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Augusta, Italy
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Augusta is a mid-size city in Sicily, Italy with a population of 30,723. Elevation: 49 ft (15 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).
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People
Economy
DClimate
| Population | 30,723 |
| Population Density | 339 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 49 ft (15 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.2407°, 15.2212° |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
| Country | 🇮🇹 Italy |
| State / Province | Sicily |
| Average Temperature | 64°F (18°C) |
| January Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 19.7 inches (501 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $22,171 |
About Augusta
Augusta is a mid-size city in Italy (Sicily) with a population of 30,723. The city sits at an elevation of 49 feet (15 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 64°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 52°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 19.7 inches. The timezone is Europe/Rome.
Income: Augusta vs Italy
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Income
| Median HH Income | $22,171 |
| 70% below Italy avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 13.6% |
| 278% above Italy avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 2,304 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Climate in Augusta
Augusta has an average annual temperature of 18.1°C (65°F). The hottest month is Aug (27.4°C), the coldest is Jan (10.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 485 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 64.0°F |
| 19% above Italy avg | |
| January Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 300 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 49 ft (15 m) |
| Area | 90.7 sq mi (234.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 339/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.2407°N, 15.2212°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
13 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 | 114 km |
| 1908 | MESSINA STRAIT, IONIAN SEA | Eruption + Earthquake | 13.0 m | 80,000 | 108 km |
| 1693 | ISLAND OF SICILY | Earthquake | 12.0 m | 54,000 | 22 km |
| 1988 | LA FOSSA VOLCANO, VULCANO IS. | Meteorological | 2.0 m | — | 131 km |
| 1990 | EASTERN SICILY | Earthquake | — | 19 | 20 km |
| 1907 | IONIAN CALABRIA | Earthquake | — | 158 | 121 km |
| 1818 | EASTERN SICILY | Earthquake | — | 72 | 41 km |
| 1783 | MESSINA STRAITS | Meteorological | — | 1 | 120 km |
| 1783 | TYRRHENIAN CALABRIA | Earthquake | — | 30,000 | 135 km |
| 1172 | ISLAND OF SICILY | Earthquake | — | — | 87 km |
| 1169 | EASTERN SICILY | Earthquake | — | 16,000 | 18 km |
| 1169 | CALABRIAN ARC | Astronomical | — | — | 58 km |
| 963 | SICILY | Earthquake | — | — | 87 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Etna (60 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Etna | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,295 m (10,810 ft) | 2020 | 60 km |
| Vulcano | Stratovolcano(es) | 500 m (1,640 ft) | 1890 | 131 km |
| Lipari | Stratovolcano(es) | 590 m (1,936 ft) | 1230 | 141 km |
| Panarea | Stratovolcano | 399 m (1,309 ft) | Unknown | 156 km |
| Stromboli | Stratovolcano | 924 m (3,031 ft) | 2020 | 172 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 52°F (11°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 52°F (11°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 0.9 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 0.5 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 0.4 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 0.6 in | Warmest |
| September | 74°F (24°C) | 1.3 in | |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 4.2 in | Wettest |
| November | 60°F (15°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 54°F (12°C) | 2.7 in |
Augusta has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 52°F in January to 79°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 19.7 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.2") and July the driest (0.1").
Schools in Augusta
14 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Istituto Guglielmo Marconi | — | — | — | — |
| Scuola dell'infanzia Children's Paradise | — | — | — | — |
| Istituto comprensivo Principe di Napoli | — | — | — | — |
| Liceo Megara | — | — | — | — |
| Istituto comprensivo Principe di Napoli - plesso Paradiso | — | — | — | — |
| Istituto comprensivo Domenico Costa | — | — | — | — |
| Istituto di istruzione secondaria superiore Gaetano Arangio Ruiz | — | — | — | — |
| Istituto comprensivo Orso Mario Corbino | — | — | — | — |
| Istituto comprensivo Domenico Costa - plesso Polivalente | — | — | — | — |
| Istituto comprensivo Orso Mario Corbino - plesso Salvatore Todaro | — | — | — | — |
| Istituto comprensivo Principe di Napoli - plesso Cappuccini | — | — | — | — |
| Istituto comprensivo Principe di Napoli - plesso Eroi di Malta | — | — | — | — |
| Istituto comprensivo Principe di Napoli - plesso Terravecchia | — | — | — | — |
| Istituto comprensivo Principe di Napoli - plesso Saline | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Augusta
10 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kiss kiss italia | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Antenna Uno | classic hits, latino | MP3 192 kbps | |
| FM Italia | adult contemporary, pop | MP3 | |
| Radio Sud Orientale RSO | — | MP3 96 kbps | |
| Radio Flash | adult contemporary, pop | MP3 | |
| FM Classic | 70s, 80s | MP3 | |
| RSC Radio Studio Centrale | pop music | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Radio Delfino | oldies | AAC+ 96 kbps | |
| Radio Amore Blu | — | MP3 | |
| Radio Etna Espresso | acireale, pop | MP3 |
Museums in Augusta
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Galleria di Palazzo Bellomo | ||||
| La Casa del '900 | ||||
| Ludum Science Center | ||||
| Map room | ||||
| Museo Archeologico di Lentini | ||||
| Museo archeologico regionale Paolo Orsi | ||||
| Museo Civico d'Arte Contemporanea | ||||
| Museo del Cinema Remo Romeo | ||||
| Museo del Mare | ||||
| Museo del Papiro Corrado Basile | ||||
| Museo della Piazzaforte | ||||
| Museo Etnoantropologico Solarino | ||||
| Museo Etnografico Nunzio Bruno | ||||
| Museo Francesco Lombardo | ||||
| Museo Leonardo da Vinci e Archimede | ||||
| Parco Storico Lucia Migliaccio | ||||
| Puppet Museum | ||||
| Siramuse | ||||
| Tecnoparco Archimede |
Libraries in Augusta
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Alagoniana | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Comunale | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca comunale Giuseppe Agnello | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca comunale Saverio Landolina Nava | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca di quartiere Belvedere | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca di quartiere Grottasanta | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca di quartiere Santa Lucia | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Elio Vittorini | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Padre Innocenzo Marcino da Caltagirone | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca XXV Aprile | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Augusta
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercati Agro Alimentari Sicilia | |||||
| Mercatino di Via Giarre | |||||
| Mercato del Contadino | |||||
| Mercato del Contadino | |||||
| Mercato del Contadino | |||||
| Mercato del Contadino | |||||
| Mercato del Contadino | |||||
| Mercato delle Pulci | |||||
| Mercato di Via De Benedictis | |||||
| Mercato Ittico | |||||
| Mercato Multietnico | |||||
| Mercato ortofrutticolo | |||||
| Mercato rionale Sacro Cuore | |||||
| Mercato settimanale di Augusta | |||||
| Mercato settimanale di Belvedere | |||||
| Mercato settimanale di Carlentini | |||||
| Mercato settimanale di Lentini | |||||
| Mercato settimanale di Melilli | |||||
| Mercato settimanale di Piazza Sgarlata | |||||
| Mercato settimanale di Priolo Gargallo | |||||
| Mercato settimanale di Solarino | |||||
| Mercato Settimanale di Sortino |
Hotels in Augusta
6 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Augusta
14 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Augusta
44 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Augusta
1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Augusta
1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Augusta
4 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Augusta
2 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Augusta
1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Augusta
1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Augusta
8 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Augusta
7 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Augusta
7 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Augusta
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Augusta
21 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Catania-Fontanarossa Airport | CTA | Large Airport |
| Comiso Airport | CIY | Medium Airport |
| Sigonella Navy Air Base | — | Medium Airport |
| Ala Jonica Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Avioclub Ereo Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Aviosuperfice Eloro | — | Small Airport |
| Aviosuperficie Aretusa Fly | — | Small Airport |
| Aviosuperficie Avola-Gallina | — | Small Airport |
| Aviosuperficie Maletto Fly | — | Small Airport |
| Aviosuperficie Massarotti | — | Small Airport |
| Aviosuperficie Ramacca | — | Small Airport |
| Aviosuperficie Sorvoliamo | — | Small Airport |
| Bosco di Mezzo Airfield (CTCAL) | — | Small Airport |
| Calatabiano (Aviosuperficie Angelo D'Arrigo) | — | Small Airport |
| Camemi Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Campo di Volo Aidone (cugno) | — | Small Airport |
| Eagles Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Elpifly Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Eremo della Giubiliana Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Oasi dei Re Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Rinaura Airfield | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Augusta
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Augusta | |
| Augusta 1 |
Treatment Centers in Augusta
5 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Centro di riabilitazione Sant'Angela Merici | ||
| Centro di riabilitazione Sant'Angela Merici | ||
| Consorzio Siciliano di Riabilitazione | ||
| Consorzio Siciliano di Riabilitazione Kikki Lo Trovato | ||
| Minerva Vision Care |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Augusta
19 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Assemblee di Dio in Italia | |
| Chiesa Avventista di Augusta | |
| Chiesa del Carmine | |
| Chiesa del Cristo Re | |
| Chiesa del Sacro Cuore | |
| Chiesa del Soccorso | |
| Chiesa dell'Annunziata | |
| Chiesa della Madonna delle Grazie | |
| Chiesa delle Anime Sante | |
| Chiesa di San Domenico | |
| Chiesa di San Francesco di Paola | |
| Chiesa di San Giuseppe | |
| Chiesa di San Giuseppe Innografo | |
| Chiesa di San Sebastiano | |
| Chiesa di Sant'Andrea Apostolo | |
| Chiesa di Santa Barbara | |
| Chiesa di Santa Lucia | |
| Chiesa di Santa Maria Assunta | |
| Sala del Regno dei Testimoni di Geova |
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What is the population of Augusta?
Augusta has a population of 30,723 residents and is located in Italy. The population density is 339 people per square mile, spread across 90.7 square miles.
Is Augusta expensive to live in?
The median household income is $22,171, 70% below the national average of $75,149.
What is the weather like in Augusta?
Augusta enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 52°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 300 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 19.7 inches.
How is the job market in Augusta?
The job market in Augusta faces challenges, with unemployment at 13.6% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 2,304 business establishments in the area.