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Weather & Climate in Taverna, Italy
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Taverna 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 1,709 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 | 1,709 ft (521 m) |
| Area | 55.0 sq mi (142.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 45/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.0220°N, 16.5808°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
562 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 | 124 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 | 130 km | 280 km |
| Dec 14, 1990 | 50 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy | M5.3 | 112 km | 276 km |
| Apr 17, 2002 | 12 km NNE of Mirto, Italy | M5.3 | 79 km | 5 km |
| Oct 25, 2012 | 2 km SE of Mormanno, Italy | M5.3 | 107 km | 6 km |
| Jul 4, 2007 | 39 km NE of Santa Marina Salina, Italy | M5.2 | 122 km | 279 km |
| May 17, 2001 | 43 km NW of Santa Domenica, Italy | M5.2 | 91 km | 240 km |
| May 1, 2023 | 33 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy | M5.2 | 103 km | 250 km |
| Aug 1, 2024 | 2 km S of Bocchigliero, Italy | M5.1 | 44 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 |
| Aug 19, 2021 | 31 km WSW of Amantea, Italy | M4.8 | 75 km | 204 km |
| Feb 25, 1996 | 22 km NW of Santa Domenica, Italy | M4.8 | 81 km | 208 km |
| Feb 24, 2020 | 2 km E of San Vincenzo la Costa, Italy | M4.8 | 52 km | 10 km |
| Oct 12, 1994 | 29 km S of Marina di Camerota, Italy | M4.8 | 131 km | 21 km |
| Feb 6, 2015 | 28 km NE of Santa Marina Salina, Italy | M4.8 | 132 km | 245 km |
| Nov 27, 1993 | 35 km N of Malfa, Italy | M4.8 | 149 km | 295 km |
| Nov 23, 2009 | 38 km SSW of Marina di Camerota, Italy | M4.8 | 133 km | 294 km |
| Sep 14, 1999 | 23 km SW of Marina di Camerota, Italy | M4.8 | 149 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 | 122 km |
| 1908 | MESSINA STRAIT, IONIAN SEA | Eruption + Earthquake | 13.0 m | 80,000 | 129 km |
| 2002 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Explosion | 10.9 m | — | 121 km |
| 1916 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Earthquake | 10.0 m | — | 119 km |
| 1930 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 2.5 m | 6 | 121 km |
| 2019 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 1.3 m | 1 | 121 km |
| 1905 | TYRRHENIAN CALABRIA | Earthquake | 1.3 m | 557 | 59 km |
| 2022 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.8 m | — | 121 km |
| 1919 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.8 m | 4 | 121 km |
| 2021 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.4 m | — | 121 km |
| 2019 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.3 m | — | 121 km |
| 2022 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.0 m | — | 121 km |
| 2024 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | — | — | 121 km |
| 1954 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | — | — | 121 km |
| 1944 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Explosion | — | — | 121 km |
| 1907 | IONIAN CALABRIA | Earthquake | — | 158 | 110 km |
| 1870 | TYRRHENIAN SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 39 km |
| 1836 | ROSSANO | Earthquake | — | 589 | 64 km |
| 1784 | IONIAN CALABRIA | Earthquake | — | — | 80 km |
| 1783 | MESSINA STRAITS | Meteorological | — | 1 | 114 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Stromboli (121 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Stromboli | Stratovolcano | 924 m (3,031 ft) | 2020 | 121 km |
| Panarea | Stratovolcano | 399 m (1,309 ft) | Unknown | 138 km |
| Lipari | Stratovolcano(es) | 590 m (1,936 ft) | 1230 | 155 km |
| Vulcano | Stratovolcano(es) | 500 m (1,640 ft) | 1890 | 156 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) | 4.2 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 |
Taverna 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").