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Weather & Climate in Caltavuturo, Italy
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Caltavuturo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 298 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 20.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,083 feet.
Temperature
45°F Jan (7°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 57.8°F |
| 7% above US avg | |
| January Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 298 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,083 ft (635 m) |
| Area | 21.9 sq mi (56.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 185/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.8204°N, 13.8916°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
956 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 | 65 km | 5 km |
| Dec 13, 1990 | 20 km ENE of Augusta, Italy | M5.6 | 148 km | 11 km |
| May 5, 2004 | 5 km S of Leni, Italy | M5.5 | 111 km | 229 km |
| Sep 27, 2002 | 39 km NNE of Santa Flavia, Italy | M5.3 | 71 km | 5 km |
| Apr 25, 1992 | 6 km ENE of Santa Marina Salina, Italy | M5.2 | 125 km | 246 km |
| Feb 7, 2025 | 39 km WSW of Leni, Italy | M5.2 | 86 km | 10 km |
| Jan 17, 1998 | 28 km NNE of San Vito Lo Capo, Italy | M4.9 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Sep 14, 1998 | 40 km N of Santa Flavia, Italy | M4.9 | 76 km | 10 km |
| Nov 25, 2001 | 6 km SW of Polizzi Generosa, Italy | M4.9 | 8 km | 10 km |
| Jun 26, 1993 | 1 km WNW of Tusa, Italy | M4.9 | 34 km | 14 km |
| Feb 6, 2015 | 28 km NE of Santa Marina Salina, Italy | M4.8 | 148 km | 245 km |
| May 6, 1994 | 2 km NNE of Alimena, Italy | M4.8 | 24 km | 46 km |
| Nov 27, 1993 | 35 km N of Malfa, Italy | M4.8 | 147 km | 295 km |
| Oct 23, 1999 | 32 km NNW of Malfa, Italy | M4.8 | 131 km | 303 km |
| Sep 7, 2009 | 62 km N of Cefalù, Italy | M4.8 | 88 km | 20 km |
| Mar 28, 1990 | 2 km NNW of San Giorgio, Italy | M4.7 | 100 km | 37 km |
| Apr 6, 1992 | 5 km NNE of Troina / Draginai, Italy | M4.7 | 64 km | 22 km |
| Dec 14, 1996 | 1 km SW of Sclafani Bagni, Italy | M4.7 | 5 km | 40 km |
| Mar 12, 2024 | 21 km NNE of Malfa, Italy | M4.7 | 139 km | 230 km |
| Jul 4, 2012 | 16 km ESE of Lipari, Italy | M4.7 | 129 km | 182 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 | 125 km |
| 1988 | LA FOSSA VOLCANO, VULCANO IS. | Meteorological | 2.0 m | — | 114 km |
| 1990 | EASTERN SICILY | Earthquake | — | 19 | 148 km |
| 1818 | EASTERN SICILY | Earthquake | — | 72 | 112 km |
| 1726 | NORTHERN SICILY | Earthquake | — | 250 | 58 km |
| 1172 | ISLAND OF SICILY | Earthquake | — | — | 99 km |
| 1169 | EASTERN SICILY | Earthquake | — | 16,000 | 116 km |
| 1169 | CALABRIAN ARC | Astronomical | — | — | 98 km |
| 963 | SICILY | Earthquake | — | — | 99 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Etna (98 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Etna | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,295 m (10,810 ft) | 2020 | 98 km |
| Vulcano | Stratovolcano(es) | 500 m (1,640 ft) | 1890 | 114 km |
| Lipari | Stratovolcano(es) | 590 m (1,936 ft) | 1230 | 118 km |
| Campi Flegrei del Mar di Sicilia | Submarine | -8 m (-26 ft) | 1867 | 132 km |
| Panarea | Stratovolcano | 399 m (1,309 ft) | Unknown | 137 km |
| Stromboli | Stratovolcano | 924 m (3,031 ft) | 2020 | 158 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 45°F (7°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 2.1 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 1.8 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 60°F (15°C) | 1.0 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 0.3 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 0.6 in | Warmest |
| September | 69°F (20°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 2.9 in | |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 48°F (9°C) | 3.1 in | Wettest |
Caltavuturo has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 45°F in January to 74°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 20.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.1") and July the driest (0.2").