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Weather & Climate in Francofonte, Italy
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Francofonte enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 301 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 19.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 922 feet.
Temperature
50°F Jan (10°C)
76°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 62.0°F |
| 15% above US avg | |
| January Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 301 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 922 ft (281 m) |
| Area | 46.8 sq mi (121.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 270/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.2248°N, 14.8749°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
498 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.6.
| Dec 13, 1990 | 20 km ENE of Augusta, Italy | M5.6 | 51 km | 11 km |
| May 5, 2004 | 5 km S of Leni, Italy | M5.5 | 143 km | 229 km |
| Feb 7, 2025 | 39 km WSW of Leni, Italy | M5.2 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Jun 26, 1993 | 1 km WNW of Tusa, Italy | M4.9 | 103 km | 14 km |
| Nov 25, 2001 | 6 km SW of Polizzi Generosa, Italy | M4.9 | 101 km | 10 km |
| May 6, 1994 | 2 km NNE of Alimena, Italy | M4.8 | 86 km | 46 km |
| Apr 16, 2025 | 34 km SSE of Palizzi Marina, Italy | M4.7 | 118 km | 51 km |
| Dec 14, 1996 | 1 km SW of Sclafani Bagni, Italy | M4.7 | 112 km | 40 km |
| Apr 6, 1992 | 5 km NNE of Troina / Draginai, Italy | M4.7 | 72 km | 22 km |
| Jul 4, 2012 | 16 km ESE of Lipari, Italy | M4.7 | 137 km | 182 km |
| Mar 28, 1990 | 2 km NNW of San Giorgio, Italy | M4.7 | 108 km | 37 km |
| Mar 25, 1997 | 68 km ESE of Siracusa, Italy | M4.7 | 108 km | 33 km |
| Oct 18, 2001 | Sicily, Italy | M4.6 | 146 km | 242 km |
| Jan 4, 2013 | 3 km NNE of Cesarò, Italy | M4.6 | 73 km | 10 km |
| Apr 15, 2022 | 49 km ENE of Augusta, Italy | M4.6 | 80 km | 10 km |
| Aug 28, 2012 | 0 km WSW of Scilla, Italy | M4.6 | 136 km | 45 km |
| Aug 16, 2010 | 6 km S of Pianoconte, Italy | M4.5 | 132 km | 19 km |
| Dec 15, 1991 | 0 km WSW of Pennisi, Italy | M4.5 | 51 km | 5 km |
| Sep 7, 1991 | 8 km SSE of Guidomandri Marina, Italy | M4.5 | 101 km | 27 km |
| Feb 8, 2016 | 5 km SSW of Palazzolo Acreide, Italy | M4.5 | 22 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
12 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 | 129 km |
| 1908 | MESSINA STRAIT, IONIAN SEA | Eruption + Earthquake | 13.0 m | 80,000 | 122 km |
| 1693 | ISLAND OF SICILY | Earthquake | 12.0 m | 54,000 | 16 km |
| 1988 | LA FOSSA VOLCANO, VULCANO IS. | Meteorological | 2.0 m | — | 131 km |
| 1990 | EASTERN SICILY | Earthquake | — | 19 | 51 km |
| 1907 | IONIAN CALABRIA | Earthquake | — | 158 | 143 km |
| 1818 | EASTERN SICILY | Earthquake | — | 72 | 48 km |
| 1783 | MESSINA STRAITS | Meteorological | — | 1 | 136 km |
| 1172 | ISLAND OF SICILY | Earthquake | — | — | 87 km |
| 1169 | EASTERN SICILY | Earthquake | — | 16,000 | 16 km |
| 1169 | CALABRIAN ARC | Astronomical | — | — | 58 km |
| 963 | SICILY | Earthquake | — | — | 87 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Etna (59 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Etna | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,295 m (10,810 ft) | 2020 | 59 km |
| Vulcano | Stratovolcano(es) | 500 m (1,640 ft) | 1890 | 131 km |
| Lipari | Stratovolcano(es) | 590 m (1,936 ft) | 1230 | 141 km |
| Panarea | Stratovolcano | 399 m (1,309 ft) | Unknown | 158 km |
| Stromboli | Stratovolcano | 924 m (3,031 ft) | 2020 | 176 km |
| Campi Flegrei del Mar di Sicilia | Submarine | -8 m (-26 ft) | 1867 | 193 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 50°F (10°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 50°F (10°C) | 1.6 in | |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 1.8 in | |
| April | 56°F (14°C) | 1.1 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 0.6 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 0.2 in | |
| July | 76°F (25°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 0.4 in | Warmest |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 1.4 in | |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 3.2 in | Wettest |
| November | 58°F (14°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 52°F (11°C) | 3.0 in |
Francofonte has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 50°F in January to 77°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 19.2 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.2") and July the driest (0.1").