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Weather & Climate in Mottafollone, Italy
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Mottafollone enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 316 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 48.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 5.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,260 feet.
Temperature
46°F Jan (8°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 58.3°F |
| 8% above US avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 316 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,260 ft (384 m) |
| Area | 8.8 sq mi (22.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 122/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.6485°N, 16.0645°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
683 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.8.
| May 5, 1990 | 6 km NE of Avigliano, Italy | M5.8 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Jan 5, 1994 | 62 km NNE of Malfa, Italy | M5.8 | 101 km | 273 km |
| Sep 9, 1998 | 2 km NNE of Castelluccio Superiore, Italy | M5.6 | 44 km | 10 km |
| May 18, 1998 | 74 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy | M5.5 | 93 km | 280 km |
| Oct 25, 2012 | 2 km SE of Mormanno, Italy | M5.3 | 26 km | 6 km |
| Dec 14, 1990 | 50 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy | M5.3 | 70 km | 276 km |
| Apr 17, 2002 | 12 km NNE of Mirto, Italy | M5.3 | 67 km | 5 km |
| May 1, 2023 | 33 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy | M5.2 | 53 km | 250 km |
| May 17, 2001 | 43 km NW of Santa Domenica, Italy | M5.2 | 90 km | 240 km |
| Jul 4, 2007 | 39 km NE of Santa Marina Salina, Italy | M5.2 | 120 km | 279 km |
| Mar 21, 1994 | 29 km WSW of Scalea, Italy | M5.1 | 53 km | 279 km |
| Aug 1, 2024 | 2 km S of Bocchigliero, Italy | M5.1 | 65 km | 30 km |
| May 26, 1991 | 3 km E of Avigliano, Italy | M5.1 | 123 km | 8 km |
| Oct 16, 2012 | 21 km WSW of Scalea, Italy | M4.9 | 46 km | 260 km |
| Feb 24, 2020 | 2 km E of San Vincenzo la Costa, Italy | M4.8 | 33 km | 10 km |
| Aug 19, 2021 | 31 km WSW of Amantea, Italy | M4.8 | 71 km | 204 km |
| Feb 6, 2015 | 28 km NE of Santa Marina Salina, Italy | M4.8 | 130 km | 245 km |
| Feb 25, 1996 | 22 km NW of Santa Domenica, Italy | M4.8 | 99 km | 208 km |
| Sep 14, 1999 | 23 km SW of Marina di Camerota, Italy | M4.8 | 77 km | 297 km |
| Nov 23, 2009 | 38 km SSW of Marina di Camerota, Italy | M4.8 | 67 km | 294 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
18 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 10.9 m (36 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2002 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Explosion | 10.9 m | — | 121 km |
| 1916 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Earthquake | 10.0 m | — | 117 km |
| 1930 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 2.5 m | 6 | 121 km |
| 2019 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 1.3 m | 1 | 121 km |
| 1905 | TYRRHENIAN CALABRIA | Earthquake | 1.3 m | 557 | 109 km |
| 2022 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.8 m | — | 121 km |
| 1919 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.8 m | 4 | 121 km |
| 2021 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.4 m | — | 121 km |
| 2019 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.3 m | — | 121 km |
| 2022 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.0 m | — | 121 km |
| 2024 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | — | — | 121 km |
| 1954 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | — | — | 121 km |
| 1944 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Explosion | — | — | 121 km |
| 1870 | TYRRHENIAN SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 45 km |
| 1836 | ROSSANO | Earthquake | — | 589 | 46 km |
| 1783 | TYRRHENIAN CALABRIA | Earthquake | — | — | 100 km |
| 1783 | TYRRHENIAN CALABRIA | Earthquake | — | — | 102 km |
| 1562 | REGGIO DI CALABRIA | Earthquake | — | — | 106 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Stromboli (121 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Stromboli | Stratovolcano | 924 m (3,031 ft) | 2020 | 121 km |
| Panarea | Stratovolcano | 399 m (1,309 ft) | Unknown | 142 km |
| Lipari | Stratovolcano(es) | 590 m (1,936 ft) | 1230 | 162 km |
| Vulcano | Stratovolcano(es) | 500 m (1,640 ft) | 1890 | 168 km |
| Vesuvius | Stratovolcano | 1,281 m (4,203 ft) | 1944 | 191 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46°F (8°C) | 4.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 47°F (8°C) | 3.9 in | |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 3.5 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 1.9 in | |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 1.1 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 0.6 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 74°F (24°C) | 1.3 in | |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 2.4 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 5.0 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 5.0 in | |
| December | 48°F (9°C) | 5.2 in | Wettest |
Mottafollone has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 46°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.2") and July the driest (0.6").