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Weather & Climate in Lampedusa, Italy
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Lampedusa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 313 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 12.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 52 feet.
Temperature
57°F Jan (14°C)
78°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 66.8°F |
| 24% above US avg | |
| January Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 313 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 52 ft (16 m) |
| Area | 34.3 sq mi (88.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 119/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.5014°N, 12.6096°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
59 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.3.
| Sep 10, 1993 | 55 km SSW of Lampedusa, Italy | M5.3 | 56 km | 10 km |
| Dec 29, 1990 | 34 km NE of Monastir, Tunisia | M5.0 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Aug 8, 1991 | Tunisia | M4.8 | 87 km | 22 km |
| Sep 10, 1993 | 75 km SSW of Lampedusa, Italy | M4.7 | 76 km | 10 km |
| Oct 29, 1995 | 56 km ENE of Mahdia, Tunisia | M4.6 | 88 km | 21 km |
| Oct 21, 2013 | 3 km ESE of Bekalta, Tunisia | M4.4 | 144 km | 13 km |
| Mar 8, 2023 | 98 km SSW of Qrendi, Malta | M4.4 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Mar 31, 2007 | 142 km SE of Lampedusa, Italy | M4.3 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Jan 2, 2016 | 38 km S of Kamma, Italy | M4.3 | 115 km | 23 km |
| Jan 17, 2016 | 75 km ESE of Kamma, Italy | M4.2 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Jun 27, 2005 | 73 km ESE of El Maamoura, Tunisia | M4.2 | 121 km | 14 km |
| Sep 15, 1993 | 59 km SSW of Lampedusa, Italy | M4.2 | 60 km | 10 km |
| Apr 25, 1996 | 80 km NNE of Lampedusa, Italy | M4.1 | 81 km | 33 km |
| Mar 25, 2013 | 67 km NE of Bekalta, Tunisia | M4.1 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Dec 29, 1995 | 81 km SSW of Licata, Italy | M4.1 | 133 km | 34 km |
| Mar 19, 2009 | 74 km ESE of Kamma, Italy | M4.0 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Sep 14, 2012 | 95 km SSW of Realmonte, Italy | M4.0 | 119 km | 13 km |
| May 1, 2002 | 3 km ESE of Sidi Alouane, Tunisia | M4.0 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Aug 9, 1994 | 53 km N of Lampedusa, Italy | M3.9 | 54 km | 33 km |
| Feb 5, 2006 | 71 km E of Kamma, Italy | M3.9 | 150 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Pantelleria (151 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Pantelleria | Shield | 836 m (2,743 ft) | 1891 | 151 km |
| Campi Flegrei del Mar di Sicilia | Submarine | -8 m (-26 ft) | 1867 | 178 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 57°F (14°C) | 1.8 in | |
| February | 56°F (14°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest |
| March | 58°F (14°C) | 1.0 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 0.8 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 0.3 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 0.1 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 0.7 in | |
| October | 72°F (22°C) | 2.3 in | Wettest |
| November | 65°F (18°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 60°F (15°C) | 2.1 in |
Lampedusa has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 56°F in February to 80°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 12.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (2.3") and July the driest (0.0").