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Weather & Climate in Sant'Elia, Italy
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sant'Elia 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 2,123 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 | 2,123 ft (647 m) |
| Area | 55.0 sq mi (142.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 21/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.9579°N, 16.5852°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
559 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 | 125 km | 273 km |
| Sep 9, 1998 | 2 km NNE of Castelluccio Superiore, Italy | M5.6 | 131 km | 10 km |
| May 18, 1998 | 74 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy | M5.5 | 132 km | 280 km |
| Apr 17, 2002 | 12 km NNE of Mirto, Italy | M5.3 | 85 km | 5 km |
| Dec 14, 1990 | 50 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy | M5.3 | 115 km | 276 km |
| Oct 25, 2012 | 2 km SE of Mormanno, Italy | M5.3 | 114 km | 6 km |
| Apr 25, 1992 | 6 km ENE of Santa Marina Salina, Italy | M5.2 | 149 km | 246 km |
| May 17, 2001 | 43 km NW of Santa Domenica, Italy | M5.2 | 92 km | 240 km |
| May 1, 2023 | 33 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy | M5.2 | 107 km | 250 km |
| Jul 4, 2007 | 39 km NE of Santa Marina Salina, Italy | M5.2 | 121 km | 279 km |
| Mar 21, 1994 | 29 km WSW of Scalea, Italy | M5.1 | 130 km | 279 km |
| Aug 1, 2024 | 2 km S of Bocchigliero, Italy | M5.1 | 51 km | 30 km |
| Oct 16, 2012 | 21 km WSW of Scalea, Italy | M4.9 | 126 km | 260 km |
| Feb 25, 1996 | 22 km NW of Santa Domenica, Italy | M4.8 | 80 km | 208 km |
| Nov 23, 2009 | 38 km SSW of Marina di Camerota, Italy | M4.8 | 137 km | 294 km |
| Feb 24, 2020 | 2 km E of San Vincenzo la Costa, Italy | M4.8 | 57 km | 10 km |
| Aug 19, 2021 | 31 km WSW of Amantea, Italy | M4.8 | 76 km | 204 km |
| Feb 6, 2015 | 28 km NE of Santa Marina Salina, Italy | M4.8 | 131 km | 245 km |
| Oct 12, 1994 | 29 km S of Marina di Camerota, Italy | M4.8 | 135 km | 21 km |
| Nov 27, 1993 | 35 km N of Malfa, Italy | M4.8 | 149 km | 295 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 | 117 km |
| 1908 | MESSINA STRAIT, IONIAN SEA | Eruption + Earthquake | 13.0 m | 80,000 | 124 km |
| 2002 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Explosion | 10.9 m | — | 120 km |
| 1916 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Earthquake | 10.0 m | — | 118 km |
| 1930 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 2.5 m | 6 | 120 km |
| 2019 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 1.3 m | 1 | 120 km |
| 1905 | TYRRHENIAN CALABRIA | Earthquake | 1.3 m | 557 | 55 km |
| 2022 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.8 m | — | 120 km |
| 1919 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.8 m | 4 | 120 km |
| 2021 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.4 m | — | 120 km |
| 2019 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.3 m | — | 120 km |
| 2022 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.0 m | — | 120 km |
| 2024 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | — | — | 120 km |
| 1954 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | — | — | 120 km |
| 1944 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Explosion | — | — | 120 km |
| 1907 | IONIAN CALABRIA | Earthquake | — | 158 | 104 km |
| 1870 | TYRRHENIAN SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 45 km |
| 1836 | ROSSANO | Earthquake | — | 589 | 71 km |
| 1784 | IONIAN CALABRIA | Earthquake | — | — | 73 km |
| 1783 | MESSINA STRAITS | Meteorological | — | 1 | 109 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Stromboli (120 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Stromboli | Stratovolcano | 924 m (3,031 ft) | 2020 | 120 km |
| Panarea | Stratovolcano | 399 m (1,309 ft) | Unknown | 137 km |
| Lipari | Stratovolcano(es) | 590 m (1,936 ft) | 1230 | 153 km |
| Vulcano | Stratovolcano(es) | 500 m (1,640 ft) | 1890 | 154 km |
| Etna | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,295 m (10,810 ft) | 2020 | 193 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (6°C) | 4.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 49°F (9°C) | 4.0 in | |
| March | 51°F (11°C) | 3.8 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 1.7 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 0.6 in | |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 0.9 in | Warmest |
| September | 71°F (21°C) | 1.8 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 5.5 in | Wettest |
| November | 56°F (14°C) | 5.2 in | |
| December | 50°F (10°C) | 5.1 in |
Sant'Elia has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 42°F in January to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 36.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (5.5") and June the driest (0.6").