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Weather & Climate in Vallefiorita, Italy
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Vallefiorita 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 1,079 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 | 1,079 ft (329 m) |
| Area | 23.5 sq mi (60.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 79/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.7764°N, 16.4610°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
629 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 | 119 km | 273 km |
| Sep 9, 1998 | 2 km NNE of Castelluccio Superiore, Italy | M5.6 | 146 km | 10 km |
| May 18, 1998 | 74 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy | M5.5 | 128 km | 280 km |
| May 5, 2004 | 5 km S of Leni, Italy | M5.5 | 146 km | 229 km |
| Dec 14, 1990 | 50 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy | M5.3 | 115 km | 276 km |
| Apr 17, 2002 | 12 km NNE of Mirto, Italy | M5.3 | 108 km | 5 km |
| Oct 25, 2012 | 2 km SE of Mormanno, Italy | M5.3 | 129 km | 6 km |
| May 17, 2001 | 43 km NW of Santa Domenica, Italy | M5.2 | 83 km | 240 km |
| May 1, 2023 | 33 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy | M5.2 | 110 km | 250 km |
| Apr 25, 1992 | 6 km ENE of Santa Marina Salina, Italy | M5.2 | 134 km | 246 km |
| Jul 4, 2007 | 39 km NE of Santa Marina Salina, Italy | M5.2 | 109 km | 279 km |
| Aug 1, 2024 | 2 km S of Bocchigliero, Italy | M5.1 | 73 km | 30 km |
| Mar 21, 1994 | 29 km WSW of Scalea, Italy | M5.1 | 138 km | 279 km |
| Oct 16, 2012 | 21 km WSW of Scalea, Italy | M4.9 | 134 km | 260 km |
| Feb 25, 1996 | 22 km NW of Santa Domenica, Italy | M4.8 | 67 km | 208 km |
| Feb 24, 2020 | 2 km E of San Vincenzo la Costa, Italy | M4.8 | 70 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2015 | 28 km NE of Santa Marina Salina, Italy | M4.8 | 118 km | 245 km |
| Nov 23, 2009 | 38 km SSW of Marina di Camerota, Italy | M4.8 | 142 km | 294 km |
| Aug 19, 2021 | 31 km WSW of Amantea, Italy | M4.8 | 72 km | 204 km |
| Oct 12, 1994 | 29 km S of Marina di Camerota, Italy | M4.8 | 142 km | 21 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 | 95 km |
| 1908 | MESSINA STRAIT, IONIAN SEA | Eruption + Earthquake | 13.0 m | 80,000 | 102 km |
| 2002 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Explosion | 10.9 m | — | 108 km |
| 1916 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Earthquake | 10.0 m | — | 107 km |
| 1930 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 2.5 m | 6 | 108 km |
| 1988 | LA FOSSA VOLCANO, VULCANO IS. | Meteorological | 2.0 m | — | 136 km |
| 2019 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 1.3 m | 1 | 108 km |
| 1905 | TYRRHENIAN CALABRIA | Earthquake | 1.3 m | 557 | 36 km |
| 2022 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.8 m | — | 108 km |
| 1919 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.8 m | 4 | 108 km |
| 2021 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.4 m | — | 108 km |
| 2019 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.3 m | — | 108 km |
| 2022 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.0 m | — | 108 km |
| 2024 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | — | — | 108 km |
| 1954 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | — | — | 108 km |
| 1944 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Explosion | — | — | 108 km |
| 1907 | IONIAN CALABRIA | Earthquake | — | 158 | 81 km |
| 1870 | TYRRHENIAN SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 58 km |
| 1836 | ROSSANO | Earthquake | — | 589 | 92 km |
| 1784 | IONIAN CALABRIA | Earthquake | — | — | 51 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Stromboli (108 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Stromboli | Stratovolcano | 924 m (3,031 ft) | 2020 | 108 km |
| Panarea | Stratovolcano | 399 m (1,309 ft) | Unknown | 122 km |
| Lipari | Stratovolcano(es) | 590 m (1,936 ft) | 1230 | 137 km |
| Vulcano | Stratovolcano(es) | 500 m (1,640 ft) | 1890 | 137 km |
| Etna | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,295 m (10,810 ft) | 2020 | 171 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (6°C) | 5.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 4.1 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 3.7 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 60°F (15°C) | 1.9 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 0.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 1.0 in | |
| September | 67°F (20°C) | 2.1 in | |
| October | 60°F (16°C) | 5.2 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 5.1 in | |
| December | 47°F (9°C) | 5.3 in | Wettest |
Vallefiorita has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 42°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.5 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.3") and June the driest (0.8").