Licata, Italy

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36,537 Population 431/sq mi density
26 ft Elevation 8 meters
64°F Avg Temperature 18°C
Licata enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 15.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

53°F Jan (12°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average63.8°F
18% above US avg
January Average53°F (12°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)

Geography

Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Area84.8 sq mi (219.7 km²)
Population Density431/sq mi
Coordinates37.1027°N, 13.9397°E
TimezoneEurope/Rome

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 15.6"
59% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 2.64"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

610 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.0. Most recent: M3.3 on Apr 17, 2025.

Sep 6, 2002 34 km NNE of Santa Flavia, Italy M6.0 144 km
Dec 13, 1990 20 km ENE of Augusta, Italy M5.6 135 km
Sep 27, 2002 39 km NNE of Santa Flavia, Italy M5.3 150 km
Jun 26, 1993 1 km WNW of Tusa, Italy M4.9 102 km
Nov 25, 2001 6 km SW of Polizzi Generosa, Italy M4.9 74 km
May 6, 1994 2 km NNE of Alimena, Italy M4.8 70 km
Mar 28, 1990 2 km NNW of San Giorgio, Italy M4.7 149 km
Apr 6, 1992 5 km NNE of Troina / Draginai, Italy M4.7 101 km
Dec 14, 1996 1 km SW of Sclafani Bagni, Italy M4.7 79 km
Jan 4, 2013 3 km NNE of Cesarò, Italy M4.6 110 km
Feb 8, 2016 5 km SSW of Palazzolo Acreide, Italy M4.5 84 km
Oct 29, 1990 37 km NNE of Pembroke, Malta M4.5 117 km
Dec 15, 1991 0 km WSW of Pennisi, Italy M4.5 120 km
Sep 6, 2002 40 km NNE of Santa Flavia, Italy M4.5 149 km
Dec 16, 1990 20 km ENE of Augusta, Italy M4.5 135 km
Oct 27, 2002 2 km ESE of Linguaglossa, Italy M4.4 136 km
Nov 8, 2009 0 km SW of Troina / Draginai, Italy M4.4 95 km
Aug 15, 2013 2 km W of San Giorgio, Italy M4.4 147 km
Apr 13, 2012 9 km N of Sferracavallo, Italy M4.4 143 km
Aug 15, 2013 1 km WNW of Oliveri, Italy M4.4 150 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

8 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 96 km
1990 EASTERN SICILY Earthquake - 19 135 km
1818 EASTERN SICILY Earthquake - 72 119 km
1726 NORTHERN SICILY Earthquake - 250 124 km
1172 ISLAND OF SICILY Earthquake - - 137 km
1169 EASTERN SICILY Earthquake - 16,000 99 km
1169 CALABRIAN ARC Astronomical - - 117 km
963 SICILY Earthquake - - 137 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Campi Flegrei del Mar di Sicilia (110 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Campi Flegrei del Mar di Sicilia Submarine -8 m (-26 ft) 1867 110 km
Etna Stratovolcano(es) 3,295 m (10,810 ft) 2020 118 km
Vulcano Stratovolcano(es) 500 m (1,640 ft) 1890 170 km
Pantelleria Shield 836 m (2,743 ft) 1891 175 km
Lipari Stratovolcano(es) 590 m (1,936 ft) 1230 177 km
Panarea Stratovolcano 399 m (1,309 ft) Unknown 197 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 53°F (12°C) 2.1 in
February 53°F (12°C) 1.7 in Coldest
March 55°F (13°C) 1.2 in
April 58°F (15°C) 1.2 in
May 65°F (18°C) 0.5 in
June 72°F (22°C) 0.1 in
July 75°F (24°C) 0.0 in Driest
August 77°F (25°C) 0.3 in Warmest
September 74°F (23°C) 1.0 in
October 68°F (20°C) 2.4 in
November 61°F (16°C) 2.4 in
December 56°F (13°C) 2.6 in Wettest

Licata has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 53°F in February to 77°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 15.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.6") and July the driest (0.0").

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