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Weather & Climate in Sellia, Italy
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sellia 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 1,837 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 | 1,837 ft (560 m) |
| Area | 70.5 sq mi (182.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 7/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.9821°N, 16.6307°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
537 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 | 129 km | 273 km |
| Sep 9, 1998 | 2 km NNE of Castelluccio Superiore, Italy | M5.6 | 130 km | 10 km |
| May 18, 1998 | 74 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy | M5.5 | 135 km | 280 km |
| Dec 14, 1990 | 50 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy | M5.3 | 117 km | 276 km |
| Oct 25, 2012 | 2 km SE of Mormanno, Italy | M5.3 | 113 km | 6 km |
| Apr 17, 2002 | 12 km NNE of Mirto, Italy | M5.3 | 82 km | 5 km |
| May 1, 2023 | 33 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy | M5.2 | 109 km | 250 km |
| Jul 4, 2007 | 39 km NE of Santa Marina Salina, Italy | M5.2 | 126 km | 279 km |
| May 17, 2001 | 43 km NW of Santa Domenica, Italy | M5.2 | 96 km | 240 km |
| Aug 1, 2024 | 2 km S of Bocchigliero, Italy | M5.1 | 47 km | 30 km |
| Mar 21, 1994 | 29 km WSW of Scalea, Italy | M5.1 | 132 km | 279 km |
| Oct 16, 2012 | 21 km WSW of Scalea, Italy | M4.9 | 127 km | 260 km |
| Nov 23, 2009 | 38 km SSW of Marina di Camerota, Italy | M4.8 | 139 km | 294 km |
| Oct 12, 1994 | 29 km S of Marina di Camerota, Italy | M4.8 | 137 km | 21 km |
| Feb 24, 2020 | 2 km E of San Vincenzo la Costa, Italy | M4.8 | 58 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2015 | 28 km NE of Santa Marina Salina, Italy | M4.8 | 135 km | 245 km |
| Aug 19, 2021 | 31 km WSW of Amantea, Italy | M4.8 | 79 km | 204 km |
| Apr 5, 2014 | 18 km SE of Capo Rizzuto, Italy | M4.8 | 58 km | 66 km |
| Feb 25, 1996 | 22 km NW of Santa Domenica, Italy | M4.8 | 84 km | 208 km |
| Mar 12, 2024 | 21 km NNE of Malfa, Italy | M4.7 | 147 km | 230 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 | 122 km |
| 1908 | MESSINA STRAIT, IONIAN SEA | Eruption + Earthquake | 13.0 m | 80,000 | 128 km |
| 2002 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Explosion | 10.9 m | — | 125 km |
| 1916 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Earthquake | 10.0 m | — | 122 km |
| 1930 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 2.5 m | 6 | 125 km |
| 2019 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 1.3 m | 1 | 125 km |
| 1905 | TYRRHENIAN CALABRIA | Earthquake | 1.3 m | 557 | 60 km |
| 2022 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.8 m | — | 125 km |
| 1919 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.8 m | 4 | 125 km |
| 2021 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.4 m | — | 125 km |
| 2019 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.3 m | — | 125 km |
| 2022 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.0 m | — | 125 km |
| 2024 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | — | — | 125 km |
| 1954 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | — | — | 125 km |
| 1944 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Explosion | — | — | 125 km |
| 1907 | IONIAN CALABRIA | Earthquake | — | 158 | 108 km |
| 1870 | TYRRHENIAN SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 45 km |
| 1836 | ROSSANO | Earthquake | — | 589 | 69 km |
| 1784 | IONIAN CALABRIA | Earthquake | — | — | 77 km |
| 1783 | MESSINA STRAITS | Meteorological | — | 1 | 114 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Stromboli (125 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Stromboli | Stratovolcano | 924 m (3,031 ft) | 2020 | 125 km |
| Panarea | Stratovolcano | 399 m (1,309 ft) | Unknown | 141 km |
| Lipari | Stratovolcano(es) | 590 m (1,936 ft) | 1230 | 157 km |
| Vulcano | Stratovolcano(es) | 500 m (1,640 ft) | 1890 | 158 km |
| Etna | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,295 m (10,810 ft) | 2020 | 198 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 |
Sellia 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").