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Weather & Climate in Salicuneta, Italy

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Salicuneta enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 277 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 32.8 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 105 feet.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average57.3°F
6% above US avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days277 days/yr

Geography

Elevation105 ft (32 m)
Area15.8 sq mi (40.9 km²)
Population Density60/sq mi
Coordinates40.1995°N, 15.1742°W
TimezoneEurope/Rome

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.8"
14% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 4.53"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.83"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

523 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.8.

Jan 5, 1994 62 km NNE of Malfa, Italy M5.8 124 km 273 km
May 5, 1990 6 km NE of Avigliano, Italy M5.8 81 km 10 km
Sep 9, 1998 2 km NNE of Castelluccio Superiore, Italy M5.6 71 km 10 km
May 18, 1998 74 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy M5.5 105 km 280 km
Oct 25, 2012 2 km SE of Mormanno, Italy M5.3 80 km 6 km
Feb 26, 1991 52 km SW of Anacapri, Italy M5.3 115 km 401 km
Dec 14, 1990 50 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy M5.3 96 km 276 km
May 17, 2001 43 km NW of Santa Domenica, Italy M5.2 141 km 240 km
May 1, 2023 33 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy M5.2 90 km 250 km
May 26, 1991 3 km E of Avigliano, Italy M5.1 77 km 8 km
Mar 21, 1994 29 km WSW of Scalea, Italy M5.1 56 km 279 km
Oct 16, 2012 21 km WSW of Scalea, Italy M4.9 59 km 260 km
Feb 24, 2020 2 km E of San Vincenzo la Costa, Italy M4.8 126 km 10 km
Nov 27, 1993 35 km N of Malfa, Italy M4.8 147 km 295 km
Aug 19, 2021 31 km WSW of Amantea, Italy M4.8 134 km 204 km
Oct 12, 1994 29 km S of Marina di Camerota, Italy M4.8 54 km 21 km
Sep 14, 1999 23 km SW of Marina di Camerota, Italy M4.8 41 km 297 km
Nov 23, 2009 38 km SSW of Marina di Camerota, Italy M4.8 61 km 294 km
Apr 3, 1996 0 km NNE of Muro Lucano, Italy M4.7 68 km 10 km
May 19, 2011 71 km N of Malfa, Italy M4.7 112 km 292 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tsunami History

7 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.0 m (16 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1631 BAY OF NAPLES Eruption 5.0 m 4,000 94 km
1906 TYRRHENIAN SEA Astronomical 0.4 m 350 94 km
1870 TYRRHENIAN SEA Earthquake 139 km
1836 ROSSANO Earthquake 589 139 km
1731 TYRRHENIAN SEA Earthquake 3,600 147 km
1562 REGGIO DI CALABRIA Earthquake 43 km
79 BAY OF NAPLES Eruption 2,100 94 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Vesuvius (94 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Vesuvius Stratovolcano 1,281 m (4,203 ft) 1944 94 km
Campi Flegrei Caldera 458 m (1,503 ft) 1538 112 km
Ischia Complex 789 m (2,589 ft) 1302 123 km
Stromboli Stratovolcano 924 m (3,031 ft) 2020 157 km
Panarea Stratovolcano 399 m (1,309 ft) Unknown 174 km
Lipari Stratovolcano(es) 590 m (1,936 ft) 1230 191 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 45°F (7°C) 3.5 in Coldest
February 45°F (7°C) 3.3 in
March 48°F (9°C) 2.9 in
April 53°F (11°C) 3.1 in
May 60°F (16°C) 1.9 in
June 67°F (19°C) 1.0 in
July 72°F (22°C) 0.8 in Driest
August 72°F (22°C) 1.2 in Warmest
September 67°F (19°C) 2.6 in
October 60°F (16°C) 3.8 in
November 52°F (11°C) 4.5 in Wettest
December 47°F (8°C) 3.9 in

Salicuneta has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 45°F in January to 72°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 32.8 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.5") and July the driest (0.8").

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