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Cattolica Eraclea, Italy

Full City Profile

1.9 /5.0
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3,909 Population 172/sq mi density
591 ft Elevation 180 meters
63°F Avg Temperature 17°C
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Overall
1.9 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
1.9 / 5.0
$13,727 median income, 15.4% unemployment
Cattolica Eraclea enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 303 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 18.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

51°F Jan (11°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average63.0°F
17% above US avg
January Average51°F (11°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Sunny Days303 days/yr

Geography

Elevation591 ft (180 m)
Area22.7 sq mi (58.8 km²)
Population Density172/sq mi
Coordinates37.4407°N, 13.3927°W
TimezoneEurope/Rome

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.2"
52% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 2.72"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

719 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.0. Most recent: M4.0 on Mar 15, 2025.

Sep 6, 2002 34 km NNE of Santa Flavia, Italy M6.0 108 km
Sep 27, 2002 39 km NNE of Santa Flavia, Italy M5.3 114 km
Feb 7, 2025 39 km WSW of Leni, Italy M5.2 145 km
Nov 25, 2001 6 km SW of Polizzi Generosa, Italy M4.9 61 km
Jan 17, 1998 28 km NNE of San Vito Lo Capo, Italy M4.9 116 km
Sep 14, 1998 40 km N of Santa Flavia, Italy M4.9 115 km
Jun 26, 1993 1 km WNW of Tusa, Italy M4.9 95 km
May 29, 1995 22 km W of Favignana, Italy M4.8 127 km
May 6, 1994 2 km NNE of Alimena, Italy M4.8 71 km
Sep 7, 2009 62 km N of Cefalù, Italy M4.8 142 km
Jun 20, 1998 28 km NNW of San Vito Lo Capo, Italy M4.7 126 km
Apr 6, 1992 5 km NNE of Troina / Draginai, Italy M4.7 116 km
Dec 14, 1996 1 km SW of Sclafani Bagni, Italy M4.7 57 km
Sep 28, 2002 43 km NNE of Santa Flavia, Italy M4.6 118 km
Jan 4, 2013 3 km NNE of Cesarò, Italy M4.6 127 km
Feb 8, 2016 5 km SSW of Palazzolo Acreide, Italy M4.5 140 km
Sep 20, 2002 Sicily, Italy M4.5 117 km
Sep 6, 2002 40 km NNE of Santa Flavia, Italy M4.5 115 km
Jun 21, 1998 29 km NNW of San Vito Lo Capo, Italy M4.5 127 km
Nov 8, 2009 0 km SW of Troina / Draginai, Italy M4.4 112 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

5 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 54,000 148 km
1769 CORINTH GULF Earthquake 149 km
1726 NORTHERN SICILY Earthquake 250 75 km
1169 EASTERN SICILY Earthquake 16,000 146 km
1169 CALABRIAN ARC Astronomical 146 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Campi Flegrei del Mar di Sicilia (72 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Campi Flegrei del Mar di Sicilia Submarine -8 m (-26 ft) 1867 72 km
Pantelleria Shield 836 m (2,743 ft) 1891 143 km
Etna Stratovolcano(es) 3,295 m (10,810 ft) 2020 146 km
Vulcano Stratovolcano(es) 500 m (1,640 ft) 1890 174 km
Lipari Stratovolcano(es) 590 m (1,936 ft) 1230 179 km
Panarea Stratovolcano 399 m (1,309 ft) Unknown 198 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 51°F (11°C) 2.4 in Coldest
February 51°F (11°C) 2.0 in
March 53°F (12°C) 1.6 in
April 57°F (14°C) 1.7 in
May 64°F (18°C) 0.7 in
June 72°F (22°C) 0.2 in
July 76°F (25°C) 0.1 in Driest
August 78°F (25°C) 0.3 in Warmest
September 73°F (23°C) 1.2 in
October 67°F (19°C) 2.7 in Wettest
November 59°F (15°C) 2.6 in
December 54°F (12°C) 2.7 in

Cattolica Eraclea has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 51°F in January to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 18.2 inches, with October being the wettest month (2.7") and July the driest (0.1").

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