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Weather & Climate in Catania, Italy
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Catania enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July. The area gets 340 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 22.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet.
Temperature
51°F Jan (11°C)
86°F Jul (30°C)
| Annual Average | 65.9°F |
| 22% above US avg | |
| January Average | 51°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 86°F (30°C) |
| Sunny Days | 340 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 23 ft (7 m) |
| Area | 95.7 sq mi (247.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,256/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.4922°N, 15.0704°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
587 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.6.
| Dec 13, 1990 | 20 km ENE of Augusta, Italy | M5.6 | 39 km | 11 km |
| May 5, 2004 | 5 km S of Leni, Italy | M5.5 | 115 km | 229 km |
| Feb 7, 2025 | 39 km WSW of Leni, Italy | M5.2 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Apr 25, 1992 | 6 km ENE of Santa Marina Salina, Italy | M5.2 | 122 km | 246 km |
| Jul 4, 2007 | 39 km NE of Santa Marina Salina, Italy | M5.2 | 146 km | 279 km |
| Jun 26, 1993 | 1 km WNW of Tusa, Italy | M4.9 | 93 km | 14 km |
| Nov 25, 2001 | 6 km SW of Polizzi Generosa, Italy | M4.9 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2015 | 28 km NE of Santa Marina Salina, Italy | M4.8 | 140 km | 245 km |
| May 6, 1994 | 2 km NNE of Alimena, Italy | M4.8 | 87 km | 46 km |
| Mar 25, 1997 | 68 km ESE of Siracusa, Italy | M4.7 | 106 km | 33 km |
| Apr 16, 2025 | 34 km SSE of Palizzi Marina, Italy | M4.7 | 93 km | 51 km |
| Apr 6, 1992 | 5 km NNE of Troina / Draginai, Italy | M4.7 | 55 km | 22 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 | 105 km | 182 km |
| May 9, 2015 | 36 km ENE of Canneto, Italy | M4.7 | 126 km | 215 km |
| Jul 4, 2012 | 78 km SE of Weather Station, Italy | M4.7 | 148 km | 49 km |
| Mar 28, 1990 | 2 km NNW of San Giorgio, Italy | M4.7 | 79 km | 37 km |
| Dec 14, 1996 | 1 km SW of Sclafani Bagni, Italy | M4.7 | 114 km | 40 km |
| Jan 4, 2013 | 3 km NNE of Cesarò, Italy | M4.6 | 52 km | 10 km |
| Apr 15, 2022 | 49 km ENE of Augusta, Italy | M4.6 | 64 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 | 95 km |
| 1908 | MESSINA STRAIT, IONIAN SEA | Eruption + Earthquake | 13.0 m | 80,000 | 88 km |
| 1693 | ISLAND OF SICILY | Earthquake | 12.0 m | 54,000 | 40 km |
| 2002 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Explosion | 10.9 m | - | 145 km |
| 1916 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Earthquake | 10.0 m | - | 148 km |
| 1930 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 2.5 m | 6 | 145 km |
| 1988 | LA FOSSA VOLCANO, VULCANO IS. | Meteorological | 2.0 m | - | 101 km |
| 2019 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 1.3 m | 1 | 145 km |
| 2022 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.8 m | - | 145 km |
| 1919 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.8 m | 4 | 145 km |
| 2021 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.4 m | - | 145 km |
| 2019 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.3 m | - | 145 km |
| 2022 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.0 m | - | 145 km |
| 2024 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | - | - | 145 km |
| 1990 | EASTERN SICILY | Earthquake | - | 19 | 39 km |
| 1954 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | - | - | 145 km |
| 1944 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Explosion | - | - | 145 km |
| 1907 | IONIAN CALABRIA | Earthquake | - | 158 | 110 km |
| 1818 | EASTERN SICILY | Earthquake | - | 72 | 13 km |
| 1784 | IONIAN CALABRIA | Earthquake | - | - | 148 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Etna (29 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Etna | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,295 m (10,810 ft) | 2020 | 29 km |
| Vulcano | Stratovolcano(es) | 500 m (1,640 ft) | 1890 | 102 km |
| Lipari | Stratovolcano(es) | 590 m (1,936 ft) | 1230 | 112 km |
| Panarea | Stratovolcano | 399 m (1,309 ft) | Unknown | 127 km |
| Stromboli | Stratovolcano | 924 m (3,031 ft) | 2020 | 145 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 51°F (11°C) | 2.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 51°F (11°C) | 1.8 in | |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 1.1 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 0.6 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 0.2 in | |
| July | 86°F (30°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 0.4 in | |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 1.5 in | |
| October | 67°F (19°C) | 3.2 in | Wettest |
| November | 59°F (15°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 53°F (12°C) | 3.1 in |
Catania has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 51°F in January to 86°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.8 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.2") and July the driest (0.2").