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Weather & Climate in Licata, Italy
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Licata enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 308 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 15.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet.
Temperature
53°F Jan (12°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 63.8°F |
| 18% above US avg | |
| January Average | 53°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 308 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 26 ft (8 m) |
| Area | 84.8 sq mi (219.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 431/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.1027°N, 13.9397°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
610 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.0.
| Sep 6, 2002 | 34 km NNE of Santa Flavia, Italy | M6.0 | 144 km | 5 km |
| Dec 13, 1990 | 20 km ENE of Augusta, Italy | M5.6 | 135 km | 11 km |
| Sep 27, 2002 | 39 km NNE of Santa Flavia, Italy | M5.3 | 150 km | 5 km |
| Jun 26, 1993 | 1 km WNW of Tusa, Italy | M4.9 | 102 km | 14 km |
| Nov 25, 2001 | 6 km SW of Polizzi Generosa, Italy | M4.9 | 74 km | 10 km |
| May 6, 1994 | 2 km NNE of Alimena, Italy | M4.8 | 70 km | 46 km |
| Mar 28, 1990 | 2 km NNW of San Giorgio, Italy | M4.7 | 149 km | 37 km |
| Apr 6, 1992 | 5 km NNE of Troina / Draginai, Italy | M4.7 | 101 km | 22 km |
| Dec 14, 1996 | 1 km SW of Sclafani Bagni, Italy | M4.7 | 79 km | 40 km |
| Jan 4, 2013 | 3 km NNE of Cesarò, Italy | M4.6 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Feb 8, 2016 | 5 km SSW of Palazzolo Acreide, Italy | M4.5 | 84 km | 10 km |
| Oct 29, 1990 | 37 km NNE of Pembroke, Malta | M4.5 | 117 km | 24 km |
| Dec 15, 1991 | 0 km WSW of Pennisi, Italy | M4.5 | 120 km | 5 km |
| Sep 6, 2002 | 40 km NNE of Santa Flavia, Italy | M4.5 | 149 km | 4 km |
| Dec 16, 1990 | 20 km ENE of Augusta, Italy | M4.5 | 135 km | 26 km |
| Oct 27, 2002 | 2 km ESE of Linguaglossa, Italy | M4.4 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Nov 8, 2009 | 0 km SW of Troina / Draginai, Italy | M4.4 | 95 km | 17 km |
| Aug 15, 2013 | 2 km W of San Giorgio, Italy | M4.4 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Apr 13, 2012 | 9 km N of Sferracavallo, Italy | M4.4 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Aug 15, 2013 | 1 km WNW of Oliveri, Italy | M4.4 | 150 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
8 tsunamis 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 | 96 km |
| 1990 | EASTERN SICILY | Earthquake | - | 19 | 135 km |
| 1818 | EASTERN SICILY | Earthquake | - | 72 | 119 km |
| 1726 | NORTHERN SICILY | Earthquake | - | 250 | 124 km |
| 1172 | ISLAND OF SICILY | Earthquake | - | - | 137 km |
| 1169 | EASTERN SICILY | Earthquake | - | 16,000 | 99 km |
| 1169 | CALABRIAN ARC | Astronomical | - | - | 117 km |
| 963 | SICILY | Earthquake | - | - | 137 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Campi Flegrei del Mar di Sicilia (110 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Campi Flegrei del Mar di Sicilia | Submarine | -8 m (-26 ft) | 1867 | 110 km |
| Etna | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,295 m (10,810 ft) | 2020 | 118 km |
| Vulcano | Stratovolcano(es) | 500 m (1,640 ft) | 1890 | 170 km |
| Pantelleria | Shield | 836 m (2,743 ft) | 1891 | 175 km |
| Lipari | Stratovolcano(es) | 590 m (1,936 ft) | 1230 | 177 km |
| Panarea | Stratovolcano | 399 m (1,309 ft) | Unknown | 197 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 53°F (12°C) | 2.1 in | |
| February | 53°F (12°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 1.2 in | |
| April | 58°F (15°C) | 1.2 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 0.5 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 0.1 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 0.3 in | Warmest |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 1.0 in | |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 61°F (16°C) | 2.4 in | |
| December | 56°F (13°C) | 2.6 in | Wettest |
Licata has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 53°F in February to 77°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 15.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.6") and July the driest (0.0").