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Weather & Climate in Crichi, Italy
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Crichi 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 1,526 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 | 1,526 ft (465 m) |
| Area | 55.0 sq mi (142.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 40/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.9530°N, 16.6418°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
539 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 | 130 km | 273 km |
| Sep 9, 1998 | 2 km NNE of Castelluccio Superiore, Italy | M5.6 | 133 km | 10 km |
| May 18, 1998 | 74 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy | M5.5 | 137 km | 280 km |
| Apr 17, 2002 | 12 km NNE of Mirto, Italy | M5.3 | 85 km | 5 km |
| Oct 25, 2012 | 2 km SE of Mormanno, Italy | M5.3 | 117 km | 6 km |
| Dec 14, 1990 | 50 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy | M5.3 | 119 km | 276 km |
| May 17, 2001 | 43 km NW of Santa Domenica, Italy | M5.2 | 97 km | 240 km |
| May 1, 2023 | 33 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy | M5.2 | 111 km | 250 km |
| Jul 4, 2007 | 39 km NE of Santa Marina Salina, Italy | M5.2 | 126 km | 279 km |
| Mar 21, 1994 | 29 km WSW of Scalea, Italy | M5.1 | 134 km | 279 km |
| Aug 1, 2024 | 2 km S of Bocchigliero, Italy | M5.1 | 50 km | 30 km |
| Oct 16, 2012 | 21 km WSW of Scalea, Italy | M4.9 | 130 km | 260 km |
| Feb 25, 1996 | 22 km NW of Santa Domenica, Italy | M4.8 | 84 km | 208 km |
| Feb 6, 2015 | 28 km NE of Santa Marina Salina, Italy | M4.8 | 136 km | 245 km |
| Feb 24, 2020 | 2 km E of San Vincenzo la Costa, Italy | M4.8 | 61 km | 10 km |
| Aug 19, 2021 | 31 km WSW of Amantea, Italy | M4.8 | 81 km | 204 km |
| Oct 12, 1994 | 29 km S of Marina di Camerota, Italy | M4.8 | 140 km | 21 km |
| Apr 5, 2014 | 18 km SE of Capo Rizzuto, Italy | M4.8 | 56 km | 66 km |
| Nov 23, 2009 | 38 km SSW of Marina di Camerota, Italy | M4.8 | 141 km | 294 km |
| May 9, 2015 | 36 km ENE of Canneto, Italy | M4.7 | 118 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 | 120 km |
| 1908 | MESSINA STRAIT, IONIAN SEA | Eruption + Earthquake | 13.0 m | 80,000 | 127 km |
| 2002 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Explosion | 10.9 m | - | 125 km |
| 1916 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Earthquake | 10.0 m | - | 123 km |
| 1930 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 2.5 m | 6 | 125 km |
| 2019 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 1.3 m | 1 | 125 km |
| 1905 | TYRRHENIAN CALABRIA | Earthquake | 1.3 m | 557 | 59 km |
| 2022 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.8 m | - | 125 km |
| 1919 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.8 m | 4 | 125 km |
| 2021 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.4 m | - | 125 km |
| 2019 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.3 m | - | 125 km |
| 2022 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.0 m | - | 125 km |
| 2024 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | - | - | 125 km |
| 1954 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | - | - | 125 km |
| 1944 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Explosion | - | - | 125 km |
| 1907 | IONIAN CALABRIA | Earthquake | - | 158 | 106 km |
| 1870 | TYRRHENIAN SEA | Earthquake | - | - | 48 km |
| 1836 | ROSSANO | Earthquake | - | 589 | 72 km |
| 1784 | IONIAN CALABRIA | Earthquake | - | - | 74 km |
| 1783 | MESSINA STRAITS | Meteorological | - | 1 | 112 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Stromboli (125 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Stromboli | Stratovolcano | 924 m (3,031 ft) | 2020 | 125 km |
| Panarea | Stratovolcano | 399 m (1,309 ft) | Unknown | 141 km |
| Lipari | Stratovolcano(es) | 590 m (1,936 ft) | 1230 | 157 km |
| Vulcano | Stratovolcano(es) | 500 m (1,640 ft) | 1890 | 158 km |
| Etna | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,295 m (10,810 ft) | 2020 | 196 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 |
Crichi 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").