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Weather & Climate in Longobucco, Italy

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Longobucco experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 302 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 48.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 29.2 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 2,572 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average54.3°F
1% above US avg
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days302 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,572 ft (784 m)
Area249.6 sq mi (646.4 km²)
Population Density10/sq mi
Coordinates39.4483°N, 16.6105°W
TimezoneEurope/Rome

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.0"
26% above US avg
Snowfall 29.2"
Wettest Month (Dec) 4.65"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.83"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

544 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.8.

Jan 5, 1994 62 km NNE of Malfa, Italy M5.8 133 km 273 km
Sep 9, 1998 2 km NNE of Castelluccio Superiore, Italy M5.6 85 km 10 km
May 18, 1998 74 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy M5.5 131 km 280 km
Apr 17, 2002 12 km NNE of Mirto, Italy M5.3 34 km 5 km
Oct 25, 2012 2 km SE of Mormanno, Italy M5.3 70 km 6 km
Dec 14, 1990 50 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy M5.3 109 km 276 km
May 1, 2023 33 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy M5.2 94 km 250 km
May 17, 2001 43 km NW of Santa Domenica, Italy M5.2 108 km 240 km
Jul 4, 2007 39 km NE of Santa Marina Salina, Italy M5.2 141 km 279 km
Mar 21, 1994 29 km WSW of Scalea, Italy M5.1 104 km 279 km
Aug 1, 2024 2 km S of Bocchigliero, Italy M5.1 13 km 30 km
Oct 16, 2012 21 km WSW of Scalea, Italy M4.9 97 km 260 km
Oct 12, 1994 29 km S of Marina di Camerota, Italy M4.8 110 km 21 km
Feb 24, 2020 2 km E of San Vincenzo la Costa, Italy M4.8 39 km 10 km
Apr 5, 2014 18 km SE of Capo Rizzuto, Italy M4.8 92 km 66 km
Feb 25, 1996 22 km NW of Santa Domenica, Italy M4.8 107 km 208 km
Sep 14, 1999 23 km SW of Marina di Camerota, Italy M4.8 128 km 297 km
Nov 23, 2009 38 km SSW of Marina di Camerota, Italy M4.8 117 km 294 km
Aug 19, 2021 31 km WSW of Amantea, Italy M4.8 87 km 204 km
May 9, 2015 36 km ENE of Canneto, Italy M4.7 143 km 215 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tsunami History

19 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 10.9 m (36 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2002 STROMBOLI ISLAND Explosion 10.9 m 141 km
1916 STROMBOLI ISLAND Earthquake 10.0 m 138 km
1930 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 2.5 m 6 141 km
2019 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 1.3 m 1 141 km
1905 TYRRHENIAN CALABRIA Earthquake 1.3 m 557 98 km
2022 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 0.8 m 141 km
1919 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 0.8 m 4 141 km
2021 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 0.4 m 141 km
2019 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 0.3 m 141 km
2022 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 0.0 m 141 km
2024 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 141 km
1954 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 141 km
1944 STROMBOLI ISLAND Explosion 141 km
1870 TYRRHENIAN SEA Earthquake 34 km
1836 ROSSANO Earthquake 589 17 km
1784 IONIAN CALABRIA Earthquake 127 km
1783 TYRRHENIAN CALABRIA Earthquake 75 km
1783 TYRRHENIAN CALABRIA Earthquake 80 km
1783 TYRRHENIAN CALABRIA Earthquake 30,000 139 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Stromboli (141 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Stromboli Stratovolcano 924 m (3,031 ft) 2020 141 km
Panarea Stratovolcano 399 m (1,309 ft) Unknown 161 km
Lipari Stratovolcano(es) 590 m (1,936 ft) 1230 180 km
Vulcano Stratovolcano(es) 500 m (1,640 ft) 1890 184 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (4°C) 3.8 in
February 36°F (2°C) 3.6 in Coldest
March 40°F (4°C) 3.1 in
April 44°F (7°C) 2.3 in
May 53°F (12°C) 1.9 in
June 60°F (15°C) 1.1 in
July 76°F (24°C) 0.8 in Warmest, Driest
August 65°F (18°C) 1.3 in
September 59°F (15°C) 2.0 in
October 52°F (11°C) 4.4 in
November 44°F (7°C) 4.4 in
December 39°F (4°C) 4.7 in Wettest

Longobucco has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 36°F in February to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.4 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.7") and July the driest (0.8").

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