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Weather & Climate in Scordia, Italy
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Scordia enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July. The area gets 340 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 22.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 492 feet.
Temperature
51°F Jan (11°C)
86°F Jul (30°C)
| Annual Average | 65.9°F |
| 22% above US avg | |
| January Average | 51°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 86°F (30°C) |
| Sunny Days | 340 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 492 ft (150 m) |
| Area | 8.8 sq mi (22.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,891/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.2955°N, 14.8406°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
531 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.6.
| Dec 13, 1990 | 20 km ENE of Augusta, Italy | M5.6 | 53 km | 11 km |
| May 5, 2004 | 5 km S of Leni, Italy | M5.5 | 135 km | 229 km |
| Feb 7, 2025 | 39 km WSW of Leni, Italy | M5.2 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Apr 25, 1992 | 6 km ENE of Santa Marina Salina, Italy | M5.2 | 143 km | 246 km |
| Jun 26, 1993 | 1 km WNW of Tusa, Italy | M4.9 | 95 km | 14 km |
| Nov 25, 2001 | 6 km SW of Polizzi Generosa, Italy | M4.9 | 94 km | 10 km |
| May 6, 1994 | 2 km NNE of Alimena, Italy | M4.8 | 78 km | 46 km |
| Mar 25, 1997 | 68 km ESE of Siracusa, Italy | M4.7 | 113 km | 33 km |
| Apr 6, 1992 | 5 km NNE of Troina / Draginai, Italy | M4.7 | 63 km | 22 km |
| Apr 16, 2025 | 34 km SSE of Palizzi Marina, Italy | M4.7 | 118 km | 51 km |
| Mar 28, 1990 | 2 km NNW of San Giorgio, Italy | M4.7 | 100 km | 37 km |
| Dec 14, 1996 | 1 km SW of Sclafani Bagni, Italy | M4.7 | 105 km | 40 km |
| Jul 4, 2012 | 16 km ESE of Lipari, Italy | M4.7 | 130 km | 182 km |
| Apr 15, 2022 | 49 km ENE of Augusta, Italy | M4.6 | 82 km | 10 km |
| Aug 28, 2012 | 0 km WSW of Scilla, Italy | M4.6 | 131 km | 45 km |
| Jan 4, 2013 | 3 km NNE of Cesarò, Italy | M4.6 | 65 km | 10 km |
| Oct 18, 2001 | Sicily, Italy | M4.6 | 138 km | 242 km |
| Sep 7, 1991 | 8 km SSE of Guidomandri Marina, Italy | M4.5 | 97 km | 27 km |
| Feb 8, 2016 | 5 km SSW of Palazzolo Acreide, Italy | M4.5 | 31 km | 10 km |
| Dec 16, 1990 | 20 km ENE of Augusta, Italy | M4.5 | 54 km | 26 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
13 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 | 124 km |
| 1908 | MESSINA STRAIT, IONIAN SEA | Eruption + Earthquake | 13.0 m | 80,000 | 117 km |
| 1693 | ISLAND OF SICILY | Earthquake | 12.0 m | 54,000 | 24 km |
| 1988 | LA FOSSA VOLCANO, VULCANO IS. | Meteorological | 2.0 m | — | 123 km |
| 1990 | EASTERN SICILY | Earthquake | — | 19 | 53 km |
| 1907 | IONIAN CALABRIA | Earthquake | — | 158 | 139 km |
| 1818 | EASTERN SICILY | Earthquake | — | 72 | 43 km |
| 1783 | MESSINA STRAITS | Meteorological | — | 1 | 131 km |
| 1783 | TYRRHENIAN CALABRIA | Earthquake | — | 30,000 | 149 km |
| 1172 | ISLAND OF SICILY | Earthquake | — | — | 80 km |
| 1169 | EASTERN SICILY | Earthquake | — | 16,000 | 17 km |
| 1169 | CALABRIAN ARC | Astronomical | — | — | 51 km |
| 963 | SICILY | Earthquake | — | — | 80 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Etna (52 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Etna | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,295 m (10,810 ft) | 2020 | 52 km |
| Vulcano | Stratovolcano(es) | 500 m (1,640 ft) | 1890 | 124 km |
| Lipari | Stratovolcano(es) | 590 m (1,936 ft) | 1230 | 133 km |
| Panarea | Stratovolcano | 399 m (1,309 ft) | Unknown | 151 km |
| Stromboli | Stratovolcano | 924 m (3,031 ft) | 2020 | 169 km |
| Campi Flegrei del Mar di Sicilia | Submarine | -8 m (-26 ft) | 1867 | 191 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 51°F (11°C) | 2.8 in | |
| February | 50°F (10°C) | 1.6 in | Coldest |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 1.8 in | |
| April | 56°F (14°C) | 1.1 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 0.6 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 0.2 in | |
| July | 86°F (30°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 0.4 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 1.4 in | |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 3.2 in | Wettest |
| November | 58°F (14°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 52°F (11°C) | 3.0 in |
Scordia has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 50°F in February to 86°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.2 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.2") and July the driest (0.1").