Sciacca, Italy

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38,967 Population 527/sq mi density
197 ft Elevation 60 meters
63°F Avg Temperature 17°C
Sciacca enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 19.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

51°F Jan (11°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average62.5°F
16% above US avg
January Average51°F (11°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)

Geography

Elevation197 ft (60 m)
Area74.0 sq mi (191.7 km²)
Population Density527/sq mi
Coordinates37.5069°N, 13.0840°E
TimezoneEurope/Rome

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.6"
48% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 2.87"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

637 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.0. Most recent: M4.0 on Mar 15, 2025.

Sep 6, 2002 34 km NNE of Santa Flavia, Italy M6.0 111 km
Sep 27, 2002 39 km NNE of Santa Flavia, Italy M5.3 117 km
Nov 25, 2001 6 km SW of Polizzi Generosa, Italy M4.9 82 km
Jun 26, 1993 1 km WNW of Tusa, Italy M4.9 113 km
Dec 30, 1999 57 km NW of Favignana, Italy M4.9 138 km
Jan 17, 1998 28 km NNE of San Vito Lo Capo, Italy M4.9 101 km
Sep 14, 1998 40 km N of Santa Flavia, Italy M4.9 116 km
May 29, 1995 22 km W of Favignana, Italy M4.8 99 km
May 6, 1994 2 km NNE of Alimena, Italy M4.8 94 km
Sep 7, 2009 62 km N of Cefalù, Italy M4.8 149 km
Jun 20, 1998 28 km NNW of San Vito Lo Capo, Italy M4.7 108 km
Apr 6, 1992 5 km NNE of Troina / Draginai, Italy M4.7 140 km
Dec 14, 1996 1 km SW of Sclafani Bagni, Italy M4.7 75 km
Sep 28, 2002 43 km NNE of Santa Flavia, Italy M4.6 120 km
Jan 4, 2013 3 km NNE of Cesarò, Italy M4.6 150 km
Jun 21, 1998 29 km NNW of San Vito Lo Capo, Italy M4.5 109 km
Sep 6, 2002 40 km NNE of Santa Flavia, Italy M4.5 118 km
Sep 20, 2002 Sicily, Italy M4.5 120 km
Apr 13, 2012 9 km N of Sferracavallo, Italy M4.4 89 km
Aug 13, 2012 39 km ESE of Ustica, Italy M4.4 125 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1769 CORINTH GULF Earthquake - - 126 km
1726 NORTHERN SICILY Earthquake - 250 72 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Campi Flegrei del Mar di Sicilia (57 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Campi Flegrei del Mar di Sicilia Submarine -8 m (-26 ft) 1867 57 km
Pantelleria Shield 836 m (2,743 ft) 1891 125 km
Etna Stratovolcano(es) 3,295 m (10,810 ft) 2020 171 km
Vulcano Stratovolcano(es) 500 m (1,640 ft) 1890 193 km
Lipari Stratovolcano(es) 590 m (1,936 ft) 1230 195 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 51°F (11°C) 2.6 in
February 51°F (10°C) 2.2 in Coldest
March 53°F (12°C) 1.8 in
April 57°F (14°C) 2.1 in
May 64°F (18°C) 0.8 in
June 71°F (22°C) 0.2 in
July 76°F (24°C) 0.1 in Driest
August 77°F (25°C) 0.3 in Warmest
September 73°F (23°C) 1.3 in
October 66°F (19°C) 2.9 in Wettest
November 58°F (15°C) 2.8 in
December 53°F (12°C) 2.7 in

Sciacca has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 51°F in February to 77°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 19.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (2.9") and July the driest (0.1").

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