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Weather & Climate in Cavora-Lenticchia, Italy
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Cavora-Lenticchia 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 1,752 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 | 1,752 ft (534 m) |
| Area | 55.0 sq mi (142.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 13/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.9525°N, 16.5571°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
573 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 | 123 km | 273 km |
| Sep 9, 1998 | 2 km NNE of Castelluccio Superiore, Italy | M5.6 | 130 km | 10 km |
| May 18, 1998 | 74 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy | M5.5 | 129 km | 280 km |
| Dec 14, 1990 | 50 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy | M5.3 | 113 km | 276 km |
| Oct 25, 2012 | 2 km SE of Mormanno, Italy | M5.3 | 113 km | 6 km |
| Apr 17, 2002 | 12 km NNE of Mirto, Italy | M5.3 | 87 km | 5 km |
| Jul 4, 2007 | 39 km NE of Santa Marina Salina, Italy | M5.2 | 119 km | 279 km |
| May 1, 2023 | 33 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy | M5.2 | 105 km | 250 km |
| May 17, 2001 | 43 km NW of Santa Domenica, Italy | M5.2 | 89 km | 240 km |
| Apr 25, 1992 | 6 km ENE of Santa Marina Salina, Italy | M5.2 | 146 km | 246 km |
| Mar 21, 1994 | 29 km WSW of Scalea, Italy | M5.1 | 129 km | 279 km |
| Aug 1, 2024 | 2 km S of Bocchigliero, Italy | M5.1 | 52 km | 30 km |
| Oct 16, 2012 | 21 km WSW of Scalea, Italy | M4.9 | 124 km | 260 km |
| Feb 24, 2020 | 2 km E of San Vincenzo la Costa, Italy | M4.8 | 56 km | 10 km |
| Nov 27, 1993 | 35 km N of Malfa, Italy | M4.8 | 147 km | 295 km |
| Aug 19, 2021 | 31 km WSW of Amantea, Italy | M4.8 | 74 km | 204 km |
| Feb 6, 2015 | 28 km NE of Santa Marina Salina, Italy | M4.8 | 128 km | 245 km |
| Feb 25, 1996 | 22 km NW of Santa Domenica, Italy | M4.8 | 77 km | 208 km |
| Nov 23, 2009 | 38 km SSW of Marina di Camerota, Italy | M4.8 | 135 km | 294 km |
| Oct 12, 1994 | 29 km S of Marina di Camerota, Italy | M4.8 | 134 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 | 115 km |
| 1908 | MESSINA STRAIT, IONIAN SEA | Eruption + Earthquake | 13.0 m | 80,000 | 122 km |
| 2002 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Explosion | 10.9 m | — | 118 km |
| 1916 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Earthquake | 10.0 m | — | 116 km |
| 1930 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 2.5 m | 6 | 118 km |
| 2019 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 1.3 m | 1 | 118 km |
| 1905 | TYRRHENIAN CALABRIA | Earthquake | 1.3 m | 557 | 53 km |
| 2022 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.8 m | — | 118 km |
| 1919 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.8 m | 4 | 118 km |
| 2021 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.4 m | — | 118 km |
| 2019 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.3 m | — | 118 km |
| 2022 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.0 m | — | 118 km |
| 2024 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | — | — | 118 km |
| 1954 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | — | — | 118 km |
| 1944 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Explosion | — | — | 118 km |
| 1907 | IONIAN CALABRIA | Earthquake | — | 158 | 103 km |
| 1870 | TYRRHENIAN SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 44 km |
| 1836 | ROSSANO | Earthquake | — | 589 | 72 km |
| 1784 | IONIAN CALABRIA | Earthquake | — | — | 72 km |
| 1783 | MESSINA STRAITS | Meteorological | — | 1 | 107 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Stromboli (118 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Stromboli | Stratovolcano | 924 m (3,031 ft) | 2020 | 118 km |
| Panarea | Stratovolcano | 399 m (1,309 ft) | Unknown | 134 km |
| Lipari | Stratovolcano(es) | 590 m (1,936 ft) | 1230 | 150 km |
| Vulcano | Stratovolcano(es) | 500 m (1,640 ft) | 1890 | 151 km |
| Etna | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,295 m (10,810 ft) | 2020 | 191 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (6°C) | 4.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 49°F (9°C) | 4.0 in | |
| March | 51°F (11°C) | 3.8 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 1.7 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 0.6 in | |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 0.9 in | Warmest |
| September | 71°F (21°C) | 1.8 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 5.5 in | Wettest |
| November | 56°F (14°C) | 5.2 in | |
| December | 50°F (10°C) | 5.1 in |
Cavora-Lenticchia has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 42°F in January to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 36.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (5.5") and June the driest (0.6").