Assoro, Italy

Full City Profile

3,958 Population 106/sq mi density
2,789 ft Elevation 850 meters
60°F Avg Temperature 16°C
Assoro enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 19.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

48°F Jan (9°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average60.0°F
11% above US avg
January Average48°F (9°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)

Geography

Elevation2,789 ft (850 m)
Area37.3 sq mi (96.7 km²)
Population Density106/sq mi
Coordinates37.6221°N, 14.4181°E
TimezoneEurope/Rome

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.5"
49% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 3.07"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

988 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.0. Most recent: M4.7 on Apr 16, 2025.

Sep 6, 2002 34 km NNE of Santa Flavia, Italy M6.0 105 km
Dec 13, 1990 20 km ENE of Augusta, Italy M5.6 97 km
May 5, 2004 5 km S of Leni, Italy M5.5 104 km
Sep 27, 2002 39 km NNE of Santa Flavia, Italy M5.3 111 km
Jul 4, 2007 39 km NE of Santa Marina Salina, Italy M5.2 148 km
Feb 7, 2025 39 km WSW of Leni, Italy M5.2 96 km
Apr 25, 1992 6 km ENE of Santa Marina Salina, Italy M5.2 116 km
Nov 25, 2001 6 km SW of Polizzi Generosa, Italy M4.9 44 km
Sep 14, 1998 40 km N of Santa Flavia, Italy M4.9 117 km
Jun 26, 1993 1 km WNW of Tusa, Italy M4.9 45 km
May 6, 1994 2 km NNE of Alimena, Italy M4.8 28 km
Sep 7, 2009 62 km N of Cefalù, Italy M4.8 113 km
Oct 23, 1999 32 km NNW of Malfa, Italy M4.8 137 km
Nov 27, 1993 35 km N of Malfa, Italy M4.8 147 km
Feb 6, 2015 28 km NE of Santa Marina Salina, Italy M4.8 139 km
Apr 6, 1992 5 km NNE of Troina / Draginai, Italy M4.7 29 km
Apr 16, 2025 34 km SSE of Palizzi Marina, Italy M4.7 150 km
Mar 12, 2024 21 km NNE of Malfa, Italy M4.7 133 km
Mar 28, 1990 2 km NNW of San Giorgio, Italy M4.7 78 km
Dec 14, 1996 1 km SW of Sclafani Bagni, Italy M4.7 55 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

20 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 16.0 m (52 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1783 MESSINA STRAITS Eruption + Earthquake 16.0 m 1,500 125 km
1908 MESSINA STRAIT, IONIAN SEA Eruption + Earthquake 13.0 m 80,000 119 km
1693 ISLAND OF SICILY Earthquake 12.0 m 54,000 76 km
2002 STROMBOLI ISLAND Explosion 10.9 m - 147 km
1930 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 2.5 m 6 147 km
1988 LA FOSSA VOLCANO, VULCANO IS. Meteorological 2.0 m - 99 km
2019 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 1.3 m 1 147 km
2022 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 0.8 m - 147 km
1919 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 0.8 m 4 147 km
2021 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 0.4 m - 147 km
2019 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 0.3 m - 147 km
2022 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 0.0 m - 147 km
2024 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical - - 147 km
1990 EASTERN SICILY Earthquake - 19 97 km
1954 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical - - 147 km
1944 STROMBOLI ISLAND Explosion - - 147 km
1818 EASTERN SICILY Earthquake - 72 63 km
1783 MESSINA STRAITS Meteorological - 1 134 km
1726 NORTHERN SICILY Earthquake - 250 109 km
1172 ISLAND OF SICILY Earthquake - - 66 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Etna (53 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Etna Stratovolcano(es) 3,295 m (10,810 ft) 2020 53 km
Vulcano Stratovolcano(es) 500 m (1,640 ft) 1890 99 km
Lipari Stratovolcano(es) 590 m (1,936 ft) 1230 107 km
Panarea Stratovolcano 399 m (1,309 ft) Unknown 126 km
Stromboli Stratovolcano 924 m (3,031 ft) 2020 147 km
Campi Flegrei del Mar di Sicilia Submarine -8 m (-26 ft) 1867 163 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 48°F (9°C) 2.6 in Coldest
February 48°F (9°C) 1.9 in
March 50°F (10°C) 1.7 in
April 54°F (12°C) 1.4 in
May 62°F (16°C) 0.8 in
June 70°F (21°C) 0.3 in
July 75°F (24°C) 0.2 in Driest
August 76°F (24°C) 0.5 in Warmest
September 71°F (22°C) 1.5 in
October 63°F (17°C) 2.8 in
November 56°F (13°C) 2.8 in
December 50°F (10°C) 3.1 in Wettest

Assoro has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 48°F in January to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 19.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.1") and July the driest (0.2").

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