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Weather & Climate in Cortale, Italy
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Cortale 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 1,345 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 | 1,345 ft (410 m) |
| Area | 23.5 sq mi (60.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 85/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.8401°N, 16.4096°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
639 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 | 113 km | 273 km |
| Sep 9, 1998 | 2 km NNE of Castelluccio Superiore, Italy | M5.6 | 138 km | 10 km |
| May 5, 2004 | 5 km S of Leni, Italy | M5.5 | 143 km | 229 km |
| May 18, 1998 | 74 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy | M5.5 | 121 km | 280 km |
| Dec 14, 1990 | 50 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy | M5.3 | 107 km | 276 km |
| Oct 25, 2012 | 2 km SE of Mormanno, Italy | M5.3 | 121 km | 6 km |
| Apr 17, 2002 | 12 km NNE of Mirto, Italy | M5.3 | 103 km | 5 km |
| May 17, 2001 | 43 km NW of Santa Domenica, Italy | M5.2 | 78 km | 240 km |
| Jul 4, 2007 | 39 km NE of Santa Marina Salina, Italy | M5.2 | 105 km | 279 km |
| Apr 25, 1992 | 6 km ENE of Santa Marina Salina, Italy | M5.2 | 131 km | 246 km |
| May 1, 2023 | 33 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy | M5.2 | 102 km | 250 km |
| Aug 1, 2024 | 2 km S of Bocchigliero, Italy | M5.1 | 68 km | 30 km |
| Mar 21, 1994 | 29 km WSW of Scalea, Italy | M5.1 | 130 km | 279 km |
| Oct 16, 2012 | 21 km WSW of Scalea, Italy | M4.9 | 126 km | 260 km |
| Feb 25, 1996 | 22 km NW of Santa Domenica, Italy | M4.8 | 63 km | 208 km |
| Oct 12, 1994 | 29 km S of Marina di Camerota, Italy | M4.8 | 134 km | 21 km |
| Nov 23, 2009 | 38 km SSW of Marina di Camerota, Italy | M4.8 | 134 km | 294 km |
| Feb 24, 2020 | 2 km E of San Vincenzo la Costa, Italy | M4.8 | 62 km | 10 km |
| Nov 27, 1993 | 35 km N of Malfa, Italy | M4.8 | 134 km | 295 km |
| Feb 6, 2015 | 28 km NE of Santa Marina Salina, Italy | M4.8 | 114 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 | 97 km |
| 1908 | MESSINA STRAIT, IONIAN SEA | Eruption + Earthquake | 13.0 m | 80,000 | 104 km |
| 2002 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Explosion | 10.9 m | - | 104 km |
| 1916 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Earthquake | 10.0 m | - | 102 km |
| 1930 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 2.5 m | 6 | 104 km |
| 1988 | LA FOSSA VOLCANO, VULCANO IS. | Meteorological | 2.0 m | - | 135 km |
| 2019 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 1.3 m | 1 | 104 km |
| 1905 | TYRRHENIAN CALABRIA | Earthquake | 1.3 m | 557 | 35 km |
| 2022 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.8 m | - | 104 km |
| 1919 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.8 m | 4 | 104 km |
| 2021 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.4 m | - | 104 km |
| 2019 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.3 m | - | 104 km |
| 2022 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.0 m | - | 104 km |
| 2024 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | - | - | 104 km |
| 1954 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | - | - | 104 km |
| 1944 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Explosion | - | - | 104 km |
| 1907 | IONIAN CALABRIA | Earthquake | - | 158 | 86 km |
| 1870 | TYRRHENIAN SEA | Earthquake | - | - | 50 km |
| 1836 | ROSSANO | Earthquake | - | 589 | 86 km |
| 1784 | IONIAN CALABRIA | Earthquake | - | - | 58 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Stromboli (104 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Stromboli | Stratovolcano | 924 m (3,031 ft) | 2020 | 104 km |
| Panarea | Stratovolcano | 399 m (1,309 ft) | Unknown | 119 km |
| Lipari | Stratovolcano(es) | 590 m (1,936 ft) | 1230 | 134 km |
| Vulcano | Stratovolcano(es) | 500 m (1,640 ft) | 1890 | 135 km |
| Etna | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,295 m (10,810 ft) | 2020 | 173 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (6°C) | 5.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 48°F (9°C) | 4.2 in | |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 3.8 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 2.0 in | |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 0.8 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 0.8 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 74°F (24°C) | 0.9 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 1.9 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 5.6 in | Wettest |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 5.4 in | |
| December | 50°F (10°C) | 5.2 in |
Cortale has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 42°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.2 inches, with October being the wettest month (5.6") and July the driest (0.8").