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Weather & Climate in Roccella Ionica, Italy
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Roccella Ionica enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 331 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 33.4 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 52 feet.
Temperature
48°F Jan (9°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 61.9°F |
| 15% above US avg | |
| January Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 331 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 52 ft (16 m) |
| Area | 44.5 sq mi (115.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 135/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.3212°N, 16.3969°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
713 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 | 138 km | 273 km |
| Dec 13, 1990 | 20 km ENE of Augusta, Italy | M5.6 | 141 km | 11 km |
| May 5, 2004 | 5 km S of Leni, Italy | M5.5 | 139 km | 229 km |
| Dec 14, 1990 | 50 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy | M5.3 | 145 km | 276 km |
| Apr 25, 1992 | 6 km ENE of Santa Marina Salina, Italy | M5.2 | 131 km | 246 km |
| May 17, 2001 | 43 km NW of Santa Domenica, Italy | M5.2 | 104 km | 240 km |
| Jul 4, 2007 | 39 km NE of Santa Marina Salina, Italy | M5.2 | 117 km | 279 km |
| May 1, 2023 | 33 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy | M5.2 | 146 km | 250 km |
| Aug 1, 2024 | 2 km S of Bocchigliero, Italy | M5.1 | 123 km | 30 km |
| Feb 25, 1996 | 22 km NW of Santa Domenica, Italy | M4.8 | 82 km | 208 km |
| Nov 27, 1993 | 35 km N of Malfa, Italy | M4.8 | 148 km | 295 km |
| Feb 6, 2015 | 28 km NE of Santa Marina Salina, Italy | M4.8 | 123 km | 245 km |
| Aug 19, 2021 | 31 km WSW of Amantea, Italy | M4.8 | 102 km | 204 km |
| Feb 24, 2020 | 2 km E of San Vincenzo la Costa, Italy | M4.8 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Apr 5, 2014 | 18 km SE of Capo Rizzuto, Italy | M4.8 | 92 km | 66 km |
| Jul 4, 2012 | 78 km SE of Weather Station, Italy | M4.7 | 100 km | 49 km |
| Jul 4, 2012 | 16 km ESE of Lipari, Italy | M4.7 | 110 km | 182 km |
| May 9, 2015 | 36 km ENE of Canneto, Italy | M4.7 | 96 km | 215 km |
| Mar 12, 2024 | 21 km NNE of Malfa, Italy | M4.7 | 133 km | 230 km |
| Mar 28, 1990 | 2 km NNW of San Giorgio, Italy | M4.7 | 129 km | 37 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 | 68 km |
| 1908 | MESSINA STRAIT, IONIAN SEA | Eruption + Earthquake | 13.0 m | 80,000 | 73 km |
| 2002 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Explosion | 10.9 m | — | 115 km |
| 1916 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Earthquake | 10.0 m | — | 115 km |
| 1930 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 2.5 m | 6 | 115 km |
| 1988 | LA FOSSA VOLCANO, VULCANO IS. | Meteorological | 2.0 m | — | 125 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 |
| 1990 | EASTERN SICILY | Earthquake | — | 19 | 141 km |
| 1954 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | — | — | 115 km |
| 1944 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Explosion | — | — | 115 km |
| 1907 | IONIAN CALABRIA | Earthquake | — | 158 | 39 km |
| 1870 | TYRRHENIAN SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 107 km |
| 1836 | ROSSANO | Earthquake | — | 589 | 143 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 | 121 km |
| Vulcano | Stratovolcano(es) | 500 m (1,640 ft) | 1890 | 125 km |
| Lipari | Stratovolcano(es) | 590 m (1,936 ft) | 1230 | 129 km |
| Etna | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,295 m (10,810 ft) | 2020 | 138 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 48°F (9°C) | 4.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 52°F (11°C) | 3.5 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 3.6 in | |
| April | 60°F (15°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 1.3 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 0.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (26°C) | 0.9 in | |
| September | 74°F (24°C) | 2.1 in | |
| October | 67°F (20°C) | 4.9 in | Wettest |
| November | 60°F (16°C) | 4.7 in | |
| December | 55°F (13°C) | 4.7 in |
Roccella Ionica has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 48°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.5 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.9") and June the driest (0.5").