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Weather & Climate in Solicchiata, Italy
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Solicchiata enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (14°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 328 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 40.1 inches. The area receives 37.2 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 2,461 feet.
Temperature
42°F Jan (6°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 56.4°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 328 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,461 ft (750 m) |
| Area | 42.6 sq mi (110.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 13/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.8642°N, 15.0649°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,075 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 | 132 km | 5 km |
| Jan 5, 1994 | 62 km NNE of Malfa, Italy | M5.8 | 136 km | 273 km |
| Dec 13, 1990 | 20 km ENE of Augusta, Italy | M5.6 | 71 km | 11 km |
| May 5, 2004 | 5 km S of Leni, Italy | M5.5 | 75 km | 229 km |
| Sep 27, 2002 | 39 km NNE of Santa Flavia, Italy | M5.3 | 136 km | 5 km |
| Feb 7, 2025 | 39 km WSW of Leni, Italy | M5.2 | 91 km | 10 km |
| May 17, 2001 | 43 km NW of Santa Domenica, Italy | M5.2 | 128 km | 240 km |
| Apr 25, 1992 | 6 km ENE of Santa Marina Salina, Italy | M5.2 | 81 km | 246 km |
| Jul 4, 2007 | 39 km NE of Santa Marina Salina, Italy | M5.2 | 105 km | 279 km |
| Sep 14, 1998 | 40 km N of Santa Flavia, Italy | M4.9 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Jun 26, 1993 | 1 km WNW of Tusa, Italy | M4.9 | 76 km | 14 km |
| Nov 25, 2001 | 6 km SW of Polizzi Generosa, Italy | M4.9 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Nov 27, 1993 | 35 km N of Malfa, Italy | M4.8 | 116 km | 295 km |
| May 6, 1994 | 2 km NNE of Alimena, Italy | M4.8 | 84 km | 46 km |
| Feb 25, 1996 | 22 km NW of Santa Domenica, Italy | M4.8 | 118 km | 208 km |
| Feb 6, 2015 | 28 km NE of Santa Marina Salina, Italy | M4.8 | 99 km | 245 km |
| Oct 23, 1999 | 32 km NNW of Malfa, Italy | M4.8 | 114 km | 303 km |
| Sep 7, 2009 | 62 km N of Cefalù, Italy | M4.8 | 120 km | 20 km |
| Aug 19, 2021 | 31 km WSW of Amantea, Italy | M4.8 | 146 km | 204 km |
| Mar 12, 2024 | 21 km NNE of Malfa, Italy | M4.7 | 98 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 | 63 km |
| 1908 | MESSINA STRAIT, IONIAN SEA | Eruption + Earthquake | 13.0 m | 80,000 | 57 km |
| 1693 | ISLAND OF SICILY | Earthquake | 12.0 m | 54,000 | 81 km |
| 2002 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Explosion | 10.9 m | — | 104 km |
| 1916 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Earthquake | 10.0 m | — | 107 km |
| 1930 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 2.5 m | 6 | 104 km |
| 1988 | LA FOSSA VOLCANO, VULCANO IS. | Meteorological | 2.0 m | — | 60 km |
| 2019 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 1.3 m | 1 | 104 km |
| 1905 | TYRRHENIAN CALABRIA | Earthquake | 1.3 m | 557 | 125 km |
| 2022 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.8 m | — | 104 km |
| 1919 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.8 m | 4 | 104 km |
| 2021 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.4 m | — | 104 km |
| 2019 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.3 m | — | 104 km |
| 2022 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.0 m | — | 104 km |
| 2024 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | — | — | 104 km |
| 1990 | EASTERN SICILY | Earthquake | — | 19 | 71 km |
| 1954 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | — | — | 104 km |
| 1944 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Explosion | — | — | 104 km |
| 1907 | IONIAN CALABRIA | Earthquake | — | 158 | 89 km |
| 1818 | EASTERN SICILY | Earthquake | — | 72 | 30 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Etna (14 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Etna | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,295 m (10,810 ft) | 2020 | 14 km |
| Vulcano | Stratovolcano(es) | 500 m (1,640 ft) | 1890 | 61 km |
| Lipari | Stratovolcano(es) | 590 m (1,936 ft) | 1230 | 71 km |
| Panarea | Stratovolcano | 399 m (1,309 ft) | Unknown | 86 km |
| Stromboli | Stratovolcano | 924 m (3,031 ft) | 2020 | 104 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (6°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 44°F (7°C) | 2.4 in | |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 1.1 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 0.4 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 0.4 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 0.6 in | |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 2.0 in | |
| October | 60°F (15°C) | 3.3 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 3.7 in | Wettest |
Solicchiata has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 42°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.7") and July the driest (0.4").