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Kerċem, Malta

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1,627 Population 1,179/sq mi density
364 ft Elevation 111 meters
65°F Avg Temperature 19°C
Kerċem enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 300 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 20.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

55°F Jan (13°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average65.4°F
21% above US avg
January Average55°F (13°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days300 days/yr

Geography

Elevation364 ft (111 m)
Area1.4 sq mi (3.6 km²)
Population Density1,179/sq mi
Coordinates36.0416°N, 14.2269°W
TimezoneEurope/Malta

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 20.0"
47% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 3.90"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

93 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.5. Most recent: M0.0 on Apr 17, 2025.

Apr 21, 2023 108 km SE of Birżebbuġa, Malta M5.5 144 km
Jan 30, 2023 103 km S of ?urrieq, Malta M5.3 126 km
Jan 24, 2023 106 km S of ?urrieq, Malta M5.3 130 km
Jan 23, 2023 98 km SSW of ?urrieq, Malta M5.1 119 km
Jan 18, 2023 110 km S of ?urrieq, Malta M5.1 132 km
Jan 18, 2023 102 km S of ?urrieq, Malta M5.0 124 km
Jan 18, 2023 101 km SSW of ?urrieq, Malta M4.7 122 km
Feb 4, 2023 104 km SSW of ?urrieq, Malta M4.7 126 km
Jan 18, 2023 97 km S of ?urrieq, Malta M4.6 119 km
May 10, 2020 111 km SSE of Bir?ebbu?a, Malta M4.6 144 km
Feb 8, 2016 5 km SSW of Palazzolo Acreide, Italy M4.5 124 km
Jan 31, 2023 107 km SSW of ?urrieq, Malta M4.5 129 km
Oct 29, 1990 37 km NNE of Pembroke, Malta M4.5 45 km
Mar 8, 2023 98 km SSW of Qrendi, Malta M4.4 117 km
Aug 24, 2013 8 km W of Pachino, Italy M4.4 101 km
Jan 23, 2023 111 km SSW of Qrendi, Malta M4.4 131 km
Jan 17, 2023 105 km SSW of ?urrieq, Malta M4.3 125 km
Jan 30, 2023 110 km S of ?urrieq, Malta M4.2 134 km
Jan 17, 2016 75 km ESE of Kamma, Italy M4.2 138 km
Apr 11, 2023 108 km SSW of Qrendi, Malta M4.2 128 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami 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 54,000 140 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Campi Flegrei del Mar di Sicilia (180 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Campi Flegrei del Mar di Sicilia Submarine -8 m (-26 ft) 1867 180 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 55°F (13°C) 3.2 in
February 55°F (13°C) 2.2 in Coldest
March 56°F (13°C) 1.5 in
April 59°F (15°C) 0.9 in
May 66°F (19°C) 0.3 in
June 73°F (23°C) 0.1 in
July 77°F (25°C) 0.0 in Driest
August 79°F (26°C) 0.2 in Warmest
September 75°F (24°C) 1.5 in
October 70°F (21°C) 3.2 in
November 63°F (17°C) 3.2 in
December 58°F (14°C) 3.9 in Wettest

Kerċem has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 55°F in February to 79°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 20.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.9") and July the driest (0.0").

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