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Gela, Italy
Full City Profile
1.9
/5.0
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Poor
75,001
Population
541/sq mi density
151 ft
Elevation
46 meters
64°F
Avg Temperature
18°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
$18,473 median income, 14.2% unemployment
Gela 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 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 15.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
53°F Jan (12°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 63.7°F |
| 18% above US avg | |
| January Average | 53°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 308 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 151 ft (46 m) |
| Area | 138.8 sq mi (359.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 541/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.0738°N, 14.2404°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
8 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 | 69 km |
| 1990 | EASTERN SICILY | Earthquake | — | 19 | 109 km |
| 1818 | EASTERN SICILY | Earthquake | — | 72 | 98 km |
| 1726 | NORTHERN SICILY | Earthquake | — | 250 | 140 km |
| 1172 | ISLAND OF SICILY | Earthquake | — | — | 123 km |
| 1169 | EASTERN SICILY | Earthquake | — | 16,000 | 74 km |
| 1169 | CALABRIAN ARC | Astronomical | — | — | 100 km |
| 963 | SICILY | Earthquake | — | — | 123 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Etna (101 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Etna | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,295 m (10,810 ft) | 2020 | 101 km |
| Campi Flegrei del Mar di Sicilia | Submarine | -8 m (-26 ft) | 1867 | 137 km |
| Vulcano | Stratovolcano(es) | 500 m (1,640 ft) | 1890 | 161 km |
| Lipari | Stratovolcano(es) | 590 m (1,936 ft) | 1230 | 169 km |
| Panarea | Stratovolcano | 399 m (1,309 ft) | Unknown | 188 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 53°F (12°C) | 2.0 in | |
| February | 53°F (12°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 1.2 in | |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 1.1 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 0.5 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 0.2 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 0.3 in | Warmest |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 1.0 in | |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 61°F (16°C) | 2.3 in | |
| December | 55°F (13°C) | 2.7 in | Wettest |
Gela has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 53°F in February to 77°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 15.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.7") and July the driest (0.0").