Climate Insights for Zafferana Etnea
Catania, Sicily, Italy
Climate Overview
The climate in Zafferana Etnea is temperate. The average annual temperature is 15°C and approximately 1,012 mm of precipitation falls per year. October is the wettest month, receiving around 124 mm of rainfall. Zafferana Etnea is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, June. The coldest months are January, February, March, when temperatures can drop to 3°C. Light snow can occur between January and December.The climate in Zafferana Etnea is temperate. The average annual temperature is 58°F and approximately 39.9 in of precipitation falls per year. October is the wettest month, receiving around 4.9 in of rainfall. Zafferana Etnea is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, June. The coldest months are January, February, March, when temperatures can drop to 37°F. Light snow can occur between January and December.
Temperature
Temperatures in Zafferana Etnea vary considerably across the year, with a 25°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 28°C and the mean temperature sits around 24°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 3°C and an average of 6°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between May and June, with a 6°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Zafferana Etnea vary considerably across the year, with a 46°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 83°F and the mean temperature sits around 75°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 37°F and an average of 43°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 15°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between May and June, with a 10°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Zafferana Etnea is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1,012 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 84 mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 124 mm of rainfall. November and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 18 mm. That's 105 mm less than October, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic. Light snowfall can occur between January and December, totalling around 30cm annually. February is the snowiest month with approximately 15cm.Zafferana Etnea is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 39.9 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 3.3 in per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 4.9 in of rainfall. November and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0.7 in. That's 4.1 in less than October, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic. Light snowfall can occur between January and December, totalling around 12in annually. February is the snowiest month with approximately 6in.
Wind
Zafferana Etnea is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 6km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 7km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 4km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.Zafferana Etnea is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 4mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 4mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 3mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 1mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Zafferana Etnea is during May, June, July and August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 21°C with modest rainfall averaging 67 mm per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 3°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Zafferana Etnea is during May, June, July and August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 70°F with modest rainfall averaging 2.6 in per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 37°F. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Zafferana Etnea based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Zafferana Etnea based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in inches (in) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.