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Weather & Climate in Gerace, Italy
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Gerace enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 325 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 58.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,640 feet.
Temperature
50°F Jan (10°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 62.5°F |
| 16% above US avg | |
| January Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 325 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,640 ft (500 m) |
| Area | 13.0 sq mi (33.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 80/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.2714°N, 16.2207°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
748 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 |
| Dec 13, 1990 | 20 km ENE of Augusta, Italy | M5.6 | 128 km | 11 km |
| May 18, 1998 | 74 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy | M5.5 | 146 km | 280 km |
| May 5, 2004 | 5 km S of Leni, Italy | M5.5 | 125 km | 229 km |
| Dec 14, 1990 | 50 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy | M5.3 | 141 km | 276 km |
| May 17, 2001 | 43 km NW of Santa Domenica, Italy | M5.2 | 97 km | 240 km |
| Jul 4, 2007 | 39 km NE of Santa Marina Salina, Italy | M5.2 | 107 km | 279 km |
| Apr 25, 1992 | 6 km ENE of Santa Marina Salina, Italy | M5.2 | 117 km | 246 km |
| May 1, 2023 | 33 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy | M5.2 | 143 km | 250 km |
| Aug 1, 2024 | 2 km S of Bocchigliero, Italy | M5.1 | 133 km | 30 km |
| Feb 6, 2015 | 28 km NE of Santa Marina Salina, Italy | M4.8 | 111 km | 245 km |
| Aug 19, 2021 | 31 km WSW of Amantea, Italy | M4.8 | 99 km | 204 km |
| Feb 25, 1996 | 22 km NW of Santa Domenica, Italy | M4.8 | 76 km | 208 km |
| Nov 27, 1993 | 35 km N of Malfa, Italy | M4.8 | 137 km | 295 km |
| Feb 24, 2020 | 2 km E of San Vincenzo la Costa, Italy | M4.8 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Apr 5, 2014 | 18 km SE of Capo Rizzuto, Italy | M4.8 | 107 km | 66 km |
| Mar 28, 1990 | 2 km NNW of San Giorgio, Italy | M4.7 | 113 km | 37 km |
| May 9, 2015 | 36 km ENE of Canneto, Italy | M4.7 | 83 km | 215 km |
| Mar 12, 2024 | 21 km NNE of Malfa, Italy | M4.7 | 121 km | 230 km |
| Jul 4, 2012 | 16 km ESE of Lipari, Italy | M4.7 | 96 km | 182 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 | 52 km |
| 1908 | MESSINA STRAIT, IONIAN SEA | Eruption + Earthquake | 13.0 m | 80,000 | 57 km |
| 2002 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Explosion | 10.9 m | - | 105 km |
| 1916 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Earthquake | 10.0 m | - | 105 km |
| 1930 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 2.5 m | 6 | 105 km |
| 1988 | LA FOSSA VOLCANO, VULCANO IS. | Meteorological | 2.0 m | - | 110 km |
| 2019 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 1.3 m | 1 | 105 km |
| 1905 | TYRRHENIAN CALABRIA | Earthquake | 1.3 m | 557 | 46 km |
| 2022 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.8 m | - | 105 km |
| 1919 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.8 m | 4 | 105 km |
| 2021 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.4 m | - | 105 km |
| 2019 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.3 m | - | 105 km |
| 2022 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.0 m | - | 105 km |
| 2024 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | - | - | 105 km |
| 1990 | EASTERN SICILY | Earthquake | - | 19 | 128 km |
| 1954 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | - | - | 105 km |
| 1944 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Explosion | - | - | 105 km |
| 1907 | IONIAN CALABRIA | Earthquake | - | 158 | 24 km |
| 1870 | TYRRHENIAN SEA | Earthquake | - | - | 112 km |
| 1818 | EASTERN SICILY | Earthquake | - | 72 | 121 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Stromboli (105 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Stromboli | Stratovolcano | 924 m (3,031 ft) | 2020 | 105 km |
| Panarea | Stratovolcano | 399 m (1,309 ft) | Unknown | 109 km |
| Vulcano | Stratovolcano(es) | 500 m (1,640 ft) | 1890 | 111 km |
| Lipari | Stratovolcano(es) | 590 m (1,936 ft) | 1230 | 115 km |
| Etna | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,295 m (10,810 ft) | 2020 | 122 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 50°F (10°C) | 4.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 51°F (11°C) | 3.5 in | |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 3.6 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 65°F (19°C) | 1.3 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 0.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 1.0 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 2.2 in | |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| November | 60°F (15°C) | 4.7 in | |
| December | 54°F (12°C) | 4.7 in |
Gerace has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 50°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.9 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.8") and June the driest (0.6").