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Lipari, Italy
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Lipari is a small town in Sicily, Italy with a population of 4,263. Elevation: 144 ft (44 m). Average temperature: 63°F (17°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Lipari
Lipari is the largest of the seven Aeolian Islands, located in the Tyrrhenian Sea off the northern coast of Sicily, Southern Italy, and a comune (municipality) including six of them ; it is administratively part of the Metropolitan City of Messina. It has 12,793 permanent residents, but during the May to September tourist season, the total population may reach up to 20,000. It is also the name of the biggest island in the archipelago, where the main urban area of the comune is located.
People
Economy
DClimate
| Population | 4,263 |
| Population Density | 4 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 144 ft (44 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.4674°, 14.9540° |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
| Country | 🇮🇹 Italy |
| State / Province | Sicily |
| Average Temperature | 63°F (17°C) |
| January Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 25.1 inches (637 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $17,565 |
About Lipari
Lipari is a small town in Italy (Sicily) with a population of 4,263. The city sits at an elevation of 144 feet (44 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 63°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 52°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 25.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Rome.
Income: Lipari vs Italy
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Income
| Median HH Income | $17,565 |
| 77% below Italy avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 12.9% |
| 258% above Italy avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 320 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Temperature
| Annual Average | 63.3°F |
| 17% above Italy avg | |
| January Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 290 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 144 ft (44 m) |
| Area | 1,001.6 sq mi (2,594.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 4/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.4674°N, 14.9540°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | 65 km |
| 1908 | MESSINA STRAIT, IONIAN SEA | Eruption + Earthquake | 13.0 m | 80,000 | 64 km |
| 1693 | ISLAND OF SICILY | Earthquake | 12.0 m | 54,000 | 149 km |
| 2002 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Explosion | 10.9 m | — | 42 km |
| 1916 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Earthquake | 10.0 m | — | 46 km |
| 1930 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 2.5 m | 6 | 42 km |
| 1988 | LA FOSSA VOLCANO, VULCANO IS. | Meteorological | 2.0 m | — | 8 km |
| 2019 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 1.3 m | 1 | 42 km |
| 1905 | TYRRHENIAN CALABRIA | Earthquake | 1.3 m | 557 | 100 km |
| 2022 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.8 m | — | 42 km |
| 1919 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.8 m | 4 | 42 km |
| 2021 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.4 m | — | 42 km |
| 2019 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.3 m | — | 42 km |
| 2022 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.0 m | — | 42 km |
| 2024 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | — | — | 42 km |
| 1990 | EASTERN SICILY | Earthquake | — | 19 | 137 km |
| 1954 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | — | — | 42 km |
| 1944 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Explosion | — | — | 42 km |
| 1907 | IONIAN CALABRIA | Earthquake | — | 158 | 100 km |
| 1870 | TYRRHENIAN SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 146 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Lipari (3 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Lipari | Stratovolcano(es) | 590 m (1,936 ft) | 1230 | 3 km |
| Vulcano | Stratovolcano(es) | 500 m (1,640 ft) | 1890 | 7 km |
| Panarea | Stratovolcano | 399 m (1,309 ft) | Unknown | 21 km |
| Stromboli | Stratovolcano | 924 m (3,031 ft) | 2020 | 42 km |
| Etna | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,295 m (10,810 ft) | 2020 | 80 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 52°F (11°C) | 3.2 in | |
| February | 52°F (11°C) | 2.7 in | Coldest |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 1.1 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 0.4 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 0.6 in | Warmest |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 2.2 in | |
| October | 67°F (19°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 60°F (16°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 55°F (13°C) | 3.6 in | Wettest |
Lipari has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 52°F in February to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 25.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.6") and July the driest (0.4").
Schools in Lipari
6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scuola secondaria di primo grado "Santa Lucia" | — | — | — | — |
| Scuola dell'infanzia di Vulcano Piano | — | — | — | — |
| Scuola primaria di Vulcano Piano | — | — | — | — |
| Scuola secondaria di primo grado di Vulcano | — | — | — | — |
| Istituto tecnico Isa Conti Ellen Vanicher | — | — | — | — |
| Liceo Isa Conti Ellen Vanicher | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Lipari
7 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio Stereo Sant'Agata | pop, sant'agata di militello | MP3 96 kbps | |
| Dimensione Radio | milazzo, pop | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Radio Milazzo | adult contemporary, milazzo | MP3 192 kbps | |
| RadioReload.it | contemporary, dance | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Studio 5 | atessa, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Empire | furci siculo, news | MP3 | |
| Radio Splash | dance, milazzo | MP3 256 kbps |
Museums in Lipari
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centro Operativo Marcello Carapezza | ||||
| Museo Archeologico Regionale Eoliano | ||||
| Museo D'Arte Sacra | ||||
| Museo diffuso | ||||
| Museo eoliano dell'emigrazione |
Libraries in Lipari
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca comunale Giovanni Cafarella | 0.0 |
Hotels in Lipari
28 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Lipari
48 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Lipari
13 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Lipari
1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Lipari
2 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Lipari
3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Lipari
1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Lipari
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Lipari
6 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Reggio Calabria Airport | REG | Medium Airport |
| Ala Jonica Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Aviosuperficie Maletto Fly | — | Small Airport |
| Aviosuperficie Minotaurus e Medusa | — | Small Airport |
| Calatabiano (Aviosuperficie Angelo D'Arrigo) | — | Small Airport |
| Campo di Volo Capo d'Orlando | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Lipari
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Lipari | |
| Vulcano Porto |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Lipari
14 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Chiesa dei Cappuccini | |
| chiesa del Santissimo Salvatore | |
| Chiesa delle Anime del Purgatorio | |
| Chiesa di Maria Santissima Addolorata | |
| Chiesa di Maria Santissima delle Grazie | |
| Chiesa di Maria Santissima Immacolata | |
| Chiesa di San Bartolomeo Extra moenia | |
| Chiesa di San Giuseppe | |
| Chiesa di San Pietro | |
| Chiesa di Sant'Antonio di Padova | |
| Chiesa Maria Santissima del Rosario | |
| Concattedrale di San Bartolomeo | |
| San Bartolo al Monte | |
| Santa Maria del Rosario |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Italy
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Frequently Asked Questions About Lipari
What is the population of Lipari?
Lipari has a population of 4,263 residents and is located in Italy. The population density is 4 people per square mile, spread across 1,001.6 square miles.
Is Lipari expensive to live in?
The median household income is $17,565, 77% below the national average of $75,149.
What is the weather like in Lipari?
Lipari enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 52°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 290 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 25.1 inches.
How is the job market in Lipari?
The job market in Lipari faces challenges, with unemployment at 12.9% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 320 business establishments in the area.