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Weather & Climate in Naxxar, Malta

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

Naxxar enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 59°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 343 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 17.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 397 feet.

Temperature

59°F Jan (15°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average68.2°F
26% above US avg
January Average59°F (15°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days343 days/yr

Geography

Elevation397 ft (121 m)
Area5.7 sq mi (14.8 km²)
Population Density2,612/sq mi
Coordinates35.9137°N, 14.4438°W
TimezoneEurope/Malta

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 17.4"
54% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 4.02"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

74 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.5.

Apr 21, 2023 108 km SE of Birżebbuġa, Malta M5.5 121 km 14 km
Jan 24, 2023 106 km S of ?urrieq, Malta M5.3 116 km 10 km
Jan 30, 2023 103 km S of ?urrieq, Malta M5.3 113 km 10 km
Jan 18, 2023 110 km S of ?urrieq, Malta M5.1 119 km 10 km
Jan 23, 2023 98 km SSW of ?urrieq, Malta M5.1 107 km 10 km
Jan 18, 2023 102 km S of ?urrieq, Malta M5.0 111 km 10 km
Feb 4, 2023 104 km SSW of ?urrieq, Malta M4.7 113 km 10 km
Jan 18, 2023 101 km SSW of ?urrieq, Malta M4.7 110 km 10 km
Jan 18, 2023 97 km S of ?urrieq, Malta M4.6 106 km 10 km
May 10, 2020 111 km SSE of Bir?ebbu?a, Malta M4.6 123 km 10 km
Oct 29, 1990 37 km NNE of Pembroke, Malta M4.5 41 km 24 km
Jan 31, 2023 107 km SSW of ?urrieq, Malta M4.5 117 km 10 km
Feb 8, 2016 5 km SSW of Palazzolo Acreide, Italy M4.5 129 km 10 km
Aug 24, 2013 8 km W of Pachino, Italy M4.4 102 km 10 km
Mar 8, 2023 98 km SSW of Qrendi, Malta M4.4 107 km 10 km
Jan 23, 2023 111 km SSW of Qrendi, Malta M4.4 120 km 9 km
Jan 19, 2023 132 km S of ?urrieq, Malta M4.3 141 km 10 km
Jan 17, 2023 105 km SSW of ?urrieq, Malta M4.3 114 km 10 km
Jan 30, 2023 110 km S of ?urrieq, Malta M4.2 120 km 10 km
Feb 11, 2007 134 km ESE of Marsaskala, Malta M4.2 146 km 10 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tsunami History

1 tsunami 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 54,000 145 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 59°F (15°C) 3.5 in
February 55°F (13°C) 2.3 in Coldest
March 56°F (13°C) 1.5 in
April 60°F (15°C) 0.9 in
May 66°F (19°C) 0.4 in
June 73°F (23°C) 0.1 in
July 80°F (27°C) 0.0 in Warmest, Driest
August 79°F (26°C) 0.2 in
September 76°F (24°C) 1.7 in
October 70°F (21°C) 3.2 in
November 63°F (17°C) 3.3 in
December 57°F (14°C) 4.0 in Wettest

Naxxar has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 55°F in February to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.0") and July the driest (0.0").

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