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Melicuccà, Italy

Calabria · Italy

Melicuccà is a small town in Calabria, Italy with a population of 953. Elevation: 896 ft (273 m). Average temperature: 63°F (17°C).

Data updated June 2026

1.9 /5.0
D Poor
953 Population 56/sq mi density
896 ft Elevation 273 meters
63°F Avg Temperature 17°C
58.2 in Annual Rain
Europe / Rome Timezone
$14,004 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
$14,004 median income, 13.6% unemployment

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People

Population953
Density56/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$14,004
Unemployment13.6%

Climate

Avg Temp63°F (17°C)
Rain58.2 in/yr
Sunny Days325/yr
Elevation896 ft (273 m)
Population953
Population Density56 / sq mi
Elevation896 ft (273 m)
Coordinates38.3031°, 15.8815°
TimezoneEurope/Rome
Country🇮🇹 Italy
State / ProvinceCalabria
Average Temperature63°F (17°C)
January Average50°F (10°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation58.2 inches (1,479 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.1 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$14,004

About Melicuccà

Melicuccà is a small town in Italy (Calabria) with a population of 953. The city sits at an elevation of 896 feet (273 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 63°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 50°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 58.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/Rome.

The median household income in Melicuccà is $14,004, which is 81% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 13.6% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 71 business establishments.

Income: Melicuccà vs Italy

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Income

Median HH Income$14,004
81% below Italy avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment13.6%
278% above Italy avg
Establishments (County)71

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Melicuccà

Melicuccà has an average annual temperature of 19.4°C (67°F). The hottest month is Aug (28°C), the coldest is Feb (12.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 950 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 12.5°C / 55°F 10.2° / 14.8° 117.8
Feb 12.4°C / 54°F 9.8° / 15° 91.1
Mar 14.1°C / 57°F 11.3° / 16.9° 94.7
Apr 16.3°C / 61°F 13.3° / 19.3° 65.4
May 20.2°C / 68°F 16.9° / 23.5° 36.2
Jun 24.5°C / 76°F 21.1° / 27.8° 31.3
Jul 27.4°C / 81°F 24° / 30.9° 17.6
Aug 28°C / 82°F 24.7° / 31.4° 30.2
Sep 24.6°C / 76°F 21.5° / 27.8° 95.2
Oct 21.2°C / 70°F 18.3° / 24° 110.9
Nov 17.2°C / 63°F 14.5° / 19.8° 128.3
Dec 13.8°C / 57°F 11.5° / 16.2° 131.2
Melicuccà enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 325 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 58.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 896 feet.

Temperature

50°F Jan (10°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average62.5°F
16% above Italy avg
January Average50°F (10°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days325 days/yr

Geography

Elevation896 ft (273 m)
Area17.0 sq mi (44.0 km²)
Population Density56/sq mi
Coordinates38.3031°N, 15.8815°W
TimezoneEurope/Rome

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 58.2"
53% above Italy avg
Snowfall 0.1"
Wettest Month (Dec) 4.65"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.67"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

790 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.8. Most recent: M4.7 on Apr 16, 2025.

Jan 5, 1994 62 km NNE of Malfa, Italy M5.8 108 km
Dec 13, 1990 20 km ENE of Augusta, Italy M5.6 118 km
May 5, 2004 5 km S of Leni, Italy M5.5 96 km
May 18, 1998 74 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy M5.5 125 km
Dec 14, 1990 50 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy M5.3 125 km
Jul 4, 2007 39 km NE of Santa Marina Salina, Italy M5.2 81 km
Feb 7, 2025 39 km WSW of Leni, Italy M5.2 132 km
May 17, 2001 43 km NW of Santa Domenica, Italy M5.2 79 km
May 1, 2023 33 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy M5.2 130 km
Apr 25, 1992 6 km ENE of Santa Marina Salina, Italy M5.2 88 km
Aug 1, 2024 2 km S of Bocchigliero, Italy M5.1 143 km
Jun 26, 1993 1 km WNW of Tusa, Italy M4.9 150 km
Feb 6, 2015 28 km NE of Santa Marina Salina, Italy M4.8 84 km
Feb 24, 2020 2 km E of San Vincenzo la Costa, Italy M4.8 121 km
Apr 5, 2014 18 km SE of Capo Rizzuto, Italy M4.8 132 km
Oct 23, 1999 32 km NNW of Malfa, Italy M4.8 122 km
Nov 27, 1993 35 km N of Malfa, Italy M4.8 111 km
Feb 25, 1996 22 km NW of Santa Domenica, Italy M4.8 59 km
Aug 19, 2021 31 km WSW of Amantea, Italy M4.8 87 km
Apr 6, 1992 5 km NNE of Troina / Draginai, Italy M4.7 123 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 24 km
1908 MESSINA STRAIT, IONIAN SEA Eruption + Earthquake 13.0 m 80,000 30 km
2002 STROMBOLI ISLAND Explosion 10.9 m 79 km
1916 STROMBOLI ISLAND Earthquake 10.0 m 80 km
1930 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 2.5 m 6 79 km
1988 LA FOSSA VOLCANO, VULCANO IS. Meteorological 2.0 m 81 km
2019 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 1.3 m 1 79 km
1905 TYRRHENIAN CALABRIA Earthquake 1.3 m 557 44 km
2022 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 0.8 m 79 km
1919 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 0.8 m 4 79 km
2021 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 0.4 m 79 km
2019 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 0.3 m 79 km
2022 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 0.0 m 79 km
2024 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 79 km
1990 EASTERN SICILY Earthquake 19 118 km
1954 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 79 km
1944 STROMBOLI ISLAND Explosion 79 km
1907 IONIAN CALABRIA Earthquake 158 22 km
1870 TYRRHENIAN SEA Earthquake 114 km
1818 EASTERN SICILY Earthquake 72 102 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Stromboli (79 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Stromboli Stratovolcano 924 m (3,031 ft) 2020 79 km
Panarea Stratovolcano 399 m (1,309 ft) Unknown 80 km
Vulcano Stratovolcano(es) 500 m (1,640 ft) 1890 81 km
Lipari Stratovolcano(es) 590 m (1,936 ft) 1230 85 km
Etna Stratovolcano(es) 3,295 m (10,810 ft) 2020 99 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 50°F (10°C) 4.4 in
February 44°F (7°C) 3.4 in Coldest
March 47°F (8°C) 3.2 in
April 52°F (11°C) 2.4 in
May 59°F (15°C) 1.6 in
June 66°F (19°C) 0.7 in Driest
July 80°F (27°C) 0.7 in Warmest
August 71°F (22°C) 1.0 in
September 66°F (19°C) 2.4 in
October 59°F (15°C) 4.1 in
November 53°F (12°C) 4.1 in
December 47°F (8°C) 4.7 in Wettest

Melicuccà has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 44°F in February to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.5 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.7") and June the driest (0.7").

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Radio Stations near Melicuccà

12 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Italia Anni 60 - Trentino Alto Adige 60s, 70s AAC+ 64 kbps
Radio Italia Anni 60 MP3 128 kbps
Radio Italia Anni 60 (Emilia-Romagna e Marche) 60s, 70s MP3 128 kbps
Radio Gamma Gioiosa local news, pop MP3 128 kbps
Radio Star 2000 AAC+ 128 kbps
Promoradio Network adult contemporary, reggio calabria MP3 192 kbps
Radio Venere corsano, italian pop MP3
Radio Medua MP3 192 kbps
Radio Gioiosa Marina adult contemporary, local news MP3 192 kbps
Radio Eco Sud molochio, pop MP3 256 kbps
Radio Onda Verde music, news MP3 128 kbps
Radio Mille Cuori longobardi, pop MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Melicuccà

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa della Cultura "Leonida Repaci"
Casa di Corrado Alvaro
Centro per lo studio e la conservazione della civiltà contadina del Poro
Museo Archeologico Metauros
Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Reggio Calabria
Museo calabrese di etnografia e folklore "Raffaele Corso"
Museo Civico
Museo d'arte sacra
Museo del presepe
Museo dell'artigianato tessile,della seta,costume e moda calabrese
Museo della Civiltà Contadina
Museo delle Varette della Settimana Santa
Museo dello Strumento Musicale
Museo di Biologia Marina e Paleontologia
Museo di Storia Naturale dello Stretto di Messina
Museo di Storia Naturale dello Stretto di Messina
Museo di storia naturale di Cittanova
Museo didattico della civiltà contadina e artigiana
Museo Diocesano
Museo Diocesano d'Arte Sacra
Museo Diocesano Oppido Mamertina
Museo e Parco Archeologico di Medma
Museo Nazionale dei Bergamotto
Museo San Paolo
National Archaeological Museum of Reggio Calabria
Piccolo museo della civiltà contadina
Piccolo museo della civiltà contadina
Pinacoteca Civica di Reggio Calabria
Planetario
Tempio di San Fantino

Libraries in Melicuccà

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca comunale0.0
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca comunale0.0
Biblioteca Comunale "A. Scopelliti"0.0
Biblioteca Comunale Antonio Renda0.0
Biblioteca comunale Serrata0.0
Biblioteca Pietro De Nava0.0
Libreria Arcadia0.0
Libreria Napoli0.0

Farmers Markets in Melicuccà

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercato comunale
Mercato ortofrutticolo
Piazza del Popolo

Cafes in Melicuccà

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bar Zirino
Nancy Bar

Monuments in Melicuccà

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Monumento ai caduti per la Patria

Stadiums & Teams in Melicuccà

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Airports Near Melicuccà

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Lamezia Terme Sant'Eufemia International AirportSUFLarge Airport
Reggio Calabria AirportREGMedium Airport
Ala Jonica AirfieldSmall Airport
Ali Calabria AirfieldSmall Airport
Beppe Rascaglia Flying FieldSmall Airport
Calatabiano (Aviosuperficie Angelo D'Arrigo)Small Airport
Il Grifo AirfieldSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Melicuccà

2 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Riabilia di Luigi Barillaro & C. Srl
Studio Alfa

Churches & Religious Organizations in Melicuccà

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chiesa di Maria Santissima del Rosario
Chiesa di San Giovanni Battista
Chiesa di San Giuseppe
Chiesa di San Luigi
Santuario di Sant'Antonio di Padova

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 Melicuccà

What is the population of Melicuccà?

Melicuccà has a population of 953 residents and is located in Italy. The population density is 56 people per square mile, spread across 17.0 square miles.

Is Melicuccà expensive to live in?

The median household income is $14,004, 81% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Melicuccà?

Melicuccà enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 50°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 325 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 58.2 inches.

How is the job market in Melicuccà?

The job market in Melicuccà faces challenges, with unemployment at 13.6% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 71 business establishments in the area.

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