Buscemi, Italy
Sicily · Italy
Buscemi is a small town in Sicily, Italy with a population of 1,063. Elevation: 2,497 ft (761 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Buscemi
Buscemi is an Italian town and comune (municipality) of 968 inhabitants of the free municipal consortium of Syracuse, in Sicily.
People
Economy
DClimate
| Population | 1,063 |
| Population Density | 17 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 2,497 ft (761 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.0860°, 14.8850° |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
| Country | 🇮🇹 Italy |
| State / Province | Sicily |
| Average Temperature | 59°F (15°C) |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 21.3 inches (540 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $15,995 |
About Buscemi
Buscemi is a small town in Italy (Sicily) with a population of 1,063. The city sits at an elevation of 2,497 feet (761 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 59°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 46°F in January to 73°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 21.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/Rome.
Income: Buscemi vs Italy
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $15,995 |
| 79% below Italy avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 13.9% |
| 286% above Italy avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 80 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Temperature
| Annual Average | 58.6°F |
| 9% above Italy avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 297 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,497 ft (761 m) |
| Area | 63.0 sq mi (163.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 17/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.0860°N, 14.8850°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
11 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 | 142 km |
| 1908 | MESSINA STRAIT, IONIAN SEA | Eruption + Earthquake | 13.0 m | 80,000 | 135 km |
| 1693 | ISLAND OF SICILY | Earthquake | 12.0 m | 54,000 | 13 km |
| 1988 | LA FOSSA VOLCANO, VULCANO IS. | Meteorological | 2.0 m | - | 146 km |
| 1990 | EASTERN SICILY | Earthquake | - | 19 | 55 km |
| 1818 | EASTERN SICILY | Earthquake | - | 72 | 61 km |
| 1783 | MESSINA STRAITS | Meteorological | - | 1 | 149 km |
| 1172 | ISLAND OF SICILY | Earthquake | - | - | 102 km |
| 1169 | EASTERN SICILY | Earthquake | - | 16,000 | 27 km |
| 1169 | CALABRIAN ARC | Astronomical | - | - | 73 km |
| 963 | SICILY | Earthquake | - | - | 102 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Etna (74 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Etna | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,295 m (10,810 ft) | 2020 | 74 km |
| Vulcano | Stratovolcano(es) | 500 m (1,640 ft) | 1890 | 147 km |
| Lipari | Stratovolcano(es) | 590 m (1,936 ft) | 1230 | 156 km |
| Panarea | Stratovolcano | 399 m (1,309 ft) | Unknown | 173 km |
| Stromboli | Stratovolcano | 924 m (3,031 ft) | 2020 | 192 km |
| Campi Flegrei del Mar di Sicilia | Submarine | -8 m (-26 ft) | 1867 | 194 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46°F (8°C) | 3.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 46°F (8°C) | 1.9 in | |
| March | 49°F (9°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 53°F (11°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 0.8 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 0.3 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 0.5 in | Warmest |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 1.6 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 3.4 in | Wettest |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 49°F (9°C) | 3.4 in |
Buscemi has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 46°F in January to 74°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 21.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.4") and July the driest (0.2").
Schools in Buscemi
1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Istituto comprensivo Valle dell'Anapo - plesso di Buscemi | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Buscemi
8 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 | |
| FM Classic | 70s, 80s | MP3 | |
| RSC Radio Studio Centrale | pop music | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Radio Delfino | oldies | AAC+ 96 kbps | |
| Radio Amore Blu | - | MP3 |
Museums in Buscemi
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca-Museo Luigi Capuana | ||||
| Casa Museo Antonino Uccello | ||||
| Cavallo d'Ispica | ||||
| Chiesa rupestre di San Nicolò Inferiore | ||||
| Civica Raccolta Cappello | ||||
| Ecomuseo I Luoghi del Lavoro Contadino e dei Mestieri | ||||
| La Casa del '900 | ||||
| Museo Antropologico di Testa dell’Acqua | ||||
| Museo Archeologico di Lentini | ||||
| Museo archeologico Gabriele Judica | ||||
| Museo Archeologico Ibleo | ||||
| Museo Benedettino | ||||
| Museo Casa natale Salvatore Quasimodo | ||||
| Museo Civico | ||||
| Museo Civico Antonino Di Vita | ||||
| Museo Civico Archeologico di Noto | ||||
| Museo Civico Franco Libero Belgiorno | ||||
| Museo Civico Italia in Africa | ||||
| Museo Civico Sebastiano Guzzone | ||||
| Museo d'Arte Sacra San Nicolò | ||||
| Museo dei Viaggiatori in Sicilia | ||||
| Museo del Duomo | ||||
| Museo del Tesoro del Santuario di Santa Maria della Stella | ||||
| Museo dell'Informatica Funzionante | ||||
| Museo dell'Olio | ||||
| Museo della Cattedrale | ||||
| Museo della Medicina Sifilicomio Tommaso Campailla | ||||
| Museo Etnoantropologico Solarino | ||||
| Museo Etnografico Padre Matteo Angelo Coniglione | ||||
| Museo Ibleo Serafino Amabile Guastella |
Libraries in Buscemi
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Archivio di Stato | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Comunale | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Comunale | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Comunale di Modica | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca comunale Giuseppe Agnello | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Giovanni Verga | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Popolare Angelo Majorana | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca XXV Aprile | 0.0 | |||||
| Centro Studi "F. Rossitto" | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Buscemi
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercato Generale | |||||
| Mercato quindicinale di Palazzolo Acreide | |||||
| Mercato settimanale di Carlentini | |||||
| Mercato settimanale di Francofonte | |||||
| Mercato settimanale di Lentini | |||||
| Mercato settimanale di Melilli | |||||
| Mercato settimanale di Militello | |||||
| Mercato settimanale di Noto | |||||
| Mercato settimanale di Palagonia | |||||
| Mercato settimanale di Scordia | |||||
| Mercato settimanale di Solarino | |||||
| Mercato Settimanale di Sortino |
Cafes in Buscemi
3 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Buscemi
1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Buscemi
1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Buscemi
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Buscemi
26 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Catania-Fontanarossa Airport | CTA | Large Airport |
| Comiso Airport | CIY | Medium Airport |
| Sigonella Navy Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| Avioclub Ereo Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Aviosuperfice Eloro | - | Small Airport |
| Aviosuperficie Airone | - | Small Airport |
| Aviosuperficie Aretusa Fly | - | Small Airport |
| Aviosuperficie Avola-Gallina | - | 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 |
| Campo di Volo Club Aeronautico Gela | - | Small Airport |
| Campo di Volo Marano | - | Small Airport |
| Campo di Volo MedFly | - | Small Airport |
| Campo di Volo Niscemi Parisi (CLNIS) | - | Small Airport |
| Eagles Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Elpifly Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Eremo della Giubiliana Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Oasi dei Re Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Priolo Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Rinaura Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Trike Team Cormorano | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Buscemi
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Buscemi |
Treatment Centers in Buscemi
3 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Centro di riabilitazione Sant'Angela Merici | ||
| Centro Medico Sociale Neuromotulesi | ||
| Consorzio Siciliano di Riabilitazione Kikki Lo Trovato |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Buscemi
5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Chiesa del Carmine | |
| Chiesa della Natività di Maria Santissima | |
| Chiesa di San Sebastiano | |
| Chiesa di Sant'Antonio di Padova | |
| Santuario della Madonna del Bosco |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Italy
14 public holidays this year
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Buscemi
What is the population of Buscemi?
Buscemi has a population of 1,063 residents and is located in Italy. The population density is 17 people per square mile, spread across 63.0 square miles.
Is Buscemi expensive to live in?
The median household income is $15,995, 79% below the national average of $75,149.
What is the weather like in Buscemi?
Buscemi enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 46°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. The area receives 297 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 21.3 inches.
How is the job market in Buscemi?
The job market in Buscemi faces challenges, with unemployment at 13.9% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 80 business establishments in the area.
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