Messina, Italy
Full City Profile
219,948
Population
1,492/sq mi density
10 ft
Elevation
3 meters
67°F
Avg Temperature
19°C
Messina enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 26.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
53°F Jan (12°C)
86°F Jul (30°C)
| Annual Average | 66.5°F |
| 23% above US avg | |
| January Average | 53°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 86°F (30°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) |
| Area | 147.4 sq mi (381.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,492/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.1939°N, 15.5526°E |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | 8 km |
| 1908 | MESSINA STRAIT, IONIAN SEA | Eruption + Earthquake | 13.0 m | 80,000 | 4 km |
| 1693 | ISLAND OF SICILY | Earthquake | 12.0 m | 54,000 | 127 km |
| 2002 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Explosion | 10.9 m | - | 73 km |
| 1916 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Earthquake | 10.0 m | - | 75 km |
| 1930 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 2.5 m | 6 | 73 km |
| 1988 | LA FOSSA VOLCANO, VULCANO IS. | Meteorological | 2.0 m | - | 56 km |
| 2019 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 1.3 m | 1 | 73 km |
| 1905 | TYRRHENIAN CALABRIA | Earthquake | 1.3 m | 557 | 70 km |
| 2022 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.8 m | - | 73 km |
| 1919 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.8 m | 4 | 73 km |
| 2021 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.4 m | - | 73 km |
| 2019 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.3 m | - | 73 km |
| 2022 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.0 m | - | 73 km |
| 2024 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | - | - | 73 km |
| 1990 | EASTERN SICILY | Earthquake | - | 19 | 100 km |
| 1954 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | - | - | 73 km |
| 1944 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Explosion | - | - | 73 km |
| 1907 | IONIAN CALABRIA | Earthquake | - | 158 | 41 km |
| 1870 | TYRRHENIAN SEA | Earthquake | - | - | 136 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Vulcano (57 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Vulcano | Stratovolcano(es) | 500 m (1,640 ft) | 1890 | 57 km |
| Lipari | Stratovolcano(es) | 590 m (1,936 ft) | 1230 | 63 km |
| Panarea | Stratovolcano | 399 m (1,309 ft) | Unknown | 65 km |
| Etna | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,295 m (10,810 ft) | 2020 | 69 km |
| Stromboli | Stratovolcano | 924 m (3,031 ft) | 2020 | 73 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 53°F (12°C) | 4.1 in | |
| February | 52°F (11°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 3.2 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 1.3 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| July | 86°F (30°C) | 0.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 1.0 in | |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 2.4 in | |
| October | 67°F (19°C) | 4.1 in | |
| November | 60°F (16°C) | 4.2 in | Wettest |
| December | 55°F (13°C) | 4.2 in |
Messina has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 52°F in February to 86°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.5 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.2") and June the driest (0.5").