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Weather & Climate in Serrastretta, Italy
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Serrastretta 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 2,756 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 | 2,756 ft (840 m) |
| Area | 64.7 sq mi (167.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 13/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.0132°N, 16.4163°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
630 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 | 110 km | 273 km |
| Sep 9, 1998 | 2 km NNE of Castelluccio Superiore, Italy | M5.6 | 120 km | 10 km |
| May 18, 1998 | 74 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy | M5.5 | 116 km | 280 km |
| May 5, 2004 | 5 km S of Leni, Italy | M5.5 | 150 km | 229 km |
| Dec 14, 1990 | 50 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy | M5.3 | 99 km | 276 km |
| Oct 25, 2012 | 2 km SE of Mormanno, Italy | M5.3 | 103 km | 6 km |
| Apr 17, 2002 | 12 km NNE of Mirto, Italy | M5.3 | 85 km | 5 km |
| Apr 25, 1992 | 6 km ENE of Santa Marina Salina, Italy | M5.2 | 137 km | 246 km |
| May 17, 2001 | 43 km NW of Santa Domenica, Italy | M5.2 | 77 km | 240 km |
| May 1, 2023 | 33 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy | M5.2 | 91 km | 250 km |
| Jul 4, 2007 | 39 km NE of Santa Marina Salina, Italy | M5.2 | 108 km | 279 km |
| Aug 1, 2024 | 2 km S of Bocchigliero, Italy | M5.1 | 51 km | 30 km |
| Mar 21, 1994 | 29 km WSW of Scalea, Italy | M5.1 | 116 km | 279 km |
| Oct 16, 2012 | 21 km WSW of Scalea, Italy | M4.9 | 111 km | 260 km |
| Feb 25, 1996 | 22 km NW of Santa Domenica, Italy | M4.8 | 67 km | 208 km |
| Nov 27, 1993 | 35 km N of Malfa, Italy | M4.8 | 135 km | 295 km |
| Aug 19, 2021 | 31 km WSW of Amantea, Italy | M4.8 | 60 km | 204 km |
| Oct 12, 1994 | 29 km S of Marina di Camerota, Italy | M4.8 | 120 km | 21 km |
| Feb 24, 2020 | 2 km E of San Vincenzo la Costa, Italy | M4.8 | 44 km | 10 km |
| Sep 14, 1999 | 23 km SW of Marina di Camerota, Italy | M4.8 | 139 km | 297 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 | 112 km |
| 1908 | MESSINA STRAIT, IONIAN SEA | Eruption + Earthquake | 13.0 m | 80,000 | 119 km |
| 2002 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Explosion | 10.9 m | — | 107 km |
| 1916 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Earthquake | 10.0 m | — | 105 km |
| 1930 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 2.5 m | 6 | 107 km |
| 1988 | LA FOSSA VOLCANO, VULCANO IS. | Meteorological | 2.0 m | — | 143 km |
| 2019 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 1.3 m | 1 | 107 km |
| 1905 | TYRRHENIAN CALABRIA | Earthquake | 1.3 m | 557 | 49 km |
| 2022 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.8 m | — | 107 km |
| 1919 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.8 m | 4 | 107 km |
| 2021 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.4 m | — | 107 km |
| 2019 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.3 m | — | 107 km |
| 2022 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.0 m | — | 107 km |
| 2024 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | — | — | 107 km |
| 1954 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | — | — | 107 km |
| 1944 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Explosion | — | — | 107 km |
| 1907 | IONIAN CALABRIA | Earthquake | — | 158 | 104 km |
| 1870 | TYRRHENIAN SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 32 km |
| 1836 | ROSSANO | Earthquake | — | 589 | 67 km |
| 1784 | IONIAN CALABRIA | Earthquake | — | — | 77 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Stromboli (107 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Stromboli | Stratovolcano | 924 m (3,031 ft) | 2020 | 107 km |
| Panarea | Stratovolcano | 399 m (1,309 ft) | Unknown | 124 km |
| Lipari | Stratovolcano(es) | 590 m (1,936 ft) | 1230 | 141 km |
| Vulcano | Stratovolcano(es) | 500 m (1,640 ft) | 1890 | 143 km |
| Etna | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,295 m (10,810 ft) | 2020 | 187 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (6°C) | 4.5 in | |
| February | 40°F (4°C) | 3.9 in | Coldest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 3.5 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 2.0 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 1.0 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 0.8 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 1.1 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 2.1 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 4.7 in | |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 4.7 in | |
| December | 42°F (5°C) | 5.1 in | Wettest |
Serrastretta has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 40°F in February to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.1") and July the driest (0.8").