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Weather & Climate in Pratora, Italy
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Pratora 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 965 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 | 965 ft (294 m) |
| Area | 55.0 sq mi (142.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 12/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.9116°N, 16.5351°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
594 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 | 122 km | 273 km |
| Sep 9, 1998 | 2 km NNE of Castelluccio Superiore, Italy | M5.6 | 134 km | 10 km |
| May 18, 1998 | 74 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy | M5.5 | 129 km | 280 km |
| Apr 17, 2002 | 12 km NNE of Mirto, Italy | M5.3 | 92 km | 5 km |
| Oct 25, 2012 | 2 km SE of Mormanno, Italy | M5.3 | 117 km | 6 km |
| Dec 14, 1990 | 50 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy | M5.3 | 113 km | 276 km |
| May 1, 2023 | 33 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy | M5.2 | 106 km | 250 km |
| May 17, 2001 | 43 km NW of Santa Domenica, Italy | M5.2 | 87 km | 240 km |
| Apr 25, 1992 | 6 km ENE of Santa Marina Salina, Italy | M5.2 | 143 km | 246 km |
| Jul 4, 2007 | 39 km NE of Santa Marina Salina, Italy | M5.2 | 116 km | 279 km |
| Mar 21, 1994 | 29 km WSW of Scalea, Italy | M5.1 | 131 km | 279 km |
| Aug 1, 2024 | 2 km S of Bocchigliero, Italy | M5.1 | 57 km | 30 km |
| Oct 16, 2012 | 21 km WSW of Scalea, Italy | M4.9 | 126 km | 260 km |
| Oct 12, 1994 | 29 km S of Marina di Camerota, Italy | M4.8 | 136 km | 21 km |
| Feb 24, 2020 | 2 km E of San Vincenzo la Costa, Italy | M4.8 | 59 km | 10 km |
| Aug 19, 2021 | 31 km WSW of Amantea, Italy | M4.8 | 73 km | 204 km |
| Feb 6, 2015 | 28 km NE of Santa Marina Salina, Italy | M4.8 | 126 km | 245 km |
| Feb 25, 1996 | 22 km NW of Santa Domenica, Italy | M4.8 | 74 km | 208 km |
| Nov 27, 1993 | 35 km N of Malfa, Italy | M4.8 | 145 km | 295 km |
| Nov 23, 2009 | 38 km SSW of Marina di Camerota, Italy | M4.8 | 137 km | 294 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 | 110 km |
| 1908 | MESSINA STRAIT, IONIAN SEA | Eruption + Earthquake | 13.0 m | 80,000 | 117 km |
| 2002 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Explosion | 10.9 m | — | 115 km |
| 1916 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Earthquake | 10.0 m | — | 113 km |
| 1930 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 2.5 m | 6 | 115 km |
| 1988 | LA FOSSA VOLCANO, VULCANO IS. | Meteorological | 2.0 m | — | 148 km |
| 2019 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 1.3 m | 1 | 115 km |
| 1905 | TYRRHENIAN CALABRIA | Earthquake | 1.3 m | 557 | 48 km |
| 2022 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.8 m | — | 115 km |
| 1919 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.8 m | 4 | 115 km |
| 2021 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.4 m | — | 115 km |
| 2019 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.3 m | — | 115 km |
| 2022 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.0 m | — | 115 km |
| 2024 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | — | — | 115 km |
| 1954 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | — | — | 115 km |
| 1944 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Explosion | — | — | 115 km |
| 1907 | IONIAN CALABRIA | Earthquake | — | 158 | 98 km |
| 1870 | TYRRHENIAN SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 47 km |
| 1836 | ROSSANO | Earthquake | — | 589 | 77 km |
| 1784 | IONIAN CALABRIA | Earthquake | — | — | 67 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Stromboli (115 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Stromboli | Stratovolcano | 924 m (3,031 ft) | 2020 | 115 km |
| Panarea | Stratovolcano | 399 m (1,309 ft) | Unknown | 131 km |
| Lipari | Stratovolcano(es) | 590 m (1,936 ft) | 1230 | 147 km |
| Vulcano | Stratovolcano(es) | 500 m (1,640 ft) | 1890 | 148 km |
| Etna | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,295 m (10,810 ft) | 2020 | 186 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (6°C) | 4.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 49°F (9°C) | 4.0 in | |
| March | 51°F (11°C) | 3.8 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 1.7 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 0.6 in | |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 0.9 in | Warmest |
| September | 71°F (21°C) | 1.8 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 5.5 in | Wettest |
| November | 56°F (14°C) | 5.2 in | |
| December | 50°F (10°C) | 5.1 in |
Pratora has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 42°F in January to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 36.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (5.5") and June the driest (0.6").