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Weather & Climate in Zafferana Etnea, Italy
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Zafferana Etnea enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July. The area gets 340 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 22.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,883 feet.
Temperature
51°F Jan (11°C)
86°F Jul (30°C)
| Annual Average | 65.9°F |
| 22% above US avg | |
| January Average | 51°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 86°F (30°C) |
| Sunny Days | 340 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,883 ft (574 m) |
| Area | 29.7 sq mi (76.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 310/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.6790°N, 15.1043°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
893 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.0.
| Sep 6, 2002 | 34 km NNE of Santa Flavia, Italy | M6.0 | 146 km | 5 km |
| Dec 13, 1990 | 20 km ENE of Augusta, Italy | M5.6 | 51 km | 11 km |
| May 5, 2004 | 5 km S of Leni, Italy | M5.5 | 96 km | 229 km |
| Sep 27, 2002 | 39 km NNE of Santa Flavia, Italy | M5.3 | 149 km | 5 km |
| Jul 4, 2007 | 39 km NE of Santa Marina Salina, Italy | M5.2 | 125 km | 279 km |
| Apr 25, 1992 | 6 km ENE of Santa Marina Salina, Italy | M5.2 | 102 km | 246 km |
| May 17, 2001 | 43 km NW of Santa Domenica, Italy | M5.2 | 147 km | 240 km |
| Feb 7, 2025 | 39 km WSW of Leni, Italy | M5.2 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Jun 26, 1993 | 1 km WNW of Tusa, Italy | M4.9 | 85 km | 14 km |
| Nov 25, 2001 | 6 km SW of Polizzi Generosa, Italy | M4.9 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2015 | 28 km NE of Santa Marina Salina, Italy | M4.8 | 119 km | 245 km |
| Nov 27, 1993 | 35 km N of Malfa, Italy | M4.8 | 137 km | 295 km |
| Feb 25, 1996 | 22 km NW of Santa Domenica, Italy | M4.8 | 136 km | 208 km |
| Oct 23, 1999 | 32 km NNW of Malfa, Italy | M4.8 | 135 km | 303 km |
| Sep 7, 2009 | 62 km N of Cefalù, Italy | M4.8 | 137 km | 20 km |
| May 6, 1994 | 2 km NNE of Alimena, Italy | M4.8 | 86 km | 46 km |
| Mar 12, 2024 | 21 km NNE of Malfa, Italy | M4.7 | 119 km | 230 km |
| Jul 4, 2012 | 16 km ESE of Lipari, Italy | M4.7 | 85 km | 182 km |
| Mar 28, 1990 | 2 km NNW of San Giorgio, Italy | M4.7 | 59 km | 37 km |
| Apr 6, 1992 | 5 km NNE of Troina / Draginai, Italy | M4.7 | 46 km | 22 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 | 76 km |
| 1908 | MESSINA STRAIT, IONIAN SEA | Eruption + Earthquake | 13.0 m | 80,000 | 69 km |
| 1693 | ISLAND OF SICILY | Earthquake | 12.0 m | 54,000 | 61 km |
| 2002 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Explosion | 10.9 m | — | 124 km |
| 1916 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Earthquake | 10.0 m | — | 127 km |
| 1930 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 2.5 m | 6 | 124 km |
| 1988 | LA FOSSA VOLCANO, VULCANO IS. | Meteorological | 2.0 m | — | 81 km |
| 2019 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 1.3 m | 1 | 124 km |
| 1905 | TYRRHENIAN CALABRIA | Earthquake | 1.3 m | 557 | 139 km |
| 2022 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.8 m | — | 124 km |
| 1919 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.8 m | 4 | 124 km |
| 2021 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.4 m | — | 124 km |
| 2019 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.3 m | — | 124 km |
| 2022 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.0 m | — | 124 km |
| 2024 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | — | — | 124 km |
| 1990 | EASTERN SICILY | Earthquake | — | 19 | 51 km |
| 1954 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | — | — | 124 km |
| 1944 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Explosion | — | — | 124 km |
| 1907 | IONIAN CALABRIA | Earthquake | — | 158 | 95 km |
| 1818 | EASTERN SICILY | Earthquake | — | 72 | 9 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Etna (12 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Etna | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,295 m (10,810 ft) | 2020 | 12 km |
| Vulcano | Stratovolcano(es) | 500 m (1,640 ft) | 1890 | 82 km |
| Lipari | Stratovolcano(es) | 590 m (1,936 ft) | 1230 | 91 km |
| Panarea | Stratovolcano | 399 m (1,309 ft) | Unknown | 107 km |
| Stromboli | Stratovolcano | 924 m (3,031 ft) | 2020 | 124 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 51°F (11°C) | 3.7 in | |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 2.7 in | Coldest |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 1.4 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 0.6 in | |
| July | 86°F (30°C) | 0.5 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 69°F (20°C) | 0.8 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 2.2 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 47°F (9°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 42°F (5°C) | 4.0 in | Wettest |
Zafferana Etnea has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 39°F in February to 86°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.5 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.0") and July the driest (0.5").