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Weather & Climate in Amica, Italy
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Amica experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 302 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 48.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 29.2 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 112 feet.
Temperature
40°F Jan (4°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 54.3°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 302 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 112 ft (34 m) |
| Area | 249.6 sq mi (646.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 6/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.6009°N, 16.6669°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
564 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 | 143 km | 273 km |
| Sep 9, 1998 | 2 km NNE of Castelluccio Superiore, Italy | M5.6 | 76 km | 10 km |
| May 18, 1998 | 74 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy | M5.5 | 139 km | 280 km |
| Dec 14, 1990 | 50 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy | M5.3 | 116 km | 276 km |
| Apr 17, 2002 | 12 km NNE of Mirto, Italy | M5.3 | 19 km | 5 km |
| Oct 25, 2012 | 2 km SE of Mormanno, Italy | M5.3 | 64 km | 6 km |
| May 17, 2001 | 43 km NW of Santa Domenica, Italy | M5.2 | 122 km | 240 km |
| May 1, 2023 | 33 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy | M5.2 | 100 km | 250 km |
| Mar 21, 1994 | 29 km WSW of Scalea, Italy | M5.1 | 104 km | 279 km |
| Aug 1, 2024 | 2 km S of Bocchigliero, Italy | M5.1 | 24 km | 30 km |
| May 26, 1991 | 3 km E of Avigliano, Italy | M5.1 | 147 km | 8 km |
| Oct 16, 2012 | 21 km WSW of Scalea, Italy | M4.9 | 97 km | 260 km |
| Nov 23, 2009 | 38 km SSW of Marina di Camerota, Italy | M4.8 | 119 km | 294 km |
| Oct 12, 1994 | 29 km S of Marina di Camerota, Italy | M4.8 | 111 km | 21 km |
| Apr 5, 2014 | 18 km SE of Capo Rizzuto, Italy | M4.8 | 103 km | 66 km |
| Aug 19, 2021 | 31 km WSW of Amantea, Italy | M4.8 | 101 km | 204 km |
| Feb 24, 2020 | 2 km E of San Vincenzo la Costa, Italy | M4.8 | 50 km | 10 km |
| Feb 25, 1996 | 22 km NW of Santa Domenica, Italy | M4.8 | 122 km | 208 km |
| Sep 14, 1999 | 23 km SW of Marina di Camerota, Italy | M4.8 | 128 km | 297 km |
| Sep 2, 2013 | 43 km SSW of Palinuro, Italy | M4.7 | 138 km | 312 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
7 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.3 m (4 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1905 | TYRRHENIAN CALABRIA | Earthquake | 1.3 m | 557 | 116 km |
| 1870 | TYRRHENIAN SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 49 km |
| 1836 | ROSSANO | Earthquake | — | 589 | 6 km |
| 1784 | IONIAN CALABRIA | Earthquake | — | — | 145 km |
| 1783 | TYRRHENIAN CALABRIA | Earthquake | — | — | 98 km |
| 1783 | TYRRHENIAN CALABRIA | Earthquake | — | — | 93 km |
| 1562 | REGGIO DI CALABRIA | Earthquake | — | — | 141 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Stromboli (154 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Stromboli | Stratovolcano | 924 m (3,031 ft) | 2020 | 154 km |
| Panarea | Stratovolcano | 399 m (1,309 ft) | Unknown | 175 km |
| Lipari | Stratovolcano(es) | 590 m (1,936 ft) | 1230 | 194 km |
| Vulcano | Stratovolcano(es) | 500 m (1,640 ft) | 1890 | 199 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 49°F (9°C) | 2.4 in | |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 1.2 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 0.4 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 0.9 in | Warmest |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 1.5 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 4.9 in | Wettest |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 4.0 in | |
| December | 50°F (10°C) | 4.7 in |
Amica has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 40°F in January to 77°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 27.9 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.9") and July the driest (0.3").