Melilli, Italy

Full City Profile

6,593 Population 57/sq mi density
1,017 ft Elevation 310 meters
62°F Avg Temperature 17°C
Melilli enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 20.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

50°F Jan (10°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average62.3°F
15% above US avg
January Average50°F (10°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)

Geography

Elevation1,017 ft (310 m)
Area115.3 sq mi (298.6 km²)
Population Density57/sq mi
Coordinates37.1782°N, 15.1302°E
TimezoneEurope/Rome

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 20.0"
47% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 3.70"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

490 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 30 km
Jun 26, 1993 1 km WNW of Tusa, Italy M4.9 121 km
Nov 25, 2001 6 km SW of Polizzi Generosa, Italy M4.9 123 km
May 6, 1994 2 km NNE of Alimena, Italy M4.8 107 km
Mar 28, 1990 2 km NNW of San Giorgio, Italy M4.7 114 km
Dec 14, 1996 1 km SW of Sclafani Bagni, Italy M4.7 134 km
Jul 4, 2012 78 km SE of Weather Station, Italy M4.7 146 km
Apr 16, 2025 34 km SSE of Palizzi Marina, Italy M4.7 100 km
Apr 6, 1992 5 km NNE of Troina / Draginai, Italy M4.7 86 km
Jul 4, 2012 16 km ESE of Lipari, Italy M4.7 140 km
Mar 25, 1997 68 km ESE of Siracusa, Italy M4.7 85 km
Jan 4, 2013 3 km NNE of Cesarò, Italy M4.6 85 km
Aug 28, 2012 0 km WSW of Scilla, Italy M4.6 130 km
May 11, 2015 106 km SE of Weather Station, Italy M4.6 148 km
Apr 15, 2022 49 km ENE of Augusta, Italy M4.6 59 km
Dec 16, 1990 20 km ENE of Augusta, Italy M4.5 30 km
Dec 15, 1991 0 km WSW of Pennisi, Italy M4.5 52 km
Oct 29, 1990 37 km NNE of Pembroke, Malta M4.5 113 km
Aug 16, 2010 6 km S of Pianoconte, Italy M4.5 139 km
Feb 3, 1992 80 km E of Portopalo di Capo Passero, Italy M4.5 102 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

13 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 1,500 124 km
1908 MESSINA STRAIT, IONIAN SEA Eruption + Earthquake 13.0 m 80,000 117 km
1693 ISLAND OF SICILY Earthquake 12.0 m 54,000 11 km
1988 LA FOSSA VOLCANO, VULCANO IS. Meteorological 2.0 m - 137 km
1990 EASTERN SICILY Earthquake - 19 30 km
1907 IONIAN CALABRIA Earthquake - 158 132 km
1818 EASTERN SICILY Earthquake - 72 47 km
1783 MESSINA STRAITS Meteorological - 1 130 km
1783 TYRRHENIAN CALABRIA Earthquake - 30,000 145 km
1172 ISLAND OF SICILY Earthquake - - 92 km
1169 EASTERN SICILY Earthquake - 16,000 16 km
1169 CALABRIAN ARC Astronomical - - 63 km
963 SICILY Earthquake - - 92 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Etna (64 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Etna Stratovolcano(es) 3,295 m (10,810 ft) 2020 64 km
Vulcano Stratovolcano(es) 500 m (1,640 ft) 1890 137 km
Lipari Stratovolcano(es) 590 m (1,936 ft) 1230 147 km
Panarea Stratovolcano 399 m (1,309 ft) Unknown 162 km
Stromboli Stratovolcano 924 m (3,031 ft) 2020 179 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 50°F (10°C) 3.0 in Coldest
February 50°F (10°C) 1.5 in
March 53°F (11°C) 2.1 in
April 57°F (14°C) 1.1 in
May 64°F (18°C) 0.6 in
June 72°F (22°C) 0.3 in
July 77°F (25°C) 0.1 in Driest
August 78°F (25°C) 0.5 in Warmest
September 73°F (23°C) 1.4 in
October 66°F (19°C) 3.7 in Wettest
November 58°F (14°C) 2.9 in
December 52°F (11°C) 3.0 in

Melilli has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 50°F in January to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 20.0 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.7") and July the driest (0.1").

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