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Weather & Climate in Sellia Marina, Italy
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sellia Marina 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 269 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 | 269 ft (82 m) |
| Area | 8.1 sq mi (20.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 480/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.8860°N, 16.7493°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
502 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 | 140 km | 273 km |
| Sep 9, 1998 | 2 km NNE of Castelluccio Superiore, Italy | M5.6 | 144 km | 10 km |
| May 18, 1998 | 74 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy | M5.5 | 148 km | 280 km |
| Dec 14, 1990 | 50 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy | M5.3 | 131 km | 276 km |
| Apr 17, 2002 | 12 km NNE of Mirto, Italy | M5.3 | 91 km | 5 km |
| Oct 25, 2012 | 2 km SE of Mormanno, Italy | M5.3 | 128 km | 6 km |
| Jul 4, 2007 | 39 km NE of Santa Marina Salina, Italy | M5.2 | 135 km | 279 km |
| May 1, 2023 | 33 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy | M5.2 | 123 km | 250 km |
| May 17, 2001 | 43 km NW of Santa Domenica, Italy | M5.2 | 106 km | 240 km |
| Aug 1, 2024 | 2 km S of Bocchigliero, Italy | M5.1 | 57 km | 30 km |
| Mar 21, 1994 | 29 km WSW of Scalea, Italy | M5.1 | 146 km | 279 km |
| Oct 16, 2012 | 21 km WSW of Scalea, Italy | M4.9 | 141 km | 260 km |
| Feb 25, 1996 | 22 km NW of Santa Domenica, Italy | M4.8 | 92 km | 208 km |
| Aug 19, 2021 | 31 km WSW of Amantea, Italy | M4.8 | 91 km | 204 km |
| Feb 6, 2015 | 28 km NE of Santa Marina Salina, Italy | M4.8 | 144 km | 245 km |
| Apr 5, 2014 | 18 km SE of Capo Rizzuto, Italy | M4.8 | 45 km | 66 km |
| Feb 24, 2020 | 2 km E of San Vincenzo la Costa, Italy | M4.8 | 73 km | 10 km |
| May 9, 2015 | 36 km ENE of Canneto, Italy | M4.7 | 125 km | 215 km |
| Jul 4, 2012 | 16 km ESE of Lipari, Italy | M4.7 | 148 km | 182 km |
| Aug 28, 2012 | 0 km WSW of Scilla, Italy | M4.6 | 115 km | 45 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 | 129 km |
| 2002 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Explosion | 10.9 m | — | 134 km |
| 1916 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Earthquake | 10.0 m | — | 132 km |
| 1930 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 2.5 m | 6 | 134 km |
| 2019 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 1.3 m | 1 | 134 km |
| 1905 | TYRRHENIAN CALABRIA | Earthquake | 1.3 m | 557 | 64 km |
| 2022 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.8 m | — | 134 km |
| 1919 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.8 m | 4 | 134 km |
| 2021 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.4 m | — | 134 km |
| 2019 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.3 m | — | 134 km |
| 2022 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.0 m | — | 134 km |
| 2024 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | — | — | 134 km |
| 1954 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | — | — | 134 km |
| 1944 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Explosion | — | — | 134 km |
| 1907 | IONIAN CALABRIA | Earthquake | — | 158 | 105 km |
| 1870 | TYRRHENIAN SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 60 km |
| 1836 | ROSSANO | Earthquake | — | 589 | 80 km |
| 1784 | IONIAN CALABRIA | Earthquake | — | — | 70 km |
| 1783 | MESSINA STRAITS | Meteorological | — | 1 | 114 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Stromboli (134 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Stromboli | Stratovolcano | 924 m (3,031 ft) | 2020 | 134 km |
| Panarea | Stratovolcano | 399 m (1,309 ft) | Unknown | 149 km |
| Lipari | Stratovolcano(es) | 590 m (1,936 ft) | 1230 | 164 km |
| Vulcano | Stratovolcano(es) | 500 m (1,640 ft) | 1890 | 164 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) | 4.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 50°F (10°C) | 3.5 in | |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 3.7 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 1.5 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 0.5 in | |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 0.9 in | Warmest |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 5.2 in | Wettest |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 4.8 in | |
| December | 51°F (11°C) | 4.8 in |
Sellia Marina has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 42°F in January to 77°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 33.7 inches, with October being the wettest month (5.2") and June the driest (0.5").