Climate - Enna (Sicily)
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The climate of Enna is temperate, with quite cold winters and warm to hot summers.
The city is the highest provincial capital in Italy and is located in the center of Sicily, on a small plateau at an altitude of 930 metres (3,050 feet).
Around the city are areas of lower elevations, which are milder in winter and hotter in summer. The most recent part of the city, Enna Bassa, is located at an altitude of 650-700 metres (2,100-2,300 ft). Lake Pergusa is located at 675 meters (2,215 ft), while the artificial lakes Morello di Villarosa and Nicoletti are located at 380 meters (1,245 ft).
Fog is frequent, especially in the cold semester. In fact, Enna is the foggiest provincial capital in Italy.
The winter, from December to February, is quite cold, however, it depends on the period.
There are mild periods, in which Atlantic currents prevail, during which there can also be rainy days.
Fog can form both in periods of stable weather and on rainy days.
On the other hand, during cold spells, the temperature can drop below freezing, and it can even snow.
Snow in Enna is decidedly more frequent than in the other Sicilian cities, given the altitude. Typically, at least one snowfall occurs every year.
In the last thirty years, the extreme minimum has been -5 °C (23 °F), even though in March 1949 the temperature reached -7 °C (19.5 °F).
The summer, from June to August, is hot and sunny, with rare thunderstorms in the afternoon.
Despite the altitude, at times it can get very hot. During hot air invasions from Africa, the temperature can reach 35/36 °C (95/97 °F), and sometimes even 38/39 °C (100/102 °F).
Best Time
The best times to visit Enna are spring and autumn, ie from mid-April to the end of May and from mid-September to mid-October. In summer it can get very hot, especially from late June to late August.
Enna - Climate data
In Enna, the average temperature of the coldest month (February) is of 5.9 °C (42.7 °F), that of the warmest month (August) is of 24.8 °C (76.6 °F). Here are the average temperatures.Enna - Average temperatures (1991-2020) | Month | Min (°C) | Max (°C) | Mean (°C) | Min (°F) | Max (°F) | Mean (°F) |
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| January | 3.8 | 8.7 | 6.2 | 39 | 48 | 43.2 |
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| February | 3.2 | 8.7 | 5.9 | 38 | 48 | 42.7 |
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| March | 5.3 | 11.8 | 8.6 | 42 | 53 | 47.4 |
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| April | 7.9 | 15 | 11.4 | 46 | 59 | 52.6 |
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| May | 11.5 | 20 | 15.8 | 53 | 68 | 60.4 |
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| June | 16.8 | 26 | 21.4 | 62 | 79 | 70.5 |
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| July | 19.9 | 29.3 | 24.6 | 68 | 85 | 76.3 |
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| August | 20 | 29.5 | 24.8 | 68 | 85 | 76.6 |
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| September | 15.8 | 24 | 19.9 | 60 | 75 | 67.9 |
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| October | 12.8 | 19.2 | 16 | 55 | 67 | 60.8 |
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| November | 8.7 | 13.8 | 11.2 | 48 | 57 | 52.2 |
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| December | 5.4 | 9.9 | 7.6 | 42 | 50 | 45.8 |
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| Year | 11 | 18 | 14.45 | 51.8 | 64.5 | 58 |
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In Enna, precipitation amounts to 555 millimeters (21.9 inches) per year: so, it is at an intermediate level. It ranges from 8 mm (0.3 in) in the driest month (July) to 80 mm (3.1 in) in the wettest one (October). Here is the average precipitation.Enna - Average precipitation| Month | Millimeters | Inches | Days |
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| January | 70 | 2.8 | 8 |
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| February | 55 | 2.2 | 8 |
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| March | 45 | 1.8 | 7 |
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| April | 45 | 1.8 | 6 |
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| May | 25 | 1 | 4 |
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| June | 20 | 0.8 | 2 |
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| July | 8 | 0.3 | 1 |
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| August | 25 | 1 | 3 |
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| September | 40 | 1.6 | 5 |
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| October | 80 | 3.1 | 6 |
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| November | 75 | 3 | 8 |
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| December | 70 | 2.8 | 8 |
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| Year | 555 | 21.9 | 66 |
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Enna - Weather by month
Based on the period 1991-2020
In January, the weather in Enna is usually quite cold. The average temperature is of 6.2 °C (43 °F), with a minimum of 3.8 °C (38.9 °F) and a maximum of 8.7 °C (47.6 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -1 °C (30 °F). However, it dropped to -5 °C (23 °F) in January 1993.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 15 °C (59 °F). However, it reached 19 °C (66.2 °F) in January 2007.
Precipitation amounts to 70 mm (2.8 in), distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 9 hours and 55 minutes.
The average humidity is 82%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 13 kph (8 mph).
In February, the coldest month of the year, the weather in Enna is usually quite cold. The average temperature is of 5.9 °C (43 °F), with a minimum of 3.2 °C (37.8 °F) and a maximum of 8.7 °C (47.6 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -1 °C (30 °F). However, it dropped to -5.2 °C (22.6 °F) in February 2006.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 15.5 °C (60 °F). However, it reached 20.4 °C (68.7 °F) in February 2004.
Precipitation amounts to 55 mm (2.2 in), distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 50 minutes.
The average humidity is 78%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 13 kph (8 mph).
In March, the weather in Enna is usually mild. The average temperature is of 8.6 °C (47 °F), with a minimum of 5.3 °C (41.5 °F) and a maximum of 11.8 °C (53.3 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 0 °C (32 °F). However, it dropped to -5 °C (23 °F) in March 1993.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 19.5 °C (67.5 °F). However, it reached 23.4 °C (74.1 °F) in March 2013.
Precipitation amounts to 45 mm (1.8 in), distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 0 minutes.
The average humidity is 70%.
The average wind speed is 13 kph (8 mph).
In April, the weather in Enna is usually mild. The average temperature is of 11.4 °C (53 °F), with a minimum of 7.9 °C (46.2 °F) and a maximum of 15 °C (59 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 2.5 °C (37 °F). However, it dropped to -0.6 °C (30.9 °F) in April 2015.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 22.5 °C (72 °F). However, it reached 28.4 °C (83.1 °F) in April 2012.
Precipitation amounts to 45 mm (1.8 in), distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 10 minutes.
The average humidity is 67%.
The average wind speed is 13 kph (8 mph).
In May, the weather in Enna is usually very mild. The average temperature is of 15.8 °C (60 °F), with a minimum of 11.5 °C (52.7 °F) and a maximum of 20 °C (68 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 6.5 °C (43.5 °F). However, it dropped to 1.6 °C (34.9 °F) in May 1991.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 27 °C (80.5 °F). However, it reached 34.2 °C (93.6 °F) in May 2009.
Precipitation amounts to 25 mm (1 in), distributed over 4 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 10 minutes. So the days are long.
The average humidity is 56%.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 mph).
In June, the weather in Enna is usually warm. The average temperature is of 21.4 °C (70 °F), with a minimum of 16.8 °C (62.2 °F) and a maximum of 26 °C (78.7 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 10.5 °C (51 °F). However, it dropped to 7 °C (44.6 °F) in June 1991.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 32.5 °C (91 °F). However, it reached 37.2 °C (99 °F) in June 2007.
Precipitation amounts to 20 mm (0.8 in), distributed over 2 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 40 minutes. So the days are long. June 21, the summer solstice, is the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
The average humidity is 50%.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 mph).
In July, the weather in Enna is usually warm to hot. The average temperature is of 24.6 °C (76 °F), with a minimum of 19.9 °C (67.8 °F) and a maximum of 29.3 °C (84.8 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 14 °C (57.5 °F). However, it dropped to 10.8 °C (51.4 °F) in July 1992.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 35.5 °C (95.5 °F). However, it reached 39.4 °C (102.9 °F) in July 2010.
Precipitation amounts to only 8 mm (0.3 in), and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 25 minutes. So the days are long.
The average humidity is 49%.
The average wind speed is 9 kph (6 mph).
In August, the warmest month of the year, the weather in Enna is usually warm to hot. The average temperature is of 24.8 °C (77 °F), with a minimum of 20 °C (68.1 °F) and a maximum of 29.5 °C (85.1 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 15 °C (58.5 °F). However, it dropped to 10.8 °C (51.4 °F) in August 1991.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 35 °C (95.5 °F). However, it reached 41.4 °C (106.5 °F) in August 2012.
Precipitation amounts to 25 mm (1 in), distributed over 3 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 30 minutes.
The average humidity is 51%.
The average wind speed is 9 kph (6 mph).
In September, the weather in Enna is usually warm. The average temperature is of 19.9 °C (68 °F), with a minimum of 15.8 °C (60.5 °F) and a maximum of 24 °C (75.3 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 9.5 °C (49 °F). However, it dropped to 6.4 °C (43.5 °F) in September 2009.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 30.5 °C (87 °F). However, it reached 37 °C (98.6 °F) in September 2008.
Precipitation amounts to 40 mm (1.6 in), distributed over 5 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 25 minutes.
The average humidity is 67%.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 mph).
In October, the weather in Enna is usually very mild. The average temperature is of 16.0 °C (61 °F), with a minimum of 12.8 °C (55 °F) and a maximum of 19.2 °C (66.6 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 8 °C (46.5 °F). However, it dropped to 3.2 °C (37.8 °F) in October 2007.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 26 °C (79 °F). However, it reached 29.8 °C (85.6 °F) in October 2003.
Precipitation amounts to 80 mm (3.1 in), distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 10 minutes.
The average humidity is 76%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 mph).
In November, the weather in Enna is usually mild. The average temperature is of 11.2 °C (52 °F), with a minimum of 8.7 °C (47.7 °F) and a maximum of 13.8 °C (56.8 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 4.5 °C (39.5 °F). However, it dropped to 0.2 °C (32.4 °F) in November 2013.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 19.5 °C (67.5 °F). However, it reached 26.4 °C (79.5 °F) in November 2009.
Precipitation amounts to 75 mm (3 in), distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 5 minutes.
The average humidity is 83%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (7 mph).
In December, the weather in Enna is usually quite mild. The average temperature is of 7.6 °C (46 °F), with a minimum of 5.4 °C (41.8 °F) and a maximum of 9.9 °C (49.7 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 0.5 °C (32.5 °F). However, it dropped to -5 °C (23 °F) in December 2014.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 15.5 °C (60 °F). However, it reached 21.2 °C (70.2 °F) in December 2010.
Precipitation amounts to 70 mm (2.8 in), distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 9 hours and 35 minutes. December 21, the winter solstice, is the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
The average humidity is 84%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 13 kph (8 mph).
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