Comiso, Italy

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26,298 Population 636/sq mi density
686 ft Elevation 209 meters
62°F Avg Temperature 17°C
Comiso enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 18.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

50°F Jan (10°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average62.0°F
15% above US avg
January Average50°F (10°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)

Geography

Elevation686 ft (209 m)
Area41.4 sq mi (107.1 km²)
Population Density636/sq mi
Coordinates36.9489°N, 14.6073°E
TimezoneEurope/Rome

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.0"
53% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 3.15"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

390 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.6. Most recent: M3.3 on Apr 17, 2025.

Dec 13, 1990 20 km ENE of Augusta, Italy M5.6 83 km
Jun 26, 1993 1 km WNW of Tusa, Italy M4.9 121 km
Nov 25, 2001 6 km SW of Polizzi Generosa, Italy M4.9 108 km
May 6, 1994 2 km NNE of Alimena, Italy M4.8 95 km
Apr 6, 1992 5 km NNE of Troina / Draginai, Italy M4.7 99 km
Mar 28, 1990 2 km NNW of San Giorgio, Italy M4.7 141 km
Dec 14, 1996 1 km SW of Sclafani Bagni, Italy M4.7 118 km
Mar 25, 1997 68 km ESE of Siracusa, Italy M4.7 127 km
Apr 15, 2022 49 km ENE of Augusta, Italy M4.6 111 km
Jan 4, 2013 3 km NNE of Cesarò, Italy M4.6 103 km
Feb 8, 2016 5 km SSW of Palazzolo Acreide, Italy M4.5 26 km
Dec 16, 1990 20 km ENE of Augusta, Italy M4.5 83 km
Oct 29, 1990 37 km NNE of Pembroke, Malta M4.5 80 km
Dec 15, 1991 0 km WSW of Pennisi, Italy M4.5 90 km
Sep 7, 1991 8 km SSE of Guidomandri Marina, Italy M4.5 140 km
Feb 3, 1992 80 km E of Portopalo di Capo Passero, Italy M4.5 132 km
Oct 27, 2002 2 km ESE of Linguaglossa, Italy M4.4 110 km
Nov 8, 2009 0 km SW of Troina / Draginai, Italy M4.4 92 km
Feb 14, 1999 5 km N of Oliveri, Italy M4.4 142 km
Aug 15, 2013 1 km WNW of Oliveri, Italy M4.4 137 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

7 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 12.0 m (39 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1693 ISLAND OF SICILY Earthquake 12.0 m 54,000 42 km
1990 EASTERN SICILY Earthquake - 19 83 km
1818 EASTERN SICILY Earthquake - 72 86 km
1172 ISLAND OF SICILY Earthquake - - 122 km
1169 EASTERN SICILY Earthquake - 16,000 54 km
1169 CALABRIAN ARC Astronomical - - 94 km
963 SICILY Earthquake - - 122 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Etna (95 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Etna Stratovolcano(es) 3,295 m (10,810 ft) 2020 95 km
Vulcano Stratovolcano(es) 500 m (1,640 ft) 1890 165 km
Campi Flegrei del Mar di Sicilia Submarine -8 m (-26 ft) 1867 170 km
Lipari Stratovolcano(es) 590 m (1,936 ft) 1230 174 km
Panarea Stratovolcano 399 m (1,309 ft) Unknown 192 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 50°F (10°C) 2.6 in Coldest
February 50°F (10°C) 1.7 in
March 52°F (11°C) 1.5 in
April 56°F (13°C) 1.1 in
May 64°F (18°C) 0.6 in
June 71°F (22°C) 0.2 in
July 75°F (24°C) 0.1 in Driest
August 77°F (25°C) 0.4 in Warmest
September 72°F (22°C) 1.3 in
October 66°F (19°C) 2.9 in
November 58°F (15°C) 2.6 in
December 53°F (11°C) 3.2 in Wettest

Comiso has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 50°F in January to 77°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 18.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.2") and July the driest (0.1").

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