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Weather & Climate in Pianopoli, Italy
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Pianopoli 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 656 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 | 656 ft (200 m) |
| Area | 64.7 sq mi (167.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 33/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.9525°N, 16.3886°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
647 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 | 108 km | 273 km |
| Sep 9, 1998 | 2 km NNE of Castelluccio Superiore, Italy | M5.6 | 125 km | 10 km |
| May 18, 1998 | 74 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy | M5.5 | 115 km | 280 km |
| May 5, 2004 | 5 km S of Leni, Italy | M5.5 | 145 km | 229 km |
| Apr 17, 2002 | 12 km NNE of Mirto, Italy | M5.3 | 92 km | 5 km |
| Dec 14, 1990 | 50 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy | M5.3 | 99 km | 276 km |
| Oct 25, 2012 | 2 km SE of Mormanno, Italy | M5.3 | 108 km | 6 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 | 104 km | 279 km |
| Apr 25, 1992 | 6 km ENE of Santa Marina Salina, Italy | M5.2 | 133 km | 246 km |
| May 1, 2023 | 33 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy | M5.2 | 93 km | 250 km |
| Aug 1, 2024 | 2 km S of Bocchigliero, Italy | M5.1 | 58 km | 30 km |
| Mar 21, 1994 | 29 km WSW of Scalea, Italy | M5.1 | 119 km | 279 km |
| Oct 16, 2012 | 21 km WSW of Scalea, Italy | M4.9 | 115 km | 260 km |
| Sep 14, 1999 | 23 km SW of Marina di Camerota, Italy | M4.8 | 141 km | 297 km |
| Feb 25, 1996 | 22 km NW of Santa Domenica, Italy | M4.8 | 63 km | 208 km |
| Feb 6, 2015 | 28 km NE of Santa Marina Salina, Italy | M4.8 | 114 km | 245 km |
| Feb 24, 2020 | 2 km E of San Vincenzo la Costa, Italy | M4.8 | 49 km | 10 km |
| Nov 27, 1993 | 35 km N of Malfa, Italy | M4.8 | 132 km | 295 km |
| Oct 12, 1994 | 29 km S of Marina di Camerota, Italy | M4.8 | 123 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 | 105 km |
| 1908 | MESSINA STRAIT, IONIAN SEA | Eruption + Earthquake | 13.0 m | 80,000 | 112 km |
| 2002 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Explosion | 10.9 m | — | 103 km |
| 1916 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Earthquake | 10.0 m | — | 101 km |
| 1930 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 2.5 m | 6 | 103 km |
| 1988 | LA FOSSA VOLCANO, VULCANO IS. | Meteorological | 2.0 m | — | 138 km |
| 2019 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 1.3 m | 1 | 103 km |
| 1905 | TYRRHENIAN CALABRIA | Earthquake | 1.3 m | 557 | 42 km |
| 2022 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.8 m | — | 103 km |
| 1919 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.8 m | 4 | 103 km |
| 2021 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.4 m | — | 103 km |
| 2019 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.3 m | — | 103 km |
| 2022 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.0 m | — | 103 km |
| 2024 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | — | — | 103 km |
| 1954 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | — | — | 103 km |
| 1944 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Explosion | — | — | 103 km |
| 1907 | IONIAN CALABRIA | Earthquake | — | 158 | 97 km |
| 1870 | TYRRHENIAN SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 38 km |
| 1836 | ROSSANO | Earthquake | — | 589 | 74 km |
| 1784 | IONIAN CALABRIA | Earthquake | — | — | 71 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Stromboli (103 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Stromboli | Stratovolcano | 924 m (3,031 ft) | 2020 | 103 km |
| Panarea | Stratovolcano | 399 m (1,309 ft) | Unknown | 120 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 | 181 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (6°C) | 5.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 48°F (9°C) | 4.2 in | |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 3.8 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 2.0 in | |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 0.8 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 0.8 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 74°F (24°C) | 0.9 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 1.9 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 5.6 in | Wettest |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 5.4 in | |
| December | 50°F (10°C) | 5.2 in |
Pianopoli has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 42°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.2 inches, with October being the wettest month (5.6") and July the driest (0.8").