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Weather & Climate in Caraffa di Catanzaro, Italy
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Caraffa di Catanzaro 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 1,175 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 | 1,175 ft (358 m) |
| Area | 23.5 sq mi (60.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 62/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.8819°N, 16.4868°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
617 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 | 118 km | 273 km |
| Sep 9, 1998 | 2 km NNE of Castelluccio Superiore, Italy | M5.6 | 135 km | 10 km |
| May 18, 1998 | 74 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy | M5.5 | 126 km | 280 km |
| Dec 14, 1990 | 50 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy | M5.3 | 111 km | 276 km |
| Apr 17, 2002 | 12 km NNE of Mirto, Italy | M5.3 | 96 km | 5 km |
| Oct 25, 2012 | 2 km SE of Mormanno, Italy | M5.3 | 118 km | 6 km |
| May 17, 2001 | 43 km NW of Santa Domenica, Italy | M5.2 | 84 km | 240 km |
| Jul 4, 2007 | 39 km NE of Santa Marina Salina, Italy | M5.2 | 112 km | 279 km |
| May 1, 2023 | 33 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy | M5.2 | 104 km | 250 km |
| Apr 25, 1992 | 6 km ENE of Santa Marina Salina, Italy | M5.2 | 139 km | 246 km |
| Aug 1, 2024 | 2 km S of Bocchigliero, Italy | M5.1 | 61 km | 30 km |
| Mar 21, 1994 | 29 km WSW of Scalea, Italy | M5.1 | 130 km | 279 km |
| Oct 16, 2012 | 21 km WSW of Scalea, Italy | M4.9 | 126 km | 260 km |
| Feb 6, 2015 | 28 km NE of Santa Marina Salina, Italy | M4.8 | 121 km | 245 km |
| Nov 23, 2009 | 38 km SSW of Marina di Camerota, Italy | M4.8 | 136 km | 294 km |
| Aug 19, 2021 | 31 km WSW of Amantea, Italy | M4.8 | 70 km | 204 km |
| Feb 24, 2020 | 2 km E of San Vincenzo la Costa, Italy | M4.8 | 60 km | 10 km |
| Feb 25, 1996 | 22 km NW of Santa Domenica, Italy | M4.8 | 70 km | 208 km |
| Nov 27, 1993 | 35 km N of Malfa, Italy | M4.8 | 141 km | 295 km |
| Oct 12, 1994 | 29 km S of Marina di Camerota, Italy | M4.8 | 135 km | 21 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 | 105 km |
| 1908 | MESSINA STRAIT, IONIAN SEA | Eruption + Earthquake | 13.0 m | 80,000 | 112 km |
| 2002 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Explosion | 10.9 m | — | 111 km |
| 1916 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Earthquake | 10.0 m | — | 109 km |
| 1930 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 2.5 m | 6 | 111 km |
| 1988 | LA FOSSA VOLCANO, VULCANO IS. | Meteorological | 2.0 m | — | 143 km |
| 2019 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 1.3 m | 1 | 111 km |
| 1905 | TYRRHENIAN CALABRIA | Earthquake | 1.3 m | 557 | 43 km |
| 2022 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.8 m | — | 111 km |
| 1919 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.8 m | 4 | 111 km |
| 2021 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.4 m | — | 111 km |
| 2019 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.3 m | — | 111 km |
| 2022 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.0 m | — | 111 km |
| 2024 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | — | — | 111 km |
| 1954 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | — | — | 111 km |
| 1944 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Explosion | — | — | 111 km |
| 1907 | IONIAN CALABRIA | Earthquake | — | 158 | 93 km |
| 1870 | TYRRHENIAN SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 48 km |
| 1836 | ROSSANO | Earthquake | — | 589 | 80 km |
| 1784 | IONIAN CALABRIA | Earthquake | — | — | 63 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Stromboli (111 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Stromboli | Stratovolcano | 924 m (3,031 ft) | 2020 | 111 km |
| Panarea | Stratovolcano | 399 m (1,309 ft) | Unknown | 126 km |
| Lipari | Stratovolcano(es) | 590 m (1,936 ft) | 1230 | 142 km |
| Vulcano | Stratovolcano(es) | 500 m (1,640 ft) | 1890 | 143 km |
| Etna | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,295 m (10,810 ft) | 2020 | 181 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 |
Caraffa di Catanzaro 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").