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Weather & Climate in San Pietro Apostolo, Italy
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
San Pietro Apostolo 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 2,461 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 | 2,461 ft (750 m) |
| Area | 64.7 sq mi (167.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 23/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.0041°N, 16.4678°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
610 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 | 115 km | 273 km |
| Sep 9, 1998 | 2 km NNE of Castelluccio Superiore, Italy | M5.6 | 122 km | 10 km |
| May 18, 1998 | 74 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy | M5.5 | 121 km | 280 km |
| Oct 25, 2012 | 2 km SE of Mormanno, Italy | M5.3 | 105 km | 6 km |
| Apr 17, 2002 | 12 km NNE of Mirto, Italy | M5.3 | 84 km | 5 km |
| Dec 14, 1990 | 50 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy | M5.3 | 103 km | 276 km |
| May 17, 2001 | 43 km NW of Santa Domenica, Italy | M5.2 | 82 km | 240 km |
| Jul 4, 2007 | 39 km NE of Santa Marina Salina, Italy | M5.2 | 112 km | 279 km |
| Apr 25, 1992 | 6 km ENE of Santa Marina Salina, Italy | M5.2 | 141 km | 246 km |
| May 1, 2023 | 33 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy | M5.2 | 95 km | 250 km |
| Mar 21, 1994 | 29 km WSW of Scalea, Italy | M5.1 | 120 km | 279 km |
| Aug 1, 2024 | 2 km S of Bocchigliero, Italy | M5.1 | 50 km | 30 km |
| Oct 16, 2012 | 21 km WSW of Scalea, Italy | M4.9 | 115 km | 260 km |
| Feb 25, 1996 | 22 km NW of Santa Domenica, Italy | M4.8 | 71 km | 208 km |
| Oct 12, 1994 | 29 km S of Marina di Camerota, Italy | M4.8 | 124 km | 21 km |
| Feb 24, 2020 | 2 km E of San Vincenzo la Costa, Italy | M4.8 | 47 km | 10 km |
| Nov 27, 1993 | 35 km N of Malfa, Italy | M4.8 | 139 km | 295 km |
| Nov 23, 2009 | 38 km SSW of Marina di Camerota, Italy | M4.8 | 126 km | 294 km |
| Sep 14, 1999 | 23 km SW of Marina di Camerota, Italy | M4.8 | 143 km | 297 km |
| Feb 6, 2015 | 28 km NE of Santa Marina Salina, Italy | M4.8 | 122 km | 245 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 | 114 km |
| 1908 | MESSINA STRAIT, IONIAN SEA | Eruption + Earthquake | 13.0 m | 80,000 | 121 km |
| 2002 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Explosion | 10.9 m | — | 111 km |
| 1916 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Earthquake | 10.0 m | — | 109 km |
| 1930 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 2.5 m | 6 | 111 km |
| 1988 | LA FOSSA VOLCANO, VULCANO IS. | Meteorological | 2.0 m | — | 147 km |
| 2019 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 1.3 m | 1 | 111 km |
| 1905 | TYRRHENIAN CALABRIA | Earthquake | 1.3 m | 557 | 51 km |
| 2022 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.8 m | — | 111 km |
| 1919 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.8 m | 4 | 111 km |
| 2021 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.4 m | — | 111 km |
| 2019 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.3 m | — | 111 km |
| 2022 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.0 m | — | 111 km |
| 2024 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | — | — | 111 km |
| 1954 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | — | — | 111 km |
| 1944 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Explosion | — | — | 111 km |
| 1907 | IONIAN CALABRIA | Earthquake | — | 158 | 105 km |
| 1870 | TYRRHENIAN SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 35 km |
| 1836 | ROSSANO | Earthquake | — | 589 | 67 km |
| 1784 | IONIAN CALABRIA | Earthquake | — | — | 77 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Stromboli (111 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Stromboli | Stratovolcano | 924 m (3,031 ft) | 2020 | 111 km |
| Panarea | Stratovolcano | 399 m (1,309 ft) | Unknown | 128 km |
| Lipari | Stratovolcano(es) | 590 m (1,936 ft) | 1230 | 145 km |
| Vulcano | Stratovolcano(es) | 500 m (1,640 ft) | 1890 | 147 km |
| Etna | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,295 m (10,810 ft) | 2020 | 190 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (6°C) | 4.5 in | |
| February | 40°F (4°C) | 3.9 in | Coldest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 3.5 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 2.0 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 1.0 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 0.8 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 1.1 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 2.1 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 4.7 in | |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 4.7 in | |
| December | 42°F (5°C) | 5.1 in | Wettest |
San Pietro Apostolo has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 40°F in February to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.1") and July the driest (0.8").