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Santa Severina, Italy

Full City Profile

1.9 /5.0
D Poor
1,903 Population 92/sq mi density
1,070 ft Elevation 326 meters
62°F Avg Temperature 17°C
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Overall
1.9 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
1.9 / 5.0
$17,610 median income, 13.9% unemployment
Santa Severina 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 281 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 30.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

49°F Jan (9°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average61.8°F
14% above US avg
January Average49°F (9°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days281 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,070 ft (326 m)
Area20.8 sq mi (53.9 km²)
Population Density92/sq mi
Coordinates39.1477°N, 16.9111°W
TimezoneEurope/Rome

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.2"
21% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 4.69"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.39"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

486 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.6. Most recent: M4.5 on Feb 26, 2025.

Sep 9, 1998 2 km NNE of Castelluccio Superiore, Italy M5.6 127 km
Oct 25, 2012 2 km SE of Mormanno, Italy M5.3 112 km
Dec 14, 1990 50 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy M5.3 136 km
Apr 17, 2002 12 km NNE of Mirto, Italy M5.3 62 km
May 17, 2001 43 km NW of Santa Domenica, Italy M5.2 121 km
May 1, 2023 33 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy M5.2 124 km
Mar 21, 1994 29 km WSW of Scalea, Italy M5.1 141 km
Aug 1, 2024 2 km S of Bocchigliero, Italy M5.1 31 km
Oct 16, 2012 21 km WSW of Scalea, Italy M4.9 135 km
Feb 25, 1996 22 km NW of Santa Domenica, Italy M4.8 112 km
Aug 19, 2021 31 km WSW of Amantea, Italy M4.8 103 km
Oct 12, 1994 29 km S of Marina di Camerota, Italy M4.8 147 km
Feb 24, 2020 2 km E of San Vincenzo la Costa, Italy M4.8 68 km
Apr 5, 2014 18 km SE of Capo Rizzuto, Italy M4.8 50 km
May 9, 2015 36 km ENE of Canneto, Italy M4.7 147 km
Mar 30, 2000 7 km SSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy M4.6 100 km
Aug 28, 2012 0 km WSW of Scilla, Italy M4.6 144 km
Mar 1, 2024 21 km W of San Nicola Arcella, Italy M4.6 141 km
May 28, 2012 2 km NW of Morano Calabro, Italy M4.6 104 km
Apr 27, 1996 10 km NE of Fabrizio, Italy M4.6 66 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

10 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 10.0 m (33 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1916 STROMBOLI ISLAND Earthquake 10.0 m 150 km
1905 TYRRHENIAN CALABRIA Earthquake 1.3 m 557 90 km
1907 IONIAN CALABRIA Earthquake 158 137 km
1870 TYRRHENIAN SEA Earthquake 56 km
1836 ROSSANO Earthquake 589 57 km
1784 IONIAN CALABRIA Earthquake 103 km
1783 MESSINA STRAITS Meteorological 1 144 km
1783 TYRRHENIAN CALABRIA Earthquake 30,000 125 km
1783 TYRRHENIAN CALABRIA Earthquake 68 km
1783 TYRRHENIAN CALABRIA Earthquake 56 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Stromboli (152 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Stromboli Stratovolcano 924 m (3,031 ft) 2020 152 km
Panarea Stratovolcano 399 m (1,309 ft) Unknown 170 km
Lipari Stratovolcano(es) 590 m (1,936 ft) 1230 186 km
Vulcano Stratovolcano(es) 500 m (1,640 ft) 1890 188 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 49°F (9°C) 3.8 in Coldest
February 49°F (10°C) 3.0 in
March 52°F (11°C) 3.4 in
April 56°F (13°C) 2.0 in
May 64°F (18°C) 1.2 in
June 72°F (22°C) 0.4 in Driest
July 78°F (25°C) 0.4 in
August 78°F (26°C) 0.9 in Warmest
September 72°F (22°C) 1.6 in
October 64°F (18°C) 4.7 in Wettest
November 57°F (14°C) 4.3 in
December 51°F (10°C) 4.6 in

Santa Severina has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 49°F in January to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 30.2 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.7") and June the driest (0.4").

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