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Weather & Climate in Vena di Maida, Italy
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Vena di Maida 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 794 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 | 794 ft (242 m) |
| Area | 23.5 sq mi (60.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 37/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.8873°N, 16.4093°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
637 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 | 112 km | 273 km |
| Sep 9, 1998 | 2 km NNE of Castelluccio Superiore, Italy | M5.6 | 133 km | 10 km |
| May 18, 1998 | 74 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy | M5.5 | 120 km | 280 km |
| May 5, 2004 | 5 km S of Leni, Italy | M5.5 | 145 km | 229 km |
| Oct 25, 2012 | 2 km SE of Mormanno, Italy | M5.3 | 116 km | 6 km |
| Apr 17, 2002 | 12 km NNE of Mirto, Italy | M5.3 | 98 km | 5 km |
| Dec 14, 1990 | 50 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy | M5.3 | 104 km | 276 km |
| Apr 25, 1992 | 6 km ENE of Santa Marina Salina, Italy | M5.2 | 132 km | 246 km |
| Jul 4, 2007 | 39 km NE of Santa Marina Salina, Italy | M5.2 | 105 km | 279 km |
| May 1, 2023 | 33 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy | M5.2 | 98 km | 250 km |
| May 17, 2001 | 43 km NW of Santa Domenica, Italy | M5.2 | 77 km | 240 km |
| Aug 1, 2024 | 2 km S of Bocchigliero, Italy | M5.1 | 64 km | 30 km |
| Mar 21, 1994 | 29 km WSW of Scalea, Italy | M5.1 | 126 km | 279 km |
| Oct 16, 2012 | 21 km WSW of Scalea, Italy | M4.9 | 122 km | 260 km |
| Feb 24, 2020 | 2 km E of San Vincenzo la Costa, Italy | M4.8 | 57 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2015 | 28 km NE of Santa Marina Salina, Italy | M4.8 | 115 km | 245 km |
| Sep 14, 1999 | 23 km SW of Marina di Camerota, Italy | M4.8 | 148 km | 297 km |
| Aug 19, 2021 | 31 km WSW of Amantea, Italy | M4.8 | 63 km | 204 km |
| Nov 27, 1993 | 35 km N of Malfa, Italy | M4.8 | 134 km | 295 km |
| Oct 12, 1994 | 29 km S of Marina di Camerota, Italy | M4.8 | 130 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 | 101 km |
| 1908 | MESSINA STRAIT, IONIAN SEA | Eruption + Earthquake | 13.0 m | 80,000 | 108 km |
| 2002 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Explosion | 10.9 m | — | 104 km |
| 1916 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Earthquake | 10.0 m | — | 102 km |
| 1930 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 2.5 m | 6 | 104 km |
| 1988 | LA FOSSA VOLCANO, VULCANO IS. | Meteorological | 2.0 m | — | 137 km |
| 2019 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 1.3 m | 1 | 104 km |
| 1905 | TYRRHENIAN CALABRIA | Earthquake | 1.3 m | 557 | 38 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 |
| 1954 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | — | — | 104 km |
| 1944 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Explosion | — | — | 104 km |
| 1907 | IONIAN CALABRIA | Earthquake | — | 158 | 91 km |
| 1870 | TYRRHENIAN SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 45 km |
| 1836 | ROSSANO | Earthquake | — | 589 | 81 km |
| 1784 | IONIAN CALABRIA | Earthquake | — | — | 63 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Stromboli (104 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Stromboli | Stratovolcano | 924 m (3,031 ft) | 2020 | 104 km |
| Panarea | Stratovolcano | 399 m (1,309 ft) | Unknown | 120 km |
| Lipari | Stratovolcano(es) | 590 m (1,936 ft) | 1230 | 136 km |
| Vulcano | Stratovolcano(es) | 500 m (1,640 ft) | 1890 | 137 km |
| Etna | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,295 m (10,810 ft) | 2020 | 177 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 | 48°F (9°C) | 4.2 in | |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 3.8 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 2.0 in | |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 0.8 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 0.8 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 74°F (24°C) | 0.9 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 1.9 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 5.6 in | Wettest |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 5.4 in | |
| December | 50°F (10°C) | 5.2 in |
Vena di Maida has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 42°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.2 inches, with October being the wettest month (5.6") and July the driest (0.8").