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Weather & Climate in Żurrieq, Malta
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Żurrieq 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 433 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 | 433 ft (132 m) |
| Area | 15.2 sq mi (39.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 720/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.8296°N, 14.4759°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Malta |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
72 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 | 112 km | 14 km |
| Jan 30, 2023 | 103 km S of ?urrieq, Malta | M5.3 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Jan 24, 2023 | 106 km S of ?urrieq, Malta | M5.3 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Jan 23, 2023 | 98 km SSW of ?urrieq, Malta | M5.1 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Jan 18, 2023 | 110 km S of ?urrieq, Malta | M5.1 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Jan 18, 2023 | 102 km S of ?urrieq, Malta | M5.0 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Jan 18, 2023 | 101 km SSW of ?urrieq, Malta | M4.7 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Feb 4, 2023 | 104 km SSW of ?urrieq, Malta | M4.7 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Jan 18, 2023 | 97 km S of ?urrieq, Malta | M4.6 | 97 km | 10 km |
| May 10, 2020 | 111 km SSE of Bir?ebbu?a, Malta | M4.6 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Jan 31, 2023 | 107 km SSW of ?urrieq, Malta | M4.5 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Oct 29, 1990 | 37 km NNE of Pembroke, Malta | M4.5 | 48 km | 24 km |
| Feb 8, 2016 | 5 km SSW of Palazzolo Acreide, Italy | M4.5 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Mar 8, 2023 | 98 km SSW of Qrendi, Malta | M4.4 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Jan 23, 2023 | 111 km SSW of Qrendi, Malta | M4.4 | 112 km | 9 km |
| Aug 24, 2013 | 8 km W of Pachino, Italy | M4.4 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Jan 19, 2023 | 132 km S of ?urrieq, Malta | M4.3 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Jan 17, 2023 | 105 km SSW of ?urrieq, Malta | M4.3 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Feb 11, 2007 | 134 km ESE of Marsaskala, Malta | M4.2 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Apr 11, 2023 | 108 km SSW of Qrendi, Malta | M4.2 | 108 km | 9 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 59°F (15°C) | 3.5 in | |
| February | 54°F (12°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| March | 56°F (13°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 60°F (15°C) | 0.9 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 0.4 in | |
| June | 74°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) | 1.8 in | |
| October | 70°F (21°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 63°F (17°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 57°F (14°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
Żurrieq has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 54°F in February to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.4 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.1") and July the driest (0.0").