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Weather & Climate in Castagna, Italy
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Castagna 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 2,707 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 | 2,707 ft (825 m) |
| Area | 64.7 sq mi (167.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 8/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.0552°N, 16.4368°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
606 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 | 116 km | 10 km |
| May 18, 1998 | 74 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy | M5.5 | 117 km | 280 km |
| Dec 14, 1990 | 50 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy | M5.3 | 99 km | 276 km |
| Oct 25, 2012 | 2 km SE of Mormanno, Italy | M5.3 | 99 km | 6 km |
| Apr 17, 2002 | 12 km NNE of Mirto, Italy | M5.3 | 80 km | 5 km |
| May 17, 2001 | 43 km NW of Santa Domenica, Italy | M5.2 | 79 km | 240 km |
| Jul 4, 2007 | 39 km NE of Santa Marina Salina, Italy | M5.2 | 111 km | 279 km |
| Apr 25, 1992 | 6 km ENE of Santa Marina Salina, Italy | M5.2 | 140 km | 246 km |
| May 1, 2023 | 33 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy | M5.2 | 90 km | 250 km |
| Aug 1, 2024 | 2 km S of Bocchigliero, Italy | M5.1 | 46 km | 30 km |
| Mar 21, 1994 | 29 km WSW of Scalea, Italy | M5.1 | 114 km | 279 km |
| Oct 16, 2012 | 21 km WSW of Scalea, Italy | M4.9 | 109 km | 260 km |
| Feb 24, 2020 | 2 km E of San Vincenzo la Costa, Italy | M4.8 | 41 km | 10 km |
| Feb 25, 1996 | 22 km NW of Santa Domenica, Italy | M4.8 | 70 km | 208 km |
| Oct 12, 1994 | 29 km S of Marina di Camerota, Italy | M4.8 | 119 km | 21 km |
| Nov 27, 1993 | 35 km N of Malfa, Italy | M4.8 | 137 km | 295 km |
| Nov 23, 2009 | 38 km SSW of Marina di Camerota, Italy | M4.8 | 120 km | 294 km |
| Sep 14, 1999 | 23 km SW of Marina di Camerota, Italy | M4.8 | 137 km | 297 km |
| Feb 6, 2015 | 28 km NE of Santa Marina Salina, Italy | M4.8 | 121 km | 245 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 | 117 km |
| 1908 | MESSINA STRAIT, IONIAN SEA | Eruption + Earthquake | 13.0 m | 80,000 | 123 km |
| 2002 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Explosion | 10.9 m | — | 110 km |
| 1916 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Earthquake | 10.0 m | — | 107 km |
| 1930 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 2.5 m | 6 | 110 km |
| 1988 | LA FOSSA VOLCANO, VULCANO IS. | Meteorological | 2.0 m | — | 147 km |
| 2019 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 1.3 m | 1 | 110 km |
| 1905 | TYRRHENIAN CALABRIA | Earthquake | 1.3 m | 557 | 53 km |
| 2022 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.8 m | — | 110 km |
| 1919 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.8 m | 4 | 110 km |
| 2021 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.4 m | — | 110 km |
| 2019 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.3 m | — | 110 km |
| 2022 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.0 m | — | 110 km |
| 2024 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | — | — | 110 km |
| 1954 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | — | — | 110 km |
| 1944 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Explosion | — | — | 110 km |
| 1907 | IONIAN CALABRIA | Earthquake | — | 158 | 109 km |
| 1870 | TYRRHENIAN SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 28 km |
| 1836 | ROSSANO | Earthquake | — | 589 | 62 km |
| 1784 | IONIAN CALABRIA | Earthquake | — | — | 82 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Stromboli (110 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Stromboli | Stratovolcano | 924 m (3,031 ft) | 2020 | 110 km |
| Panarea | Stratovolcano | 399 m (1,309 ft) | Unknown | 128 km |
| Lipari | Stratovolcano(es) | 590 m (1,936 ft) | 1230 | 145 km |
| Vulcano | Stratovolcano(es) | 500 m (1,640 ft) | 1890 | 147 km |
| Etna | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,295 m (10,810 ft) | 2020 | 192 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (6°C) | 4.5 in | |
| February | 40°F (4°C) | 3.9 in | Coldest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 3.5 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 2.0 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 1.0 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 0.8 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 1.1 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 2.1 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 4.7 in | |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 4.7 in | |
| December | 42°F (5°C) | 5.1 in | Wettest |
Castagna has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 40°F in February to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.1") and July the driest (0.8").