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Weather & Climate in Falerna, Italy
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Falerna enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 268 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 37.3 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 1,804 feet.
Temperature
43°F Jan (6°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 55.7°F |
| 3% above US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 268 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,804 ft (550 m) |
| Area | 2.4 sq mi (6.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 413/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.0030°N, 16.1715°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
703 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 | 89 km | 273 km |
| Sep 9, 1998 | 2 km NNE of Castelluccio Superiore, Italy | M5.6 | 116 km | 10 km |
| May 5, 2004 | 5 km S of Leni, Italy | M5.5 | 130 km | 229 km |
| May 18, 1998 | 74 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy | M5.5 | 96 km | 280 km |
| Dec 14, 1990 | 50 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy | M5.3 | 80 km | 276 km |
| Oct 25, 2012 | 2 km SE of Mormanno, Italy | M5.3 | 99 km | 6 km |
| Apr 17, 2002 | 12 km NNE of Mirto, Italy | M5.3 | 97 km | 5 km |
| Apr 25, 1992 | 6 km ENE of Santa Marina Salina, Italy | M5.2 | 117 km | 246 km |
| Jul 4, 2007 | 39 km NE of Santa Marina Salina, Italy | M5.2 | 87 km | 279 km |
| May 1, 2023 | 33 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy | M5.2 | 74 km | 250 km |
| May 17, 2001 | 43 km NW of Santa Domenica, Italy | M5.2 | 56 km | 240 km |
| Aug 1, 2024 | 2 km S of Bocchigliero, Italy | M5.1 | 66 km | 30 km |
| Mar 21, 1994 | 29 km WSW of Scalea, Italy | M5.1 | 103 km | 279 km |
| Oct 16, 2012 | 21 km WSW of Scalea, Italy | M4.9 | 99 km | 260 km |
| Feb 6, 2015 | 28 km NE of Santa Marina Salina, Italy | M4.8 | 97 km | 245 km |
| Nov 27, 1993 | 35 km N of Malfa, Italy | M4.8 | 114 km | 295 km |
| Nov 23, 2009 | 38 km SSW of Marina di Camerota, Italy | M4.8 | 106 km | 294 km |
| Feb 25, 1996 | 22 km NW of Santa Domenica, Italy | M4.8 | 47 km | 208 km |
| Oct 23, 1999 | 32 km NNW of Malfa, Italy | M4.8 | 133 km | 303 km |
| Sep 14, 1999 | 23 km SW of Marina di Camerota, Italy | M4.8 | 124 km | 297 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 | 99 km |
| 1908 | MESSINA STRAIT, IONIAN SEA | Eruption + Earthquake | 13.0 m | 80,000 | 106 km |
| 2002 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Explosion | 10.9 m | — | 86 km |
| 1916 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Earthquake | 10.0 m | — | 84 km |
| 1930 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 2.5 m | 6 | 86 km |
| 1988 | LA FOSSA VOLCANO, VULCANO IS. | Meteorological | 2.0 m | — | 124 km |
| 2019 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 1.3 m | 1 | 86 km |
| 1905 | TYRRHENIAN CALABRIA | Earthquake | 1.3 m | 557 | 38 km |
| 2022 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.8 m | — | 86 km |
| 1919 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.8 m | 4 | 86 km |
| 2021 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.4 m | — | 86 km |
| 2019 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.3 m | — | 86 km |
| 2022 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.0 m | — | 86 km |
| 2024 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | — | — | 86 km |
| 1954 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | — | — | 86 km |
| 1944 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Explosion | — | — | 86 km |
| 1907 | IONIAN CALABRIA | Earthquake | — | 158 | 98 km |
| 1870 | TYRRHENIAN SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 32 km |
| 1836 | ROSSANO | Earthquake | — | 589 | 76 km |
| 1784 | IONIAN CALABRIA | Earthquake | — | — | 79 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Stromboli (86 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Stromboli | Stratovolcano | 924 m (3,031 ft) | 2020 | 86 km |
| Panarea | Stratovolcano | 399 m (1,309 ft) | Unknown | 104 km |
| Lipari | Stratovolcano(es) | 590 m (1,936 ft) | 1230 | 122 km |
| Vulcano | Stratovolcano(es) | 500 m (1,640 ft) | 1890 | 124 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 | 43°F (6°C) | 4.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 44°F (7°C) | 4.0 in | |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 3.6 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 1.0 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 1.1 in | Warmest |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 2.2 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 4.9 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 4.9 in | |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 5.3 in | Wettest |
Falerna has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 43°F in January to 70°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 37.3 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.3") and July the driest (0.8").