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Palagonia, Italy
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1.9
/5.0
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Poor
16,227
Population
530/sq mi density
656 ft
Elevation
200 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
$13,414 median income, 15.7% unemployment
Palagonia enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 300 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 19.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
48°F Jan (9°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 60.1°F |
| 11% above US avg | |
| January Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 300 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 656 ft (200 m) |
| Area | 30.6 sq mi (79.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 530/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.3296°N, 14.7447°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
12 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 | 126 km |
| 1908 | MESSINA STRAIT, IONIAN SEA | Eruption + Earthquake | 13.0 m | 80,000 | 119 km |
| 1693 | ISLAND OF SICILY | Earthquake | 12.0 m | 54,000 | 33 km |
| 1988 | LA FOSSA VOLCANO, VULCANO IS. | Meteorological | 2.0 m | — | 121 km |
| 1990 | EASTERN SICILY | Earthquake | — | 19 | 61 km |
| 1907 | IONIAN CALABRIA | Earthquake | — | 158 | 143 km |
| 1818 | EASTERN SICILY | Earthquake | — | 72 | 46 km |
| 1783 | MESSINA STRAITS | Meteorological | — | 1 | 133 km |
| 1172 | ISLAND OF SICILY | Earthquake | — | — | 78 km |
| 1169 | EASTERN SICILY | Earthquake | — | 16,000 | 25 km |
| 1169 | CALABRIAN ARC | Astronomical | — | — | 50 km |
| 963 | SICILY | Earthquake | — | — | 78 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Etna (52 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Etna | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,295 m (10,810 ft) | 2020 | 52 km |
| Vulcano | Stratovolcano(es) | 500 m (1,640 ft) | 1890 | 121 km |
| Lipari | Stratovolcano(es) | 590 m (1,936 ft) | 1230 | 130 km |
| Panarea | Stratovolcano | 399 m (1,309 ft) | Unknown | 148 km |
| Stromboli | Stratovolcano | 924 m (3,031 ft) | 2020 | 167 km |
| Campi Flegrei del Mar di Sicilia | Submarine | -8 m (-26 ft) | 1867 | 183 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 48°F (9°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 48°F (9°C) | 1.8 in | |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 1.8 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 0.7 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 0.3 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 0.4 in | Warmest |
| September | 71°F (21°C) | 1.4 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 50°F (10°C) | 3.2 in | Wettest |
Palagonia has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 48°F in January to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 19.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.2") and July the driest (0.2").