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Weather & Climate in Xewkija, Malta
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Xewkija enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 59°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 343 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 17.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 305 feet.
Temperature
59°F Jan (15°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 68.2°F |
| 26% above US avg | |
| January Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 343 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 305 ft (93 m) |
| Area | 1.4 sq mi (3.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,394/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.0341°N, 14.2559°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Malta |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
92 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.5.
| Apr 21, 2023 | 108 km SE of Birżebbuġa, Malta | M5.5 | 142 km | 14 km |
| Jan 24, 2023 | 106 km S of ?urrieq, Malta | M5.3 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Jan 30, 2023 | 103 km S of ?urrieq, Malta | M5.3 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Jan 18, 2023 | 110 km S of ?urrieq, Malta | M5.1 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Jan 23, 2023 | 98 km SSW of ?urrieq, Malta | M5.1 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Jan 18, 2023 | 102 km S of ?urrieq, Malta | M5.0 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Jan 18, 2023 | 101 km SSW of ?urrieq, Malta | M4.7 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Feb 4, 2023 | 104 km SSW of ?urrieq, Malta | M4.7 | 125 km | 10 km |
| May 10, 2020 | 111 km SSE of Bir?ebbu?a, Malta | M4.6 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Jan 18, 2023 | 97 km S of ?urrieq, Malta | M4.6 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Feb 8, 2016 | 5 km SSW of Palazzolo Acreide, Italy | M4.5 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Jan 31, 2023 | 107 km SSW of ?urrieq, Malta | M4.5 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Oct 29, 1990 | 37 km NNE of Pembroke, Malta | M4.5 | 43 km | 24 km |
| Aug 24, 2013 | 8 km W of Pachino, Italy | M4.4 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Mar 8, 2023 | 98 km SSW of Qrendi, Malta | M4.4 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Jan 23, 2023 | 111 km SSW of Qrendi, Malta | M4.4 | 130 km | 9 km |
| Jan 17, 2023 | 105 km SSW of ?urrieq, Malta | M4.3 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Apr 11, 2023 | 108 km SSW of Qrendi, Malta | M4.2 | 127 km | 9 km |
| Jan 17, 2016 | 75 km ESE of Kamma, Italy | M4.2 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Jan 30, 2023 | 110 km S of ?urrieq, Malta | M4.2 | 133 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 12.0 m (39 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1693 | ISLAND OF SICILY | Earthquake | 12.0 m | 54,000 | 140 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Campi Flegrei del Mar di Sicilia (183 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Campi Flegrei del Mar di Sicilia | Submarine | -8 m (-26 ft) | 1867 | 183 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 59°F (15°C) | 3.2 in | |
| February | 55°F (13°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest |
| March | 56°F (13°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 0.9 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 0.3 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 0.1 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 0.2 in | |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 1.5 in | |
| October | 70°F (21°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 63°F (17°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 58°F (14°C) | 3.9 in | Wettest |
Xewkija has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 55°F in February to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.9") and July the driest (0.0").