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Weather & Climate in Crotone, Italy
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Crotone enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 285 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 28.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet.
Temperature
50°F Jan (10°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 62.5°F |
| 16% above US avg | |
| January Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 285 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 26 ft (8 m) |
| Area | 106.7 sq mi (276.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 606/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.0808°N, 17.1276°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
376 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.6.
| Sep 9, 1998 | 2 km NNE of Castelluccio Superiore, Italy | M5.6 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Oct 25, 2012 | 2 km SE of Mormanno, Italy | M5.3 | 131 km | 6 km |
| Apr 17, 2002 | 12 km NNE of Mirto, Italy | M5.3 | 73 km | 5 km |
| May 17, 2001 | 43 km NW of Santa Domenica, Italy | M5.2 | 139 km | 240 km |
| May 1, 2023 | 33 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy | M5.2 | 144 km | 250 km |
| Aug 1, 2024 | 2 km S of Bocchigliero, Italy | M5.1 | 48 km | 30 km |
| Feb 25, 1996 | 22 km NW of Santa Domenica, Italy | M4.8 | 128 km | 208 km |
| Apr 5, 2014 | 18 km SE of Capo Rizzuto, Italy | M4.8 | 34 km | 66 km |
| Feb 24, 2020 | 2 km E of San Vincenzo la Costa, Italy | M4.8 | 88 km | 10 km |
| Aug 19, 2021 | 31 km WSW of Amantea, Italy | M4.8 | 122 km | 204 km |
| May 28, 2012 | 2 km NW of Morano Calabro, Italy | M4.6 | 122 km | 3 km |
| Mar 30, 2000 | 7 km SSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy | M4.6 | 120 km | 267 km |
| Apr 27, 1996 | 10 km NE of Fabrizio, Italy | M4.6 | 81 km | 33 km |
| Apr 17, 2006 | 15 km NE of Torretta, Italy | M4.5 | 55 km | 10 km |
| Jan 24, 1990 | 2 km NNE of Santa Severina, Italy | M4.5 | 20 km | 48 km |
| Sep 9, 2019 | 38 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy | M4.5 | 145 km | 251 km |
| Aug 11, 2017 | 21 km WSW of Scarcelli, Italy | M4.5 | 120 km | 226 km |
| Dec 29, 1993 | 2 km NE of Verbicaro, Italy | M4.4 | 129 km | 267 km |
| Jan 23, 2020 | 6 km W of Belvedere Marittimo, Italy | M4.4 | 130 km | 259 km |
| Jan 20, 2022 | 10 km NNE of Briatico, Italy | M4.4 | 97 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
8 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.3 m (4 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1905 | TYRRHENIAN CALABRIA | Earthquake | 1.3 m | 557 | 102 km |
| 1907 | IONIAN CALABRIA | Earthquake | - | 158 | 143 km |
| 1870 | TYRRHENIAN SEA | Earthquake | - | - | 76 km |
| 1836 | ROSSANO | Earthquake | - | 589 | 73 km |
| 1784 | IONIAN CALABRIA | Earthquake | - | - | 106 km |
| 1783 | TYRRHENIAN CALABRIA | Earthquake | - | 30,000 | 133 km |
| 1783 | TYRRHENIAN CALABRIA | Earthquake | - | - | 80 km |
| 1783 | TYRRHENIAN CALABRIA | Earthquake | - | - | 66 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Stromboli (169 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Stromboli | Stratovolcano | 924 m (3,031 ft) | 2020 | 169 km |
| Panarea | Stratovolcano | 399 m (1,309 ft) | Unknown | 185 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 50°F (10°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 50°F (10°C) | 2.8 in | |
| March | 53°F (12°C) | 3.4 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 0.9 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 0.3 in | |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 0.9 in | Warmest |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 1.5 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 4.0 in | |
| December | 52°F (11°C) | 4.3 in |
Crotone has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 50°F in January to 79°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 28.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.3") and June the driest (0.3").