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Weather & Climate in Caltanissetta, Italy
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Caltanissetta 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. The area gets 303 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 18.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,864 feet.
Temperature
49°F Jan (9°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 60.9°F |
| 13% above US avg | |
| January Average | 49°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 303 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,864 ft (568 m) |
| Area | 195.2 sq mi (505.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 322/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.4903°N, 14.0622°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
918 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 | 104 km | 5 km |
| Dec 13, 1990 | 20 km ENE of Augusta, Italy | M5.6 | 123 km | 11 km |
| May 5, 2004 | 5 km S of Leni, Italy | M5.5 | 131 km | 229 km |
| Sep 27, 2002 | 39 km NNE of Santa Flavia, Italy | M5.3 | 110 km | 5 km |
| Apr 25, 1992 | 6 km ENE of Santa Marina Salina, Italy | M5.2 | 144 km | 246 km |
| Feb 7, 2025 | 39 km WSW of Leni, Italy | M5.2 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Sep 14, 1998 | 40 km N of Santa Flavia, Italy | M4.9 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Nov 25, 2001 | 6 km SW of Polizzi Generosa, Italy | M4.9 | 32 km | 10 km |
| Jan 17, 1998 | 28 km NNE of San Vito Lo Capo, Italy | M4.9 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Jun 26, 1993 | 1 km WNW of Tusa, Italy | M4.9 | 57 km | 14 km |
| May 6, 1994 | 2 km NNE of Alimena, Italy | M4.8 | 25 km | 46 km |
| Sep 7, 2009 | 62 km N of Cefalù, Italy | M4.8 | 124 km | 20 km |
| Apr 6, 1992 | 5 km NNE of Troina / Draginai, Italy | M4.7 | 62 km | 22 km |
| Mar 28, 1990 | 2 km NNW of San Giorgio, Italy | M4.7 | 109 km | 37 km |
| Jul 4, 2012 | 16 km ESE of Lipari, Italy | M4.7 | 142 km | 182 km |
| Dec 14, 1996 | 1 km SW of Sclafani Bagni, Italy | M4.7 | 41 km | 40 km |
| Jan 4, 2013 | 3 km NNE of Cesarò, Italy | M4.6 | 72 km | 10 km |
| Oct 18, 2001 | Sicily, Italy | M4.6 | 141 km | 242 km |
| Sep 28, 2002 | 43 km NNE of Santa Flavia, Italy | M4.6 | 113 km | 5 km |
| Feb 20, 2023 | 62 km WNW of Leni, Italy | M4.5 | 137 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
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 | 93 km |
| 1988 | LA FOSSA VOLCANO, VULCANO IS. | Meteorological | 2.0 m | - | 129 km |
| 1990 | EASTERN SICILY | Earthquake | - | 19 | 123 km |
| 1818 | EASTERN SICILY | Earthquake | - | 72 | 95 km |
| 1726 | NORTHERN SICILY | Earthquake | - | 250 | 94 km |
| 1172 | ISLAND OF SICILY | Earthquake | - | - | 100 km |
| 1169 | EASTERN SICILY | Earthquake | - | 16,000 | 88 km |
| 1169 | CALABRIAN ARC | Astronomical | - | - | 87 km |
| 963 | SICILY | Earthquake | - | - | 100 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Etna (87 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Etna | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,295 m (10,810 ft) | 2020 | 87 km |
| Campi Flegrei del Mar di Sicilia | Submarine | -8 m (-26 ft) | 1867 | 128 km |
| Vulcano | Stratovolcano(es) | 500 m (1,640 ft) | 1890 | 129 km |
| Lipari | Stratovolcano(es) | 590 m (1,936 ft) | 1230 | 135 km |
| Panarea | Stratovolcano | 399 m (1,309 ft) | Unknown | 155 km |
| Stromboli | Stratovolcano | 924 m (3,031 ft) | 2020 | 176 km |
| Pantelleria | Shield | 836 m (2,743 ft) | 1891 | 198 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 49°F (9°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 49°F (9°C) | 1.8 in | |
| March | 51°F (11°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 1.4 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 0.8 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 0.2 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| August | 76°F (25°C) | 0.4 in | Warmest |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 1.3 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 51°F (11°C) | 2.9 in | Wettest |
Caltanissetta has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 49°F in January to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 18.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.9") and July the driest (0.1").