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Castell'Umberto, Italy

Sicily · Italy

Castell'Umberto is a small town in Sicily, Italy with a population of 1,288. Elevation: 2,165 ft (660 m). Average temperature: 56°F (14°C).

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1,288 Population 1,385/sq mi density
2,165 ft Elevation 660 meters
56°F Avg Temperature 14°C
40.1 in Annual Rain
Europe / Rome Timezone
$15,052 Median Income
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Poor overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
1.9 / 5.0
$15,052 median income, 13.1% unemployment

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About Castell'Umberto

Castell'Umberto is a comune (municipality) in the Metropolitan City of Messina in the Italian region Sicily, located about 130 kilometres (81 mi) east of Palermo and about 70 kilometres (43 mi) west of Messina.

People

Population1,288
Density1,385/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$15,052
Unemployment13.1%

Climate

Avg Temp56°F (14°C)
Rain40.1 in/yr
Sunny Days328/yr
Elevation2,165 ft (660 m)
Population1,288
Population Density1,385 / sq mi
Elevation2,165 ft (660 m)
Coordinates38.0863°, 14.8069°
TimezoneEurope/Rome
Country🇮🇹 Italy
State / ProvinceSicily
Average Temperature56°F (14°C)
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation40.1 inches (1,018 mm)
Annual Snowfall37.2 inches (94 cm)
Median Household Income$15,052

About Castell'Umberto

Castell'Umberto is a small town in Italy (Sicily) with a population of 1,288. The city sits at an elevation of 2,165 feet (660 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 56°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 42°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 40.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Rome.

The median household income in Castell'Umberto is $15,052, which is 80% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 13.1% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 97 business establishments.

Income: Castell'Umberto vs Italy

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Income

Median HH Income$15,052
80% below Italy avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment13.1%
264% above Italy avg
Establishments (County)97

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Castell'Umberto enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (14°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 328 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 40.1 inches. The area receives 37.2 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 2,165 feet.

Temperature

42°F Jan (6°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average56.4°F
4% above Italy avg
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days328 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,165 ft (660 m)
Area0.9 sq mi (2.4 km²)
Population Density1,385/sq mi
Coordinates38.0863°N, 14.8069°W
TimezoneEurope/Rome

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.1"
5% above Italy avg
Snowfall 37.2"
Wettest Month (Dec) 3.43"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,090 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.0. Most recent: M4.7 on Apr 16, 2025.

Sep 6, 2002 34 km NNE of Santa Flavia, Italy M6.0 102 km
Jan 5, 1994 62 km NNE of Malfa, Italy M5.8 115 km
Dec 13, 1990 20 km ENE of Augusta, Italy M5.6 104 km
May 18, 1998 74 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy M5.5 132 km
May 5, 2004 5 km S of Leni, Italy M5.5 47 km
Dec 14, 1990 50 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy M5.3 148 km
Sep 27, 2002 39 km NNE of Santa Flavia, Italy M5.3 105 km
Feb 7, 2025 39 km WSW of Leni, Italy M5.2 58 km
Apr 25, 1992 6 km ENE of Santa Marina Salina, Italy M5.2 56 km
Jul 4, 2007 39 km NE of Santa Marina Salina, Italy M5.2 86 km
May 17, 2001 43 km NW of Santa Domenica, Italy M5.2 115 km
Sep 14, 1998 40 km N of Santa Flavia, Italy M4.9 113 km
Nov 25, 2001 6 km SW of Polizzi Generosa, Italy M4.9 83 km
Jun 26, 1993 1 km WNW of Tusa, Italy M4.9 53 km
Nov 27, 1993 35 km N of Malfa, Italy M4.8 91 km
Sep 7, 2009 62 km N of Cefalù, Italy M4.8 86 km
Feb 6, 2015 28 km NE of Santa Marina Salina, Italy M4.8 78 km
Oct 23, 1999 32 km NNW of Malfa, Italy M4.8 84 km
May 6, 1994 2 km NNE of Alimena, Italy M4.8 73 km
Feb 25, 1996 22 km NW of Santa Domenica, Italy M4.8 111 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

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 74 km
1908 MESSINA STRAIT, IONIAN SEA Eruption + Earthquake 13.0 m 80,000 68 km
1693 ISLAND OF SICILY Earthquake 12.0 m 54,000 108 km
2002 STROMBOLI ISLAND Explosion 10.9 m — 86 km
1916 STROMBOLI ISLAND Earthquake 10.0 m — 89 km
1930 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 2.5 m 6 86 km
1988 LA FOSSA VOLCANO, VULCANO IS. Meteorological 2.0 m — 38 km
2019 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 1.3 m 1 86 km
1905 TYRRHENIAN CALABRIA Earthquake 1.3 m 557 128 km
2022 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 0.8 m — 86 km
1919 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 0.8 m 4 86 km
2021 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 0.4 m — 86 km
2019 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 0.3 m — 86 km
2022 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 0.0 m — 86 km
2024 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical — — 86 km
1990 EASTERN SICILY Earthquake — 19 104 km
1954 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical — — 86 km
1944 STROMBOLI ISLAND Explosion — — 86 km
1907 IONIAN CALABRIA Earthquake — 158 106 km
1818 EASTERN SICILY Earthquake — 72 61 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Vulcano (38 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Vulcano Stratovolcano(es) 500 m (1,640 ft) 1890 38 km
Etna Stratovolcano(es) 3,295 m (10,810 ft) 2020 41 km
Lipari Stratovolcano(es) 590 m (1,936 ft) 1230 46 km
Panarea Stratovolcano 399 m (1,309 ft) Unknown 65 km
Stromboli Stratovolcano 924 m (3,031 ft) 2020 86 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (6°C) 3.0 in Coldest
February 48°F (9°C) 2.4 in
March 50°F (10°C) 2.1 in
April 54°F (12°C) 1.7 in
May 61°F (16°C) 1.1 in
June 68°F (20°C) 0.4 in
July 77°F (25°C) 0.3 in Warmest, Driest
August 74°F (23°C) 0.6 in
September 70°F (21°C) 1.9 in
October 63°F (17°C) 2.9 in
November 56°F (13°C) 3.1 in
December 50°F (10°C) 3.4 in Wettest

Castell'Umberto has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 42°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.4") and July the driest (0.3").

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Schools in Castell'Umberto

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Scuola secondaria di primo grado "John Fitzgerald Kennedy" — — — —
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Radio Stations near Castell'Umberto

8 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Flash adult contemporary, pop MP3
Radio Etna Espresso acireale, pop MP3
Radio Taormina classic hits, hits MP3 128 kbps
Radio Stereo Sant'Agata pop, sant'agata di militello MP3 96 kbps
Dimensione Radio milazzo, pop AAC+ 64 kbps
Radio Milazzo adult contemporary, milazzo MP3 192 kbps
RadioReload.it contemporary, dance MP3 128 kbps
Radio Splash dance, milazzo MP3 256 kbps

Museums in Castell'Umberto

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Antiquarium Comunale
Antiquarium della Villa Romana di Patti Marina
Galleria del Centenario
Galleria Normanna
IDEA - Museo della Scienza e della Tecnologia
Museo Archeologico Paolo Vagliasindi
Museo Civico di Scienze Naturali Angelo Priolo
Museo comunale
Museo d'Arte Sacra
Museo d'Arte Sacra
Museo dei Vangeli
Museo della Conoscenza delle Tradizioni dei Nebrodi
Museo della Cultura e delle Arti Figurative Bizantine e Normanne
Museo delle Ceramiche Pattesi
Museo di Arte Sacra
Museo di Scultura all'Aperto
Museo Diocesano
Museo Etno-fotografico "Franchina Letizia"
Museo La Petagna
Museo Parrochiale d'Arte Sacra
Museo siciliano del viaggio
Pinacoteca comunale "Tono Zancanaro"

Libraries in Castell'Umberto

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Archivio Storico Capitolare “Arca Magna”0.0
Archivio Storico Diocesano0.0
Bibilioteca comunale Famiglia Nobile Ceraolo Pisani0.0
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca comunale0.0
Biblioteca comunale0.0
Biblioteca Comunale "Aldo G. Genta"0.0
Biblioteca Comunale "Helle Busacca"0.0
Biblioteca Divus Thomas del Seminario Vescovile0.0
Biblioteca Parrocchiale Arc. Carmelo Apostolato0.0
Centro culturale polifunzionale Antonio Librizzi0.0

Restaurants in Castell'Umberto

3 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Osteria del tabacchino
Osteria del Tabacchino
Ristorante La Baracca

Castles in Castell'Umberto

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ruderi di un castello Normanno

Gas Stations in Castell'Umberto

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Esso

Breweries in Castell'Umberto

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Epica

Stadiums & Teams in Castell'Umberto

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Castell'Umberto

11 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Catania-Fontanarossa AirportCTALarge Airport
Sigonella Navy Air Base—Medium Airport
Ala Jonica Airfield—Small Airport
Aviosuperficie Maletto Fly—Small Airport
Aviosuperficie Minotaurus e Medusa—Small Airport
Aviosuperficie Ramacca—Small Airport
Calatabiano (Aviosuperficie Angelo D'Arrigo)—Small Airport
Campo di Volo Aidone (cugno)—Small Airport
Campo di Volo Capo d'Orlando—Small Airport
Campo di Volo Marano—Small Airport
Eagles Airfield—Small Airport

Post Offices in Castell'Umberto

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Castell'Umberto

Churches & Religious Organizations in Castell'Umberto

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chiesa di San Francesco
Chiesa di Santa Barbara
Chiesa madre Maria Santissima Assunta
Chiesetta di Santa Croce

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Rome

🇮🇹 About Italy

Capital Rome
Population 60,431,283
Area 301,230 km²
GDP (USD) $2,316,727,999,333
GDP per capita $39,277
HDI 0.906
Life expectancy 83.7 years
Internet users 87.0%
Urban population 69.5%
Currency EUR (Euro)
Languages Italian, Catalan
Calling code +39
TLD .it
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Italy

14 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Capodanno
Jan 6 Epiphany Epifania
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Pasqua
Apr 6 Easter Monday Lunedì dell'Angelo
Apr 25 Liberation Day Festa della Liberazione
May 1 International Workers Day Festa del Lavoro
May 25 Whit Monday Lunedì di Pentecoste
Jun 2 Republic Day Festa della Repubblica
Aug 15 Assumption Day Ferragosto o Assunzione
Oct 4 St. Francis of Assisi's Day San Francesco d'Assisi
Nov 1 All Saints Day Tutti i santi
Dec 8 Immaculate Conception Immacolata Concezione
Dec 25 Christmas Day Natale
Dec 26 St. Stephen's Day Santo Stefano

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Frequently Asked Questions About Castell'Umberto

What is the population of Castell'Umberto?

Castell'Umberto has a population of 1,288 residents and is located in Italy. The population density is 1,385 people per square mile, spread across 0.9 square miles.

Is Castell'Umberto expensive to live in?

The median household income is $15,052, 80% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Castell'Umberto?

Castell'Umberto enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 42°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 328 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 40.1 inches, with 37.2 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Castell'Umberto?

The job market in Castell'Umberto faces challenges, with unemployment at 13.1% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 97 business establishments in the area.

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