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Weather & Climate in Piazza Armerina, Italy
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Piazza Armerina enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 300 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 20.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,287 feet.
Temperature
46°F Jan (8°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 58.3°F |
| 8% above US avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 300 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,287 ft (697 m) |
| Area | 190.6 sq mi (493.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 93/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.3842°N, 14.3692°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
916 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 | 125 km | 5 km |
| Dec 13, 1990 | 20 km ENE of Augusta, Italy | M5.6 | 95 km | 11 km |
| May 5, 2004 | 5 km S of Leni, Italy | M5.5 | 131 km | 229 km |
| Sep 27, 2002 | 39 km NNE of Santa Flavia, Italy | M5.3 | 131 km | 5 km |
| Feb 7, 2025 | 39 km WSW of Leni, Italy | M5.2 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Apr 25, 1992 | 6 km ENE of Santa Marina Salina, Italy | M5.2 | 142 km | 246 km |
| Sep 14, 1998 | 40 km N of Santa Flavia, Italy | M4.9 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Jun 26, 1993 | 1 km WNW of Tusa, Italy | M4.9 | 69 km | 14 km |
| Nov 25, 2001 | 6 km SW of Polizzi Generosa, Italy | M4.9 | 56 km | 10 km |
| Sep 7, 2009 | 62 km N of Cefalù, Italy | M4.8 | 138 km | 20 km |
| May 6, 1994 | 2 km NNE of Alimena, Italy | M4.8 | 42 km | 46 km |
| Mar 28, 1990 | 2 km NNW of San Giorgio, Italy | M4.7 | 102 km | 37 km |
| Jul 4, 2012 | 16 km ESE of Lipari, Italy | M4.7 | 135 km | 182 km |
| Apr 6, 1992 | 5 km NNE of Troina / Draginai, Italy | M4.7 | 55 km | 22 km |
| Dec 14, 1996 | 1 km SW of Sclafani Bagni, Italy | M4.7 | 67 km | 40 km |
| Sep 28, 2002 | 43 km NNE of Santa Flavia, Italy | M4.6 | 134 km | 5 km |
| Oct 18, 2001 | Sicily, Italy | M4.6 | 139 km | 242 km |
| Apr 15, 2022 | 49 km ENE of Augusta, Italy | M4.6 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Jan 4, 2013 | 3 km NNE of Cesarò, Italy | M4.6 | 63 km | 10 km |
| Sep 6, 2002 | 40 km NNE of Santa Flavia, Italy | M4.5 | 130 km | 4 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
11 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 | 145 km |
| 1908 | MESSINA STRAIT, IONIAN SEA | Eruption + Earthquake | 13.0 m | 80,000 | 138 km |
| 1693 | ISLAND OF SICILY | Earthquake | 12.0 m | 54,000 | 64 km |
| 1988 | LA FOSSA VOLCANO, VULCANO IS. | Meteorological | 2.0 m | — | 125 km |
| 1990 | EASTERN SICILY | Earthquake | — | 19 | 95 km |
| 1818 | EASTERN SICILY | Earthquake | — | 72 | 72 km |
| 1726 | NORTHERN SICILY | Earthquake | — | 250 | 121 km |
| 1172 | ISLAND OF SICILY | Earthquake | — | — | 88 km |
| 1169 | EASTERN SICILY | Earthquake | — | 16,000 | 59 km |
| 1169 | CALABRIAN ARC | Astronomical | — | — | 68 km |
| 963 | SICILY | Earthquake | — | — | 88 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Etna (69 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Etna | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,295 m (10,810 ft) | 2020 | 69 km |
| Vulcano | Stratovolcano(es) | 500 m (1,640 ft) | 1890 | 125 km |
| Lipari | Stratovolcano(es) | 590 m (1,936 ft) | 1230 | 133 km |
| Campi Flegrei del Mar di Sicilia | Submarine | -8 m (-26 ft) | 1867 | 151 km |
| Panarea | Stratovolcano | 399 m (1,309 ft) | Unknown | 152 km |
| Stromboli | Stratovolcano | 924 m (3,031 ft) | 2020 | 173 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46°F (8°C) | 2.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 46°F (8°C) | 2.0 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 1.8 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 0.9 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 0.3 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 0.5 in | Warmest |
| September | 69°F (20°C) | 1.5 in | |
| October | 62°F (16°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 48°F (9°C) | 3.2 in | Wettest |
Piazza Armerina has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 46°F in January to 74°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 20.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.2") and July the driest (0.2").