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Weather & Climate in Piane Crati, Italy
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Piane Crati 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 1,998 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 | 1,998 ft (609 m) |
| Area | 19.6 sq mi (50.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 63/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.2347°N, 16.3231°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
602 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 | 103 km | 273 km |
| Sep 9, 1998 | 2 km NNE of Castelluccio Superiore, Italy | M5.6 | 94 km | 10 km |
| May 18, 1998 | 74 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy | M5.5 | 105 km | 280 km |
| Oct 25, 2012 | 2 km SE of Mormanno, Italy | M5.3 | 77 km | 6 km |
| Dec 14, 1990 | 50 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy | M5.3 | 84 km | 276 km |
| Apr 17, 2002 | 12 km NNE of Mirto, Italy | M5.3 | 68 km | 5 km |
| Apr 25, 1992 | 6 km ENE of Santa Marina Salina, Italy | M5.2 | 140 km | 246 km |
| May 1, 2023 | 33 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy | M5.2 | 73 km | 250 km |
| May 17, 2001 | 43 km NW of Santa Domenica, Italy | M5.2 | 75 km | 240 km |
| Jul 4, 2007 | 39 km NE of Santa Marina Salina, Italy | M5.2 | 108 km | 279 km |
| Aug 1, 2024 | 2 km S of Bocchigliero, Italy | M5.1 | 41 km | 30 km |
| Mar 21, 1994 | 29 km WSW of Scalea, Italy | M5.1 | 93 km | 279 km |
| Oct 16, 2012 | 21 km WSW of Scalea, Italy | M4.9 | 88 km | 260 km |
| Sep 14, 1999 | 23 km SW of Marina di Camerota, Italy | M4.8 | 117 km | 297 km |
| Nov 27, 1993 | 35 km N of Malfa, Italy | M4.8 | 132 km | 295 km |
| Feb 25, 1996 | 22 km NW of Santa Domenica, Italy | M4.8 | 73 km | 208 km |
| Aug 19, 2021 | 31 km WSW of Amantea, Italy | M4.8 | 55 km | 204 km |
| Nov 23, 2009 | 38 km SSW of Marina di Camerota, Italy | M4.8 | 102 km | 294 km |
| Feb 6, 2015 | 28 km NE of Santa Marina Salina, Italy | M4.8 | 119 km | 245 km |
| Oct 12, 1994 | 29 km S of Marina di Camerota, Italy | M4.8 | 99 km | 21 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 | 128 km |
| 1908 | MESSINA STRAIT, IONIAN SEA | Eruption + Earthquake | 13.0 m | 80,000 | 135 km |
| 2002 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Explosion | 10.9 m | — | 108 km |
| 1916 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Earthquake | 10.0 m | — | 105 km |
| 1930 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 2.5 m | 6 | 108 km |
| 1988 | LA FOSSA VOLCANO, VULCANO IS. | Meteorological | 2.0 m | — | 150 km |
| 2019 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 1.3 m | 1 | 108 km |
| 1905 | TYRRHENIAN CALABRIA | Earthquake | 1.3 m | 557 | 67 km |
| 2022 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.8 m | — | 108 km |
| 1919 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.8 m | 4 | 108 km |
| 2021 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.4 m | — | 108 km |
| 2019 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.3 m | — | 108 km |
| 2022 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.0 m | — | 108 km |
| 2024 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | — | — | 108 km |
| 1954 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | — | — | 108 km |
| 1944 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Explosion | — | — | 108 km |
| 1907 | IONIAN CALABRIA | Earthquake | — | 158 | 125 km |
| 1870 | TYRRHENIAN SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 6 km |
| 1836 | ROSSANO | Earthquake | — | 589 | 47 km |
| 1784 | IONIAN CALABRIA | Earthquake | — | — | 102 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Stromboli (108 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Stromboli | Stratovolcano | 924 m (3,031 ft) | 2020 | 108 km |
| Panarea | Stratovolcano | 399 m (1,309 ft) | Unknown | 128 km |
| Lipari | Stratovolcano(es) | 590 m (1,936 ft) | 1230 | 146 km |
| Vulcano | Stratovolcano(es) | 500 m (1,640 ft) | 1890 | 150 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (6°C) | 4.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 44°F (7°C) | 4.0 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 3.5 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 2.7 in | |
| May | 60°F (15°C) | 1.9 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 0.9 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 0.7 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 1.1 in | |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 2.2 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 5.0 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 5.0 in | |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 5.3 in | Wettest |
Piane Crati has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 42°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.3") and July the driest (0.7").