Weather & Climate in Reggio Calabria, Italy
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Reggio Calabria enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 26.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 102 feet.
Temperature
53°F Jan (12°C)
86°F Jul (30°C)
| Annual Average | 66.5°F |
| 23% above US avg | |
| January Average | 53°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 86°F (30°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 102 ft (31 m) |
| Area | 127.8 sq mi (330.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,428/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.1105°N, 15.6613°E |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
742 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 | 117 km | 273 km |
| Dec 13, 1990 | 20 km ENE of Augusta, Italy | M5.6 | 92 km | 11 km |
| May 18, 1998 | 74 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy | M5.5 | 136 km | 280 km |
| May 5, 2004 | 5 km S of Leni, Italy | M5.5 | 86 km | 229 km |
| Dec 14, 1990 | 50 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy | M5.3 | 140 km | 276 km |
| May 1, 2023 | 33 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy | M5.2 | 148 km | 250 km |
| Jul 4, 2007 | 39 km NE of Santa Marina Salina, Italy | M5.2 | 87 km | 279 km |
| Feb 7, 2025 | 39 km WSW of Leni, Italy | M5.2 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Apr 25, 1992 | 6 km ENE of Santa Marina Salina, Italy | M5.2 | 82 km | 246 km |
| May 17, 2001 | 43 km NW of Santa Domenica, Italy | M5.2 | 95 km | 240 km |
| Jun 26, 1993 | 1 km WNW of Tusa, Italy | M4.9 | 127 km | 14 km |
| Feb 24, 2020 | 2 km E of San Vincenzo la Costa, Italy | M4.8 | 146 km | 10 km |
| May 6, 1994 | 2 km NNE of Alimena, Italy | M4.8 | 142 km | 46 km |
| Nov 27, 1993 | 35 km N of Malfa, Italy | M4.8 | 112 km | 295 km |
| Oct 23, 1999 | 32 km NNW of Malfa, Italy | M4.8 | 119 km | 303 km |
| Feb 6, 2015 | 28 km NE of Santa Marina Salina, Italy | M4.8 | 86 km | 245 km |
| Sep 7, 2009 | 62 km N of Cefalù, Italy | M4.8 | 150 km | 20 km |
| Feb 25, 1996 | 22 km NW of Santa Domenica, Italy | M4.8 | 78 km | 208 km |
| Aug 19, 2021 | 31 km WSW of Amantea, Italy | M4.8 | 107 km | 204 km |
| May 19, 2011 | 71 km N of Malfa, Italy | M4.7 | 137 km | 292 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 | 12 km |
| 1908 | MESSINA STRAIT, IONIAN SEA | Eruption + Earthquake | 13.0 m | 80,000 | 10 km |
| 1693 | ISLAND OF SICILY | Earthquake | 12.0 m | 54,000 | 123 km |
| 2002 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Explosion | 10.9 m | - | 85 km |
| 1916 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Earthquake | 10.0 m | - | 87 km |
| 1930 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 2.5 m | 6 | 85 km |
| 1988 | LA FOSSA VOLCANO, VULCANO IS. | Meteorological | 2.0 m | - | 69 km |
| 2019 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 1.3 m | 1 | 85 km |
| 1905 | TYRRHENIAN CALABRIA | Earthquake | 1.3 m | 557 | 72 km |
| 2022 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.8 m | - | 85 km |
| 1919 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.8 m | 4 | 85 km |
| 2021 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.4 m | - | 85 km |
| 2019 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.3 m | - | 85 km |
| 2022 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.0 m | - | 85 km |
| 2024 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | - | - | 85 km |
| 1990 | EASTERN SICILY | Earthquake | - | 19 | 92 km |
| 1954 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | - | - | 85 km |
| 1944 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Explosion | - | - | 85 km |
| 1907 | IONIAN CALABRIA | Earthquake | - | 158 | 31 km |
| 1870 | TYRRHENIAN SEA | Earthquake | - | - | 141 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Vulcano (69 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Vulcano | Stratovolcano(es) | 500 m (1,640 ft) | 1890 | 69 km |
| Etna | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,295 m (10,810 ft) | 2020 | 71 km |
| Lipari | Stratovolcano(es) | 590 m (1,936 ft) | 1230 | 76 km |
| Panarea | Stratovolcano | 399 m (1,309 ft) | Unknown | 78 km |
| Stromboli | Stratovolcano | 924 m (3,031 ft) | 2020 | 85 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 53°F (12°C) | 4.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 54°F (12°C) | 3.3 in | |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 3.2 in | |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 2.3 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 1.2 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| July | 86°F (30°C) | 0.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 1.0 in | |
| September | 76°F (25°C) | 2.3 in | |
| October | 69°F (21°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
| November | 62°F (17°C) | 4.3 in | |
| December | 57°F (14°C) | 4.1 in |
Reggio Calabria has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 53°F in January to 86°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.3") and June the driest (0.5").