Libeccio and Scirocco, which come from the Gulf of Salerno. However, the mountain range of Partenio prevents the influx of Tyrrhenian air and contributes to making the Avellino area particularly rainy: the annual rainfall averages 1600 mm.
The climate of Avellino is characterized by a marked temperature range, that is a large difference between the average temperature of the coldest month and that of the warmest month. This characteristic makes the Avellino climate similar to the Continental climate. However, the thermal data and the rainfall trend lead to classify the climate of Avellino as a Mediterranean climate. The last months of autumn and the beginning of winter are particularly rainy periods, while in summer, the city undergoes prolonged drought.
In any case, Avellino is well known for its aerial view: anyone who observes it from up high will admire a green valley, framed by a mountain range.
Conclusions
In summary, Avellino is a Campanian city located in a very particular valley. The city was rebuilt after the devastating earthquake of 1980 and is now much less at risk of seismic activity. The climate of Avellino is Mediterranean, but with particular characteristics due to the humid currents that come from the sea and the mountain ranges that prevent their arrival. In addition, the streams that cross the city make it a green and flourishing city suitable for hazelnut cultivation. If you pass through there, Avellino will offer you a breathtaking sight and a unique experience, you won't regret it!
