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Weather & Climate in Portopalo di Capo Passero, Italy
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Portopalo di Capo Passero enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 303 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 18.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 66 feet.
Temperature
53°F Jan (12°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 64.8°F |
| 20% above US avg | |
| January Average | 53°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 303 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 66 ft (20 m) |
| Area | 29.6 sq mi (76.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 115/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.6822°N, 15.1338°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
303 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.6.
| Dec 13, 1990 | 20 km ENE of Augusta, Italy | M5.6 | 74 km | 11 km |
| May 6, 1994 | 2 km NNE of Alimena, Italy | M4.8 | 145 km | 46 km |
| Apr 16, 2025 | 34 km SSE of Palizzi Marina, Italy | M4.7 | 136 km | 51 km |
| Apr 6, 1992 | 5 km NNE of Troina / Draginai, Italy | M4.7 | 136 km | 22 km |
| Mar 25, 1997 | 68 km ESE of Siracusa, Italy | M4.7 | 85 km | 33 km |
| Jan 4, 2013 | 3 km NNE of Cesarò, Italy | M4.6 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Apr 15, 2022 | 49 km ENE of Augusta, Italy | M4.6 | 91 km | 10 km |
| Feb 3, 1992 | 80 km E of Portopalo di Capo Passero, Italy | M4.5 | 80 km | 33 km |
| Oct 29, 1990 | 37 km NNE of Pembroke, Malta | M4.5 | 65 km | 24 km |
| Sep 7, 1991 | 8 km SSE of Guidomandri Marina, Italy | M4.5 | 148 km | 27 km |
| Feb 8, 2016 | 5 km SSW of Palazzolo Acreide, Italy | M4.5 | 44 km | 10 km |
| Dec 16, 1990 | 20 km ENE of Augusta, Italy | M4.5 | 72 km | 26 km |
| Dec 15, 1991 | 0 km WSW of Pennisi, Italy | M4.5 | 107 km | 5 km |
| Oct 27, 2002 | 2 km ESE of Linguaglossa, Italy | M4.4 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Nov 8, 2009 | 0 km SW of Troina / Draginai, Italy | M4.4 | 131 km | 17 km |
| Aug 24, 2013 | 8 km W of Pachino, Italy | M4.4 | 13 km | 10 km |
| Oct 27, 2002 | 1 km SW of Piedimonte Etneo, Italy | M4.3 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Dec 19, 2009 | 8 km SE of Maletto, Italy | M4.3 | 124 km | 14 km |
| Oct 29, 2002 | 7 km ESE of Carruba, Italy | M4.3 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Dec 19, 2009 | 10 km NNE of Ragalna, Italy | M4.3 | 117 km | 16 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
7 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 | 51 km |
| 1990 | EASTERN SICILY | Earthquake | - | 19 | 74 km |
| 1818 | EASTERN SICILY | Earthquake | - | 72 | 102 km |
| 1172 | ISLAND OF SICILY | Earthquake | - | - | 147 km |
| 1169 | EASTERN SICILY | Earthquake | - | 16,000 | 69 km |
| 1169 | CALABRIAN ARC | Astronomical | - | - | 118 km |
| 963 | SICILY | Earthquake | - | - | 147 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Etna (119 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Etna | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,295 m (10,810 ft) | 2020 | 119 km |
| Vulcano | Stratovolcano(es) | 500 m (1,640 ft) | 1890 | 192 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 53°F (12°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 54°F (12°C) | 1.6 in | |
| March | 56°F (13°C) | 1.4 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 0.9 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 0.5 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 0.1 in | |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 0.4 in | Warmest |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 1.4 in | |
| October | 69°F (20°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 61°F (16°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 56°F (13°C) | 3.3 in | Wettest |
Portopalo di Capo Passero has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 53°F in January to 79°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 18.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.3") and June the driest (0.1").