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Weather & Climate in Cropani, Italy

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Cropani enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 275 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 33.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 1,138 feet.

Temperature

49°F Jan (10°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average61.7°F
14% above US avg
January Average49°F (10°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,138 ft (347 m)
Area70.5 sq mi (182.5 km²)
Population Density21/sq mi
Coordinates38.9669°N, 16.7802°W
TimezoneEurope/Rome

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.7"
11% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 5.16"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.51"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

496 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.8.

Jan 5, 1994 62 km NNE of Malfa, Italy M5.8 142 km 273 km
Sep 9, 1998 2 km NNE of Castelluccio Superiore, Italy M5.6 137 km 10 km
May 18, 1998 74 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy M5.5 148 km 280 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 82 km 5 km
Dec 14, 1990 50 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy M5.3 130 km 276 km
Jul 4, 2007 39 km NE of Santa Marina Salina, Italy M5.2 138 km 279 km
May 1, 2023 33 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy M5.2 121 km 250 km
May 17, 2001 43 km NW of Santa Domenica, Italy M5.2 108 km 240 km
Aug 1, 2024 2 km S of Bocchigliero, Italy M5.1 48 km 30 km
Mar 21, 1994 29 km WSW of Scalea, Italy M5.1 143 km 279 km
Oct 16, 2012 21 km WSW of Scalea, Italy M4.9 137 km 260 km
Feb 6, 2015 28 km NE of Santa Marina Salina, Italy M4.8 148 km 245 km
Apr 5, 2014 18 km SE of Capo Rizzuto, Italy M4.8 46 km 66 km
Oct 12, 1994 29 km S of Marina di Camerota, Italy M4.8 148 km 21 km
Aug 19, 2021 31 km WSW of Amantea, Italy M4.8 92 km 204 km
Feb 24, 2020 2 km E of San Vincenzo la Costa, Italy M4.8 68 km 10 km
Feb 25, 1996 22 km NW of Santa Domenica, Italy M4.8 96 km 208 km
May 9, 2015 36 km ENE of Canneto, Italy M4.7 130 km 215 km
Mar 1, 2024 21 km W of San Nicola Arcella, Italy M4.6 144 km 268 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 1,500 130 km
1908 MESSINA STRAIT, IONIAN SEA Eruption + Earthquake 13.0 m 80,000 137 km
2002 STROMBOLI ISLAND Explosion 10.9 m - 137 km
1916 STROMBOLI ISLAND Earthquake 10.0 m - 135 km
1930 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 2.5 m 6 137 km
2019 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 1.3 m 1 137 km
1905 TYRRHENIAN CALABRIA Earthquake 1.3 m 557 70 km
2022 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 0.8 m - 137 km
1919 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 0.8 m 4 137 km
2021 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 0.4 m - 137 km
2019 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 0.3 m - 137 km
2022 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 0.0 m - 137 km
2024 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical - - 137 km
1954 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical - - 137 km
1944 STROMBOLI ISLAND Explosion - - 137 km
1907 IONIAN CALABRIA Earthquake - 158 114 km
1870 TYRRHENIAN SEA Earthquake - - 55 km
1836 ROSSANO Earthquake - 589 72 km
1784 IONIAN CALABRIA Earthquake - - 80 km
1783 MESSINA STRAITS Meteorological - 1 122 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Stromboli (137 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Stromboli Stratovolcano 924 m (3,031 ft) 2020 137 km
Panarea Stratovolcano 399 m (1,309 ft) Unknown 153 km
Lipari Stratovolcano(es) 590 m (1,936 ft) 1230 169 km
Vulcano Stratovolcano(es) 500 m (1,640 ft) 1890 170 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 49°F (10°C) 4.4 in Coldest
February 50°F (10°C) 3.5 in
March 52°F (11°C) 3.7 in
April 56°F (13°C) 2.2 in
May 64°F (18°C) 1.5 in
June 71°F (22°C) 0.5 in Driest
July 77°F (25°C) 0.5 in
August 77°F (25°C) 0.9 in Warmest
September 72°F (22°C) 1.7 in
October 64°F (18°C) 5.2 in Wettest
November 57°F (14°C) 4.8 in
December 51°F (11°C) 4.8 in

Cropani has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 49°F in January to 77°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 33.7 inches, with October being the wettest month (5.2") and June the driest (0.5").

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