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Weather & Climate in Porto Empedocle, Italy
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Porto Empedocle enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 305 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 17.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 7 feet.
Temperature
52°F Jan (11°C)
76°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 63.6°F |
| 18% above US avg | |
| January Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 305 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7 ft (2 m) |
| Area | 15.1 sq mi (39.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,099/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.2894°N, 13.5249°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
720 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 | 122 km | 5 km |
| Sep 27, 2002 | 39 km NNE of Santa Flavia, Italy | M5.3 | 129 km | 5 km |
| Jun 26, 1993 | 1 km WNW of Tusa, Italy | M4.9 | 99 km | 14 km |
| Jan 17, 1998 | 28 km NNE of San Vito Lo Capo, Italy | M4.9 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Sep 14, 1998 | 40 km N of Santa Flavia, Italy | M4.9 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Nov 25, 2001 | 6 km SW of Polizzi Generosa, Italy | M4.9 | 65 km | 10 km |
| May 29, 1995 | 22 km W of Favignana, Italy | M4.8 | 145 km | 12 km |
| May 6, 1994 | 2 km NNE of Alimena, Italy | M4.8 | 71 km | 46 km |
| Jun 20, 1998 | 28 km NNW of San Vito Lo Capo, Italy | M4.7 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Apr 6, 1992 | 5 km NNE of Troina / Draginai, Italy | M4.7 | 114 km | 22 km |
| Dec 14, 1996 | 1 km SW of Sclafani Bagni, Italy | M4.7 | 64 km | 40 km |
| Jan 4, 2013 | 3 km NNE of Cesarò, Italy | M4.6 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Sep 28, 2002 | 43 km NNE of Santa Flavia, Italy | M4.6 | 132 km | 5 km |
| Sep 6, 2002 | 40 km NNE of Santa Flavia, Italy | M4.5 | 129 km | 4 km |
| Feb 8, 2016 | 5 km SSW of Palazzolo Acreide, Italy | M4.5 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Jun 21, 1998 | 29 km NNW of San Vito Lo Capo, Italy | M4.5 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Sep 20, 2002 | Sicily, Italy | M4.5 | 131 km | 5 km |
| Dec 15, 1991 | 0 km WSW of Pennisi, Italy | M4.5 | 146 km | 5 km |
| Aug 13, 2012 | 39 km ESE of Ustica, Italy | M4.4 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Feb 25, 2012 | 33 km NNE of Sferracavallo, Italy | M4.4 | 130 km | 17 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 12.0 m (39 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1693 | ISLAND OF SICILY | Earthquake | 12.0 m | 54,000 | 133 km |
| 1818 | EASTERN SICILY | Earthquake | — | 72 | 146 km |
| 1726 | NORTHERN SICILY | Earthquake | — | 250 | 93 km |
| 1169 | EASTERN SICILY | Earthquake | — | 16,000 | 133 km |
| 1169 | CALABRIAN ARC | Astronomical | — | — | 140 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Campi Flegrei del Mar di Sicilia (76 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Campi Flegrei del Mar di Sicilia | Submarine | -8 m (-26 ft) | 1867 | 76 km |
| Etna | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,295 m (10,810 ft) | 2020 | 140 km |
| Pantelleria | Shield | 836 m (2,743 ft) | 1891 | 146 km |
| Vulcano | Stratovolcano(es) | 500 m (1,640 ft) | 1890 | 177 km |
| Lipari | Stratovolcano(es) | 590 m (1,936 ft) | 1230 | 182 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 52°F (11°C) | 2.2 in | |
| February | 52°F (11°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 1.4 in | |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 0.6 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 0.2 in | |
| July | 76°F (25°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 0.3 in | Warmest |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 1.1 in | |
| October | 67°F (20°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 60°F (16°C) | 2.5 in | |
| December | 55°F (13°C) | 2.6 in | Wettest |
Porto Empedocle has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 52°F in February to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 17.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.6") and July the driest (0.1").