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Weather & Climate in Sorbo San Basile, Italy
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sorbo San Basile 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 2,034 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 | 2,034 ft (620 m) |
| Area | 55.0 sq mi (142.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 9/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.0194°N, 16.5691°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
567 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 | 123 km | 273 km |
| Sep 9, 1998 | 2 km NNE of Castelluccio Superiore, Italy | M5.6 | 124 km | 10 km |
| May 18, 1998 | 74 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy | M5.5 | 129 km | 280 km |
| Oct 25, 2012 | 2 km SE of Mormanno, Italy | M5.3 | 107 km | 6 km |
| Dec 14, 1990 | 50 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy | M5.3 | 111 km | 276 km |
| Apr 17, 2002 | 12 km NNE of Mirto, Italy | M5.3 | 79 km | 5 km |
| Apr 25, 1992 | 6 km ENE of Santa Marina Salina, Italy | M5.2 | 150 km | 246 km |
| May 17, 2001 | 43 km NW of Santa Domenica, Italy | M5.2 | 90 km | 240 km |
| Jul 4, 2007 | 39 km NE of Santa Marina Salina, Italy | M5.2 | 121 km | 279 km |
| May 1, 2023 | 33 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy | M5.2 | 102 km | 250 km |
| Aug 1, 2024 | 2 km S of Bocchigliero, Italy | M5.1 | 45 km | 30 km |
| Mar 21, 1994 | 29 km WSW of Scalea, Italy | M5.1 | 125 km | 279 km |
| Oct 16, 2012 | 21 km WSW of Scalea, Italy | M4.9 | 120 km | 260 km |
| Oct 12, 1994 | 29 km S of Marina di Camerota, Italy | M4.8 | 130 km | 21 km |
| Feb 25, 1996 | 22 km NW of Santa Domenica, Italy | M4.8 | 80 km | 208 km |
| Nov 23, 2009 | 38 km SSW of Marina di Camerota, Italy | M4.8 | 132 km | 294 km |
| Sep 14, 1999 | 23 km SW of Marina di Camerota, Italy | M4.8 | 148 km | 297 km |
| Feb 24, 2020 | 2 km E of San Vincenzo la Costa, Italy | M4.8 | 51 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2015 | 28 km NE of Santa Marina Salina, Italy | M4.8 | 131 km | 245 km |
| Nov 27, 1993 | 35 km N of Malfa, Italy | M4.8 | 148 km | 295 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 | 121 km |
| 1908 | MESSINA STRAIT, IONIAN SEA | Eruption + Earthquake | 13.0 m | 80,000 | 128 km |
| 2002 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Explosion | 10.9 m | — | 120 km |
| 1916 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Earthquake | 10.0 m | — | 118 km |
| 1930 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 2.5 m | 6 | 120 km |
| 2019 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 1.3 m | 1 | 120 km |
| 1905 | TYRRHENIAN CALABRIA | Earthquake | 1.3 m | 557 | 58 km |
| 2022 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.8 m | — | 120 km |
| 1919 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.8 m | 4 | 120 km |
| 2021 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.4 m | — | 120 km |
| 2019 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.3 m | — | 120 km |
| 2022 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.0 m | — | 120 km |
| 2024 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | — | — | 120 km |
| 1954 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | — | — | 120 km |
| 1944 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Explosion | — | — | 120 km |
| 1907 | IONIAN CALABRIA | Earthquake | — | 158 | 110 km |
| 1870 | TYRRHENIAN SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 38 km |
| 1836 | ROSSANO | Earthquake | — | 589 | 65 km |
| 1784 | IONIAN CALABRIA | Earthquake | — | — | 80 km |
| 1783 | MESSINA STRAITS | Meteorological | — | 1 | 113 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Stromboli (120 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Stromboli | Stratovolcano | 924 m (3,031 ft) | 2020 | 120 km |
| Panarea | Stratovolcano | 399 m (1,309 ft) | Unknown | 137 km |
| Lipari | Stratovolcano(es) | 590 m (1,936 ft) | 1230 | 154 km |
| Vulcano | Stratovolcano(es) | 500 m (1,640 ft) | 1890 | 155 km |
| Etna | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,295 m (10,810 ft) | 2020 | 197 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (6°C) | 4.2 in | |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest |
| March | 40°F (4°C) | 3.4 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 60°F (15°C) | 1.0 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 0.9 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 1.2 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 2.1 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 4.7 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 4.6 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
Sorbo San Basile has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 37°F in February to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.9 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.8") and July the driest (0.9").