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Weather & Climate in Secca Grande, Italy
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Secca Grande enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 304 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 17.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 144 feet.
Temperature
53°F Jan (12°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 64.1°F |
| 19% above US avg | |
| January Average | 53°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 304 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 144 ft (44 m) |
| Area | 61.1 sq mi (158.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 12/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.4351°N, 13.2414°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
650 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.0.
| Sep 6, 2002 | 34 km NNE of Santa Flavia, Italy | M6.0 | 113 km | 5 km |
| Sep 27, 2002 | 39 km NNE of Santa Flavia, Italy | M5.3 | 118 km | 5 km |
| Nov 25, 2001 | 6 km SW of Polizzi Generosa, Italy | M4.9 | 73 km | 10 km |
| Jan 17, 1998 | 28 km NNE of San Vito Lo Capo, Italy | M4.9 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Sep 14, 1998 | 40 km N of Santa Flavia, Italy | M4.9 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Jun 26, 1993 | 1 km WNW of Tusa, Italy | M4.9 | 106 km | 14 km |
| May 29, 1995 | 22 km W of Favignana, Italy | M4.8 | 115 km | 12 km |
| Sep 7, 2009 | 62 km N of Cefalù, Italy | M4.8 | 149 km | 20 km |
| May 6, 1994 | 2 km NNE of Alimena, Italy | M4.8 | 84 km | 46 km |
| Jun 20, 1998 | 28 km NNW of San Vito Lo Capo, Italy | M4.7 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Apr 6, 1992 | 5 km NNE of Troina / Draginai, Italy | M4.7 | 129 km | 22 km |
| Dec 14, 1996 | 1 km SW of Sclafani Bagni, Italy | M4.7 | 67 km | 40 km |
| Sep 28, 2002 | 43 km NNE of Santa Flavia, Italy | M4.6 | 122 km | 5 km |
| Jan 4, 2013 | 3 km NNE of Cesarò, Italy | M4.6 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Sep 20, 2002 | Sicily, Italy | M4.5 | 122 km | 5 km |
| Jun 21, 1998 | 29 km NNW of San Vito Lo Capo, Italy | M4.5 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Sep 6, 2002 | 40 km NNE of Santa Flavia, Italy | M4.5 | 119 km | 4 km |
| Nov 8, 2009 | 0 km SW of Troina / Draginai, Italy | M4.4 | 125 km | 17 km |
| Feb 25, 2012 | 33 km NNE of Sferracavallo, Italy | M4.4 | 116 km | 17 km |
| Apr 13, 2012 | 9 km N of Sferracavallo, Italy | M4.4 | 95 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1769 | CORINTH GULF | Earthquake | — | — | 141 km |
| 1726 | NORTHERN SICILY | Earthquake | — | 250 | 76 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Campi Flegrei del Mar di Sicilia (61 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Campi Flegrei del Mar di Sicilia | Submarine | -8 m (-26 ft) | 1867 | 61 km |
| Pantelleria | Shield | 836 m (2,743 ft) | 1891 | 131 km |
| Etna | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,295 m (10,810 ft) | 2020 | 159 km |
| Vulcano | Stratovolcano(es) | 500 m (1,640 ft) | 1890 | 185 km |
| Lipari | Stratovolcano(es) | 590 m (1,936 ft) | 1230 | 189 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 53°F (12°C) | 2.4 in | |
| February | 53°F (12°C) | 2.0 in | Coldest |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 58°F (15°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 65°F (19°C) | 0.7 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 0.2 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 74°F (24°C) | 1.1 in | |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 2.7 in | Wettest |
| November | 61°F (16°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 56°F (13°C) | 2.6 in |
Secca Grande has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 53°F in February to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 17.7 inches, with October being the wettest month (2.7") and July the driest (0.1").