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Weather & Climate in Colosimi, Italy
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Colosimi 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 2,789 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 | 2,789 ft (850 m) |
| Area | 19.6 sq mi (50.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 22/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.1191°N, 16.3991°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
598 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 | 108 km | 273 km |
| Sep 9, 1998 | 2 km NNE of Castelluccio Superiore, Italy | M5.6 | 108 km | 10 km |
| May 18, 1998 | 74 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy | M5.5 | 112 km | 280 km |
| Apr 17, 2002 | 12 km NNE of Mirto, Italy | M5.3 | 75 km | 5 km |
| Oct 25, 2012 | 2 km SE of Mormanno, Italy | M5.3 | 91 km | 6 km |
| Dec 14, 1990 | 50 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy | M5.3 | 93 km | 276 km |
| May 1, 2023 | 33 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy | M5.2 | 84 km | 250 km |
| Jul 4, 2007 | 39 km NE of Santa Marina Salina, Italy | M5.2 | 110 km | 279 km |
| May 17, 2001 | 43 km NW of Santa Domenica, Italy | M5.2 | 78 km | 240 km |
| Apr 25, 1992 | 6 km ENE of Santa Marina Salina, Italy | M5.2 | 140 km | 246 km |
| Mar 21, 1994 | 29 km WSW of Scalea, Italy | M5.1 | 107 km | 279 km |
| Aug 1, 2024 | 2 km S of Bocchigliero, Italy | M5.1 | 43 km | 30 km |
| Oct 16, 2012 | 21 km WSW of Scalea, Italy | M4.9 | 102 km | 260 km |
| Nov 23, 2009 | 38 km SSW of Marina di Camerota, Italy | M4.8 | 114 km | 294 km |
| Feb 24, 2020 | 2 km E of San Vincenzo la Costa, Italy | M4.8 | 33 km | 10 km |
| Nov 27, 1993 | 35 km N of Malfa, Italy | M4.8 | 135 km | 295 km |
| Feb 6, 2015 | 28 km NE of Santa Marina Salina, Italy | M4.8 | 120 km | 245 km |
| Sep 14, 1999 | 23 km SW of Marina di Camerota, Italy | M4.8 | 130 km | 297 km |
| Feb 25, 1996 | 22 km NW of Santa Domenica, Italy | M4.8 | 71 km | 208 km |
| Oct 12, 1994 | 29 km S of Marina di Camerota, Italy | M4.8 | 112 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 | 120 km |
| 1908 | MESSINA STRAIT, IONIAN SEA | Eruption + Earthquake | 13.0 m | 80,000 | 127 km |
| 2002 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Explosion | 10.9 m | — | 109 km |
| 1916 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Earthquake | 10.0 m | — | 106 km |
| 1930 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 2.5 m | 6 | 109 km |
| 1988 | LA FOSSA VOLCANO, VULCANO IS. | Meteorological | 2.0 m | — | 148 km |
| 2019 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 1.3 m | 1 | 109 km |
| 1905 | TYRRHENIAN CALABRIA | Earthquake | 1.3 m | 557 | 58 km |
| 2022 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.8 m | — | 109 km |
| 1919 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.8 m | 4 | 109 km |
| 2021 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.4 m | — | 109 km |
| 2019 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.3 m | — | 109 km |
| 2022 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.0 m | — | 109 km |
| 2024 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | — | — | 109 km |
| 1954 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | — | — | 109 km |
| 1944 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Explosion | — | — | 109 km |
| 1907 | IONIAN CALABRIA | Earthquake | — | 158 | 115 km |
| 1870 | TYRRHENIAN SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 21 km |
| 1836 | ROSSANO | Earthquake | — | 589 | 56 km |
| 1784 | IONIAN CALABRIA | Earthquake | — | — | 89 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Stromboli (109 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Stromboli | Stratovolcano | 924 m (3,031 ft) | 2020 | 109 km |
| Panarea | Stratovolcano | 399 m (1,309 ft) | Unknown | 127 km |
| Lipari | Stratovolcano(es) | 590 m (1,936 ft) | 1230 | 145 km |
| Vulcano | Stratovolcano(es) | 500 m (1,640 ft) | 1890 | 148 km |
| Etna | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,295 m (10,810 ft) | 2020 | 195 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 |
Colosimi 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").