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Weather & Climate in Piana Calzata, Italy
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Piana Calzata enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 302 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 18.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet.
Temperature
52°F Jan (11°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 63.1°F |
| 17% above US avg | |
| January Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 302 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 16 ft (5 m) |
| Area | 10.6 sq mi (27.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 48/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.0042°N, 13.9022°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
981 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.0.
| Sep 6, 2002 | 34 km NNE of Santa Flavia, Italy | M6.0 | 45 km | 5 km |
| May 5, 2004 | 5 km S of Leni, Italy | M5.5 | 97 km | 229 km |
| Sep 27, 2002 | 39 km NNE of Santa Flavia, Italy | M5.3 | 51 km | 5 km |
| Apr 25, 1992 | 6 km ENE of Santa Marina Salina, Italy | M5.2 | 111 km | 246 km |
| Jul 4, 2007 | 39 km NE of Santa Marina Salina, Italy | M5.2 | 144 km | 279 km |
| Feb 7, 2025 | 39 km WSW of Leni, Italy | M5.2 | 68 km | 10 km |
| Sep 14, 1998 | 40 km N of Santa Flavia, Italy | M4.9 | 57 km | 10 km |
| Jan 17, 1998 | 28 km NNE of San Vito Lo Capo, Italy | M4.9 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Nov 25, 2001 | 6 km SW of Polizzi Generosa, Italy | M4.9 | 27 km | 10 km |
| Jun 26, 1993 | 1 km WNW of Tusa, Italy | M4.9 | 28 km | 14 km |
| Oct 23, 1999 | 32 km NNW of Malfa, Italy | M4.8 | 113 km | 303 km |
| Nov 27, 1993 | 35 km N of Malfa, Italy | M4.8 | 130 km | 295 km |
| Feb 6, 2015 | 28 km NE of Santa Marina Salina, Italy | M4.8 | 133 km | 245 km |
| May 6, 1994 | 2 km NNE of Alimena, Italy | M4.8 | 38 km | 46 km |
| Sep 7, 2009 | 62 km N of Cefalù, Italy | M4.8 | 68 km | 20 km |
| Dec 14, 1996 | 1 km SW of Sclafani Bagni, Italy | M4.7 | 22 km | 40 km |
| Apr 6, 1992 | 5 km NNE of Troina / Draginai, Italy | M4.7 | 65 km | 22 km |
| Jul 4, 2012 | 16 km ESE of Lipari, Italy | M4.7 | 118 km | 182 km |
| Mar 28, 1990 | 2 km NNW of San Giorgio, Italy | M4.7 | 92 km | 37 km |
| Jun 20, 1998 | 28 km NNW of San Vito Lo Capo, Italy | M4.7 | 117 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
20 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 13.0 m (43 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1908 | MESSINA STRAIT, IONIAN SEA | Eruption + Earthquake | 13.0 m | 80,000 | 148 km |
| 1693 | ISLAND OF SICILY | Earthquake | 12.0 m | 54,000 | 138 km |
| 2002 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Explosion | 10.9 m | — | 144 km |
| 1916 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Earthquake | 10.0 m | — | 147 km |
| 1930 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 2.5 m | 6 | 144 km |
| 1988 | LA FOSSA VOLCANO, VULCANO IS. | Meteorological | 2.0 m | — | 103 km |
| 2019 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 1.3 m | 1 | 144 km |
| 2022 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.8 m | — | 144 km |
| 1919 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.8 m | 4 | 144 km |
| 2021 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.4 m | — | 144 km |
| 2019 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.3 m | — | 144 km |
| 2022 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.0 m | — | 144 km |
| 2024 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | — | — | 144 km |
| 1954 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | — | — | 144 km |
| 1944 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Explosion | — | — | 144 km |
| 1818 | EASTERN SICILY | Earthquake | — | 72 | 117 km |
| 1726 | NORTHERN SICILY | Earthquake | — | 250 | 50 km |
| 1172 | ISLAND OF SICILY | Earthquake | — | — | 96 km |
| 1169 | EASTERN SICILY | Earthquake | — | 16,000 | 126 km |
| 1169 | CALABRIAN ARC | Astronomical | — | — | 101 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Etna (100 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Etna | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,295 m (10,810 ft) | 2020 | 100 km |
| Vulcano | Stratovolcano(es) | 500 m (1,640 ft) | 1890 | 103 km |
| Lipari | Stratovolcano(es) | 590 m (1,936 ft) | 1230 | 105 km |
| Panarea | Stratovolcano | 399 m (1,309 ft) | Unknown | 123 km |
| Stromboli | Stratovolcano | 924 m (3,031 ft) | 2020 | 144 km |
| Campi Flegrei del Mar di Sicilia | Submarine | -8 m (-26 ft) | 1867 | 146 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 52°F (11°C) | 2.3 in | |
| February | 52°F (11°C) | 2.0 in | Coldest |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 1.6 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 0.8 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 0.2 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 0.5 in | Warmest |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 1.5 in | |
| October | 67°F (19°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 60°F (15°C) | 2.7 in | |
| December | 55°F (13°C) | 2.8 in | Wettest |
Piana Calzata has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 52°F in February to 77°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 18.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.8") and July the driest (0.1").