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Marsala, Italy

Sicily · Italy

Marsala is a mid-size city in Sicily, Italy with a population of 77,915. Elevation: 39 ft (12 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).

Data updated June 2026

1.9 /5.0
D Poor
77,915 Population 532/sq mi density
39 ft Elevation 12 meters
64°F Avg Temperature 18°C
18.6 in Annual Rain
Europe / Rome Timezone
$17,097 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
$17,097 median income, 13.8% unemployment

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Full City Profile

People

Population77,915
Density532/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$17,097
Unemployment13.8%

Climate

Avg Temp64°F (18°C)
Rain18.6 in/yr
Sunny Days302/yr
Elevation39 ft (12 m)
Population77,915
Population Density532 / sq mi
Elevation39 ft (12 m)
Coordinates37.7992°, 12.4367°
TimezoneEurope/Rome
Country🇮🇹 Italy
State / ProvinceSicily
Average Temperature64°F (18°C)
January Average53°F (12°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation18.6 inches (473 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$17,097

About Marsala

Marsala is a mid-size city in Italy (Sicily) with a population of 77,915. The city sits at an elevation of 39 feet (12 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 64°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 53°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 18.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/Rome.

The median household income in Marsala is $17,097, which is 77% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 13.8% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 110 business establishments, including 37 restaurants.

Income: Marsala vs Italy

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Income

Median HH Income$17,097
77% below Italy avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment13.8%
283% above Italy avg
Establishments (County)110

Business (County)

Restaurants37
Healthcare12
Retail14

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Marsala

Marsala has an average annual temperature of 18°C (64°F). The hottest month is Aug (26.1°C), the coldest is Feb (11.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 487 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 11.3°C / 52°F 7.6° / 15° 61.9
Feb 11.1°C / 52°F 7.2° / 15° 48.2
Mar 12.8°C / 55°F 8.6° / 17° 43.5
Apr 15.2°C / 59°F 10.6° / 19.7° 33.8
May 18.8°C / 66°F 13.9° / 23.6° 18.7
Jun 22.6°C / 73°F 17.5° / 27.6° 5.0
Jul 25.2°C / 77°F 20.3° / 30.2° 2.9
Aug 26.1°C / 79°F 21.2° / 31° 5.8
Sep 23.7°C / 75°F 19.3° / 28.1° 48.9
Oct 20.2°C / 68°F 16° / 24.3° 64.4
Nov 16.2°C / 61°F 12.5° / 19.9° 75.2
Dec 12.8°C / 55°F 9.5° / 16.2° 78.6
Marsala enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 302 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 18.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 39 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

53°F Jan (12°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average64.0°F
19% above Italy avg
January Average53°F (12°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Sunny Days302 days/yr

Geography

Elevation39 ft (12 m)
Area146.5 sq mi (379.4 km²)
Population Density532/sq mi
Coordinates37.7992°N, 12.4367°W
TimezoneEurope/Rome

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.6"
51% below Italy avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 2.95"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

574 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.0. Most recent: M4.8 on Aug 26, 2025.

Sep 6, 2002 34 km NNE of Santa Flavia, Italy M6.0 128 km
Sep 27, 2002 39 km NNE of Santa Flavia, Italy M5.3 131 km
Sep 14, 1998 40 km N of Santa Flavia, Italy M4.9 126 km
Dec 30, 1999 57 km NW of Favignana, Italy M4.9 74 km
Jan 17, 1998 28 km NNE of San Vito Lo Capo, Italy M4.9 78 km
Nov 25, 2001 6 km SW of Polizzi Generosa, Italy M4.9 134 km
May 6, 1994 2 km NNE of Alimena, Italy M4.8 149 km
May 29, 1995 22 km W of Favignana, Italy M4.8 34 km
Aug 26, 2025 72 km WNW of Favignana, Italy M4.8 89 km
Dec 14, 1996 1 km SW of Sclafani Bagni, Italy M4.7 123 km
Jun 20, 1998 28 km NNW of San Vito Lo Capo, Italy M4.7 73 km
Sep 28, 2002 43 km NNE of Santa Flavia, Italy M4.6 134 km
Jun 21, 1998 29 km NNW of San Vito Lo Capo, Italy M4.5 73 km
Sep 20, 2002 Sicily, Italy M4.5 136 km
Sep 6, 2002 40 km NNE of Santa Flavia, Italy M4.5 134 km
Jul 25, 1995 50 km NNW of San Vito Lo Capo, Italy M4.4 85 km
Apr 13, 2012 9 km N of Sferracavallo, Italy M4.4 93 km
Feb 25, 2012 33 km NNE of Sferracavallo, Italy M4.4 117 km
Aug 13, 2012 39 km ESE of Ustica, Italy M4.4 132 km
Aug 29, 2015 Sicily, Italy M4.3 80 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1769 CORINTH GULF Earthquake - - 70 km
1726 NORTHERN SICILY Earthquake - 250 88 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Campi Flegrei del Mar di Sicilia (81 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Campi Flegrei del Mar di Sicilia Submarine -8 m (-26 ft) 1867 81 km
Pantelleria Shield 836 m (2,743 ft) 1891 120 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 53°F (12°C) 2.4 in Coldest
February 53°F (12°C) 1.9 in
March 55°F (13°C) 1.7 in
April 59°F (15°C) 1.5 in
May 65°F (18°C) 0.8 in
June 72°F (22°C) 0.2 in
July 76°F (25°C) 0.1 in Driest
August 78°F (26°C) 0.4 in Warmest
September 74°F (23°C) 1.5 in
October 68°F (20°C) 2.8 in
November 61°F (16°C) 3.0 in Wettest
December 56°F (13°C) 2.6 in

Marsala has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 53°F in January to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 18.6 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.0") and July the driest (0.1").

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Colleges & Universities in Marsala

Institution Type Founded Website
Technical Institute of Transport and Logistics "Marino Torre" University - ,

Schools in Marsala

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Istituto tecnico commerciale "Giuseppe Garibaldi", succursale di Via Fici - - - -
Pascasino liceo linguistico statale - - - -
Scuola Secondaria "Giuseppe Mazzini" - - - -
Istituto tecnico commerciale "Giuseppe Garibaldi" - - - -
Liceo Classico "Giovanni XXIII" - - - -
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Radio Stations near Marsala

7 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Zak Radio Sicilia mixed music, mixed programming MP3 96 kbps
Radio Cuore Trapani pop MP3 128 kbps
Radio Planet Music top 40 MP3 128 kbps
RCV RADIO NETWORK - MP3 192 kbps
Radio Itaca marsala, pop MP3 128 kbps
Radio 102 classic hits, hits MP3 320 kbps
Radiolina Trapani classic hits, hits MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Marsala

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Amphoreus
Collegio dei Gesuiti
Complesso Monumentale "Filippo Corridoni"
Ex stabilimento Florio delle tonnare di Favignana e Formica
Ex stabilimento Florio Museo del Mare
Giardino dell'inpossibile
La Salerniana, museum of contemporary art
Mazara in miniatura
Mirabilia Urbis
Molino Excelsior
Museo Archeologico Baglio Anselmi
Museo civico Antonio Cordici
Museo Daniel Chalonge
Museo degli Arazzi
Museo del sale
Museo del Sale
Museo del Satiro Danzante
Museo del Vino
Museo della Civiltà Contadina
Museo della Civiltà Preistorica
Museo della Legalità
Museo Diocesano
Museo diocesano Chiesa di Sant'Agostino
Museo e Chiesa del Carmine
Museo G. Perricone
Museo Giuseppe Whitaker
Museo Mirabile delle Tradizioni ed Arti Popolari
Museo Ornitologico
Museo Paul Adrien Maurice Dirac
Museo Regionale Conte Agostino Pepoli Pepoli e Chiostro
Museum of Optical Illusions
Museum of Prehistory and The Sea - Tower of Ligny
Typographiae Museo della Stampa

Libraries in Marsala

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca "Carla Accardi" - Soprintendenza per i beni culturali e ambientali di Trapani0.0
Biblioteca "Maria Luisa Famà" - Parco archeologico Lilibeo0.0
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca comunale0.0
Biblioteca comunale "Vito Carvini"0.0
Biblioteca Comunale decentrata di Terrenove0.0
Biblioteca comunale di Paceco0.0
Biblioteca Comunale Salvatore Struppa0.0
Biblioteca Conservatorio di musica Antonio Scontrino0.0
Biblioteca dei Bambini "L'isola che non c'è"0.0
Biblioteca del Seminario Vescovile0.0
Biblioteca dell'Ordine degli Architetti di Trapani "Michele Argentino"0.0
Biblioteca diocesana Giovanni Biagio Amico0.0
Biblioteca Fardelliana0.0
Biblioteca Museo regionale Pepoli0.0
Biblioteca sociale OTIUM ex Libris0.0
BiblioTP - Rete delle Biblioteche della provincia di Trapani0.0

Farmers Markets in Marsala

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercato del Pesce

Hotels in Marsala

8 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Carmine
Hotel Centrale
La Portazza Resort
Palace Hotel
Seawater Hotel
Stella d'Italia
Villa Favorita
Zio Ciccio

Restaurants in Marsala

32 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Alagna
Antica Trattoria da Pino
Babaloo
Baglio Cudia
Basilico
Cafe Kristal
CELLARIUS
Cellarius
Cibus Food Factory
Divino ... Rosso
Fratelli Pappalardo
i Bucanieri
Il Girasole
Juparanà
La Marinara
Le 5 Palme
Lungomare 49
Mamma Colette
Marè
Marsala Pizzeria Kronos Steakhouse
Novafish
Old Wild West
Parrinello Pescheria e Cucina
Pepenerro
Pizzeria Rosso Pomidoro
Restaurant Aldo & Matteo Pizza
Ristorante
Trattoria Garibaldi
Venezuela
Ventu di Mari
Villa Favorita
VITO insidertip Gebäck (no dogs)

Cafes in Marsala

17 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Antica Caffetteria dell'angolo
Antica Pasticceria Michele
Antica Torrefazione del Caffè
Bar Pegaso
BarNapoli
Bernini
Caffe Roma
Caffetteria Civico Uno
Caffetteria Jolly
da Totò
Millecafe
Millegusti
Pasticceria indelicato
Piacere espresso
Romeo
Voga
Zanzibar

Cinemas in Marsala

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cinema Centrale

Theatres in Marsala

3 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Teatro Comunale Maestro Eliodoro Sollima
Teatro Finestre sul mondo
Teatro Impero

Monuments in Marsala

2 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Capo Lilybeo
Monumento ai Mille

Castles in Marsala

5 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bastione San Francesco
Bastione San Giacomo
Bastione Sant'Antonio
Bastione Velasco
Castello di Marsala

Dentists in Marsala

4 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Caredent
Centro Tecnico Odontoiatrico C.T.O. 2000 s.n.c
IT #11559869247
IT #13378253001

Veterinaries in Marsala

2 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

IT #11645453607
Tierarzt

Train Stations in Marsala

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Marsala

Bus Stations in Marsala

2 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Stazione Autobus
Via Amerigo Fazio

Gas Stations in Marsala

22 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

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Eni
ERG
IP
IT #332330106
IT #4441343537
IT #5851833989
IT #5851836000
IT #5851836031
IT #5851837724
IT #5851837909
IT #5851838445
IT #5851840982
IT #5851842505
IT #5851842807
IT #5851843125
IT #5851843896
IT #5851844304
IT #5851844309
Lukoil
Q8

Banks in Marsala

8 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Banca Mediolanum
Bancomat
BPER Banca
Credem
Credem
Crédit Agricole
Intesa Sanpaolo
UniCredit Bank

Gyms in Marsala

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

IT #11559578078

Breweries in Marsala

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Baroni Birra

Stadiums & Teams in Marsala

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Marsala

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Falcone–Borsellino AirportPMOLarge Airport
Vincenzo Florio Airport Trapani-BirgiTPSMedium Airport
AvioSciacca Airfield-Small Airport
Aviosuperficie Bovarella-Small Airport
Aviosuperficie Fly Team Paceco (TPPAC)-Small Airport
Aviosuperficie Terranova-Small Airport
Valbelice Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Marsala

5 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Marsala
Marsala 1
Marsala 2
Poste Italiane
Tabaccaro

Churches & Religious Organizations in Marsala

17 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Addolorata
Chiesa dei Gesuiti
Chiesa del Purgatorio
Chiesa della Madonna della Cava
Chiesa di San Matteo
Chiesa di Santa Maria delle Grazie
Chiesa di Santo Stefano
Chiesa Madre
Chiesa Maria S.S.Del Rosario
Chiesa San Giovanni
Chiesa Santa Maria delle Grazie, in Santa Venera
JW.ORG
Museo e Chiesa del Carmine
San Antonino
San Francesco d' Assisi
San Giuseppe
Santa Anna

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Rome

Around Marsala

Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data

Schools 4
Pharmacies 12
Restaurants 37
Cafes 20
Bars 13
Supermarkets 14
Banks 8
Museums 2
Hotels 6
Libraries 3
Parks 19
Police Stations 2
Fire Stations 1
Places of Worship 5

Things to See Near Marsala

33 places within 15 km

⚱️ Archaeological Sites (14)
  • • Area Sacra del Kothon
  • • Bacino di carenaggio
  • • Casa dei Mosaici
  • • Casa delle Anfore
  • • Fortezza occidentale
  • + 9 more
🏖️ Beaches (2)
  • • San Teodoro
  • • Spiaggia di San Teodoro
🏰 Castles (5)
  • • Bastione San Francesco
  • • Bastione San Giacomo
  • • Bastione Sant'Antonio
  • • Bastione Velasco
  • • Castello di Marsala
🗼 Lighthouses (1)
  • • Faro di Punta Marsala
🏛️ Ruins (10)
  • • Baglio Don Federico
  • • Baglio Lazzara
  • • Baglio Salinara
  • • Casa Catalano
  • • Masseria Vecchia
  • + 5 more
🌄 Viewpoints (1)
  • • Bue Marino

🇮🇹 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 Marsala

What is the population of Marsala?

Marsala has a population of 77,915 residents and is located in Italy. The population density is 532 people per square mile, spread across 146.5 square miles.

Is Marsala expensive to live in?

The median household income is $17,097, 77% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Marsala?

Marsala enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 53°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 302 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 18.6 inches.

How is the job market in Marsala?

The job market in Marsala faces challenges, with unemployment at 13.8% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 110 business establishments in the area, including 37 restaurants and food service locations.

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