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Leonforte, Italy

Sicily · Italy

Leonforte is a small city in Sicily, Italy with a population of 13,781. Elevation: 1,978 ft (603 m). Average temperature: 60°F (16°C).

Data updated June 2026

1.9 /5.0
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13,781 Population 369/sq mi density
1,978 ft Elevation 603 meters
60°F Avg Temperature 16°C
19.5 in Annual Rain
Europe / Rome Timezone
$16,467 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
$16,467 median income, 14.1% unemployment

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People

Population13,781
Density369/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$16,467
Unemployment14.1%

Climate

Avg Temp60°F (16°C)
Rain19.5 in/yr
Sunny Days301/yr
Elevation1,978 ft (603 m)
Population13,781
Population Density369 / sq mi
Elevation1,978 ft (603 m)
Coordinates37.6420°, 14.3977°
TimezoneEurope/Rome
Country🇮🇹 Italy
State / ProvinceSicily
Average Temperature60°F (16°C)
January Average48°F (9°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation19.5 inches (496 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$16,467

About Leonforte

Leonforte is a small city in Italy (Sicily) with a population of 13,781. The city sits at an elevation of 1,978 feet (603 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 60°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 48°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 19.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/Rome.

The median household income in Leonforte is $16,467, which is 78% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 14.1% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 1,034 business establishments.

Income: Leonforte vs Italy

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Income

Median HH Income$16,467
78% below Italy avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment14.1%
292% above Italy avg
Establishments (County)1,034

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Leonforte

Leonforte has an average annual temperature of 14.4°C (58°F). The hottest month is Aug (24.6°C), the coldest is Jan (6°C). Average annual precipitation is 594 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 6°C / 43°F 3.5° / 8.5° 85.9
Feb 6°C / 43°F 3.1° / 8.8° 58.8
Mar 8.2°C / 47°F 4.8° / 11.6° 67.5
Apr 10.8°C / 51°F 7° / 14.6° 47.4
May 16°C / 61°F 11.6° / 20.3° 26.2
Jun 21.3°C / 70°F 16.6° / 26° 22.2
Jul 24.2°C / 76°F 19.2° / 29.2° 12.8
Aug 24.6°C / 76°F 19.9° / 29.4° 23.9
Sep 19.9°C / 68°F 15.7° / 24.1° 43.1
Oct 16.2°C / 61°F 12.7° / 19.6° 66.4
Nov 11.4°C / 53°F 8.8° / 14.1° 72.4
Dec 7.6°C / 46°F 5.3° / 9.8° 67.6
Leonforte enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 301 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 19.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,978 feet.

Temperature

48°F Jan (9°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average60.0°F
11% above Italy avg
January Average48°F (9°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,978 ft (603 m)
Area37.3 sq mi (96.7 km²)
Population Density369/sq mi
Coordinates37.6420°N, 14.3977°W
TimezoneEurope/Rome

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.5"
49% below Italy avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 3.07"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Sep 6, 2002 34 km NNE of Santa Flavia, Italy M6.0 102 km
Dec 13, 1990 20 km ENE of Augusta, Italy M5.6 99 km
May 5, 2004 5 km S of Leni, Italy M5.5 103 km
Sep 27, 2002 39 km NNE of Santa Flavia, Italy M5.3 108 km
Jul 4, 2007 39 km NE of Santa Marina Salina, Italy M5.2 147 km
Apr 25, 1992 6 km ENE of Santa Marina Salina, Italy M5.2 115 km
Feb 7, 2025 39 km WSW of Leni, Italy M5.2 94 km
Sep 14, 1998 40 km N of Santa Flavia, Italy M4.9 115 km
Jun 26, 1993 1 km WNW of Tusa, Italy M4.9 42 km
Nov 25, 2001 6 km SW of Polizzi Generosa, Italy M4.9 41 km
Feb 6, 2015 28 km NE of Santa Marina Salina, Italy M4.8 138 km
May 6, 1994 2 km NNE of Alimena, Italy M4.8 25 km
Oct 23, 1999 32 km NNW of Malfa, Italy M4.8 135 km
Nov 27, 1993 35 km N of Malfa, Italy M4.8 146 km
Sep 7, 2009 62 km N of Cefalù, Italy M4.8 111 km
Mar 12, 2024 21 km NNE of Malfa, Italy M4.7 132 km
Jul 4, 2012 16 km ESE of Lipari, Italy M4.7 110 km
Apr 6, 1992 5 km NNE of Troina / Draginai, Italy M4.7 29 km
Dec 14, 1996 1 km SW of Sclafani Bagni, Italy M4.7 53 km
May 9, 2015 36 km ENE of Canneto, Italy M4.7 136 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

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 1,500 126 km
1908 MESSINA STRAIT, IONIAN SEA Eruption + Earthquake 13.0 m 80,000 119 km
1693 ISLAND OF SICILY Earthquake 12.0 m 54,000 79 km
2002 STROMBOLI ISLAND Explosion 10.9 m - 146 km
1916 STROMBOLI ISLAND Earthquake 10.0 m - 150 km
1930 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 2.5 m 6 146 km
1988 LA FOSSA VOLCANO, VULCANO IS. Meteorological 2.0 m - 98 km
2019 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 1.3 m 1 146 km
2022 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 0.8 m - 146 km
1919 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 0.8 m 4 146 km
2021 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 0.4 m - 146 km
2019 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 0.3 m - 146 km
2022 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 0.0 m - 146 km
2024 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical - - 146 km
1990 EASTERN SICILY Earthquake - 19 99 km
1954 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical - - 146 km
1944 STROMBOLI ISLAND Explosion - - 146 km
1818 EASTERN SICILY Earthquake - 72 65 km
1783 MESSINA STRAITS Meteorological - 1 134 km
1726 NORTHERN SICILY Earthquake - 250 106 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Etna (54 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Etna Stratovolcano(es) 3,295 m (10,810 ft) 2020 54 km
Vulcano Stratovolcano(es) 500 m (1,640 ft) 1890 98 km
Lipari Stratovolcano(es) 590 m (1,936 ft) 1230 105 km
Panarea Stratovolcano 399 m (1,309 ft) Unknown 125 km
Stromboli Stratovolcano 924 m (3,031 ft) 2020 146 km
Campi Flegrei del Mar di Sicilia Submarine -8 m (-26 ft) 1867 162 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 48°F (9°C) 2.6 in Coldest
February 48°F (9°C) 1.9 in
March 50°F (10°C) 1.7 in
April 54°F (12°C) 1.4 in
May 62°F (16°C) 0.8 in
June 70°F (21°C) 0.3 in
July 75°F (24°C) 0.2 in Driest
August 76°F (24°C) 0.5 in Warmest
September 71°F (22°C) 1.5 in
October 63°F (17°C) 2.8 in
November 56°F (13°C) 2.8 in
December 50°F (10°C) 3.1 in Wettest

Leonforte has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 48°F in January to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 19.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.1") and July the driest (0.2").

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Schools in Leonforte

6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Istituto Comprensivo Dante Alighieri - - - -
Liceo Scientifico Enrico Medi - - - -
Liceo Classico "Nunzio Vaccalluzzo" - - - -
Liceo Classico N. Vaccalluzzo - - - -
Scuola - - - -
Scuola elementare N. Vaccalluzzo - - - -
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Radio Stations near Leonforte

8 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Rai Radio 1 news, public radio MP3 256 kbps
Rai Radio 3 classical, culture MP3 320 kbps
Rai Radio 2 public radio, rai MP3 256 kbps
Radio Comunità Nuova pop MP3
Radio RF101 top 40 AAC+ 256 kbps
RADIO SICILIA EXPRESS - MP3 128 kbps
Radio Amore - MP3
Radio Stereo Sant'Agata pop, sant'agata di militello MP3 96 kbps

Museums in Leonforte

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Antiquarium ex Carcere
Casa Museo Caripa
Casa Museo d'Arte Contadina
Casa Museo di Villapriore - Casa del Lavoratore a Giornata
Ecomuseo Branciforti
Museo Alessi
Museo Archeologico
Museo Archeologico di Aidone
Museo Archeologico Regionale di Enna
Museo Civico
Museo del Mito
Museo della fotografia di Robert Capa
Museo Della Montagna Siciliana
Museo della montagna siciliana
Museo delle Armi
Museo di Cultura Materiale Padre Silvestro Nasca
Museo Etno Antropologico e dell'Emigrazione Valguarnerese
Museo Etnoantropologico
Pinacoteca Gianbecchina
Treno Museo

Libraries in Leonforte

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca Comunale Pietro Mineo0.0
Biblioteca Comunale Pietro Mineo0.0
Biblioteca Comunale Pietro Mineo0.0
Fondazione Marida Correnti0.0
Plesso B0.0

Farmers Markets in Leonforte

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercato settimanale di Enna Alta
Mercato settimanale di Enna Bassa
Pescheria Comunale

Hotels in Leonforte

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Villa Gussio Nicoletti

Cafes in Leonforte

3 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bar Moderno
Bar Terzo Tempo
Zito

Cinemas in Leonforte

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cinema Evolution

Monuments in Leonforte

3 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Antico lavatoio
Gran Fonte
Monumento ai Caduti

Castles in Leonforte

1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Castello di Tavi

Gas Stations in Leonforte

4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Enilive
Esso
Lukoil
Sepa

Stadiums & Teams in Leonforte

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Leonforte

26 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Catania-Fontanarossa AirportCTALarge Airport
Comiso AirportCIYMedium Airport
Sigonella Navy Air Base-Medium Airport
Albatros Airfield-Small Airport
Aquila Solitaria Airfield-Small Airport
Avioclub Ereo Airfield-Small Airport
Aviosuperficie Agrigento-Small Airport
Aviosuperficie Airone-Small Airport
Aviosuperficie Aretusa Fly-Small Airport
Aviosuperficie Maletto Fly-Small Airport
Aviosuperficie Massarotti-Small Airport
Aviosuperficie Minotaurus e Medusa-Small Airport
Aviosuperficie Ramacca-Small Airport
Aviosuperficie Sorvoliamo-Small Airport
Bosco di Mezzo Airfield (CTCAL)-Small Airport
Camemi Airfield-Small Airport
Campo di Volo Aidone (cugno)-Small Airport
Campo di Volo AvioClub Centro Sicilia-Small Airport
Campo di Volo Capo d'Orlando-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
Priolo Airfield-Small Airport
Trike Team Cormorano-Small Airport

Post Offices in Leonforte

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Leonforte
Leonforte 1

Churches & Religious Organizations in Leonforte

14 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chiesa
Chiesa dei Cappuccini
Chiesa del Santissimo Salvatore
Chiesa della Matrice
Chiesa della Mercede
Chiesa di Maria Santissima Annunziata
Chiesa di Maria Santissima del Carmelo
Chiesa di San Giuseppe
Chiesa di Sant'Antonino
Chiesa di Santa Croce
Chiesa di Santo Stefano
Chiesa di Santo Stefano
Chiesa Madre San Giovanni Battista
Chiesa Santa Maria della Catena

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 Leonforte

What is the population of Leonforte?

Leonforte has a population of 13,781 residents and is located in Italy. The population density is 369 people per square mile, spread across 37.3 square miles.

Is Leonforte expensive to live in?

The median household income is $16,467, 78% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Leonforte?

Leonforte enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 48°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. The area receives 301 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 19.5 inches.

How is the job market in Leonforte?

The job market in Leonforte faces challenges, with unemployment at 14.1% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 1,034 business establishments in the area.

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