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Weather & Climate in San Pietro a Maida, Italy
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
San Pietro a Maida 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 1,165 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 | 1,165 ft (355 m) |
| Area | 23.5 sq mi (60.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 171/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.8473°N, 16.3412°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
664 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 | 107 km | 273 km |
| Sep 9, 1998 | 2 km NNE of Castelluccio Superiore, Italy | M5.6 | 136 km | 10 km |
| May 5, 2004 | 5 km S of Leni, Italy | M5.5 | 138 km | 229 km |
| May 18, 1998 | 74 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy | M5.5 | 116 km | 280 km |
| Apr 17, 2002 | 12 km NNE of Mirto, Italy | M5.3 | 104 km | 5 km |
| Dec 14, 1990 | 50 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy | M5.3 | 102 km | 276 km |
| Oct 25, 2012 | 2 km SE of Mormanno, Italy | M5.3 | 118 km | 6 km |
| Jul 4, 2007 | 39 km NE of Santa Marina Salina, Italy | M5.2 | 99 km | 279 km |
| May 17, 2001 | 43 km NW of Santa Domenica, Italy | M5.2 | 72 km | 240 km |
| May 1, 2023 | 33 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy | M5.2 | 97 km | 250 km |
| Apr 25, 1992 | 6 km ENE of Santa Marina Salina, Italy | M5.2 | 125 km | 246 km |
| Aug 1, 2024 | 2 km S of Bocchigliero, Italy | M5.1 | 70 km | 30 km |
| Mar 21, 1994 | 29 km WSW of Scalea, Italy | M5.1 | 125 km | 279 km |
| Oct 16, 2012 | 21 km WSW of Scalea, Italy | M4.9 | 122 km | 260 km |
| Nov 23, 2009 | 38 km SSW of Marina di Camerota, Italy | M4.8 | 129 km | 294 km |
| Aug 19, 2021 | 31 km WSW of Amantea, Italy | M4.8 | 59 km | 204 km |
| Oct 12, 1994 | 29 km S of Marina di Camerota, Italy | M4.8 | 129 km | 21 km |
| Nov 27, 1993 | 35 km N of Malfa, Italy | M4.8 | 128 km | 295 km |
| Oct 23, 1999 | 32 km NNW of Malfa, Italy | M4.8 | 146 km | 303 km |
| Feb 25, 1996 | 22 km NW of Santa Domenica, Italy | M4.8 | 57 km | 208 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 | 93 km |
| 1908 | MESSINA STRAIT, IONIAN SEA | Eruption + Earthquake | 13.0 m | 80,000 | 100 km |
| 2002 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Explosion | 10.9 m | — | 98 km |
| 1916 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Earthquake | 10.0 m | — | 96 km |
| 1930 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 2.5 m | 6 | 98 km |
| 1988 | LA FOSSA VOLCANO, VULCANO IS. | Meteorological | 2.0 m | — | 129 km |
| 2019 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 1.3 m | 1 | 98 km |
| 1905 | TYRRHENIAN CALABRIA | Earthquake | 1.3 m | 557 | 31 km |
| 2022 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.8 m | — | 98 km |
| 1919 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.8 m | 4 | 98 km |
| 2021 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.4 m | — | 98 km |
| 2019 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.3 m | — | 98 km |
| 2022 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.0 m | — | 98 km |
| 2024 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | — | — | 98 km |
| 1954 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | — | — | 98 km |
| 1944 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Explosion | — | — | 98 km |
| 1907 | IONIAN CALABRIA | Earthquake | — | 158 | 84 km |
| 1870 | TYRRHENIAN SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 48 km |
| 1836 | ROSSANO | Earthquake | — | 589 | 87 km |
| 1784 | IONIAN CALABRIA | Earthquake | — | — | 59 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Stromboli (98 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Stromboli | Stratovolcano | 924 m (3,031 ft) | 2020 | 98 km |
| Panarea | Stratovolcano | 399 m (1,309 ft) | Unknown | 113 km |
| Lipari | Stratovolcano(es) | 590 m (1,936 ft) | 1230 | 129 km |
| Vulcano | Stratovolcano(es) | 500 m (1,640 ft) | 1890 | 130 km |
| Etna | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,295 m (10,810 ft) | 2020 | 169 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (6°C) | 5.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 48°F (9°C) | 4.2 in | |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 3.8 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 2.0 in | |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 0.8 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 0.8 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 74°F (24°C) | 0.9 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 1.9 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 5.6 in | Wettest |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 5.4 in | |
| December | 50°F (10°C) | 5.2 in |
San Pietro a Maida has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 42°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.2 inches, with October being the wettest month (5.6") and July the driest (0.8").