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Weather & Climate in Għaxaq, Malta
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Għaxaq enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 59°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 343 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 17.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 240 feet.
Temperature
59°F Jan (15°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 68.2°F |
| 26% above US avg | |
| January Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 343 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 240 ft (73 m) |
| Area | 1.8 sq mi (4.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,685/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.8493°N, 14.5170°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Malta |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
71 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.5.
| Apr 21, 2023 | 108 km SE of Birżebbuġa, Malta | M5.5 | 111 km | 14 km |
| Jan 24, 2023 | 106 km S of ?urrieq, Malta | M5.3 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Jan 30, 2023 | 103 km S of ?urrieq, Malta | M5.3 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Jan 18, 2023 | 110 km S of ?urrieq, Malta | M5.1 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Jan 23, 2023 | 98 km SSW of ?urrieq, Malta | M5.1 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Jan 18, 2023 | 102 km S of ?urrieq, Malta | M5.0 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Jan 18, 2023 | 101 km SSW of ?urrieq, Malta | M4.7 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Feb 4, 2023 | 104 km SSW of ?urrieq, Malta | M4.7 | 107 km | 10 km |
| May 10, 2020 | 111 km SSE of Bir?ebbu?a, Malta | M4.6 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Jan 18, 2023 | 97 km S of ?urrieq, Malta | M4.6 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Feb 8, 2016 | 5 km SSW of Palazzolo Acreide, Italy | M4.5 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Jan 31, 2023 | 107 km SSW of ?urrieq, Malta | M4.5 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Oct 29, 1990 | 37 km NNE of Pembroke, Malta | M4.5 | 45 km | 24 km |
| Mar 8, 2023 | 98 km SSW of Qrendi, Malta | M4.4 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Jan 23, 2023 | 111 km SSW of Qrendi, Malta | M4.4 | 115 km | 9 km |
| Aug 24, 2013 | 8 km W of Pachino, Italy | M4.4 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Jan 19, 2023 | 132 km S of ?urrieq, Malta | M4.3 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Jan 17, 2023 | 105 km SSW of ?urrieq, Malta | M4.3 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Apr 11, 2023 | 108 km SSW of Qrendi, Malta | M4.2 | 112 km | 9 km |
| Jan 30, 2023 | 110 km S of ?urrieq, Malta | M4.2 | 114 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 12.0 m (39 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1693 | ISLAND OF SICILY | Earthquake | 12.0 m | 54,000 | 150 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 59°F (15°C) | 3.5 in | |
| February | 55°F (13°C) | 2.3 in | Coldest |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 0.9 in | |
| May | 67°F (20°C) | 0.4 in | |
| June | 74°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 76°F (25°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 70°F (21°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 63°F (17°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 58°F (14°C) | 4.0 in | Wettest |
Għaxaq has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 55°F in February to 80°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 20.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.0") and July the driest (0.0").