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Faro Superiore, Italy
Sicily · Italy
Faro Superiore is a small town in Sicily, Italy with a population of 2,586. Elevation: 1,273 ft (388 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
Economy
DClimate
| Population | 2,586 |
| Population Density | 264 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,273 ft (388 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.2679°, 15.5827° |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
| Country | 🇮🇹 Italy |
| State / Province | Sicily |
| Average Temperature | 64°F (18°C) |
| January Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 31.5 inches (800 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $22,661 |
About Faro Superiore
Faro Superiore is a small town in Italy (Sicily) with a population of 2,586. The city sits at an elevation of 1,273 feet (388 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 64°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 52°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 31.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/Rome.
Income: Faro Superiore vs Italy
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Income
| Median HH Income | $22,661 |
| 70% below Italy avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 13.5% |
| 275% above Italy avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 194 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Climate in Faro Superiore
Faro Superiore has an average annual temperature of 19.4°C (67°F). The hottest month is Aug (28°C), the coldest is Feb (12.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 950 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 64.0°F |
| 19% above Italy avg | |
| January Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 279 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,273 ft (388 m) |
| Area | 9.8 sq mi (25.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 264/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.2679°N, 15.5827°W |
| 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 | 7 km |
| 1908 | MESSINA STRAIT, IONIAN SEA | Eruption + Earthquake | 13.0 m | 80,000 | 11 km |
| 1693 | ISLAND OF SICILY | Earthquake | 12.0 m | 54,000 | 136 km |
| 2002 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Explosion | 10.9 m | - | 66 km |
| 1916 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Earthquake | 10.0 m | - | 68 km |
| 1930 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 2.5 m | 6 | 66 km |
| 1988 | LA FOSSA VOLCANO, VULCANO IS. | Meteorological | 2.0 m | - | 56 km |
| 2019 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 1.3 m | 1 | 66 km |
| 1905 | TYRRHENIAN CALABRIA | Earthquake | 1.3 m | 557 | 62 km |
| 2022 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.8 m | - | 66 km |
| 1919 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.8 m | 4 | 66 km |
| 2021 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.4 m | - | 66 km |
| 2019 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.3 m | - | 66 km |
| 2022 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.0 m | - | 66 km |
| 2024 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | - | - | 66 km |
| 1990 | EASTERN SICILY | Earthquake | - | 19 | 108 km |
| 1954 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | - | - | 66 km |
| 1944 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Explosion | - | - | 66 km |
| 1907 | IONIAN CALABRIA | Earthquake | - | 158 | 41 km |
| 1870 | TYRRHENIAN SEA | Earthquake | - | - | 128 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Vulcano (56 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Vulcano | Stratovolcano(es) | 500 m (1,640 ft) | 1890 | 56 km |
| Panarea | Stratovolcano | 399 m (1,309 ft) | Unknown | 61 km |
| Lipari | Stratovolcano(es) | 590 m (1,936 ft) | 1230 | 62 km |
| Stromboli | Stratovolcano | 924 m (3,031 ft) | 2020 | 66 km |
| Etna | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,295 m (10,810 ft) | 2020 | 77 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 52°F (11°C) | 4.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 52°F (11°C) | 3.4 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 3.2 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 1.3 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 0.7 in | |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 1.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 2.4 in | |
| October | 67°F (19°C) | 4.1 in | |
| November | 60°F (16°C) | 4.2 in | Wettest |
| December | 55°F (13°C) | 4.2 in |
Faro Superiore has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 52°F in January to 79°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 31.5 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.2") and June the driest (0.5").
Schools in Faro Superiore
5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scuola primaria "Evemero da Messina" | - | - | - | - |
| Scuola secondaria di primo grado "Evemero da Messina" | - | - | - | - |
| Scuola primaria di Ganzirri | - | - | - | - |
| Scuola primaria "Antonio Andrea Donato" | - | - | - | - |
| Scuola secondaria di primo grado "Francesco Petrarca" | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Faro Superiore
15 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio Italia Anni 60 - Trentino Alto Adige | 60s, 70s | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Radio Italia Anni 60 | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Italia Anni 60 (Emilia-Romagna e Marche) | 60s, 70s | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Taormina | classic hits, hits | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Milazzo | adult contemporary, milazzo | MP3 192 kbps | |
| RadioReload.it | contemporary, dance | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Studio 5 | atessa, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Empire | furci siculo, news | MP3 | |
| Radio Splash | dance, milazzo | MP3 256 kbps | |
| Radio Venere | corsano, italian pop | MP3 | |
| Radio Medua | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Gioiosa Marina | adult contemporary, local news | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Eco Sud | molochio, pop | MP3 256 kbps | |
| Radio Onda Verde | music, news | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Mille Cuori | longobardi, pop | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Faro Superiore
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antica Farmacia | ||||
| LAB forma - Museo dell'argilla | ||||
| Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Reggio Calabria | ||||
| Museo cultura e musica popolare dei Peloritani | ||||
| Museo cultura e musica popolare dei Peloritani | ||||
| Museo del Grano e della Cviltà Contadina | ||||
| Museo del Grano e della Cviltà Contadina | ||||
| Museo del presepe | ||||
| Museo dell'artigianato tessile,della seta,costume e moda calabrese | ||||
| Museo dell'Olio | ||||
| Museo dello Strumento Musicale | ||||
| Museo di Biologia Marina e Paleontologia | ||||
| Museo di Storia della Medicina “Dott. Ottavio Badessa” | ||||
| Museo di Storia Naturale dello Stretto di Messina | ||||
| Museo di Storia Naturale dello Stretto di Messina | ||||
| Museo Diocesano | ||||
| Museo Nazionale dei Bergamotto | ||||
| Museo Regionale di Messina | ||||
| Museo Regionale di Messina | ||||
| Museo San Paolo | ||||
| Museo Tesoro del Duomo di Messina | ||||
| Museo Tesoro del Duomo di Messina | ||||
| National Archaeological Museum of Reggio Calabria | ||||
| Piccolo museo della civiltà contadina | ||||
| Pinacoteca Civica di Reggio Calabria | ||||
| Planetario |
Libraries in Faro Superiore
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Carmelo Santalco di Villafranca Tirrena - Ex Comune | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca comunale | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Comunale | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca comunale "C. Condipodero" | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pietro De Nava | 0.0 | |||||
| Libreria Universitas | 0.0 | |||||
| Libreria Universitas | 0.0 | |||||
| Stefano Tuccio | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Faro Superiore
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercato di Sant'Orsola | |||||
| Mercato ortofrutticolo | |||||
| Mercato Ortofrutticolo | |||||
| Mercato Ortofrutticolo | |||||
| Mercato rionale di Giostra | |||||
| Mercato Sant'Orsola | |||||
| Mercato Sant'Orsola | |||||
| Mercato Vascone | |||||
| Mercato Zaera | |||||
| Piazza del Popolo |
Hotels in Faro Superiore
3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Faro Superiore
12 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Faro Superiore
1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Faro Superiore
2 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Faro Superiore
2 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Faro Superiore
6 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Faro Superiore
1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Faro Superiore
1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Faro Superiore
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| Palazzetto dello Sport "Vittorio Tracuzzi" | ||
| Palazzetto dello Sport Giuseppe Rescifina | ||
| Stadio Primo Nebiolo | ||
| Stadio San Filippo - Franco Scoglio |
Airports Near Faro Superiore
9 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Lamezia Terme Sant'Eufemia International Airport | SUF | Large Airport |
| Reggio Calabria Airport | REG | Medium Airport |
| Ala Jonica Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Ali Calabria Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Aviosuperficie Maletto Fly | - | Small Airport |
| Beppe Rascaglia Flying Field | - | Small Airport |
| Calatabiano (Aviosuperficie Angelo D'Arrigo) | - | Small Airport |
| Eagles Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Il Grifo Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Faro Superiore
4 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Faro Superiore | |
| Ganzirri | |
| Sant'Agata | |
| Torre Faro |
Treatment Centers in Faro Superiore
7 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| AUSL 5 - Laboratorio di sanità pubblica | ||
| C.R.U. - Centro Riproduzione Umana | ||
| Casa di cura Villa Igea | ||
| Centro Dialisi Omega S.R.L. | ||
| Cittadella della salute "Lorenzo Mandalari" | ||
| Studio Pietro Colosi | ||
| Villa Salus |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Faro Superiore
5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Chiesa | |
| Chiesa Antica dei Miracoli | |
| Chiesa di San Nicola | |
| Chiesa S. Maria dei Miracoli | |
| Parrocchia Santa Maria Addolorata |
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What is the population of Faro Superiore?
Faro Superiore has a population of 2,586 residents and is located in Italy. The population density is 264 people per square mile, spread across 9.8 square miles.
Is Faro Superiore expensive to live in?
The median household income is $22,661, 70% below the national average of $75,149.
What is the weather like in Faro Superiore?
Faro Superiore enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 52°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 279 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 31.5 inches.
How is the job market in Faro Superiore?
The job market in Faro Superiore faces challenges, with unemployment at 13.5% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 194 business establishments in the area.