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Weather & Climate in Assoro, Italy
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Assoro enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 301 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 19.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,789 feet.
Temperature
48°F Jan (9°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 60.0°F |
| 11% above US avg | |
| January Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 301 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,789 ft (850 m) |
| Area | 37.3 sq mi (96.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 106/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.6221°N, 14.4181°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
988 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 | 105 km | 5 km |
| Dec 13, 1990 | 20 km ENE of Augusta, Italy | M5.6 | 97 km | 11 km |
| May 5, 2004 | 5 km S of Leni, Italy | M5.5 | 104 km | 229 km |
| Sep 27, 2002 | 39 km NNE of Santa Flavia, Italy | M5.3 | 111 km | 5 km |
| Jul 4, 2007 | 39 km NE of Santa Marina Salina, Italy | M5.2 | 148 km | 279 km |
| Feb 7, 2025 | 39 km WSW of Leni, Italy | M5.2 | 96 km | 10 km |
| Apr 25, 1992 | 6 km ENE of Santa Marina Salina, Italy | M5.2 | 116 km | 246 km |
| Nov 25, 2001 | 6 km SW of Polizzi Generosa, Italy | M4.9 | 44 km | 10 km |
| Sep 14, 1998 | 40 km N of Santa Flavia, Italy | M4.9 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Jun 26, 1993 | 1 km WNW of Tusa, Italy | M4.9 | 45 km | 14 km |
| May 6, 1994 | 2 km NNE of Alimena, Italy | M4.8 | 28 km | 46 km |
| Sep 7, 2009 | 62 km N of Cefalù, Italy | M4.8 | 113 km | 20 km |
| Oct 23, 1999 | 32 km NNW of Malfa, Italy | M4.8 | 137 km | 303 km |
| Nov 27, 1993 | 35 km N of Malfa, Italy | M4.8 | 147 km | 295 km |
| Feb 6, 2015 | 28 km NE of Santa Marina Salina, Italy | M4.8 | 139 km | 245 km |
| Apr 6, 1992 | 5 km NNE of Troina / Draginai, Italy | M4.7 | 29 km | 22 km |
| Apr 16, 2025 | 34 km SSE of Palizzi Marina, Italy | M4.7 | 150 km | 51 km |
| Mar 12, 2024 | 21 km NNE of Malfa, Italy | M4.7 | 133 km | 230 km |
| Mar 28, 1990 | 2 km NNW of San Giorgio, Italy | M4.7 | 78 km | 37 km |
| Dec 14, 1996 | 1 km SW of Sclafani Bagni, Italy | M4.7 | 55 km | 40 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 | 125 km |
| 1908 | MESSINA STRAIT, IONIAN SEA | Eruption + Earthquake | 13.0 m | 80,000 | 119 km |
| 1693 | ISLAND OF SICILY | Earthquake | 12.0 m | 54,000 | 76 km |
| 2002 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Explosion | 10.9 m | - | 147 km |
| 1930 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 2.5 m | 6 | 147 km |
| 1988 | LA FOSSA VOLCANO, VULCANO IS. | Meteorological | 2.0 m | - | 99 km |
| 2019 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 1.3 m | 1 | 147 km |
| 2022 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.8 m | - | 147 km |
| 1919 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.8 m | 4 | 147 km |
| 2021 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.4 m | - | 147 km |
| 2019 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.3 m | - | 147 km |
| 2022 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.0 m | - | 147 km |
| 2024 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | - | - | 147 km |
| 1990 | EASTERN SICILY | Earthquake | - | 19 | 97 km |
| 1954 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | - | - | 147 km |
| 1944 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Explosion | - | - | 147 km |
| 1818 | EASTERN SICILY | Earthquake | - | 72 | 63 km |
| 1783 | MESSINA STRAITS | Meteorological | - | 1 | 134 km |
| 1726 | NORTHERN SICILY | Earthquake | - | 250 | 109 km |
| 1172 | ISLAND OF SICILY | Earthquake | - | - | 66 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Etna (53 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Etna | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,295 m (10,810 ft) | 2020 | 53 km |
| Vulcano | Stratovolcano(es) | 500 m (1,640 ft) | 1890 | 99 km |
| Lipari | Stratovolcano(es) | 590 m (1,936 ft) | 1230 | 107 km |
| Panarea | Stratovolcano | 399 m (1,309 ft) | Unknown | 126 km |
| Stromboli | Stratovolcano | 924 m (3,031 ft) | 2020 | 147 km |
| Campi Flegrei del Mar di Sicilia | Submarine | -8 m (-26 ft) | 1867 | 163 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 48°F (9°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 48°F (9°C) | 1.9 in | |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 1.4 in | |
| May | 62°F (16°C) | 0.8 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 0.3 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 0.5 in | Warmest |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 1.5 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 50°F (10°C) | 3.1 in | Wettest |
Assoro has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 48°F in January to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 19.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.1") and July the driest (0.2").