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Lampedusa, Italy

Sicily · Italy

Lampedusa is a small town in Sicily, Italy with a population of 4,065. Elevation: 52 ft (16 m). Average temperature: 67°F (19°C).

Data updated June 2026

1.9 /5.0
D Poor
4,065 Population 119/sq mi density
52 ft Elevation 16 meters
67°F Avg Temperature 19°C
12.6 in Annual Rain
Europe / Rome Timezone
$15,818 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
$15,818 median income, 13.0% unemployment

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About Lampedusa

Lampedusa

Lampedusa is the largest of Italy's Pelagian Islands in the Mediterranean Sea.

People

Population4,065
Density119/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$15,818
Unemployment13.0%

Climate

Avg Temp67°F (19°C)
Rain12.6 in/yr
Sunny Days313/yr
Elevation52 ft (16 m)
Population4,065
Population Density119 / sq mi
Elevation52 ft (16 m)
Coordinates35.5014°, 12.6096°
TimezoneEurope/Rome
Country🇮🇹 Italy
State / ProvinceSicily
Average Temperature67°F (19°C)
January Average57°F (14°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation12.6 inches (319 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$15,818

About Lampedusa

Lampedusa is a small town in Italy (Sicily) with a population of 4,065. The city sits at an elevation of 52 feet (16 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 67°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 57°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 12.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/Rome.

The median household income in Lampedusa is $15,818, which is 79% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 13.0% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 305 business establishments.

Income: Lampedusa vs Italy

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Income

Median HH Income$15,818
79% below Italy avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment13.0%
261% above Italy avg
Establishments (County)305

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Lampedusa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 313 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 12.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 52 feet.

Temperature

57°F Jan (14°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average66.8°F
24% above Italy avg
January Average57°F (14°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days313 days/yr

Geography

Elevation52 ft (16 m)
Area34.3 sq mi (88.7 km²)
Population Density119/sq mi
Coordinates35.5014°N, 12.6096°W
TimezoneEurope/Rome

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 12.6"
67% below Italy avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 2.28"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

59 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M4.4 on Mar 8, 2023.

Sep 10, 1993 55 km SSW of Lampedusa, Italy M5.3 56 km
Dec 29, 1990 34 km NE of Monastir, Tunisia M5.0 149 km
Aug 8, 1991 Tunisia M4.8 87 km
Sep 10, 1993 75 km SSW of Lampedusa, Italy M4.7 76 km
Oct 29, 1995 56 km ENE of Mahdia, Tunisia M4.6 88 km
Oct 21, 2013 3 km ESE of Bekalta, Tunisia M4.4 144 km
Mar 8, 2023 98 km SSW of Qrendi, Malta M4.4 148 km
Mar 31, 2007 142 km SE of Lampedusa, Italy M4.3 143 km
Jan 2, 2016 38 km S of Kamma, Italy M4.3 115 km
Jan 17, 2016 75 km ESE of Kamma, Italy M4.2 122 km
Jun 27, 2005 73 km ESE of El Maamoura, Tunisia M4.2 121 km
Sep 15, 1993 59 km SSW of Lampedusa, Italy M4.2 60 km
Apr 25, 1996 80 km NNE of Lampedusa, Italy M4.1 81 km
Mar 25, 2013 67 km NE of Bekalta, Tunisia M4.1 112 km
Dec 29, 1995 81 km SSW of Licata, Italy M4.1 133 km
Mar 19, 2009 74 km ESE of Kamma, Italy M4.0 122 km
Sep 14, 2012 95 km SSW of Realmonte, Italy M4.0 119 km
May 1, 2002 3 km ESE of Sidi Alouane, Tunisia M4.0 149 km
Aug 9, 1994 53 km N of Lampedusa, Italy M3.9 54 km
Feb 5, 2006 71 km E of Kamma, Italy M3.9 150 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Pantelleria (151 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Pantelleria Shield 836 m (2,743 ft) 1891 151 km
Campi Flegrei del Mar di Sicilia Submarine -8 m (-26 ft) 1867 178 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 57°F (14°C) 1.8 in
February 56°F (14°C) 1.3 in Coldest
March 58°F (14°C) 1.0 in
April 61°F (16°C) 0.8 in
May 66°F (19°C) 0.3 in
June 73°F (23°C) 0.1 in
July 78°F (25°C) 0.0 in Driest
August 80°F (27°C) 0.1 in Warmest
September 77°F (25°C) 0.7 in
October 72°F (22°C) 2.3 in Wettest
November 65°F (18°C) 2.1 in
December 60°F (15°C) 2.1 in

Lampedusa has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 56°F in February to 80°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 12.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (2.3") and July the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Lampedusa

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Scuola elementare Giovanni Pascoli
Scuola media Luigi Pirandello
Liceo scientifico Ettore Majorana
Istituto comprensivo Luigi Pirandello
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Radio Stations near Lampedusa

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Farmers Markets in Lampedusa

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Il Pescato Di Lampedusa

Hotels in Lampedusa

37 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Appartamento Mare Azzurro
CalaPalme
Dammusi imbriacola
El Mosaico del Sol Resort
El mosaico sol dammusi
Hotel Baia Turchese
Hotel Belvedere
hotel blue bad
Hotel cupola bianca
Hotel Guitgia Tommasino
Hotel Il Faro della Guitgia Tommasino
hotel la calandra
hotel la rosa dei venti
hotel le pelagie
hotel luagos club
Hotel Macondo
Hotel Martello
Hotel Medusa
Hotel Nautic
Hotel Porthotel Calandra
Hotel Royal
hotel sole lampedusa
hotel villaggio blu
il gattopardo
la casa al mare
Le villette di Cala Madonna
Luna di ponente
luna di ponente
Oasi di Casablanca
porto hotel calandra
Puesto De Sol Residence
relai isole del sud
residence del sole
Residence Lampedusa
Resort Costa house
Resort moresco
Silvia Affittacamere

Restaurants in Lampedusa

24 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cavalluccio Marino
Cirenga Fish Burgers
Gallo d’Oro
Glenadin
La carnezzeria
La Marina di Cala Creta
La Risacca
Lampedusa Streetfood
Le Mille e Una Notte
Moka
Onda Blu
Pizzeria da Nicola
Ristorante del Porto
Ristorante Il Balenottero
Ristorante L'Aragosta
Ristorante La Nigra
Ristorante Nautic
Sciuri e Fava
Sirio
Stelle di Ponente
Trattoria Pugliese
Trattoria Terranova
Tunéz
Voscenza

Cafes in Lampedusa

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bar Roma
Caffé del Porto

Monuments in Lampedusa

2 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

35° parallelo
Cartello dei Naviganti

Bus Stations in Lampedusa

3 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Capolinea Ponente
La Roccia
Piazza Brignone

Gas Stations in Lampedusa

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Indipend.
IT #1939885872
IT #1939885879

Banks in Lampedusa

4 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banca Agricola Popolare di Sicilia
Credem
UniCredit Bank
UniCredit Bank

Airports Near Lampedusa

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Lampedusa AirportLMPMedium Airport

Post Offices in Lampedusa

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Ufficio Postale

Churches & Religious Organizations in Lampedusa

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
San Gerlando
Santuario Beata Vergine Maria di Porto Salvo

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 Lampedusa

What is the population of Lampedusa?

Lampedusa has a population of 4,065 residents and is located in Italy. The population density is 119 people per square mile, spread across 34.3 square miles.

Is Lampedusa expensive to live in?

The median household income is $15,818, 79% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Lampedusa?

Lampedusa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 57°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 313 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 12.6 inches.

How is the job market in Lampedusa?

The job market in Lampedusa faces challenges, with unemployment at 13.0% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 305 business establishments in the area.

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