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Erice, Italy
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Erice is a small town in Sicily, Italy with a population of 565. Elevation: 2,464 ft (751 m). Average temperature: 63°F (17°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
Economy
DClimate
| Population | 565 |
| Population Density | 24 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 2,464 ft (751 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.0379°, 12.5878° |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
| Country | 🇮🇹 Italy |
| State / Province | Sicily |
| Average Temperature | 63°F (17°C) |
| January Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 19.5 inches (496 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $20,938 |
About Erice
Erice is a small town in Italy (Sicily) with a population of 565. The city sits at an elevation of 2,464 feet (751 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 63°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 52°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 19.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/Rome.
Income: Erice vs Italy
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Income
| Median HH Income | $20,938 |
| 72% below Italy avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 13.5% |
| 275% above Italy avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 42 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Climate in Erice
Erice has an average annual temperature of 18°C (64°F). The hottest month is Aug (26.1°C), the coldest is Feb (11.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 487 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 63.3°F |
| 17% above Italy avg | |
| January Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 301 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,464 ft (751 m) |
| Area | 23.3 sq mi (60.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 24/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.0379°N, 12.5878°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1769 | CORINTH GULF | Earthquake | — | — | 53 km |
| 1726 | NORTHERN SICILY | Earthquake | — | 250 | 67 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Campi Flegrei del Mar di Sicilia (105 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Campi Flegrei del Mar di Sicilia | Submarine | -8 m (-26 ft) | 1867 | 105 km |
| Pantelleria | Shield | 836 m (2,743 ft) | 1891 | 150 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 52°F (11°C) | 2.3 in | |
| February | 52°F (11°C) | 2.0 in | Coldest |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 1.8 in | |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 1.6 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 0.8 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 0.2 in | |
| July | 76°F (25°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 0.5 in | Warmest |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 67°F (19°C) | 2.9 in | |
| November | 59°F (15°C) | 3.0 in | Wettest |
| December | 55°F (13°C) | 2.6 in |
Erice has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 52°F in February to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 19.5 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.0") and July the driest (0.1").
Radio Stations near Erice
7 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zak Radio Sicilia | mixed music, mixed programming | MP3 96 kbps | |
| Radio Cuore Trapani | pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Planet Music | top 40 | MP3 128 kbps | |
| RCV RADIO NETWORK | — | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Itaca | marsala, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio 102 | classic hits, hits | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Radiolina Trapani | classic hits, hits | MP3 192 kbps |
Museums in Erice
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baglio Xiare | ||||
| Giardino dell'inpossibile | ||||
| La Salerniana, museum of contemporary art | ||||
| Molino Excelsior | ||||
| Mostra di Cimeli del Risorgimento | ||||
| Museo Agroforestale di San Matteo | ||||
| Museo Archeologico Baglio Anselmi | ||||
| Museo Casa del Pellegrino | ||||
| Museo Civico | ||||
| Museo civico Antonio Cordici | ||||
| Museo Daniel Chalonge | ||||
| Museo degli Arazzi | ||||
| Museo degli Argenti e dei Paramenti Sacri | ||||
| Museo del Pane Rituale | ||||
| Museo del Sale | ||||
| Museo del sale | ||||
| Museo del Santuario | ||||
| Museo del Vino | ||||
| Museo dell'Intreccio | ||||
| Museo della Civiltà Contadina "Pietro Minaudo" | ||||
| Museo della Civiltà Locale | ||||
| Museo della Civiltà Preistorica | ||||
| Museo della Manna | ||||
| Museo della Tonnara di Bonagia | ||||
| Museo delle Attività Marinare | ||||
| Museo diocesano Chiesa di Sant'Agostino | ||||
| Museo e Chiesa del Carmine | ||||
| Museo G. Perricone | ||||
| Museo Giuseppe Whitaker | ||||
| Museo Naturalistico | ||||
| Museo Paul Adrien Maurice Dirac | ||||
| Museo Regionale Conte Agostino Pepoli Pepoli e Chiostro | ||||
| Museum of Optical Illusions | ||||
| Museum of Prehistory and The Sea - Tower of Ligny | ||||
| Segesta Archaeological Park | ||||
| Typographiae Museo della Stampa |
Libraries in Erice
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca "Carla Accardi" - Soprintendenza per i beni culturali e ambientali di Trapani | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca "Maria Luisa Famà" - Parco archeologico Lilibeo | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca "Padre Maurizio Damiani" del Convento dei Padri Cappuccini | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca comunale | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Comunale | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca comunale | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Comunale | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca comunale "Vito Carvini" | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca comunale di Paceco | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Comunale Salvatore Struppa | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Comunale Simone Corleo | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Conservatorio di musica Antonio Scontrino | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca dell'Ordine degli Architetti di Trapani "Michele Argentino" | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca diocesana Giovanni Biagio Amico | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Fardelliana | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Liceo Statale Francesco D'Aguirre | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Museo regionale Pepoli | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca sociale OTIUM ex Libris | 0.0 | |||||
| BiblioTP - Rete delle Biblioteche della provincia di Trapani | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Erice
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercato del Pesce | |||||
| Piazza Nettuno |
Hotels in Erice
6 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Erice
14 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Erice
5 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Erice
3 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Erice
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baroni Birra |
Stadiums & Teams in Erice
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Erice
8 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Falcone–Borsellino Airport | PMO | Large Airport |
| Palermo-Boccadifalco Airport | — | Medium Airport |
| Vincenzo Florio Airport Trapani-Birgi | TPS | Medium Airport |
| AvioSciacca Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Aviosuperficie Bovarella | — | Small Airport |
| Aviosuperficie Fly Team Paceco (TPPAC) | — | Small Airport |
| Aviosuperficie Terranova | — | Small Airport |
| Valbelice Airfield | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Erice
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Erice |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Erice
22 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Chiesa del Santissimo Salvatore | |
| Chiesa di San Cataldo | |
| Chiesa di San Francesco di Paola | |
| Chiesa di San Giovanni Battista | |
| Chiesa di San Giuliano | |
| Chiesa di San Martino | |
| Chiesa di San Pietro | |
| Chiesa di Sant'Alberto dei Bianchi | |
| Chiesa di Sant'Antonio Abate | |
| Chiesa di Sant'Isidoro | |
| Chiesa di Sant'Isidoro e del Beato Luigi | |
| Chiesa di Sant'Orsola | |
| Chiesa Maria Santissima Assunta | |
| Chiesa S. M. Maddalena | |
| Chiesa Sant'Ippolito | |
| Chiesa Santa Maria Maggiore | |
| Ex chiesa del Carmine | |
| Ex Chiesa di San Carlo | |
| Ex chiesa di San Domenico | |
| Ex chiesa di San Francesco di Paola |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Italy
14 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Erice
What is the population of Erice?
Erice has a population of 565 residents and is located in Italy. The population density is 24 people per square mile, spread across 23.3 square miles.
Is Erice expensive to live in?
The median household income is $20,938, 72% below the national average of $75,149.
What is the weather like in Erice?
Erice enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 52°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 301 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 19.5 inches.
How is the job market in Erice?
The job market in Erice faces challenges, with unemployment at 13.5% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 42 business establishments in the area.