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Favignana, Italy

Sicily · Italy

Favignana is a small town in Sicily, Italy with a population of 2,438. Elevation: 20 ft (6 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).

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2,438 Population 17/sq mi density
20 ft Elevation 6 meters
64°F Avg Temperature 18°C
18.5 in Annual Rain
Europe / Rome Timezone
$18,856 Median Income
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Overall
1.9 / 5.0
Poor overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
1.9 / 5.0
$18,856 median income, 13.7% unemployment

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People

Population2,438
Density17/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$18,856
Unemployment13.7%

Climate

Avg Temp64°F (18°C)
Rain18.5 in/yr
Sunny Days302/yr
Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Population2,438
Population Density17 / sq mi
Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Coordinates37.9295°, 12.3296°
TimezoneEurope/Rome
Country🇮🇹 Italy
State / ProvinceSicily
Average Temperature64°F (18°C)
January Average53°F (12°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation18.5 inches (470 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$18,856

About Favignana

Favignana is a small town in Italy (Sicily) with a population of 2,438. The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet (6 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 64°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 53°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 18.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/Rome.

The median household income in Favignana is $18,856, which is 75% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 13.7% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 183 business establishments.

Income: Favignana vs Italy

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Income

Median HH Income$18,856
75% below Italy avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment13.7%
281% above Italy avg
Establishments (County)183

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Favignana

Favignana 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.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 11.3°C / 52°F 7.6° / 15° 61.9
Feb 11.1°C / 52°F 7.2° / 15° 48.2
Mar 12.8°C / 55°F 8.6° / 17° 43.5
Apr 15.2°C / 59°F 10.6° / 19.7° 33.8
May 18.8°C / 66°F 13.9° / 23.6° 18.7
Jun 22.6°C / 73°F 17.5° / 27.6° 5.0
Jul 25.2°C / 77°F 20.3° / 30.2° 2.9
Aug 26.1°C / 79°F 21.2° / 31° 5.8
Sep 23.7°C / 75°F 19.3° / 28.1° 48.9
Oct 20.2°C / 68°F 16° / 24.3° 64.4
Nov 16.2°C / 61°F 12.5° / 19.9° 75.2
Dec 12.8°C / 55°F 9.5° / 16.2° 78.6
Favignana enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 302 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 18.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

53°F Jan (12°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average63.5°F
18% above Italy avg
January Average53°F (12°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days302 days/yr

Geography

Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Area146.5 sq mi (379.4 km²)
Population Density17/sq mi
Coordinates37.9295°N, 12.3296°W
TimezoneEurope/Rome

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.5"
51% below Italy avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 2.99"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

558 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.0. Most recent: M4.8 on Aug 26, 2025.

Sep 6, 2002 34 km NNE of Santa Flavia, Italy M6.0 130 km
Sep 27, 2002 39 km NNE of Santa Flavia, Italy M5.3 132 km
Sep 14, 1998 40 km N of Santa Flavia, Italy M4.9 126 km
Dec 30, 1999 57 km NW of Favignana, Italy M4.9 57 km
Nov 25, 2001 6 km SW of Polizzi Generosa, Italy M4.9 144 km
Jan 17, 1998 28 km NNE of San Vito Lo Capo, Italy M4.9 72 km
May 29, 1995 22 km W of Favignana, Italy M4.8 23 km
Aug 26, 2025 72 km WNW of Favignana, Italy M4.8 73 km
Dec 14, 1996 1 km SW of Sclafani Bagni, Italy M4.7 133 km
Jun 20, 1998 28 km NNW of San Vito Lo Capo, Italy M4.7 63 km
Sep 28, 2002 43 km NNE of Santa Flavia, Italy M4.6 135 km
Sep 20, 2002 Sicily, Italy M4.5 137 km
Sep 6, 2002 40 km NNE of Santa Flavia, Italy M4.5 135 km
Jun 21, 1998 29 km NNW of San Vito Lo Capo, Italy M4.5 63 km
Apr 13, 2012 9 km N of Sferracavallo, Italy M4.4 94 km
Jul 25, 1995 50 km NNW of San Vito Lo Capo, Italy M4.4 71 km
Aug 13, 2012 39 km ESE of Ustica, Italy M4.4 131 km
Feb 25, 2012 33 km NNE of Sferracavallo, Italy M4.4 117 km
Aug 29, 2015 Sicily, Italy M4.3 64 km
May 20, 1998 16 km NW of San Vito Lo Capo, Italy M4.3 45 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1769 CORINTH GULF Earthquake 54 km
1726 NORTHERN SICILY Earthquake 250 92 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Campi Flegrei del Mar di Sicilia (98 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Campi Flegrei del Mar di Sicilia Submarine -8 m (-26 ft) 1867 98 km
Pantelleria Shield 836 m (2,743 ft) 1891 132 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 53°F (12°C) 2.3 in
February 53°F (12°C) 1.9 in Coldest
March 54°F (12°C) 1.6 in
April 58°F (14°C) 1.4 in
May 64°F (18°C) 0.7 in
June 71°F (22°C) 0.2 in
July 75°F (24°C) 0.1 in Driest
August 77°F (25°C) 0.4 in Warmest
September 73°F (23°C) 1.6 in
October 67°F (20°C) 2.8 in
November 60°F (16°C) 3.0 in Wettest
December 56°F (13°C) 2.6 in

Favignana has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 53°F in February to 77°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 18.5 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.0") and July the driest (0.1").

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Schools in Favignana

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Delegazione comunale
Istituto Comprensivo Antonino Rallo
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Radio Stations near Favignana

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 Favignana

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Ex stabilimento Florio delle tonnare di Favignana e Formica
Ex stabilimento Florio Museo del Mare
Giardino dell'inpossibile
La Salerniana, museum of contemporary art
Museo Archeologico Baglio Anselmi
Museo degli Arazzi
Museo del sale
Museo del Sale
Museo del Vino
Museo della Civiltà Contadina
Museo della Civiltà Preistorica
Museo diocesano Chiesa di Sant'Agostino
Museo e Chiesa del Carmine
Museo G. Perricone
Museo Giuseppe Whitaker
Museo Mirabile delle Tradizioni ed Arti Popolari
Museo Regionale Conte Agostino Pepoli Pepoli e Chiostro
Museum of Optical Illusions
Museum of Prehistory and The Sea - Tower of Ligny
Typographiae Museo della Stampa

Libraries in Favignana

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca "Carla Accardi" - Soprintendenza per i beni culturali e ambientali di Trapani0.0
Biblioteca "Maria Luisa Famà" - Parco archeologico Lilibeo0.0
Biblioteca Comunale decentrata di Terrenove0.0
Biblioteca comunale di Paceco0.0
Biblioteca Comunale Salvatore Struppa0.0
Biblioteca Conservatorio di musica Antonio Scontrino0.0
Biblioteca dell'Ordine degli Architetti di Trapani "Michele Argentino"0.0
Biblioteca diocesana Giovanni Biagio Amico0.0
Biblioteca Fardelliana0.0
Biblioteca Museo regionale Pepoli0.0
Biblioteca sociale OTIUM ex Libris0.0
BiblioTP - Rete delle Biblioteche della provincia di Trapani0.0

Farmers Markets in Favignana

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercato del Pesce

Hotels in Favignana

6 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cave Bianche Hotel - The Seaside Resort
Favignana Hotel
Hotel Il Portico
Hotel Tempo di Mare
Paradiso
Villaggio Cala la Luna

Restaurants in Favignana

23 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bar Arcobaleno
Bar Romano
Cuscusera
La Bettola
Lido Burrone
Locanda 23
Locanda 23
Matri Mia
Osteria del Sotto Sale
Pakkaro
Paradiso
Pizzeria la Regina delle Egadi
Pizzeria Vecchio Stile
Quello che c'è c'è
Rais
REST
Scaliddre
Scialae
Sotto Sale
Trattoria Da Papù
Trattoria Due Colonne
Trattoria El Pescador
Trattoria La Lampara

Cafes in Favignana

9 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bar Cono
Bar Europa
Bar Uccio
Caffe Aegus
Caffe Mazzini
Gran Caffè Florio
La Banchina
La Costa
Monique

Castles in Favignana

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Castello Santa Caterina

Clinics in Favignana

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Guardia Medica

Gas Stations in Favignana

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Eni
IT #5851832967

Banks in Favignana

3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banco di Sicilia
BCC Credito Cooperativo
Intesa San Paolo

Stadiums & Teams in Favignana

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Favignana

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Vincenzo Florio Airport Trapani-BirgiTPSMedium Airport
AvioSciacca AirfieldSmall Airport
Aviosuperficie BovarellaSmall Airport
Aviosuperficie Fly Team Paceco (TPPAC)Small Airport
Aviosuperficie TerranovaSmall Airport
Valbelice AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Favignana

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Favignana
Levanzo

Churches & Religious Organizations in Favignana

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chiesa Madre Maria Santissima Immacolata
Chiesa Santissima Maria di Trapani
Maria Santissima della Cava
Salve Regina
Sant'Anna
Sant'Antonio

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 Favignana

What is the population of Favignana?

Favignana has a population of 2,438 residents and is located in Italy. The population density is 17 people per square mile, spread across 146.5 square miles.

Is Favignana expensive to live in?

The median household income is $18,856, 75% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Favignana?

Favignana enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 53°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. The area receives 302 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 18.5 inches.

How is the job market in Favignana?

The job market in Favignana faces challenges, with unemployment at 13.7% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 183 business establishments in the area.

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