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Weather & Climate in Marinella, Italy

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

Marinella enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 269 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 36.8 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet.

Temperature

50°F Jan (10°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average61.8°F
14% above US avg
January Average50°F (10°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days269 days/yr

Geography

Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Area64.7 sq mi (167.5 km²)
Population Density10/sq mi
Coordinates38.9264°N, 16.2237°W
TimezoneEurope/Rome

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.8"
3% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 5.24"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.71"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

702 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 95 km 273 km
Sep 9, 1998 2 km NNE of Castelluccio Superiore, Italy M5.6 125 km 10 km
May 18, 1998 74 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy M5.5 103 km 280 km
May 5, 2004 5 km S of Leni, Italy M5.5 131 km 229 km
Apr 17, 2002 12 km NNE of Mirto, Italy M5.3 101 km 5 km
Oct 25, 2012 2 km SE of Mormanno, Italy M5.3 108 km 6 km
Dec 14, 1990 50 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy M5.3 88 km 276 km
Apr 25, 1992 6 km ENE of Santa Marina Salina, Italy M5.2 118 km 246 km
May 17, 2001 43 km NW of Santa Domenica, Italy M5.2 60 km 240 km
May 1, 2023 33 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy M5.2 83 km 250 km
Jul 4, 2007 39 km NE of Santa Marina Salina, Italy M5.2 90 km 279 km
Aug 1, 2024 2 km S of Bocchigliero, Italy M5.1 69 km 30 km
Mar 21, 1994 29 km WSW of Scalea, Italy M5.1 112 km 279 km
Oct 16, 2012 21 km WSW of Scalea, Italy M4.9 109 km 260 km
Feb 6, 2015 28 km NE of Santa Marina Salina, Italy M4.8 100 km 245 km
Oct 23, 1999 32 km NNW of Malfa, Italy M4.8 136 km 303 km
Oct 12, 1994 29 km S of Marina di Camerota, Italy M4.8 116 km 21 km
Nov 23, 2009 38 km SSW of Marina di Camerota, Italy M4.8 115 km 294 km
Feb 25, 1996 22 km NW of Santa Domenica, Italy M4.8 48 km 208 km
Sep 14, 1999 23 km SW of Marina di Camerota, Italy M4.8 134 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 94 km
1908 MESSINA STRAIT, IONIAN SEA Eruption + Earthquake 13.0 m 80,000 101 km
2002 STROMBOLI ISLAND Explosion 10.9 m 89 km
1916 STROMBOLI ISLAND Earthquake 10.0 m 87 km
1930 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 2.5 m 6 89 km
1988 LA FOSSA VOLCANO, VULCANO IS. Meteorological 2.0 m 124 km
2019 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 1.3 m 1 89 km
1905 TYRRHENIAN CALABRIA Earthquake 1.3 m 557 32 km
2022 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 0.8 m 89 km
1919 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 0.8 m 4 89 km
2021 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 0.4 m 89 km
2019 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 0.3 m 89 km
2022 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 0.0 m 89 km
2024 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 89 km
1954 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 89 km
1944 STROMBOLI ISLAND Explosion 89 km
1907 IONIAN CALABRIA Earthquake 158 90 km
1870 TYRRHENIAN SEA Earthquake 40 km
1836 ROSSANO Earthquake 589 82 km
1784 IONIAN CALABRIA Earthquake 70 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Stromboli (89 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Stromboli Stratovolcano 924 m (3,031 ft) 2020 89 km
Panarea Stratovolcano 399 m (1,309 ft) Unknown 106 km
Lipari Stratovolcano(es) 590 m (1,936 ft) 1230 122 km
Vulcano Stratovolcano(es) 500 m (1,640 ft) 1890 124 km
Etna Stratovolcano(es) 3,295 m (10,810 ft) 2020 169 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 50°F (10°C) 4.8 in Coldest
February 50°F (10°C) 4.0 in
March 53°F (11°C) 3.7 in
April 57°F (14°C) 2.6 in
May 64°F (18°C) 1.9 in
June 71°F (21°C) 0.8 in
July 76°F (24°C) 0.7 in Driest
August 76°F (25°C) 1.0 in Warmest
September 72°F (22°C) 2.1 in
October 65°F (18°C) 5.2 in Wettest
November 58°F (15°C) 5.1 in
December 52°F (11°C) 5.1 in

Marinella has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 50°F in January to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 36.8 inches, with October being the wettest month (5.2") and July the driest (0.7").

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