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Niscemi, Italy

Sicily · Italy

Niscemi is a small city in Sicily, Italy with a population of 26,893. Elevation: 1,089 ft (332 m). Average temperature: 63°F (17°C).

Data updated June 2026

1.9 /5.0
D Poor
26,893 Population 666/sq mi density
1,089 ft Elevation 332 meters
63°F Avg Temperature 17°C
16.4 in Annual Rain
Europe / Rome Timezone
$14,277 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
$14,277 median income, 15.4% unemployment

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People

Population26,893
Density666/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$14,277
Unemployment15.4%

Climate

Avg Temp63°F (17°C)
Rain16.4 in/yr
Sunny Days306/yr
Elevation1,089 ft (332 m)
Population26,893
Population Density666 / sq mi
Elevation1,089 ft (332 m)
Coordinates37.1465°, 14.3938°
TimezoneEurope/Rome
Country🇮🇹 Italy
State / ProvinceSicily
Average Temperature63°F (17°C)
January Average52°F (11°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation16.4 inches (416 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$14,277

About Niscemi

Niscemi is a small city in Italy (Sicily) with a population of 26,893. The city sits at an elevation of 1,089 feet (332 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 63°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 52°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 16.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/Rome.

The median household income in Niscemi is $14,277, which is 81% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 15.4% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 2,017 business establishments.

Income: Niscemi vs Italy

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Income

Median HH Income$14,277
81% below Italy avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment15.4%
328% above Italy avg
Establishments (County)2,017

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Niscemi

Niscemi has an average annual temperature of 18.9°C (66°F). The hottest month is Jul (28.6°C), the coldest is Jan (10.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 477 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 10.6°C / 51°F 3.1° / 18.3° 32.8
Feb 11.1°C / 52°F 3° / 18.6° 36.3
Mar 12.4°C / 54°F 5.2° / 21.6° 40.5
Apr 15.1°C / 59°F 7.2° / 25.7° 17.0
May 19.5°C / 67°F 11.2° / 29.4° 85.9
Jun 25.3°C / 78°F 16° / 37° 3.4
Jul 28.6°C / 84°F 19.8° / 39° 3.9
Aug 28.5°C / 83°F 20.6° / 38.2° 9.8
Sep 25.1°C / 77°F 17.5° / 34.1° 41.5
Oct 20.9°C / 70°F 14° / 29.2° 70.4
Nov 16.8°C / 62°F 9.3° / 24.8° 103.0
Dec 13°C / 55°F 6.2° / 20.2° 33.1
Niscemi enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 306 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 16.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,089 feet.

Temperature

52°F Jan (11°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average62.8°F
16% above Italy avg
January Average52°F (11°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days306 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,089 ft (332 m)
Area40.4 sq mi (104.7 km²)
Population Density666/sq mi
Coordinates37.1465°N, 14.3938°W
TimezoneEurope/Rome

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 16.4"
57% below Italy avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 2.83"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

416 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.6. Most recent: M3.3 on Apr 17, 2025.

Dec 13, 1990 20 km ENE of Augusta, Italy M5.6 94 km
Feb 7, 2025 39 km WSW of Leni, Italy M5.2 149 km
Jun 26, 1993 1 km WNW of Tusa, Italy M4.9 95 km
Nov 25, 2001 6 km SW of Polizzi Generosa, Italy M4.9 79 km
May 6, 1994 2 km NNE of Alimena, Italy M4.8 67 km
Apr 6, 1992 5 km NNE of Troina / Draginai, Italy M4.7 79 km
Dec 14, 1996 1 km SW of Sclafani Bagni, Italy M4.7 89 km
Mar 25, 1997 68 km ESE of Siracusa, Italy M4.7 148 km
Mar 28, 1990 2 km NNW of San Giorgio, Italy M4.7 125 km
Jan 4, 2013 3 km NNE of Cesarò, Italy M4.6 86 km
Apr 15, 2022 49 km ENE of Augusta, Italy M4.6 123 km
Sep 7, 1991 8 km SSE of Guidomandri Marina, Italy M4.5 136 km
Feb 8, 2016 5 km SSW of Palazzolo Acreide, Italy M4.5 45 km
Oct 29, 1990 37 km NNE of Pembroke, Malta M4.5 105 km
Dec 15, 1991 0 km WSW of Pennisi, Italy M4.5 85 km
Aug 16, 2010 6 km S of Pianoconte, Italy M4.5 148 km
Dec 16, 1990 20 km ENE of Augusta, Italy M4.5 95 km
Feb 27, 2006 1 km WNW of Barcellona Pozzo di Gotto, Italy M4.4 133 km
Aug 24, 2013 8 km W of Pachino, Italy M4.4 72 km
Feb 14, 1999 5 km N of Oliveri, Italy M4.4 128 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

9 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 55 km
1988 LA FOSSA VOLCANO, VULCANO IS. Meteorological 2.0 m - 148 km
1990 EASTERN SICILY Earthquake - 19 94 km
1818 EASTERN SICILY Earthquake - 72 83 km
1726 NORTHERN SICILY Earthquake - 250 142 km
1172 ISLAND OF SICILY Earthquake - - 109 km
1169 EASTERN SICILY Earthquake - 16,000 59 km
1169 CALABRIAN ARC Astronomical - - 85 km
963 SICILY Earthquake - - 109 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Etna (86 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Etna Stratovolcano(es) 3,295 m (10,810 ft) 2020 86 km
Vulcano Stratovolcano(es) 500 m (1,640 ft) 1890 149 km
Campi Flegrei del Mar di Sicilia Submarine -8 m (-26 ft) 1867 150 km
Lipari Stratovolcano(es) 590 m (1,936 ft) 1230 157 km
Panarea Stratovolcano 399 m (1,309 ft) Unknown 176 km
Stromboli Stratovolcano 924 m (3,031 ft) 2020 196 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 52°F (11°C) 2.2 in Coldest
February 52°F (11°C) 1.6 in
March 53°F (12°C) 1.3 in
April 57°F (14°C) 1.1 in
May 64°F (18°C) 0.6 in
June 71°F (22°C) 0.2 in
July 75°F (24°C) 0.1 in Driest
August 77°F (25°C) 0.4 in Warmest
September 73°F (23°C) 1.1 in
October 67°F (19°C) 2.6 in
November 59°F (15°C) 2.4 in
December 54°F (12°C) 2.8 in Wettest

Niscemi has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 52°F in January to 77°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 16.4 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.8") and July the driest (0.1").

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Schools in Niscemi

13 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Istituto comprensivo Giovanni Verga - plesso Luigi Pirandello - - - -
Istituto comprensivo Francesco Maria Luigi Salerno - plesso Alessandro Manzoni - - - -
Istituto comprensivo Francesco Maria Luigi Salerno - plesso Don Giovanni Bosco - - - -
Istituto comprensivo Giovanni Verga - plesso Gesualdo Bufalino - - - -
Istituto comprensivo Francesco Maria Luigi Salerno - plesso Don Lorenzo Milani - - - -
Istituto comprensivo Giovanni Verga - plesso Mario Gori - - - -
Istituto comprensivo Francesco Maria Luigi Salerno - plesso San Giuseppe - - - -
Istituto comprensivo Francesco Maria Luigi Salerno - plesso Carlo Collodi - - - -
Istituto comprensivo Giovanni Verga - plesso San Martino - - - -
Istituto comprensivo Giovanni Verga - plesso Luigi Capuana - - - -
Istituto comprensivo Giovanni Verga - plesso Giuseppe Spata - - - -
Istituto comprensivo Francesco Maria Luigi Salerno - plesso Belvedere - - - -
Istituto di istruzione secondaria superiore Leonardo da Vinci - - - -
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Radio Stations near Niscemi

7 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Rai Radio 1 news, public radio MP3 256 kbps
Rai Radio 3 classical, culture MP3 320 kbps
Rai Radio 2 public radio, rai MP3 256 kbps
Radio Comunità Nuova pop MP3
Radio RF101 top 40 AAC+ 256 kbps
RADIO SICILIA EXPRESS - MP3 128 kbps
Radio Amore - MP3

Museums in Niscemi

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Antiquarium Iconografico di Capo Soprano
Casa Museo del Contadino
Foresteria
Galleria civica d'arte contemporanea
Galleria Luigi Sturzo
Mostra Permanente della Civiltà Mineraria
Museo Archeologico Regionale di Gela
Museo bellico Belli Instrumentum
Museo Civico
Museo Civico di Niscemi
Museo Civico di Storia Naturale
Museo Civico Luigi Sturzo al Carcere Borbonico
Museo del Carretto Siciliano
Museo del Tombolo
Museo della ceramica contemporanea
Museo di Palazzo Trigona della Floresta
Museo Diocesano di Piazza Armerina
Museo Etnologico Siciliano
Museo Hoffmann
Museo Regionale della Ceramica di Caltagirone

Libraries in Niscemi

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca Comunale "Euclide"0.0
Biblioteca Comunale Mario Gori0.0
Biblioteca Emanuele Taranto0.0
Biblioteca Giovanni Casano0.0

Farmers Markets in Niscemi

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marcato settimanale
Mercato Ortofrutticolo
Mercato ortofrutticolo
Mercato Ortofrutticolo
Mercato Ortofrutticolo di Comiso
Ortomercato di Vittoria

Restaurants in Niscemi

4 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cibus
Madera
Movida
Pizzeria da Alfonso

Cafes in Niscemi

12 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bar Buco
Bar G&G
Bar La Bussola
Bar Sicilia 2
Bar Venezia
Bar Vicari
Caffetteria Falzone
Chiosco Europa
Chiosco Smile
Piper
Pixel cafè
Winebar

Gas Stations in Niscemi

7 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Comeco
Easy Statoil
Enilive
Giap
Idc
Tamoil
Vp Petroli

Banks in Niscemi

3 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Intesa Sanpaolo
Monte dei Paschi di Siena
Unicredit

Shopping Malls in Niscemi

1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

New Era Shopping Center

Stadiums & Teams in Niscemi

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Airports Near Niscemi

27 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Catania-Fontanarossa AirportCTALarge Airport
Comiso AirportCIYMedium Airport
Sigonella Navy Air Base-Medium Airport
Aquila Solitaria Airfield-Small Airport
Avioclub Ereo Airfield-Small Airport
Aviosuperfice Eloro-Small Airport
Aviosuperficie Agrigento-Small Airport
Aviosuperficie Airone-Small Airport
Aviosuperficie Aretusa Fly-Small Airport
Aviosuperficie Maletto Fly-Small Airport
Aviosuperficie Massarotti-Small Airport
Aviosuperficie Ramacca-Small Airport
Aviosuperficie Sorvoliamo-Small Airport
Bosco di Mezzo Airfield (CTCAL)-Small Airport
Camemi Airfield-Small Airport
Campo di Volo Aidone (cugno)-Small Airport
Campo di Volo AvioClub Centro Sicilia-Small Airport
Campo di Volo Club Aeronautico Gela-Small Airport
Campo di Volo Marano-Small Airport
Campo di Volo MedFly-Small Airport
Campo di Volo Niscemi Parisi (CLNIS)-Small Airport
Eagles Airfield-Small Airport
Elpifly Airfield-Small Airport
Eremo della Giubiliana Airfield-Small Airport
Oasi dei Re Airfield-Small Airport
Priolo Airfield-Small Airport
Trike Team Cormorano-Small Airport

Post Offices in Niscemi

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Niscemi
Niscemi 1

Treatment Centers in Niscemi

2 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Centro Medico Sociale Neuromotulesi
Istituto Regina Virginum

Churches & Religious Organizations in Niscemi

14 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chiesa del Sacro Cuore
Chiesa dell'Addolorata
Chiesa della Madonna del Buon Consiglio
Chiesa della Madonna dello Spasimo
Chiesa delle Anime del Purgatorio
Chiesa di Maria Santissima del Bosco
Chiesa di Maria Santissima delle Grazie
Chiesa di San Francesco d'Assisi
Chiesa di San Giuseppe
Chiesa di San Giuseppe d'Atanasio
Chiesa di Sant'Antonio di Padova
Chiesa di Santa Maria della Speranza
Chiesa Madre di Santa Maria d'Itria
Sala del Regno dei Testimoni di Geova

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 Niscemi

What is the population of Niscemi?

Niscemi has a population of 26,893 residents and is located in Italy. The population density is 666 people per square mile, spread across 40.4 square miles.

Is Niscemi expensive to live in?

The median household income is $14,277, 81% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Niscemi?

Niscemi 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 75°F in July. The area receives 306 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 16.4 inches.

How is the job market in Niscemi?

The job market in Niscemi faces challenges, with unemployment at 15.4% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 2,017 business establishments in the area.

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