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Weather & Climate in San Lorenzo del Vallo, Italy
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
San Lorenzo del Vallo experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 302 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 48.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 29.2 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 1,083 feet.
Temperature
40°F Jan (4°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 54.3°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 302 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,083 ft (330 m) |
| Area | 14.3 sq mi (37.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 167/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.6674°N, 16.2987°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
649 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 | 118 km | 273 km |
| May 5, 1990 | 6 km NE of Avigliano, Italy | M5.8 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Sep 9, 1998 | 2 km NNE of Castelluccio Superiore, Italy | M5.6 | 49 km | 10 km |
| May 18, 1998 | 74 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy | M5.5 | 112 km | 280 km |
| Dec 14, 1990 | 50 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy | M5.3 | 88 km | 276 km |
| Oct 25, 2012 | 2 km SE of Mormanno, Italy | M5.3 | 34 km | 6 km |
| Apr 17, 2002 | 12 km NNE of Mirto, Italy | M5.3 | 47 km | 5 km |
| Jul 4, 2007 | 39 km NE of Santa Marina Salina, Italy | M5.2 | 135 km | 279 km |
| May 1, 2023 | 33 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy | M5.2 | 72 km | 250 km |
| May 17, 2001 | 43 km NW of Santa Domenica, Italy | M5.2 | 103 km | 240 km |
| Mar 21, 1994 | 29 km WSW of Scalea, Italy | M5.1 | 72 km | 279 km |
| Aug 1, 2024 | 2 km S of Bocchigliero, Italy | M5.1 | 49 km | 30 km |
| May 26, 1991 | 3 km E of Avigliano, Italy | M5.1 | 127 km | 8 km |
| Oct 16, 2012 | 21 km WSW of Scalea, Italy | M4.9 | 65 km | 260 km |
| Aug 19, 2021 | 31 km WSW of Amantea, Italy | M4.8 | 83 km | 204 km |
| Feb 24, 2020 | 2 km E of San Vincenzo la Costa, Italy | M4.8 | 36 km | 10 km |
| Feb 25, 1996 | 22 km NW of Santa Domenica, Italy | M4.8 | 109 km | 208 km |
| Nov 23, 2009 | 38 km SSW of Marina di Camerota, Italy | M4.8 | 88 km | 294 km |
| Feb 6, 2015 | 28 km NE of Santa Marina Salina, Italy | M4.8 | 145 km | 245 km |
| Sep 14, 1999 | 23 km SW of Marina di Camerota, Italy | M4.8 | 96 km | 297 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
18 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 10.9 m (36 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2002 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Explosion | 10.9 m | — | 135 km |
| 1916 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Earthquake | 10.0 m | — | 132 km |
| 1930 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 2.5 m | 6 | 135 km |
| 2019 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 1.3 m | 1 | 135 km |
| 1905 | TYRRHENIAN CALABRIA | Earthquake | 1.3 m | 557 | 113 km |
| 2022 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.8 m | — | 135 km |
| 1919 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.8 m | 4 | 135 km |
| 2021 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.4 m | — | 135 km |
| 2019 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.3 m | — | 135 km |
| 2022 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.0 m | — | 135 km |
| 2024 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | — | — | 135 km |
| 1954 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | — | — | 135 km |
| 1944 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Explosion | — | — | 135 km |
| 1870 | TYRRHENIAN SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 43 km |
| 1836 | ROSSANO | Earthquake | — | 589 | 27 km |
| 1783 | TYRRHENIAN CALABRIA | Earthquake | — | — | 100 km |
| 1783 | TYRRHENIAN CALABRIA | Earthquake | — | — | 99 km |
| 1562 | REGGIO DI CALABRIA | Earthquake | — | — | 115 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Stromboli (135 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Stromboli | Stratovolcano | 924 m (3,031 ft) | 2020 | 135 km |
| Panarea | Stratovolcano | 399 m (1,309 ft) | Unknown | 156 km |
| Lipari | Stratovolcano(es) | 590 m (1,936 ft) | 1230 | 176 km |
| Vulcano | Stratovolcano(es) | 500 m (1,640 ft) | 1890 | 182 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 3.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 48°F (9°C) | 3.4 in | |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 3.1 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 1.7 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 0.9 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 1.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 2.1 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 4.8 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 4.7 in | |
| December | 49°F (10°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
San Lorenzo del Vallo has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 40°F in January to 77°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 33.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.8") and July the driest (0.6").