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Weather & Climate in Maida, Italy
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Maida enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 322 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 36.5 inches. The area receives 5.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 981 feet.
Temperature
42°F Jan (6°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 56.1°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 322 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 981 ft (299 m) |
| Area | 23.5 sq mi (60.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 118/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.8588°N, 16.3628°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
655 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 | 108 km | 273 km |
| Sep 9, 1998 | 2 km NNE of Castelluccio Superiore, Italy | M5.6 | 135 km | 10 km |
| May 5, 2004 | 5 km S of Leni, Italy | M5.5 | 140 km | 229 km |
| May 18, 1998 | 74 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy | M5.5 | 117 km | 280 km |
| Apr 17, 2002 | 12 km NNE of Mirto, Italy | M5.3 | 102 km | 5 km |
| Dec 14, 1990 | 50 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy | M5.3 | 103 km | 276 km |
| Oct 25, 2012 | 2 km SE of Mormanno, Italy | M5.3 | 118 km | 6 km |
| May 1, 2023 | 33 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy | M5.2 | 97 km | 250 km |
| Apr 25, 1992 | 6 km ENE of Santa Marina Salina, Italy | M5.2 | 128 km | 246 km |
| May 17, 2001 | 43 km NW of Santa Domenica, Italy | M5.2 | 73 km | 240 km |
| Jul 4, 2007 | 39 km NE of Santa Marina Salina, Italy | M5.2 | 101 km | 279 km |
| Mar 21, 1994 | 29 km WSW of Scalea, Italy | M5.1 | 125 km | 279 km |
| Aug 1, 2024 | 2 km S of Bocchigliero, Italy | M5.1 | 68 km | 30 km |
| Oct 16, 2012 | 21 km WSW of Scalea, Italy | M4.9 | 122 km | 260 km |
| Nov 23, 2009 | 38 km SSW of Marina di Camerota, Italy | M4.8 | 129 km | 294 km |
| Nov 27, 1993 | 35 km N of Malfa, Italy | M4.8 | 130 km | 295 km |
| Feb 25, 1996 | 22 km NW of Santa Domenica, Italy | M4.8 | 59 km | 208 km |
| Feb 6, 2015 | 28 km NE of Santa Marina Salina, Italy | M4.8 | 110 km | 245 km |
| Oct 12, 1994 | 29 km S of Marina di Camerota, Italy | M4.8 | 130 km | 21 km |
| Sep 14, 1999 | 23 km SW of Marina di Camerota, Italy | M4.8 | 147 km | 297 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 | 96 km |
| 1908 | MESSINA STRAIT, IONIAN SEA | Eruption + Earthquake | 13.0 m | 80,000 | 103 km |
| 2002 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Explosion | 10.9 m | - | 100 km |
| 1916 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Earthquake | 10.0 m | - | 98 km |
| 1930 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 2.5 m | 6 | 100 km |
| 1988 | LA FOSSA VOLCANO, VULCANO IS. | Meteorological | 2.0 m | - | 132 km |
| 2019 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 1.3 m | 1 | 100 km |
| 1905 | TYRRHENIAN CALABRIA | Earthquake | 1.3 m | 557 | 33 km |
| 2022 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.8 m | - | 100 km |
| 1919 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.8 m | 4 | 100 km |
| 2021 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.4 m | - | 100 km |
| 2019 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.3 m | - | 100 km |
| 2022 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.0 m | - | 100 km |
| 2024 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | - | - | 100 km |
| 1954 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | - | - | 100 km |
| 1944 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Explosion | - | - | 100 km |
| 1907 | IONIAN CALABRIA | Earthquake | - | 158 | 86 km |
| 1870 | TYRRHENIAN SEA | Earthquake | - | - | 47 km |
| 1836 | ROSSANO | Earthquake | - | 589 | 85 km |
| 1784 | IONIAN CALABRIA | Earthquake | - | - | 60 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Stromboli (100 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Stromboli | Stratovolcano | 924 m (3,031 ft) | 2020 | 100 km |
| Panarea | Stratovolcano | 399 m (1,309 ft) | Unknown | 115 km |
| Lipari | Stratovolcano(es) | 590 m (1,936 ft) | 1230 | 131 km |
| Vulcano | Stratovolcano(es) | 500 m (1,640 ft) | 1890 | 132 km |
| Etna | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,295 m (10,810 ft) | 2020 | 172 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (6°C) | 5.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 48°F (9°C) | 4.2 in | |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 3.8 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 2.0 in | |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 0.8 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 0.8 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 74°F (24°C) | 0.9 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 1.9 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 5.6 in | Wettest |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 5.4 in | |
| December | 50°F (10°C) | 5.2 in |
Maida has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 42°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.2 inches, with October being the wettest month (5.6") and July the driest (0.8").