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Weather & Climate in Polia, Italy
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Polia 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 1,312 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 | 1,312 ft (400 m) |
| Area | 21.7 sq mi (56.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 14/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.7512°N, 16.3122°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
700 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 | 146 km | 10 km |
| May 18, 1998 | 74 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy | M5.5 | 118 km | 280 km |
| May 5, 2004 | 5 km S of Leni, Italy | M5.5 | 133 km | 229 km |
| Apr 17, 2002 | 12 km NNE of Mirto, Italy | M5.3 | 115 km | 5 km |
| Dec 14, 1990 | 50 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy | M5.3 | 106 km | 276 km |
| Oct 25, 2012 | 2 km SE of Mormanno, Italy | M5.3 | 128 km | 6 km |
| Apr 25, 1992 | 6 km ENE of Santa Marina Salina, Italy | M5.2 | 121 km | 246 km |
| Jul 4, 2007 | 39 km NE of Santa Marina Salina, Italy | M5.2 | 97 km | 279 km |
| May 17, 2001 | 43 km NW of Santa Domenica, Italy | M5.2 | 72 km | 240 km |
| May 1, 2023 | 33 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy | M5.2 | 103 km | 250 km |
| Aug 1, 2024 | 2 km S of Bocchigliero, Italy | M5.1 | 81 km | 30 km |
| Mar 21, 1994 | 29 km WSW of Scalea, Italy | M5.1 | 133 km | 279 km |
| Oct 16, 2012 | 21 km WSW of Scalea, Italy | M4.9 | 130 km | 260 km |
| Nov 27, 1993 | 35 km N of Malfa, Italy | M4.8 | 127 km | 295 km |
| Oct 12, 1994 | 29 km S of Marina di Camerota, Italy | M4.8 | 136 km | 21 km |
| Oct 23, 1999 | 32 km NNW of Malfa, Italy | M4.8 | 144 km | 303 km |
| Feb 6, 2015 | 28 km NE of Santa Marina Salina, Italy | M4.8 | 105 km | 245 km |
| Feb 24, 2020 | 2 km E of San Vincenzo la Costa, Italy | M4.8 | 69 km | 10 km |
| Aug 19, 2021 | 31 km WSW of Amantea, Italy | M4.8 | 62 km | 204 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 | 84 km |
| 1908 | MESSINA STRAIT, IONIAN SEA | Eruption + Earthquake | 13.0 m | 80,000 | 91 km |
| 2002 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Explosion | 10.9 m | — | 95 km |
| 1916 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Earthquake | 10.0 m | — | 94 km |
| 1930 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 2.5 m | 6 | 95 km |
| 1988 | LA FOSSA VOLCANO, VULCANO IS. | Meteorological | 2.0 m | — | 123 km |
| 2019 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 1.3 m | 1 | 95 km |
| 1905 | TYRRHENIAN CALABRIA | Earthquake | 1.3 m | 557 | 23 km |
| 2022 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.8 m | — | 95 km |
| 1919 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.8 m | 4 | 95 km |
| 2021 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.4 m | — | 95 km |
| 2019 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.3 m | — | 95 km |
| 2022 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.0 m | — | 95 km |
| 2024 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | — | — | 95 km |
| 1954 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | — | — | 95 km |
| 1944 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Explosion | — | — | 95 km |
| 1907 | IONIAN CALABRIA | Earthquake | — | 158 | 73 km |
| 1870 | TYRRHENIAN SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 59 km |
| 1836 | ROSSANO | Earthquake | — | 589 | 98 km |
| 1784 | IONIAN CALABRIA | Earthquake | — | — | 49 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Stromboli (95 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Stromboli | Stratovolcano | 924 m (3,031 ft) | 2020 | 95 km |
| Panarea | Stratovolcano | 399 m (1,309 ft) | Unknown | 109 km |
| Lipari | Stratovolcano(es) | 590 m (1,936 ft) | 1230 | 123 km |
| Vulcano | Stratovolcano(es) | 500 m (1,640 ft) | 1890 | 124 km |
| Etna | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,295 m (10,810 ft) | 2020 | 160 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 | 49°F (9°C) | 4.0 in | |
| March | 51°F (11°C) | 3.7 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 1.8 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 0.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 1.0 in | |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 2.2 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 5.1 in | |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 5.0 in | |
| December | 51°F (11°C) | 5.2 in | Wettest |
Polia has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 42°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.2") and June the driest (0.8").