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Weather & Climate in Altofonte, Italy
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Altofonte enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 335 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 29.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,148 feet.
Temperature
51°F Jan (11°C)
85°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 65.0°F |
| 20% above US avg | |
| January Average | 51°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 85°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 335 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,148 ft (350 m) |
| Area | 16.3 sq mi (42.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 434/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.0430°N, 13.2943°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
743 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.0.
| Sep 6, 2002 | 34 km NNE of Santa Flavia, Italy | M6.0 | 52 km | 5 km |
| May 5, 2004 | 5 km S of Leni, Italy | M5.5 | 142 km | 229 km |
| Sep 27, 2002 | 39 km NNE of Santa Flavia, Italy | M5.3 | 56 km | 5 km |
| Feb 7, 2025 | 39 km WSW of Leni, Italy | M5.2 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Jan 17, 1998 | 28 km NNE of San Vito Lo Capo, Italy | M4.9 | 54 km | 10 km |
| Sep 14, 1998 | 40 km N of Santa Flavia, Italy | M4.9 | 54 km | 10 km |
| Dec 30, 1999 | 57 km NW of Favignana, Italy | M4.9 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Nov 25, 2001 | 6 km SW of Polizzi Generosa, Italy | M4.9 | 66 km | 10 km |
| Jun 26, 1993 | 1 km WNW of Tusa, Italy | M4.9 | 81 km | 14 km |
| May 6, 1994 | 2 km NNE of Alimena, Italy | M4.8 | 82 km | 46 km |
| Oct 23, 1999 | 32 km NNW of Malfa, Italy | M4.8 | 148 km | 303 km |
| Aug 26, 2025 | 72 km WNW of Favignana, Italy | M4.8 | 149 km | 1 km |
| May 29, 1995 | 22 km W of Favignana, Italy | M4.8 | 108 km | 12 km |
| Sep 7, 2009 | 62 km N of Cefalù, Italy | M4.8 | 92 km | 20 km |
| Mar 28, 1990 | 2 km NNW of San Giorgio, Italy | M4.7 | 144 km | 37 km |
| Apr 6, 1992 | 5 km NNE of Troina / Draginai, Italy | M4.7 | 118 km | 22 km |
| Jun 20, 1998 | 28 km NNW of San Vito Lo Capo, Italy | M4.7 | 69 km | 10 km |
| Dec 14, 1996 | 1 km SW of Sclafani Bagni, Italy | M4.7 | 54 km | 40 km |
| Sep 28, 2002 | 43 km NNE of Santa Flavia, Italy | M4.6 | 60 km | 5 km |
| Jan 4, 2013 | 3 km NNE of Cesarò, Italy | M4.6 | 127 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1769 | CORINTH GULF | Earthquake | — | — | 104 km |
| 1726 | NORTHERN SICILY | Earthquake | — | 250 | 10 km |
| 1172 | ISLAND OF SICILY | Earthquake | — | — | 150 km |
| 963 | SICILY | Earthquake | — | — | 150 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Campi Flegrei del Mar di Sicilia (117 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Campi Flegrei del Mar di Sicilia | Submarine | -8 m (-26 ft) | 1867 | 117 km |
| Vulcano | Stratovolcano(es) | 500 m (1,640 ft) | 1890 | 151 km |
| Lipari | Stratovolcano(es) | 590 m (1,936 ft) | 1230 | 151 km |
| Etna | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,295 m (10,810 ft) | 2020 | 153 km |
| Panarea | Stratovolcano | 399 m (1,309 ft) | Unknown | 168 km |
| Pantelleria | Shield | 836 m (2,743 ft) | 1891 | 181 km |
| Stromboli | Stratovolcano | 924 m (3,031 ft) | 2020 | 187 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 51°F (11°C) | 2.4 in | |
| February | 48°F (9°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 1.0 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 0.3 in | |
| July | 85°F (29°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 0.6 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 1.8 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 3.0 in | Wettest |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 50°F (10°C) | 2.8 in |
Altofonte has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 48°F in February to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.9 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.0") and July the driest (0.2").