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Weather & Climate in Motta Santa Lucia, Italy
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Motta Santa Lucia 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 1,936 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 | 1,936 ft (590 m) |
| Area | 19.6 sq mi (50.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 36/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.0912°N, 16.2931°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
653 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 | 99 km | 273 km |
| Sep 9, 1998 | 2 km NNE of Castelluccio Superiore, Italy | M5.6 | 108 km | 10 km |
| May 5, 2004 | 5 km S of Leni, Italy | M5.5 | 144 km | 229 km |
| May 18, 1998 | 74 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy | M5.5 | 104 km | 280 km |
| Oct 25, 2012 | 2 km SE of Mormanno, Italy | M5.3 | 91 km | 6 km |
| Apr 17, 2002 | 12 km NNE of Mirto, Italy | M5.3 | 83 km | 5 km |
| Dec 14, 1990 | 50 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy | M5.3 | 86 km | 276 km |
| May 17, 2001 | 43 km NW of Santa Domenica, Italy | M5.2 | 68 km | 240 km |
| May 1, 2023 | 33 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy | M5.2 | 77 km | 250 km |
| Apr 25, 1992 | 6 km ENE of Santa Marina Salina, Italy | M5.2 | 130 km | 246 km |
| Jul 4, 2007 | 39 km NE of Santa Marina Salina, Italy | M5.2 | 100 km | 279 km |
| Aug 1, 2024 | 2 km S of Bocchigliero, Italy | M5.1 | 52 km | 30 km |
| Mar 21, 1994 | 29 km WSW of Scalea, Italy | M5.1 | 102 km | 279 km |
| Oct 16, 2012 | 21 km WSW of Scalea, Italy | M4.9 | 98 km | 260 km |
| Feb 25, 1996 | 22 km NW of Santa Domenica, Italy | M4.8 | 61 km | 208 km |
| Oct 12, 1994 | 29 km S of Marina di Camerota, Italy | M4.8 | 107 km | 21 km |
| Nov 27, 1993 | 35 km N of Malfa, Italy | M4.8 | 126 km | 295 km |
| Nov 23, 2009 | 38 km SSW of Marina di Camerota, Italy | M4.8 | 108 km | 294 km |
| Oct 23, 1999 | 32 km NNW of Malfa, Italy | M4.8 | 145 km | 303 km |
| Feb 6, 2015 | 28 km NE of Santa Marina Salina, Italy | M4.8 | 110 km | 245 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 | 113 km |
| 1908 | MESSINA STRAIT, IONIAN SEA | Eruption + Earthquake | 13.0 m | 80,000 | 120 km |
| 2002 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Explosion | 10.9 m | — | 99 km |
| 1916 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Earthquake | 10.0 m | — | 97 km |
| 1930 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 2.5 m | 6 | 99 km |
| 1988 | LA FOSSA VOLCANO, VULCANO IS. | Meteorological | 2.0 m | — | 138 km |
| 2019 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 1.3 m | 1 | 99 km |
| 1905 | TYRRHENIAN CALABRIA | Earthquake | 1.3 m | 557 | 51 km |
| 2022 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.8 m | — | 99 km |
| 1919 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.8 m | 4 | 99 km |
| 2021 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.4 m | — | 99 km |
| 2019 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.3 m | — | 99 km |
| 2022 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.0 m | — | 99 km |
| 2024 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | — | — | 99 km |
| 1954 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | — | — | 99 km |
| 1944 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Explosion | — | — | 99 km |
| 1907 | IONIAN CALABRIA | Earthquake | — | 158 | 109 km |
| 1870 | TYRRHENIAN SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 21 km |
| 1836 | ROSSANO | Earthquake | — | 589 | 62 km |
| 1784 | IONIAN CALABRIA | Earthquake | — | — | 87 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Stromboli (99 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Stromboli | Stratovolcano | 924 m (3,031 ft) | 2020 | 99 km |
| Panarea | Stratovolcano | 399 m (1,309 ft) | Unknown | 118 km |
| Lipari | Stratovolcano(es) | 590 m (1,936 ft) | 1230 | 136 km |
| Vulcano | Stratovolcano(es) | 500 m (1,640 ft) | 1890 | 138 km |
| Etna | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,295 m (10,810 ft) | 2020 | 187 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (6°C) | 4.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 44°F (7°C) | 4.0 in | |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 3.6 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 1.0 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 0.8 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 1.1 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 2.2 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 4.9 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 4.9 in | |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 5.3 in | Wettest |
Motta Santa Lucia has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 42°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.3 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.3") and July the driest (0.8").