Sannicola, Italy

Full City Profile

1.9 /5.0

D Poor

4,895 Population 439/sq mi density

246 ft Elevation 75 meters

62°F Avg Temperature 17°C

Overall

1.9 / 5.0

Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

1.9 / 5.0

$15,808 median income, 13.9% unemployment

Sannicola enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 297 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 21.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

49°F Jan (10°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)

Annual Average	62.1°F
	15% above US avg
January Average	49°F (10°C)
July Average	78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days	297 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	246 ft (75 m)
Area	11.1 sq mi (28.9 km²)
Population Density	439/sq mi
Coordinates	40.0924°N, 18.0677°W
Timezone	Europe/Rome

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 21.6"

43% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Nov) 3.27"

Driest Month (Jul) 0.47"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

411 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M4.3 on Feb 18, 2025.

Apr 17, 2002	12 km NNE of Mirto, Italy	M5.3	113 km
Dec 24, 1993	8 km NE of Himarë, Albania	M5.2	149 km
Aug 1, 2024	2 km S of Bocchigliero, Italy	M5.1	137 km
May 19, 2018	17 km W of Memaliaj, Albania	M4.9	147 km
Jan 4, 2019	9 km N of Himarë, Albania	M4.8	142 km
Nov 24, 1999	18 km N of Himarë, Albania	M4.8	145 km
Aug 6, 2006	6 km N of Himarë, Albania	M4.8	142 km
Mar 22, 2024	32 km WSW of Agios Georgis, Greece	M4.8	119 km
Aug 8, 2006	9 km N of Himarë, Albania	M4.8	144 km
Jun 22, 2013	17 km ESE of Orikum, Albania	M4.7	137 km
Mar 5, 2008	14 km NNW of Himarë, Albania	M4.6	137 km
Apr 27, 1996	10 km NE of Fabrizio, Italy	M4.6	129 km
Jan 12, 2021	4 km WSW of Himarë, Albania	M4.5	139 km
Jan 31, 2013	10 km NW of Acharávi, Greece	M4.5	145 km
May 8, 1992	1 km NNE of Himarë, Albania	M4.5	143 km
May 10, 2006	17 km SW of Orikum, Albania	M4.5	107 km
Apr 17, 2006	15 km NE of Torretta, Italy	M4.5	98 km
Mar 25, 2009	14 km E of Orikum, Albania	M4.5	135 km
Jan 24, 1990	2 km NNE of Santa Severina, Italy	M4.5	142 km
Aug 27, 2024	25 km NNE of Cariati, Italy	M4.4	94 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.

Year	Location	Cause	Max Wave	Deaths	Distance
1866	ALBANIAN COASTS	Earthquake	—	60	116 km
1866	BAY OF VLORE	Earthquake	—	—	118 km
1836	ROSSANO	Earthquake	—	589	137 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	49°F (10°C)	2.6 in	Coldest
February	50°F (10°C)	2.1 in
March	52°F (11°C)	2.1 in
April	57°F (14°C)	1.3 in
May	65°F (18°C)	0.9 in
June	73°F (23°C)	0.6 in
July	78°F (25°C)	0.5 in	Driest
August	78°F (25°C)	0.9 in	Warmest
September	72°F (22°C)	1.7 in
October	65°F (18°C)	3.1 in
November	57°F (14°C)	3.3 in	Wettest
December	51°F (11°C)	2.7 in

Sannicola has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 49°F in January to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 21.6 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.3") and July the driest (0.5").

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