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Weather & Climate in Marina di Ragusa, Italy
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Marina di Ragusa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 305 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 17.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 75 feet.
Temperature
53°F Jan (11°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 63.7°F |
| 18% above US avg | |
| January Average | 53°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 305 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 75 ft (23 m) |
| Area | 22.9 sq mi (59.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 152/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.7858°N, 14.5547°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
325 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.6.
| Dec 13, 1990 | 20 km ENE of Augusta, Italy | M5.6 | 97 km | 11 km |
| Nov 25, 2001 | 6 km SW of Polizzi Generosa, Italy | M4.9 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Jun 26, 1993 | 1 km WNW of Tusa, Italy | M4.9 | 137 km | 14 km |
| May 6, 1994 | 2 km NNE of Alimena, Italy | M4.8 | 110 km | 46 km |
| Dec 14, 1996 | 1 km SW of Sclafani Bagni, Italy | M4.7 | 131 km | 40 km |
| Apr 6, 1992 | 5 km NNE of Troina / Draginai, Italy | M4.7 | 117 km | 22 km |
| Mar 25, 1997 | 68 km ESE of Siracusa, Italy | M4.7 | 133 km | 33 km |
| Apr 15, 2022 | 49 km ENE of Augusta, Italy | M4.6 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Jan 4, 2013 | 3 km NNE of Cesarò, Italy | M4.6 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Dec 15, 1991 | 0 km WSW of Pennisi, Italy | M4.5 | 108 km | 5 km |
| Feb 8, 2016 | 5 km SSW of Palazzolo Acreide, Italy | M4.5 | 39 km | 10 km |
| Dec 16, 1990 | 20 km ENE of Augusta, Italy | M4.5 | 97 km | 26 km |
| Oct 29, 1990 | 37 km NNE of Pembroke, Malta | M4.5 | 62 km | 24 km |
| Feb 3, 1992 | 80 km E of Portopalo di Capo Passero, Italy | M4.5 | 133 km | 33 km |
| Nov 8, 2009 | 0 km SW of Troina / Draginai, Italy | M4.4 | 111 km | 17 km |
| Oct 27, 2002 | 2 km ESE of Linguaglossa, Italy | M4.4 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Aug 24, 2013 | 8 km W of Pachino, Italy | M4.4 | 40 km | 10 km |
| Dec 19, 2009 | 10 km NNE of Ragalna, Italy | M4.3 | 111 km | 16 km |
| Oct 27, 2002 | 1 km SW of Piedimonte Etneo, Italy | M4.3 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Oct 27, 2002 | 4 km NNW of Brucoli, Italy | M4.3 | 80 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
7 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 | 56 km |
| 1990 | EASTERN SICILY | Earthquake | — | 19 | 97 km |
| 1818 | EASTERN SICILY | Earthquake | — | 72 | 104 km |
| 1172 | ISLAND OF SICILY | Earthquake | — | — | 141 km |
| 1169 | EASTERN SICILY | Earthquake | — | 16,000 | 71 km |
| 1169 | CALABRIAN ARC | Astronomical | — | — | 113 km |
| 963 | SICILY | Earthquake | — | — | 141 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Etna (114 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Etna | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,295 m (10,810 ft) | 2020 | 114 km |
| Campi Flegrei del Mar di Sicilia | Submarine | -8 m (-26 ft) | 1867 | 169 km |
| Vulcano | Stratovolcano(es) | 500 m (1,640 ft) | 1890 | 184 km |
| Lipari | Stratovolcano(es) | 590 m (1,936 ft) | 1230 | 192 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 53°F (11°C) | 2.5 in | |
| February | 52°F (11°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 0.9 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 0.5 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 0.1 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 0.3 in | Warmest |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 1.3 in | |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 60°F (16°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 55°F (13°C) | 3.1 in | Wettest |
Marina di Ragusa has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 52°F in February to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 17.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.1") and July the driest (0.0").