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Caltanissetta, Italy
Sicily · Italy
Caltanissetta is a mid-size city in Sicily, Italy with a population of 62,797. Elevation: 1,864 ft (568 m). Average temperature: 61°F (16°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
Economy
DClimate
| Population | 62,797 |
| Population Density | 322 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,864 ft (568 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.4903°, 14.0622° |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
| Country | 🇮🇹 Italy |
| State / Province | Sicily |
| Average Temperature | 61°F (16°C) |
| January Average | 49°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 18.1 inches (459 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $20,501 |
About Caltanissetta
Caltanissetta is a mid-size city in Italy (Sicily) with a population of 62,797. The city sits at an elevation of 1,864 feet (568 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 61°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 49°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 18.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Rome.
Income: Caltanissetta vs Italy
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $20,501 |
| 73% below Italy avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 13.3% |
| 269% above Italy avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 35 |
Business (County)
| Restaurants | 10 |
| Healthcare | 7 |
| Retail | 4 |
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Climate in Caltanissetta
Caltanissetta has an average annual temperature of 14.4°C (58°F). The hottest month is Aug (24.6°C), the coldest is Jan (6°C). Average annual precipitation is 594 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 60.9°F |
| 13% above Italy avg | |
| January Average | 49°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 303 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,864 ft (568 m) |
| Area | 195.2 sq mi (505.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 322/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.4903°N, 14.0622°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
9 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 12.0 m (39 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1693 | ISLAND OF SICILY | Earthquake | 12.0 m | 54,000 | 93 km |
| 1988 | LA FOSSA VOLCANO, VULCANO IS. | Meteorological | 2.0 m | - | 129 km |
| 1990 | EASTERN SICILY | Earthquake | - | 19 | 123 km |
| 1818 | EASTERN SICILY | Earthquake | - | 72 | 95 km |
| 1726 | NORTHERN SICILY | Earthquake | - | 250 | 94 km |
| 1172 | ISLAND OF SICILY | Earthquake | - | - | 100 km |
| 1169 | EASTERN SICILY | Earthquake | - | 16,000 | 88 km |
| 1169 | CALABRIAN ARC | Astronomical | - | - | 87 km |
| 963 | SICILY | Earthquake | - | - | 100 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Etna (87 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Etna | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,295 m (10,810 ft) | 2020 | 87 km |
| Campi Flegrei del Mar di Sicilia | Submarine | -8 m (-26 ft) | 1867 | 128 km |
| Vulcano | Stratovolcano(es) | 500 m (1,640 ft) | 1890 | 129 km |
| Lipari | Stratovolcano(es) | 590 m (1,936 ft) | 1230 | 135 km |
| Panarea | Stratovolcano | 399 m (1,309 ft) | Unknown | 155 km |
| Stromboli | Stratovolcano | 924 m (3,031 ft) | 2020 | 176 km |
| Pantelleria | Shield | 836 m (2,743 ft) | 1891 | 198 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 49°F (9°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 49°F (9°C) | 1.8 in | |
| March | 51°F (11°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 1.4 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 0.8 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 0.2 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| August | 76°F (25°C) | 0.4 in | Warmest |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 1.3 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 51°F (11°C) | 2.9 in | Wettest |
Caltanissetta has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 49°F in January to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 18.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.9") and July the driest (0.1").
Colleges & Universities in Caltanissetta
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Consorzio Universitario | University | - | , |
| Facoltà di Ingegneria Elettrica | University | - | , |
| Università degli Studi di Enna Kore | University | - | Visit → |
Schools in Caltanissetta
22 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IPSIA Galileo Galilei | - | - | - | - |
| Scuola Media Statale "Luigi Capuana" | - | - | - | - |
| Scuola elementare "Leonardo Sciascia" | - | - | - | - |
| Liceo scientifico "Alessandro Volta" | - | - | - | - |
| Istituto Santa Maria Mazzarello | - | - | - | - |
| Oasi Cristo Re | - | - | - | - |
| Scuola media statale "Rosso di San Secondo" | - | - | - | - |
| Scuola elementare "Lombardo Radice" | - | - | - | - |
| Scuola elementare "Vittorio Veneto" | - | - | - | - |
| Scuola elementare Santa Barbara | - | - | - | - |
| Scuola Media Statale Pietro Leone | - | - | - | - |
| Istituto Tecnico Economico e Tecnologico Mario Rapisardi - Leonardo da Vinci | - | - | - | - |
| Scuola elementare Antonino Caponnetto | - | - | - | - |
| Scuola elementare Don Milani | - | - | - | - |
| ITAS Luigi Russo | - | - | - | - |
| Scuola elementare Santa Lucia | - | - | - | - |
| Scuola elementare Santa Flavia | - | - | - | - |
| ITG Leonardo Da Vinci | - | - | - | - |
| Scuola Media Statale Filippo Cordova | - | - | - | - |
| Scuola Michele Abbate | - | - | - | - |
| Istituto di istruzione Sebastiano Mottura | - | - | - | - |
| Istituto ex-Magistrale Alessando Manzoni | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Caltanissetta
10 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rai Radio 1 | news, public radio | MP3 256 kbps | |
| Rai Radio 3 | classical, culture | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Rai Radio 2 | public radio, rai | MP3 256 kbps | |
| Radio Gemini | - | AAC+ 128 kbps | |
| Radio Comunità Nuova | pop | MP3 | |
| Radio RF101 | top 40 | AAC+ 256 kbps | |
| RADIO GATTOPARDO | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Vela | adult contemporary, agrigento | MP3 128 kbps | |
| RADIO SICILIA EXPRESS | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Amore | - | MP3 |
Museums in Caltanissetta
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casa Museo di Villapriore - Casa del Lavoratore a Giornata | ||||
| Casa Museo Giudice Livatino | ||||
| Museo Alessi | ||||
| Museo Archeologico | ||||
| Museo Archeologico Regionale di Enna | ||||
| Museo Archeologico Salvatore Lauricella | ||||
| Museo bellico Belli Instrumentum | ||||
| Museo del Mito | ||||
| Museo della civiltà contadina | ||||
| Museo della Zolfara Angelo Petix | ||||
| Museo delle solfare di Trabia Tallarita | ||||
| Museo Etnografico | ||||
| Museo Mineralogico | ||||
| Palazzo Moncada | ||||
| Servizio Cristiano | ||||
| Treno Museo |
Libraries in Caltanissetta
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Comunale | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Comunale | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Comunale | 0.0 | |||||
| biblioteca comunale | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca comunale Giuseppe Zagarrio | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Comunale P. Panvini | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Scarabelli | 0.0 | |||||
| Centro Polivalente - Bibloteca | 0.0 | |||||
| Fondazione Giovanni Guarino Amella | 0.0 | |||||
| Plesso B | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Caltanissetta
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marktplatz Marketplace | |||||
| Marktplatz Piazzale Fabrizio De Andrè | |||||
| Mercato del Sabato | |||||
| Mercato Ortofrutticolo | |||||
| Mercato settimanale di Enna Alta | |||||
| Mercato settimanale di Enna Bassa |
Hotels in Caltanissetta
4 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Caltanissetta
12 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Caltanissetta
9 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Caltanissetta
2 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Caltanissetta
2 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Caltanissetta
2 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Caltanissetta
2 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Caltanissetta
2 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Caltanissetta
25 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Caltanissetta
2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Caltanissetta
2 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Caltanissetta
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Caltanissetta
25 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Comiso Airport | CIY | Medium Airport |
| Palermo-Boccadifalco Airport | - | Medium Airport |
| Albatros Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Aquila Solitaria Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Avioclub Ereo Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Aviosuperficie Agrigento | - | Small Airport |
| Aviosuperficie Airone | - | Small Airport |
| Aviosuperficie Massarotti | - | Small Airport |
| Aviosuperficie Minotaurus e Medusa | - | Small Airport |
| Aviosuperficie Ramacca | - | Small Airport |
| Aviosuperficie Sorvoliamo | - | Small Airport |
| Bosco di Mezzo Airfield (CTCAL) | - | Small Airport |
| Camemi Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Campo di Volo Aidone (cugno) | - | Small Airport |
| Campo di Volo AvioClub Centro Sicilia | - | Small Airport |
| Campo di Volo Capo d'Orlando | - | 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 |
| Elpifly Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Eremo della Giubiliana Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Priolo Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Trike Team Cormorano | - | Small Airport |
| Vicari Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Caltanissetta
7 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Caltanissetta 1 | |
| Caltanissetta 2 | |
| Caltanissetta 3 | |
| Caltanissetta 4 | |
| Caltanissetta 6 | |
| Caltanissetta Leone | |
| Villaggio Santa Barbara |
UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Caltanissetta
1 UNESCO sites.
| Site | Category | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Valley of the Temples |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Caltanissetta
34 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Abbazia di Santo Spirito | |
| Cattedrale di Santa Maria la Nova | |
| Chiesa del Sacro Cuore | |
| Chiesa della Madonna della Catena | |
| Chiesa della Madonna della Provvidenza | |
| Chiesa di San Biagio | |
| Chiesa di San Domenico | |
| Chiesa di San Francesco d' Assisi | |
| Chiesa di San Giovanni | |
| Chiesa di San Giuseppe | |
| Chiesa di San Luca | |
| Chiesa di San Marco | |
| Chiesa di San Michele Arcangelo | |
| Chiesa di San Paolo | |
| Chiesa di San Pietro | |
| Chiesa di San Sebastiano | |
| Chiesa di Sant'Agata al Collegio | |
| Chiesa di Sant'Antonio alla Saccara | |
| Chiesa di Santa Barbara | |
| Chiesa di Santa Croce |
Quick Facts
Around Caltanissetta
Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near Caltanissetta
70 places within 15 km
- • Cozzo Scavo
- • Cuddaru du Crastu
- • Gibil Gabib
- • Monte Sabucina, necropoli preistorica tombe a grotticella caltanissetta
- • Pallos 31
- + 3 more
- • Castello Barresi - Branciforte
- • Grotta della Madonnina
- • Acqua Mintina
- • <monte Trabona
- • Cozzo Anniliste
- • Cozzo Arcera
- • Cozzo Baruni
- • Cozzo Bersaglio
- + 52 more
- • Castello di Pietrarossa
- • Mustigarufi
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What is the population of Caltanissetta?
Caltanissetta has a population of 62,797 residents and is located in Italy. The population density is 322 people per square mile, spread across 195.2 square miles.
Is Caltanissetta expensive to live in?
The median household income is $20,501, 73% below the national average of $75,149.
What is the weather like in Caltanissetta?
Caltanissetta enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 49°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. The area receives 303 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 18.1 inches.
How is the job market in Caltanissetta?
The job market in Caltanissetta faces challenges, with unemployment at 13.3% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 35 business establishments in the area, including 10 restaurants and food service locations.