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Weather & Climate in Cerva, Italy
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Cerva 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 2,625 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 | 2,625 ft (800 m) |
| Area | 70.5 sq mi (182.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 18/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.0240°N, 16.7454°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
509 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 | 138 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 | 144 km | 280 km |
| Dec 14, 1990 | 50 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy | M5.3 | 125 km | 276 km |
| Apr 17, 2002 | 12 km NNE of Mirto, Italy | M5.3 | 76 km | 5 km |
| Oct 25, 2012 | 2 km SE of Mormanno, Italy | M5.3 | 114 km | 6 km |
| May 1, 2023 | 33 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy | M5.2 | 115 km | 250 km |
| May 17, 2001 | 43 km NW of Santa Domenica, Italy | M5.2 | 106 km | 240 km |
| Jul 4, 2007 | 39 km NE of Santa Marina Salina, Italy | M5.2 | 136 km | 279 km |
| Mar 21, 1994 | 29 km WSW of Scalea, Italy | M5.1 | 136 km | 279 km |
| Aug 1, 2024 | 2 km S of Bocchigliero, Italy | M5.1 | 41 km | 30 km |
| Oct 16, 2012 | 21 km WSW of Scalea, Italy | M4.9 | 131 km | 260 km |
| Feb 25, 1996 | 22 km NW of Santa Domenica, Italy | M4.8 | 95 km | 208 km |
| Nov 23, 2009 | 38 km SSW of Marina di Camerota, Italy | M4.8 | 145 km | 294 km |
| Aug 19, 2021 | 31 km WSW of Amantea, Italy | M4.8 | 89 km | 204 km |
| Apr 5, 2014 | 18 km SE of Capo Rizzuto, Italy | M4.8 | 51 km | 66 km |
| Oct 12, 1994 | 29 km S of Marina di Camerota, Italy | M4.8 | 142 km | 21 km |
| Feb 24, 2020 | 2 km E of San Vincenzo la Costa, Italy | M4.8 | 62 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2015 | 28 km NE of Santa Marina Salina, Italy | M4.8 | 146 km | 245 km |
| May 9, 2015 | 36 km ENE of Canneto, Italy | M4.7 | 129 km | 215 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 | 132 km |
| 1908 | MESSINA STRAIT, IONIAN SEA | Eruption + Earthquake | 13.0 m | 80,000 | 139 km |
| 2002 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Explosion | 10.9 m | - | 135 km |
| 1916 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Earthquake | 10.0 m | - | 133 km |
| 1930 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 2.5 m | 6 | 135 km |
| 2019 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 1.3 m | 1 | 135 km |
| 1905 | TYRRHENIAN CALABRIA | Earthquake | 1.3 m | 557 | 71 km |
| 2022 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.8 m | - | 135 km |
| 1919 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.8 m | 4 | 135 km |
| 2021 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.4 m | - | 135 km |
| 2019 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.3 m | - | 135 km |
| 2022 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.0 m | - | 135 km |
| 2024 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | - | - | 135 km |
| 1954 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | - | - | 135 km |
| 1944 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Explosion | - | - | 135 km |
| 1907 | IONIAN CALABRIA | Earthquake | - | 158 | 118 km |
| 1870 | TYRRHENIAN SEA | Earthquake | - | - | 49 km |
| 1836 | ROSSANO | Earthquake | - | 589 | 65 km |
| 1784 | IONIAN CALABRIA | Earthquake | - | - | 84 km |
| 1783 | MESSINA STRAITS | Meteorological | - | 1 | 124 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Stromboli (135 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Stromboli | Stratovolcano | 924 m (3,031 ft) | 2020 | 135 km |
| Panarea | Stratovolcano | 399 m (1,309 ft) | Unknown | 152 km |
| Lipari | Stratovolcano(es) | 590 m (1,936 ft) | 1230 | 168 km |
| Vulcano | Stratovolcano(es) | 500 m (1,640 ft) | 1890 | 169 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (6°C) | 4.2 in | |
| February | 42°F (6°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 3.4 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 1.8 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 0.8 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 0.7 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 1.1 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 1.9 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 4.9 in | Wettest |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 4.6 in | |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 4.8 in |
Cerva has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 42°F in February to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.2 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.9") and July the driest (0.7").