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Weather & Climate in Santa Eufemia Lamezia, Italy
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Santa Eufemia Lamezia 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 85 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 | 85 ft (26 m) |
| Area | 64.7 sq mi (167.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 53/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.9198°N, 16.2522°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
691 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 | 97 km | 273 km |
| Sep 9, 1998 | 2 km NNE of Castelluccio Superiore, Italy | M5.6 | 126 km | 10 km |
| May 5, 2004 | 5 km S of Leni, Italy | M5.5 | 133 km | 229 km |
| May 18, 1998 | 74 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy | M5.5 | 106 km | 280 km |
| Apr 17, 2002 | 12 km NNE of Mirto, Italy | M5.3 | 101 km | 5 km |
| Dec 14, 1990 | 50 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy | M5.3 | 91 km | 276 km |
| Oct 25, 2012 | 2 km SE of Mormanno, Italy | M5.3 | 109 km | 6 km |
| Apr 25, 1992 | 6 km ENE of Santa Marina Salina, Italy | M5.2 | 120 km | 246 km |
| Jul 4, 2007 | 39 km NE of Santa Marina Salina, Italy | M5.2 | 92 km | 279 km |
| May 1, 2023 | 33 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy | M5.2 | 86 km | 250 km |
| May 17, 2001 | 43 km NW of Santa Domenica, Italy | M5.2 | 63 km | 240 km |
| Aug 1, 2024 | 2 km S of Bocchigliero, Italy | M5.1 | 68 km | 30 km |
| Mar 21, 1994 | 29 km WSW of Scalea, Italy | M5.1 | 114 km | 279 km |
| Oct 16, 2012 | 21 km WSW of Scalea, Italy | M4.9 | 111 km | 260 km |
| Nov 23, 2009 | 38 km SSW of Marina di Camerota, Italy | M4.8 | 118 km | 294 km |
| Nov 27, 1993 | 35 km N of Malfa, Italy | M4.8 | 120 km | 295 km |
| Aug 19, 2021 | 31 km WSW of Amantea, Italy | M4.8 | 49 km | 204 km |
| Oct 23, 1999 | 32 km NNW of Malfa, Italy | M4.8 | 139 km | 303 km |
| Sep 14, 1999 | 23 km SW of Marina di Camerota, Italy | M4.8 | 136 km | 297 km |
| Feb 25, 1996 | 22 km NW of Santa Domenica, Italy | M4.8 | 51 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 | 95 km |
| 1908 | MESSINA STRAIT, IONIAN SEA | Eruption + Earthquake | 13.0 m | 80,000 | 102 km |
| 2002 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Explosion | 10.9 m | — | 91 km |
| 1916 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Earthquake | 10.0 m | — | 89 km |
| 1930 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 2.5 m | 6 | 91 km |
| 1988 | LA FOSSA VOLCANO, VULCANO IS. | Meteorological | 2.0 m | — | 126 km |
| 2019 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 1.3 m | 1 | 91 km |
| 1905 | TYRRHENIAN CALABRIA | Earthquake | 1.3 m | 557 | 32 km |
| 2022 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.8 m | — | 91 km |
| 1919 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.8 m | 4 | 91 km |
| 2021 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.4 m | — | 91 km |
| 2019 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.3 m | — | 91 km |
| 2022 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.0 m | — | 91 km |
| 2024 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | — | — | 91 km |
| 1954 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | — | — | 91 km |
| 1944 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Explosion | — | — | 91 km |
| 1907 | IONIAN CALABRIA | Earthquake | — | 158 | 90 km |
| 1870 | TYRRHENIAN SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 40 km |
| 1836 | ROSSANO | Earthquake | — | 589 | 81 km |
| 1784 | IONIAN CALABRIA | Earthquake | — | — | 68 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Stromboli (91 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Stromboli | Stratovolcano | 924 m (3,031 ft) | 2020 | 91 km |
| Panarea | Stratovolcano | 399 m (1,309 ft) | Unknown | 108 km |
| Lipari | Stratovolcano(es) | 590 m (1,936 ft) | 1230 | 124 km |
| Vulcano | Stratovolcano(es) | 500 m (1,640 ft) | 1890 | 126 km |
| Etna | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,295 m (10,810 ft) | 2020 | 170 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 | 50°F (10°C) | 4.0 in | |
| March | 53°F (11°C) | 3.7 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 1.9 in | |
| June | 71°F (21°C) | 0.8 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
| August | 76°F (25°C) | 1.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 2.1 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 5.2 in | Wettest |
| November | 58°F (15°C) | 5.1 in | |
| December | 52°F (11°C) | 5.1 in |
Santa Eufemia Lamezia has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 42°F in January to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 36.8 inches, with October being the wettest month (5.2") and July the driest (0.7").