Sciara, Italy

Full City Profile

2,623 Population 120/sq mi density
689 ft Elevation 210 meters
61°F Avg Temperature 16°C
Sciara enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 19.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

49°F Jan (10°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average61.3°F
14% above US avg
January Average49°F (10°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)

Geography

Elevation689 ft (210 m)
Area21.9 sq mi (56.6 km²)
Population Density120/sq mi
Coordinates37.9151°N, 13.7618°E
TimezoneEurope/Rome

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.6"
49% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 2.83"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

955 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 52 km
May 5, 2004 5 km S of Leni, Italy M5.5 113 km
Sep 27, 2002 39 km NNE of Santa Flavia, Italy M5.3 58 km
Apr 25, 1992 6 km ENE of Santa Marina Salina, Italy M5.2 127 km
Feb 7, 2025 39 km WSW of Leni, Italy M5.2 83 km
Sep 14, 1998 40 km N of Santa Flavia, Italy M4.9 62 km
Jan 17, 1998 28 km NNE of San Vito Lo Capo, Italy M4.9 94 km
Jun 26, 1993 1 km WNW of Tusa, Italy M4.9 41 km
Nov 25, 2001 6 km SW of Polizzi Generosa, Italy M4.9 24 km
Nov 27, 1993 35 km N of Malfa, Italy M4.8 145 km
Oct 23, 1999 32 km NNW of Malfa, Italy M4.8 129 km
May 6, 1994 2 km NNE of Alimena, Italy M4.8 39 km
Sep 7, 2009 62 km N of Cefalù, Italy M4.8 81 km
Feb 6, 2015 28 km NE of Santa Marina Salina, Italy M4.8 149 km
May 29, 1995 22 km W of Favignana, Italy M4.8 148 km
Mar 28, 1990 2 km NNW of San Giorgio, Italy M4.7 107 km
Dec 14, 1996 1 km SW of Sclafani Bagni, Italy M4.7 13 km
Mar 12, 2024 21 km NNE of Malfa, Italy M4.7 139 km
Apr 6, 1992 5 km NNE of Troina / Draginai, Italy M4.7 75 km
Jun 20, 1998 28 km NNW of San Vito Lo Capo, Italy M4.7 111 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

9 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 12.0 m (39 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1693 ISLAND OF SICILY Earthquake 12.0 m 54,000 141 km
1988 LA FOSSA VOLCANO, VULCANO IS. Meteorological 2.0 m - 118 km
1818 EASTERN SICILY Earthquake - 72 126 km
1769 CORINTH GULF Earthquake - - 147 km
1726 NORTHERN SICILY Earthquake - 250 43 km
1172 ISLAND OF SICILY Earthquake - - 109 km
1169 EASTERN SICILY Earthquake - 16,000 131 km
1169 CALABRIAN ARC Astronomical - - 111 km
963 SICILY Earthquake - - 109 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Etna (110 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Etna Stratovolcano(es) 3,295 m (10,810 ft) 2020 110 km
Vulcano Stratovolcano(es) 500 m (1,640 ft) 1890 118 km
Lipari Stratovolcano(es) 590 m (1,936 ft) 1230 121 km
Campi Flegrei del Mar di Sicilia Submarine -8 m (-26 ft) 1867 130 km
Panarea Stratovolcano 399 m (1,309 ft) Unknown 139 km
Stromboli Stratovolcano 924 m (3,031 ft) 2020 160 km
Pantelleria Shield 836 m (2,743 ft) 1891 200 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 49°F (10°C) 2.4 in Coldest
February 49°F (10°C) 2.1 in
March 51°F (11°C) 1.7 in
April 55°F (13°C) 1.7 in
May 63°F (17°C) 0.9 in
June 70°F (21°C) 0.3 in
July 75°F (24°C) 0.2 in Driest
August 76°F (25°C) 0.5 in Warmest
September 72°F (22°C) 1.5 in
October 65°F (18°C) 2.8 in
November 57°F (14°C) 2.7 in
December 52°F (11°C) 2.8 in Wettest

Sciara has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 49°F in January to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 19.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.8") and July the driest (0.2").

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