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Modica, Italy
Full City Profile
1.9
/5.0
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Poor
54,456
Population
289/sq mi density
971 ft
Elevation
296 meters
60°F
Avg Temperature
16°C
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Overall
1.9 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
1.9 / 5.0
$18,373 median income, 12.2% unemployment
Modica enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 300 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 20.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
48°F Jan (9°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 59.9°F |
| 11% above US avg | |
| January Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 300 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 971 ft (296 m) |
| Area | 188.2 sq mi (487.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 289/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.8587°N, 14.7597°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
7 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 12.0 m (39 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1693 | ISLAND OF SICILY | Earthquake | 12.0 m | 54,000 | 38 km |
| 1990 | EASTERN SICILY | Earthquake | — | 19 | 78 km |
| 1818 | EASTERN SICILY | Earthquake | — | 72 | 89 km |
| 1172 | ISLAND OF SICILY | Earthquake | — | — | 129 km |
| 1169 | EASTERN SICILY | Earthquake | — | 16,000 | 55 km |
| 1169 | CALABRIAN ARC | Astronomical | — | — | 100 km |
| 963 | SICILY | Earthquake | — | — | 129 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Etna (101 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Etna | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,295 m (10,810 ft) | 2020 | 101 km |
| Vulcano | Stratovolcano(es) | 500 m (1,640 ft) | 1890 | 173 km |
| Lipari | Stratovolcano(es) | 590 m (1,936 ft) | 1230 | 182 km |
| Campi Flegrei del Mar di Sicilia | Submarine | -8 m (-26 ft) | 1867 | 185 km |
| Panarea | Stratovolcano | 399 m (1,309 ft) | Unknown | 200 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 48°F (9°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 48°F (9°C) | 1.9 in | |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 1.2 in | |
| May | 62°F (16°C) | 0.7 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 0.2 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 0.4 in | Warmest |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 1.5 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 50°F (10°C) | 3.4 in | Wettest |
Modica has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 48°F in January to 75°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 20.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.4") and July the driest (0.1").