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Merì, Italy
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Merì is a small town in Sicily, Italy with a population of 1,988. Elevation: 210 ft (64 m). Average temperature: 56°F (14°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Merì
Merì is a comune (municipality) in the Metropolitan City of Messina in the Italian region Sicily, located about 170 kilometres (110 mi) east of Palermo and about 25 kilometres (16 mi) west of Messina.
People
Economy
DClimate
| Population | 1,988 |
| Population Density | 87 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 210 ft (64 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.1663°, 15.2497° |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
| Country | 🇮🇹 Italy |
| State / Province | Sicily |
| Average Temperature | 56°F (14°C) |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 40.1 inches (1,018 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 37.2 inches (94 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $15,499 |
About Merì
Merì is a small town in Italy (Sicily) with a population of 1,988. The city sits at an elevation of 210 feet (64 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 56°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 42°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 40.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Rome.
Income: Merì vs Italy
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Income
| Median HH Income | $15,499 |
| 79% below Italy avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 12.8% |
| 256% above Italy avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 149 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Climate in Merì
Merì 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.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 56.4°F |
| 4% above Italy avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 328 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 210 ft (64 m) |
| Area | 22.8 sq mi (59.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 87/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.1663°N, 15.2497°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 | 34 km |
| 1908 | MESSINA STRAIT, IONIAN SEA | Eruption + Earthquake | 13.0 m | 80,000 | 29 km |
| 1693 | ISLAND OF SICILY | Earthquake | 12.0 m | 54,000 | 117 km |
| 2002 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Explosion | 10.9 m | - | 69 km |
| 1916 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Earthquake | 10.0 m | - | 72 km |
| 1930 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 2.5 m | 6 | 69 km |
| 1988 | LA FOSSA VOLCANO, VULCANO IS. | Meteorological | 2.0 m | - | 36 km |
| 2019 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 1.3 m | 1 | 69 km |
| 1905 | TYRRHENIAN CALABRIA | Earthquake | 1.3 m | 557 | 91 km |
| 2022 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.8 m | - | 69 km |
| 1919 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.8 m | 4 | 69 km |
| 2021 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.4 m | - | 69 km |
| 2019 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.3 m | - | 69 km |
| 2022 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.0 m | - | 69 km |
| 2024 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | - | - | 69 km |
| 1990 | EASTERN SICILY | Earthquake | - | 19 | 98 km |
| 1954 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | - | - | 69 km |
| 1944 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Explosion | - | - | 69 km |
| 1907 | IONIAN CALABRIA | Earthquake | - | 158 | 67 km |
| 1818 | EASTERN SICILY | Earthquake | - | 72 | 64 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Vulcano (37 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Vulcano | Stratovolcano(es) | 500 m (1,640 ft) | 1890 | 37 km |
| Lipari | Stratovolcano(es) | 590 m (1,936 ft) | 1230 | 45 km |
| Etna | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,295 m (10,810 ft) | 2020 | 51 km |
| Panarea | Stratovolcano | 399 m (1,309 ft) | Unknown | 55 km |
| Stromboli | Stratovolcano | 924 m (3,031 ft) | 2020 | 69 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (6°C) | 3.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 48°F (9°C) | 2.8 in | |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 2.7 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 1.2 in | |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 0.5 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 0.4 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 0.7 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 2.2 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 50°F (10°C) | 3.9 in | Wettest |
Merì has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 42°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.9 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.9") and July the driest (0.4").
Schools in Merì
4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scuola primaria "Luigi La Spada" | - | - | - | - |
| Scuola primaria di Merì | - | - | - | - |
| Scuola primaria "Bastione" | - | - | - | - |
| Scuola secondaria di primo grado di Merì | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Merì
9 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 Taormina | classic hits, hits | MP3 128 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 Merì
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antica Farmacia | ||||
| Antica Filanda | ||||
| Antiquarium Archeologico | ||||
| LAB forma - Museo dell'argilla | ||||
| MuMa | ||||
| Museo archeologico "Santi Furnari" | ||||
| Museo cultura e musica popolare dei Peloritani | ||||
| Museo cultura e musica popolare dei Peloritani | ||||
| Museo dei SS. Pietro e Paolo d'Agrò | ||||
| Museo del Grano e della Cviltà Contadina | ||||
| Museo del Grano e della Cviltà Contadina | ||||
| Museo del Mare | ||||
| Museo del Risorgimento | ||||
| Museo dell' Emigrazione | ||||
| MUSEO DELLE ATTIVITA’ CONTADINE | ||||
| Museo di Storia della Medicina “Dott. Ottavio Badessa” | ||||
| Museo Epicentro | ||||
| Museo Etnoantropologico e Naturalistico "Domenico Ryolo" | ||||
| Museo etnostorico "Nello Cassata" | ||||
| Palazzo Livoti | ||||
| Parco Letterario Salvatore Quasimodo |
Libraries in Merì
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bibbioteca comunale Oasi | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Carmelo Santalco di Villafranca Tirrena - Ex Comune | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Comunale | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Comunale | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca comunale | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Comunale | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca comunale | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca comunale "C. Condipodero" | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Comunale "Elvira Giorgianni Sellerio" | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca comunale Corrado Cagli | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Comunale Tino Parisi | 0.0 | |||||
| Stefano Tuccio | 0.0 |
Restaurants in Merì
7 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Merì
3 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Merì
2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Merì
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cannistrà Beer Service |
Stadiums & Teams in Merì
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Merì
12 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Catania-Fontanarossa Airport | CTA | Large Airport |
| Reggio Calabria Airport | REG | Medium Airport |
| Ala Jonica Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Ali Calabria Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Aviosuperficie Maletto Fly | - | Small Airport |
| Aviosuperficie Minotaurus e Medusa | - | Small Airport |
| Beppe Rascaglia Flying Field | - | Small Airport |
| Calatabiano (Aviosuperficie Angelo D'Arrigo) | - | Small Airport |
| Campo di Volo Aidone (cugno) | - | Small Airport |
| Campo di Volo Capo d'Orlando | - | Small Airport |
| Eagles Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Il Grifo Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Merì
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Merì | |
| Santa Marina di Milazzo |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Merì
5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Cappella della Madonna delle Lacrime | |
| Chiesa Cristiana Evangelica | |
| Chiesa di San Marco | |
| Chiesa di Santa Maria di Loreto | |
| Chiesa di Santa Marina |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Italy
14 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Merì
What is the population of Merì?
Merì has a population of 1,988 residents and is located in Italy. The population density is 87 people per square mile, spread across 22.8 square miles.
Is Merì expensive to live in?
The median household income is $15,499, 79% below the national average of $75,149.
What is the weather like in Merì?
Merì enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 42°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 328 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 40.1 inches, with 37.2 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Merì?
The job market in Merì faces challenges, with unemployment at 12.8% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 149 business establishments in the area.