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Weather & Climate in Modica, Italy
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Modica enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 300 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 20.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 971 feet.
Temperature
48°F Jan (9°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 59.9°F |
| 11% above US avg | |
| January Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 300 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 971 ft (296 m) |
| Area | 188.2 sq mi (487.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 289/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.8587°N, 14.7597°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
373 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 | 78 km | 11 km |
| Jun 26, 1993 | 1 km WNW of Tusa, Italy | M4.9 | 135 km | 14 km |
| Nov 25, 2001 | 6 km SW of Polizzi Generosa, Italy | M4.9 | 123 km | 10 km |
| May 6, 1994 | 2 km NNE of Alimena, Italy | M4.8 | 110 km | 46 km |
| Mar 28, 1990 | 2 km NNW of San Giorgio, Italy | M4.7 | 149 km | 37 km |
| Mar 25, 1997 | 68 km ESE of Siracusa, Italy | M4.7 | 114 km | 33 km |
| Apr 16, 2025 | 34 km SSE of Palizzi Marina, Italy | M4.7 | 147 km | 51 km |
| Apr 6, 1992 | 5 km NNE of Troina / Draginai, Italy | M4.7 | 109 km | 22 km |
| Dec 14, 1996 | 1 km SW of Sclafani Bagni, Italy | M4.7 | 134 km | 40 km |
| Apr 15, 2022 | 49 km ENE of Augusta, Italy | M4.6 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Jan 4, 2013 | 3 km NNE of Cesarò, Italy | M4.6 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Dec 16, 1990 | 20 km ENE of Augusta, Italy | M4.5 | 77 km | 26 km |
| Feb 3, 1992 | 80 km E of Portopalo di Capo Passero, Italy | M4.5 | 116 km | 33 km |
| Oct 29, 1990 | 37 km NNE of Pembroke, Malta | M4.5 | 70 km | 24 km |
| Sep 7, 1991 | 8 km SSE of Guidomandri Marina, Italy | M4.5 | 142 km | 27 km |
| Feb 8, 2016 | 5 km SSW of Palazzolo Acreide, Italy | M4.5 | 21 km | 10 km |
| Dec 15, 1991 | 0 km WSW of Pennisi, Italy | M4.5 | 93 km | 5 km |
| Aug 15, 2013 | 2 km W of San Giorgio, Italy | M4.4 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Aug 15, 2013 | 1 km WNW of Oliveri, Italy | M4.4 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Nov 8, 2009 | 0 km SW of Troina / Draginai, Italy | M4.4 | 104 km | 17 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 | 38 km |
| 1990 | EASTERN SICILY | Earthquake | - | 19 | 78 km |
| 1818 | EASTERN SICILY | Earthquake | - | 72 | 89 km |
| 1172 | ISLAND OF SICILY | Earthquake | - | - | 129 km |
| 1169 | EASTERN SICILY | Earthquake | - | 16,000 | 55 km |
| 1169 | CALABRIAN ARC | Astronomical | - | - | 100 km |
| 963 | SICILY | Earthquake | - | - | 129 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Etna (101 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Etna | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,295 m (10,810 ft) | 2020 | 101 km |
| Vulcano | Stratovolcano(es) | 500 m (1,640 ft) | 1890 | 173 km |
| Lipari | Stratovolcano(es) | 590 m (1,936 ft) | 1230 | 182 km |
| Campi Flegrei del Mar di Sicilia | Submarine | -8 m (-26 ft) | 1867 | 185 km |
| Panarea | Stratovolcano | 399 m (1,309 ft) | Unknown | 200 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 48°F (9°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 48°F (9°C) | 1.9 in | |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 1.2 in | |
| May | 62°F (16°C) | 0.7 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 0.2 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 0.4 in | Warmest |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 1.5 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 50°F (10°C) | 3.4 in | Wettest |
Modica has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 48°F in January to 75°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 20.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.4") and July the driest (0.1").