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Weather & Climate in Villapiana, Italy

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Villapiana experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 277 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 32.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 676 feet.

Temperature

42°F Jan (6°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average55.1°F
2% above US avg
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days277 days/yr

Geography

Elevation676 ft (206 m)
Area15.1 sq mi (39.2 km²)
Population Density98/sq mi
Coordinates39.8457°N, 16.4553°W
TimezoneEurope/Rome

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.7"
14% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 4.69"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.71"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

614 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.8.

Jan 5, 1994 62 km NNE of Malfa, Italy M5.8 141 km 273 km
May 5, 1990 6 km NE of Avigliano, Italy M5.8 119 km 10 km
Sep 9, 1998 2 km NNE of Castelluccio Superiore, Italy M5.6 46 km 10 km
May 18, 1998 74 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy M5.5 133 km 280 km
Apr 17, 2002 12 km NNE of Mirto, Italy M5.3 37 km 5 km
Oct 25, 2012 2 km SE of Mormanno, Italy M5.3 38 km 6 km
Dec 14, 1990 50 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy M5.3 109 km 276 km
May 17, 2001 43 km NW of Santa Domenica, Italy M5.2 127 km 240 km
May 1, 2023 33 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy M5.2 92 km 250 km
Mar 21, 1994 29 km WSW of Scalea, Italy M5.1 86 km 279 km
May 26, 1991 3 km E of Avigliano, Italy M5.1 114 km 8 km
Aug 1, 2024 2 km S of Bocchigliero, Italy M5.1 56 km 30 km
Oct 16, 2012 21 km WSW of Scalea, Italy M4.9 78 km 260 km
Apr 5, 2014 18 km SE of Capo Rizzuto, Italy M4.8 136 km 66 km
Sep 14, 1999 23 km SW of Marina di Camerota, Italy M4.8 107 km 297 km
Oct 12, 1994 29 km S of Marina di Camerota, Italy M4.8 93 km 21 km
Feb 24, 2020 2 km E of San Vincenzo la Costa, Italy M4.8 59 km 10 km
Aug 19, 2021 31 km WSW of Amantea, Italy M4.8 107 km 204 km
Nov 23, 2009 38 km SSW of Marina di Camerota, Italy M4.8 103 km 294 km
Feb 25, 1996 22 km NW of Santa Domenica, Italy M4.8 133 km 208 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tsunami History

6 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.3 m (4 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1905 TYRRHENIAN CALABRIA Earthquake 1.3 m 557 135 km
1870 TYRRHENIAN SEA Earthquake 65 km
1836 ROSSANO Earthquake 589 30 km
1783 TYRRHENIAN CALABRIA Earthquake 121 km
1783 TYRRHENIAN CALABRIA Earthquake 118 km
1562 REGGIO DI CALABRIA Earthquake 109 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Stromboli (159 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Stromboli Stratovolcano 924 m (3,031 ft) 2020 159 km
Panarea Stratovolcano 399 m (1,309 ft) Unknown 180 km
Lipari Stratovolcano(es) 590 m (1,936 ft) 1230 200 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (6°C) 3.5 in Coldest
February 42°F (6°C) 3.3 in
March 45°F (7°C) 2.8 in
April 50°F (10°C) 2.5 in
May 59°F (15°C) 1.9 in
June 66°F (19°C) 1.2 in
July 71°F (22°C) 0.7 in Warmest, Driest
August 71°F (22°C) 1.4 in
September 65°F (18°C) 2.1 in
October 57°F (14°C) 4.3 in
November 50°F (10°C) 4.4 in
December 44°F (7°C) 4.7 in Wettest

Villapiana has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 42°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.7") and July the driest (0.7").

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