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Francofonte, Italy
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Francofonte is a small city in Sicily, Italy with a population of 12,635. Elevation: 922 ft (281 m). Average temperature: 62°F (17°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
Economy
DClimate
| Population | 12,635 |
| Population Density | 270 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 922 ft (281 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.2248°, 14.8749° |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
| Country | 🇮🇹 Italy |
| State / Province | Sicily |
| Average Temperature | 62°F (17°C) |
| January Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 19.3 inches (489 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $13,370 |
About Francofonte
Francofonte is a small city in Italy (Sicily) with a population of 12,635. The city sits at an elevation of 922 feet (281 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 62°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 50°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 19.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/Rome.
Income: Francofonte vs Italy
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Income
| Median HH Income | $13,370 |
| 82% below Italy avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 16.3% |
| 353% above Italy avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 948 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Climate in Francofonte
Francofonte has an average annual temperature of 18.1°C (65°F). The hottest month is Aug (27.4°C), the coldest is Jan (10.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 485 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 62.0°F |
| 15% above Italy avg | |
| January Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 301 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 922 ft (281 m) |
| Area | 46.8 sq mi (121.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 270/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.2248°N, 14.8749°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
12 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 | 129 km |
| 1908 | MESSINA STRAIT, IONIAN SEA | Eruption + Earthquake | 13.0 m | 80,000 | 122 km |
| 1693 | ISLAND OF SICILY | Earthquake | 12.0 m | 54,000 | 16 km |
| 1988 | LA FOSSA VOLCANO, VULCANO IS. | Meteorological | 2.0 m | - | 131 km |
| 1990 | EASTERN SICILY | Earthquake | - | 19 | 51 km |
| 1907 | IONIAN CALABRIA | Earthquake | - | 158 | 143 km |
| 1818 | EASTERN SICILY | Earthquake | - | 72 | 48 km |
| 1783 | MESSINA STRAITS | Meteorological | - | 1 | 136 km |
| 1172 | ISLAND OF SICILY | Earthquake | - | - | 87 km |
| 1169 | EASTERN SICILY | Earthquake | - | 16,000 | 16 km |
| 1169 | CALABRIAN ARC | Astronomical | - | - | 58 km |
| 963 | SICILY | Earthquake | - | - | 87 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Etna (59 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Etna | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,295 m (10,810 ft) | 2020 | 59 km |
| Vulcano | Stratovolcano(es) | 500 m (1,640 ft) | 1890 | 131 km |
| Lipari | Stratovolcano(es) | 590 m (1,936 ft) | 1230 | 141 km |
| Panarea | Stratovolcano | 399 m (1,309 ft) | Unknown | 158 km |
| Stromboli | Stratovolcano | 924 m (3,031 ft) | 2020 | 176 km |
| Campi Flegrei del Mar di Sicilia | Submarine | -8 m (-26 ft) | 1867 | 193 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 50°F (10°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 50°F (10°C) | 1.6 in | |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 1.8 in | |
| April | 56°F (14°C) | 1.1 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 0.6 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 0.2 in | |
| July | 76°F (25°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 0.4 in | Warmest |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 1.4 in | |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 3.2 in | Wettest |
| November | 58°F (14°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 52°F (11°C) | 3.0 in |
Francofonte has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 50°F in January to 77°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 19.2 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.2") and July the driest (0.1").
Schools in Francofonte
5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Istituto di istruzione secondaria superiore Pier Luigi Nervi-Alaimo - plesso di Francofonte | - | - | - | - |
| Istituto di istruzione secondaria superiore Gorgia-Elio Vittorini-Alfio Moncada - plesso Matteo Gaudioso | - | - | - | - |
| Istituto comprensivo Dante Alighieri - plesso Europa | - | - | - | - |
| Istituto comprensivo Dante Alighieri - plesso Franco | - | - | - | - |
| Istituto comprensivo Dante Alighieri - plesso Dante | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Francofonte
10 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kiss kiss italia | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Antenna Uno | classic hits, latino | MP3 192 kbps | |
| FM Italia | adult contemporary, pop | MP3 | |
| Radio Sud Orientale RSO | - | MP3 96 kbps | |
| Radio Flash | adult contemporary, pop | MP3 | |
| FM Classic | 70s, 80s | MP3 | |
| RSC Radio Studio Centrale | pop music | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Radio Delfino | oldies | AAC+ 96 kbps | |
| Radio Amore Blu | - | MP3 | |
| Radio Etna Espresso | acireale, pop | MP3 |
Museums in Francofonte
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca-Museo Luigi Capuana | ||||
| Casa Museo Antonino Uccello | ||||
| Ecomuseo I Luoghi del Lavoro Contadino e dei Mestieri | ||||
| La Casa del '900 | ||||
| Museo Archeologico di Lentini | ||||
| Museo archeologico Gabriele Judica | ||||
| Museo Civico | ||||
| Museo Civico Antonino Di Vita | ||||
| Museo Civico Sebastiano Guzzone | ||||
| Museo d'Arte Sacra San Nicolò | ||||
| Museo dei Viaggiatori in Sicilia | ||||
| Museo del Tesoro del Santuario di Santa Maria della Stella | ||||
| Museo dell'Informatica Funzionante | ||||
| Museo dell'Olio | ||||
| Museo Etnoantropologico Solarino | ||||
| Museo Etnografico Padre Matteo Angelo Coniglione | ||||
| Museo Tematico di Arte Contemporanea |
Libraries in Francofonte
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Comunale | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca comunale Giuseppe Agnello | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca comunale Nitto Indovino | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Popolare Angelo Majorana | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca XXV Aprile | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Francofonte
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercati Agro Alimentari Sicilia | |||||
| Mercato quindicinale di Palazzolo Acreide | |||||
| Mercato settimanale di Carlentini | |||||
| Mercato settimanale di Francofonte | |||||
| Mercato settimanale di Lentini | |||||
| Mercato settimanale di Militello | |||||
| Mercato settimanale di Palagonia | |||||
| Mercato settimanale di Scordia | |||||
| Mercato Settimanale di Sortino |
Restaurants in Francofonte
2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Francofonte
9 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Francofonte
7 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Francofonte
2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Francofonte
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Francofonte
28 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Catania-Fontanarossa Airport | CTA | Large Airport |
| Comiso Airport | CIY | Medium Airport |
| Sigonella Navy Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| Ala Jonica Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Avioclub Ereo Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Aviosuperfice Eloro | - | Small Airport |
| Aviosuperficie Airone | - | Small Airport |
| Aviosuperficie Aretusa Fly | - | Small Airport |
| Aviosuperficie Avola-Gallina | - | Small Airport |
| Aviosuperficie Maletto Fly | - | Small Airport |
| Aviosuperficie Massarotti | - | Small Airport |
| Aviosuperficie Ramacca | - | Small Airport |
| Aviosuperficie Sorvoliamo | - | Small Airport |
| Bosco di Mezzo Airfield (CTCAL) | - | Small Airport |
| Calatabiano (Aviosuperficie Angelo D'Arrigo) | - | Small Airport |
| Camemi Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Campo di Volo Aidone (cugno) | - | Small Airport |
| Campo di Volo Club Aeronautico Gela | - | Small Airport |
| Campo di Volo Marano | - | Small Airport |
| Campo di Volo MedFly | - | Small Airport |
| Campo di Volo Niscemi Parisi (CLNIS) | - | Small Airport |
| Eagles Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Elpifly Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Eremo della Giubiliana Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Oasi dei Re Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Priolo Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Rinaura Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Trike Team Cormorano | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Francofonte
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Francofonte |
Treatment Centers in Francofonte
2 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Centro di riabilitazione Sant'Angela Merici | ||
| Consorzio Siciliano di Riabilitazione Kikki Lo Trovato |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Francofonte
8 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Assemblee di Dio in Italia | |
| Basilica di Sant'Antonio Abate | |
| Chiesa del Carmine | |
| Chiesa dell'Angelo Custode | |
| Chiesa di San Francesco d'Assisi | |
| Chiesa di San Gerolamo | |
| Chiesa di Sant'Antonio di Padova | |
| Santuario dell'Annunziata |
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What is the population of Francofonte?
Francofonte has a population of 12,635 residents and is located in Italy. The population density is 270 people per square mile, spread across 46.8 square miles.
Is Francofonte expensive to live in?
The median household income is $13,370, 82% below the national average of $75,149.
What is the weather like in Francofonte?
Francofonte enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 50°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 19.3 inches.
How is the job market in Francofonte?
The job market in Francofonte faces challenges, with unemployment at 16.3% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 948 business establishments in the area.