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Weather & Climate in Soveria Simeri, Italy
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Soveria Simeri 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 1,204 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 | 1,204 ft (367 m) |
| Area | 70.5 sq mi (182.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 22/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.9499°N, 16.6785°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
526 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 | 133 km | 273 km |
| Sep 9, 1998 | 2 km NNE of Castelluccio Superiore, Italy | M5.6 | 135 km | 10 km |
| May 18, 1998 | 74 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy | M5.5 | 140 km | 280 km |
| Dec 14, 1990 | 50 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy | M5.3 | 122 km | 276 km |
| Oct 25, 2012 | 2 km SE of Mormanno, Italy | M5.3 | 118 km | 6 km |
| Apr 17, 2002 | 12 km NNE of Mirto, Italy | M5.3 | 85 km | 5 km |
| May 1, 2023 | 33 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy | M5.2 | 114 km | 250 km |
| Jul 4, 2007 | 39 km NE of Santa Marina Salina, Italy | M5.2 | 129 km | 279 km |
| May 17, 2001 | 43 km NW of Santa Domenica, Italy | M5.2 | 100 km | 240 km |
| Aug 1, 2024 | 2 km S of Bocchigliero, Italy | M5.1 | 50 km | 30 km |
| Mar 21, 1994 | 29 km WSW of Scalea, Italy | M5.1 | 137 km | 279 km |
| Oct 16, 2012 | 21 km WSW of Scalea, Italy | M4.9 | 132 km | 260 km |
| Feb 24, 2020 | 2 km E of San Vincenzo la Costa, Italy | M4.8 | 63 km | 10 km |
| Nov 23, 2009 | 38 km SSW of Marina di Camerota, Italy | M4.8 | 144 km | 294 km |
| Oct 12, 1994 | 29 km S of Marina di Camerota, Italy | M4.8 | 142 km | 21 km |
| Feb 25, 1996 | 22 km NW of Santa Domenica, Italy | M4.8 | 87 km | 208 km |
| Feb 6, 2015 | 28 km NE of Santa Marina Salina, Italy | M4.8 | 139 km | 245 km |
| Apr 5, 2014 | 18 km SE of Capo Rizzuto, Italy | M4.8 | 53 km | 66 km |
| Aug 19, 2021 | 31 km WSW of Amantea, Italy | M4.8 | 84 km | 204 km |
| Jul 4, 2012 | 16 km ESE of Lipari, Italy | M4.7 | 145 km | 182 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 | — | 128 km |
| 1916 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Earthquake | 10.0 m | — | 126 km |
| 1930 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 2.5 m | 6 | 128 km |
| 2019 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 1.3 m | 1 | 128 km |
| 1905 | TYRRHENIAN CALABRIA | Earthquake | 1.3 m | 557 | 61 km |
| 2022 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.8 m | — | 128 km |
| 1919 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.8 m | 4 | 128 km |
| 2021 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.4 m | — | 128 km |
| 2019 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.3 m | — | 128 km |
| 2022 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.0 m | — | 128 km |
| 2024 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | — | — | 128 km |
| 1954 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | — | — | 128 km |
| 1944 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Explosion | — | — | 128 km |
| 1907 | IONIAN CALABRIA | Earthquake | — | 158 | 108 km |
| 1870 | TYRRHENIAN SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 50 km |
| 1836 | ROSSANO | Earthquake | — | 589 | 73 km |
| 1784 | IONIAN CALABRIA | Earthquake | — | — | 74 km |
| 1783 | MESSINA STRAITS | Meteorological | — | 1 | 114 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Stromboli (128 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Stromboli | Stratovolcano | 924 m (3,031 ft) | 2020 | 128 km |
| Panarea | Stratovolcano | 399 m (1,309 ft) | Unknown | 144 km |
| Lipari | Stratovolcano(es) | 590 m (1,936 ft) | 1230 | 160 km |
| Vulcano | Stratovolcano(es) | 500 m (1,640 ft) | 1890 | 161 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 |
Soveria Simeri 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").