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Weather & Climate in Africo Nuovo, Italy
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Africo Nuovo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 329 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 46.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 12.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 59 feet.
Temperature
42°F Jan (6°C)
78°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 56.5°F |
| 5% above US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 329 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 59 ft (18 m) |
| Area | 9.7 sq mi (25.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 332/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.0507°N, 16.1332°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
676 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.8.
| Jan 5, 1994 | 62 km NNE of Malfa, Italy | M5.8 | 144 km | 273 km |
| Dec 13, 1990 | 20 km ENE of Augusta, Italy | M5.6 | 104 km | 11 km |
| May 5, 2004 | 5 km S of Leni, Italy | M5.5 | 126 km | 229 km |
| Jul 4, 2007 | 39 km NE of Santa Marina Salina, Italy | M5.2 | 116 km | 279 km |
| Apr 25, 1992 | 6 km ENE of Santa Marina Salina, Italy | M5.2 | 120 km | 246 km |
| May 17, 2001 | 43 km NW of Santa Domenica, Italy | M5.2 | 114 km | 240 km |
| Aug 19, 2021 | 31 km WSW of Amantea, Italy | M4.8 | 119 km | 204 km |
| Nov 27, 1993 | 35 km N of Malfa, Italy | M4.8 | 146 km | 295 km |
| Apr 5, 2014 | 18 km SE of Capo Rizzuto, Italy | M4.8 | 128 km | 66 km |
| Feb 25, 1996 | 22 km NW of Santa Domenica, Italy | M4.8 | 93 km | 208 km |
| Feb 6, 2015 | 28 km NE of Santa Marina Salina, Italy | M4.8 | 119 km | 245 km |
| Feb 24, 2020 | 2 km E of San Vincenzo la Costa, Italy | M4.8 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Jul 4, 2012 | 78 km SE of Weather Station, Italy | M4.7 | 84 km | 49 km |
| Apr 16, 2025 | 34 km SSE of Palizzi Marina, Italy | M4.7 | 47 km | 51 km |
| Mar 28, 1990 | 2 km NNW of San Giorgio, Italy | M4.7 | 106 km | 37 km |
| May 9, 2015 | 36 km ENE of Canneto, Italy | M4.7 | 91 km | 215 km |
| Mar 25, 1997 | 68 km ESE of Siracusa, Italy | M4.7 | 125 km | 33 km |
| Mar 12, 2024 | 21 km NNE of Malfa, Italy | M4.7 | 128 km | 230 km |
| Apr 6, 1992 | 5 km NNE of Troina / Draginai, Italy | M4.7 | 135 km | 22 km |
| Jul 4, 2012 | 16 km ESE of Lipari, Italy | M4.7 | 97 km | 182 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
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 | 48 km |
| 1908 | MESSINA STRAIT, IONIAN SEA | Eruption + Earthquake | 13.0 m | 80,000 | 50 km |
| 1693 | ISLAND OF SICILY | Earthquake | 12.0 m | 54,000 | 142 km |
| 2002 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Explosion | 10.9 m | — | 115 km |
| 1916 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Earthquake | 10.0 m | — | 116 km |
| 1930 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 2.5 m | 6 | 115 km |
| 1988 | LA FOSSA VOLCANO, VULCANO IS. | Meteorological | 2.0 m | — | 109 km |
| 2019 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 1.3 m | 1 | 115 km |
| 1905 | TYRRHENIAN CALABRIA | Earthquake | 1.3 m | 557 | 69 km |
| 2022 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.8 m | — | 115 km |
| 1919 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.8 m | 4 | 115 km |
| 2021 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.4 m | — | 115 km |
| 2019 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.3 m | — | 115 km |
| 2022 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.0 m | — | 115 km |
| 2024 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | — | — | 115 km |
| 1990 | EASTERN SICILY | Earthquake | — | 19 | 104 km |
| 1954 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | — | — | 115 km |
| 1944 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Explosion | — | — | 115 km |
| 1907 | IONIAN CALABRIA | Earthquake | — | 158 | 14 km |
| 1870 | TYRRHENIAN SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 137 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Etna (105 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Etna | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,295 m (10,810 ft) | 2020 | 105 km |
| Vulcano | Stratovolcano(es) | 500 m (1,640 ft) | 1890 | 110 km |
| Panarea | Stratovolcano | 399 m (1,309 ft) | Unknown | 114 km |
| Stromboli | Stratovolcano | 924 m (3,031 ft) | 2020 | 115 km |
| Lipari | Stratovolcano(es) | 590 m (1,936 ft) | 1230 | 116 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (6°C) | 4.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 50°F (10°C) | 3.2 in | |
| March | 53°F (12°C) | 3.4 in | |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 1.3 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 0.6 in | |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 1.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 2.3 in | |
| October | 65°F (19°C) | 4.6 in | Wettest |
| November | 59°F (15°C) | 4.3 in | |
| December | 53°F (12°C) | 4.5 in |
Africo Nuovo has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 42°F in January to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 32.4 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.6") and June the driest (0.6").