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Weather & Climate in Cancello, Italy
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Cancello enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 322 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 36.5 inches. The area receives 5.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 915 feet.
Temperature
42°F Jan (6°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 56.1°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 322 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 915 ft (279 m) |
| Area | 23.5 sq mi (60.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 24/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.9409°N, 16.4300°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
632 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 | 112 km | 273 km |
| Sep 9, 1998 | 2 km NNE of Castelluccio Superiore, Italy | M5.6 | 128 km | 10 km |
| May 5, 2004 | 5 km S of Leni, Italy | M5.5 | 148 km | 229 km |
| May 18, 1998 | 74 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy | M5.5 | 119 km | 280 km |
| Oct 25, 2012 | 2 km SE of Mormanno, Italy | M5.3 | 111 km | 6 km |
| Apr 17, 2002 | 12 km NNE of Mirto, Italy | M5.3 | 92 km | 5 km |
| Dec 14, 1990 | 50 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy | M5.3 | 103 km | 276 km |
| Jul 4, 2007 | 39 km NE of Santa Marina Salina, Italy | M5.2 | 108 km | 279 km |
| May 1, 2023 | 33 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy | M5.2 | 96 km | 250 km |
| May 17, 2001 | 43 km NW of Santa Domenica, Italy | M5.2 | 78 km | 240 km |
| Apr 25, 1992 | 6 km ENE of Santa Marina Salina, Italy | M5.2 | 136 km | 246 km |
| Mar 21, 1994 | 29 km WSW of Scalea, Italy | M5.1 | 122 km | 279 km |
| Aug 1, 2024 | 2 km S of Bocchigliero, Italy | M5.1 | 57 km | 30 km |
| Oct 16, 2012 | 21 km WSW of Scalea, Italy | M4.9 | 118 km | 260 km |
| Feb 6, 2015 | 28 km NE of Santa Marina Salina, Italy | M4.8 | 117 km | 245 km |
| Sep 14, 1999 | 23 km SW of Marina di Camerota, Italy | M4.8 | 145 km | 297 km |
| Nov 27, 1993 | 35 km N of Malfa, Italy | M4.8 | 136 km | 295 km |
| Oct 12, 1994 | 29 km S of Marina di Camerota, Italy | M4.8 | 127 km | 21 km |
| Feb 25, 1996 | 22 km NW of Santa Domenica, Italy | M4.8 | 66 km | 208 km |
| Feb 24, 2020 | 2 km E of San Vincenzo la Costa, Italy | M4.8 | 52 km | 10 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 | 106 km |
| 1908 | MESSINA STRAIT, IONIAN SEA | Eruption + Earthquake | 13.0 m | 80,000 | 113 km |
| 2002 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Explosion | 10.9 m | — | 107 km |
| 1916 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Earthquake | 10.0 m | — | 105 km |
| 1930 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 2.5 m | 6 | 107 km |
| 1988 | LA FOSSA VOLCANO, VULCANO IS. | Meteorological | 2.0 m | — | 141 km |
| 2019 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 1.3 m | 1 | 107 km |
| 1905 | TYRRHENIAN CALABRIA | Earthquake | 1.3 m | 557 | 43 km |
| 2022 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.8 m | — | 107 km |
| 1919 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.8 m | 4 | 107 km |
| 2021 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.4 m | — | 107 km |
| 2019 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.3 m | — | 107 km |
| 2022 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.0 m | — | 107 km |
| 2024 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | — | — | 107 km |
| 1954 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | — | — | 107 km |
| 1944 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Explosion | — | — | 107 km |
| 1907 | IONIAN CALABRIA | Earthquake | — | 158 | 97 km |
| 1870 | TYRRHENIAN SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 40 km |
| 1836 | ROSSANO | Earthquake | — | 589 | 75 km |
| 1784 | IONIAN CALABRIA | Earthquake | — | — | 69 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Stromboli (107 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Stromboli | Stratovolcano | 924 m (3,031 ft) | 2020 | 107 km |
| Panarea | Stratovolcano | 399 m (1,309 ft) | Unknown | 123 km |
| Lipari | Stratovolcano(es) | 590 m (1,936 ft) | 1230 | 139 km |
| Vulcano | Stratovolcano(es) | 500 m (1,640 ft) | 1890 | 141 km |
| Etna | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,295 m (10,810 ft) | 2020 | 182 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (6°C) | 5.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 48°F (9°C) | 4.2 in | |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 3.8 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 2.0 in | |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 0.8 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 0.8 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 74°F (24°C) | 0.9 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 1.9 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 5.6 in | Wettest |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 5.4 in | |
| December | 50°F (10°C) | 5.2 in |
Cancello has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 42°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.2 inches, with October being the wettest month (5.6") and July the driest (0.8").