Capizzi, Italy
Sicily · Italy
Capizzi is a small town in Sicily, Italy with a population of 3,182. Elevation: 3,609 ft (1,100 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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About Capizzi
Capizzi is a comune (municipality) in the Metropolitan City of Messina in the Italian region Sicily, located about 100 kilometres (62 mi) southeast of Palermo and about 100 kilometres (62 mi) southwest of Messina.
People
Climate
| Population | 3,182 |
| Population Density | 37 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 3,609 ft (1,100 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.8479°, 14.4798° |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
| Country | 🇮🇹 Italy |
| State / Province | Sicily |
| Average Temperature | 55°F (13°C) |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 22.8 inches (580 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Capizzi
Capizzi is a small town in Italy (Sicily) with a population of 3,182. The city sits at an elevation of 3,609 feet (1,100 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 55°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 43°F in January to 70°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 22.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/Rome.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 55.3°F |
| 2% above Italy avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,609 ft (1,100 m) |
| Area | 86.5 sq mi (223.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 37/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.8479°N, 14.4798°E |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
20 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 | 109 km |
| 1908 | MESSINA STRAIT, IONIAN SEA | Eruption + Earthquake | 13.0 m | 80,000 | 103 km |
| 1693 | ISLAND OF SICILY | Earthquake | 12.0 m | 54,000 | 93 km |
| 2002 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Explosion | 10.9 m | - | 123 km |
| 1916 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Earthquake | 10.0 m | - | 126 km |
| 1930 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 2.5 m | 6 | 123 km |
| 1988 | LA FOSSA VOLCANO, VULCANO IS. | Meteorological | 2.0 m | - | 75 km |
| 2019 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 1.3 m | 1 | 123 km |
| 2022 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.8 m | - | 123 km |
| 1919 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.8 m | 4 | 123 km |
| 2021 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.4 m | - | 123 km |
| 2019 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.3 m | - | 123 km |
| 2022 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.0 m | - | 123 km |
| 2024 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | - | - | 123 km |
| 1990 | EASTERN SICILY | Earthquake | - | 19 | 104 km |
| 1954 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | - | - | 123 km |
| 1944 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Explosion | - | - | 123 km |
| 1907 | IONIAN CALABRIA | Earthquake | - | 158 | 138 km |
| 1818 | EASTERN SICILY | Earthquake | - | 72 | 64 km |
| 1783 | MESSINA STRAITS | Meteorological | - | 1 | 117 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Etna (47 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Etna | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,295 m (10,810 ft) | 2020 | 47 km |
| Vulcano | Stratovolcano(es) | 500 m (1,640 ft) | 1890 | 75 km |
| Lipari | Stratovolcano(es) | 590 m (1,936 ft) | 1230 | 82 km |
| Panarea | Stratovolcano | 399 m (1,309 ft) | Unknown | 102 km |
| Stromboli | Stratovolcano | 924 m (3,031 ft) | 2020 | 123 km |
| Campi Flegrei del Mar di Sicilia | Submarine | -8 m (-26 ft) | 1867 | 178 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 2.3 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 1.2 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 0.4 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 0.6 in | Warmest |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 1.9 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 3.4 in | Wettest |
Capizzi has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 43°F in January to 71°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 22.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.4") and July the driest (0.3").
Schools in Capizzi
2 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scuola secondaria di primo grado "Luigi Sanzo" | - | - | - | - |
| Scuola primaria di Capizzi | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Capizzi
7 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rai Radio 1 | news, public radio | MP3 256 kbps | |
| Rai Radio 2 | public radio, rai | MP3 256 kbps | |
| Radio RF101 | top 40 | AAC+ 256 kbps | |
| RADIO SICILIA EXPRESS | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Amore | - | MP3 | |
| Radio Stereo Sant'Agata | pop, sant'agata di militello | MP3 96 kbps | |
| Dimensione Radio | milazzo, pop | AAC+ 64 kbps |
Museums in Capizzi
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casa Museo d'Arte Contadina | ||||
| Ecomuseo Branciforti | ||||
| Ecomuseo dei Nebrodi Occidentali | ||||
| IDEA - Museo della Scienza e della Tecnologia | ||||
| Museo Antiquarium Badia | ||||
| Museo Civico | ||||
| Museo Civico Pinacoteca | ||||
| Museo d'Arte Sacra | ||||
| Museo della ceramica | ||||
| Museo della Conoscenza delle Tradizioni dei Nebrodi | ||||
| Museo della Cultura e delle Arti Figurative Bizantine e Normanne | ||||
| Museo della fotografia di Robert Capa | ||||
| Museo Della Montagna Siciliana | ||||
| Museo della montagna siciliana | ||||
| Museo di Cultura Materiale Padre Silvestro Nasca | ||||
| Museo Parrochiale d'Arte Sacra | ||||
| Museo Regionale delle Tradizioni silvo-pastorali "Giuseppe Cocchiara" |
Libraries in Capizzi
| 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 | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Comunale Lorenza Lombardo Giammaria | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Comunale Pietro Mineo | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Comunale Pietro Mineo | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Comunale Pietro Mineo | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Capizzi
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pescheria Comunale |
Gas Stations in Capizzi
1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Capizzi
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Capizzi
22 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Catania-Fontanarossa Airport | CTA | Large Airport |
| Sigonella Navy Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| Albatros Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Aquila Solitaria Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Avioclub Ereo Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Aviosuperficie Airone | - | Small Airport |
| Aviosuperficie Maletto Fly | - | Small Airport |
| Aviosuperficie Massarotti | - | Small Airport |
| Aviosuperficie Minotaurus e Medusa | - | Small Airport |
| Aviosuperficie Ramacca | - | 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 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 |
| Eagles Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Trike Team Cormorano | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Capizzi
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Capizzi |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Capizzi
8 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Chiesa della Madonna delle Grazie | |
| Chiesa di San Bartolomeo | |
| Chiesa di San Leonardo | |
| Chiesa di San Sebastiano | |
| Chiesa di Sant'Antonio da Padova | |
| Chiesa Madre San Nicola di Bari | |
| Santuario di San Giacomo | |
| Trabbunedda Sant'Antonio ri Padova |
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Public Holidays in Italy
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What is the population of Capizzi?
Capizzi has a population of 3,182 residents and is located in Italy. The population density is 37 people per square mile, spread across 86.5 square miles.
What is the weather like in Capizzi?
Capizzi has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 43°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 22.8 inches.
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