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Palma di Montechiaro, Italy

Sicily · Italy

Palma di Montechiaro is a small city in Sicily, Italy with a population of 22,654. Elevation: 509 ft (155 m). Average temperature: 62°F (17°C).

Data updated June 2026

1.9 /5.0
D Poor
22,654 Population 608/sq mi density
509 ft Elevation 155 meters
62°F Avg Temperature 17°C
17.4 in Annual Rain
Europe / Rome Timezone
$13,392 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
$13,392 median income, 15.0% unemployment

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People

Population22,654
Density608/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$13,392
Unemployment15.0%

Climate

Avg Temp62°F (17°C)
Rain17.4 in/yr
Sunny Days304/yr
Elevation509 ft (155 m)
Population22,654
Population Density608 / sq mi
Elevation509 ft (155 m)
Coordinates37.1907°, 13.7660°
TimezoneEurope/Rome
Country🇮🇹 Italy
State / ProvinceSicily
Average Temperature62°F (17°C)
January Average51°F (10°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation17.4 inches (443 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$13,392

About Palma di Montechiaro

Palma di Montechiaro is a small city in Italy (Sicily) with a population of 22,654. The city sits at an elevation of 509 feet (155 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 62°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 51°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 17.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/Rome.

The median household income in Palma di Montechiaro is $13,392, which is 82% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 15.0% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 1,699 business establishments.

Income: Palma di Montechiaro vs Italy

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Income

Median HH Income$13,392
82% below Italy avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment15.0%
317% above Italy avg
Establishments (County)1,699

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

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Climate in Palma di Montechiaro

Palma di Montechiaro has an average annual temperature of 19.5°C (67°F). The hottest month is Aug (27.6°C), the coldest is Jan (13°C). Average annual precipitation is 570 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 13°C / 55°F 8.6° / 17.3° 37.7
Feb 13.1°C / 56°F 8.5° / 16.8° 36.3
Mar 13.8°C / 57°F 9.9° / 18.5° 52.0
Apr 15.6°C / 60°F 11.1° / 21.3° 19.9
May 19°C / 66°F 14.3° / 24.9° 130.7
Jun 23.9°C / 75°F 18.2° / 31.1° 6.9
Jul 27.1°C / 81°F 21.8° / 32.9° 4.6
Aug 27.6°C / 82°F 23° / 32.9° 14.0
Sep 25.4°C / 78°F 21° / 30° 46.2
Oct 21.9°C / 71°F 18.3° / 26.7° 64.7
Nov 18.6°C / 65°F 13.7° / 23.3° 118.5
Dec 15.2°C / 59°F 10.9° / 19.5° 38.3
Palma di Montechiaro enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 304 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 17.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 509 feet.

Temperature

51°F Jan (10°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average62.2°F
15% above Italy avg
January Average51°F (10°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days304 days/yr

Geography

Elevation509 ft (155 m)
Area37.2 sq mi (96.4 km²)
Population Density608/sq mi
Coordinates37.1907°N, 13.7660°W
TimezoneEurope/Rome

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 17.4"
54% below Italy avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 2.76"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

744 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.0. Most recent: M4.2 on Apr 21, 2023.

Sep 6, 2002 34 km NNE of Santa Flavia, Italy M6.0 133 km
Dec 13, 1990 20 km ENE of Augusta, Italy M5.6 149 km
Sep 27, 2002 39 km NNE of Santa Flavia, Italy M5.3 139 km
Jun 26, 1993 1 km WNW of Tusa, Italy M4.9 97 km
Nov 25, 2001 6 km SW of Polizzi Generosa, Italy M4.9 66 km
Sep 14, 1998 40 km N of Santa Flavia, Italy M4.9 142 km
May 6, 1994 2 km NNE of Alimena, Italy M4.8 66 km
Apr 6, 1992 5 km NNE of Troina / Draginai, Italy M4.7 104 km
Dec 14, 1996 1 km SW of Sclafani Bagni, Italy M4.7 69 km
Jan 4, 2013 3 km NNE of Cesarò, Italy M4.6 113 km
Sep 28, 2002 43 km NNE of Santa Flavia, Italy M4.6 142 km
Dec 16, 1990 20 km ENE of Augusta, Italy M4.5 149 km
Sep 20, 2002 Sicily, Italy M4.5 141 km
Dec 15, 1991 0 km WSW of Pennisi, Italy M4.5 129 km
Oct 29, 1990 37 km NNE of Pembroke, Malta M4.5 134 km
Feb 8, 2016 5 km SSW of Palazzolo Acreide, Italy M4.5 101 km
Sep 6, 2002 40 km NNE of Santa Flavia, Italy M4.5 138 km
Aug 15, 2013 2 km W of San Giorgio, Italy M4.4 149 km
Feb 25, 2012 33 km NNE of Sferracavallo, Italy M4.4 144 km
Aug 24, 2013 8 km W of Pachino, Italy M4.4 122 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

8 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 54,000 111 km
1990 EASTERN SICILY Earthquake 19 149 km
1818 EASTERN SICILY Earthquake 72 129 km
1726 NORTHERN SICILY Earthquake 250 109 km
1172 ISLAND OF SICILY Earthquake 141 km
1169 EASTERN SICILY Earthquake 16,000 113 km
1169 CALABRIAN ARC Astronomical 125 km
963 SICILY Earthquake 141 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Campi Flegrei del Mar di Sicilia (95 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Campi Flegrei del Mar di Sicilia Submarine -8 m (-26 ft) 1867 95 km
Etna Stratovolcano(es) 3,295 m (10,810 ft) 2020 125 km
Pantelleria Shield 836 m (2,743 ft) 1891 162 km
Vulcano Stratovolcano(es) 500 m (1,640 ft) 1890 171 km
Lipari Stratovolcano(es) 590 m (1,936 ft) 1230 177 km
Panarea Stratovolcano 399 m (1,309 ft) Unknown 197 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 51°F (10°C) 2.3 in Coldest
February 51°F (10°C) 1.9 in
March 53°F (11°C) 1.5 in
April 56°F (14°C) 1.5 in
May 64°F (18°C) 0.7 in
June 71°F (22°C) 0.2 in
July 75°F (24°C) 0.1 in Driest
August 77°F (25°C) 0.3 in Warmest
September 73°F (23°C) 1.2 in
October 66°F (19°C) 2.6 in
November 58°F (15°C) 2.6 in
December 53°F (12°C) 2.8 in Wettest

Palma di Montechiaro has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 51°F in January to 77°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 17.5 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.8") and July the driest (0.1").

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Schools in Palma di Montechiaro

8 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Liceo Scientifico Statale G.B. Odierna
Scuola
Scuola
Scuola
Scuola
Scuola
Istituto di Istruzione Superiore Giovanni Battista Odierna
Istituto Comprensivo Tomasi
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Radio Stations near Palma di Montechiaro

10 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 Gemini AAC+ 128 kbps
Radio Comunità Nuova pop MP3
Radio RF101 top 40 AAC+ 256 kbps
RADIO GATTOPARDO MP3 128 kbps
Radio Vela adult contemporary, agrigento MP3 128 kbps
RADIO SICILIA EXPRESS MP3 128 kbps
Radio Amore MP3

Museums in Palma di Montechiaro

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa Museo Giudice Livatino
Casa natale di Luigi Pirandello e museo
Ex Museo Archeologico e civico
FARM XL
Fondazione Leonardo Sciascia
Museo Archeologico Regionale della Badia
Museo Archeologico Regionale Pietro Griffo
Museo Archeologico Salvatore Lauricella
Museo Civico
Museo Diocesano
Raffaele La Scala Maestro Carradore

Libraries in Palma di Montechiaro

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Archivio Storico Diocesano di Agrigento0.0
Biblioteca Barone Antonio Mendola0.0
Biblioteca Civica0.0
Biblioteca comunale0.0
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca Comunale - (Ex Chiesa del Purgatorio)0.0
Biblioteca Comunale (ex archivio notarile)0.0
Biblioteca Comunale Angelo Cutaia0.0
Biblioteca comunale Giuseppe Zagarrio0.0
Biblioteca del Polo territoriale universitario di Agrigento0.0
Biblioteca Lucchesiana0.0
Bilioteca Comunale0.0
Centro Polivalente - Bibloteca0.0
Fondazione Giovanni Guarino Amella0.0

Farmers Markets in Palma di Montechiaro

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Coldiretti
Marktplatz Marketplace
Mercato Coperto
Mercato del Sabato
Monday market
Nuovo Mercato Ortofrutticolo
Tuesday market

Cafes in Palma di Montechiaro

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bar San Giuseppe
Madonna del Castello

Cinemas in Palma di Montechiaro

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cinema Nuovo Cineteatro Chiaramonte

Castles in Palma di Montechiaro

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Castello di Montechiaro

Gas Stations in Palma di Montechiaro

4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Eni
Eni
Eni
Incardona

Banks in Palma di Montechiaro

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banca Agricola Popolare di Sicilia

Stadiums & Teams in Palma di Montechiaro

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Palma di Montechiaro

11 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Aquila Solitaria AirfieldSmall Airport
Aviosuperficie AgrigentoSmall Airport
Aviosuperficie AironeSmall Airport
Campo di Volo AvioClub Centro SiciliaSmall Airport
Campo di Volo Club Aeronautico GelaSmall Airport
Campo di Volo MaranoSmall Airport
Campo di Volo MedFlySmall Airport
Campo di Volo Niscemi Parisi (CLNIS)Small Airport
Priolo AirfieldSmall Airport
Trike Team CormoranoSmall Airport
Vicari AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Palma di Montechiaro

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Palma di Montechiaro
Palma di Montechiaro 1

Churches & Religious Organizations in Palma di Montechiaro

16 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chiesa
Chiesa
Chiesa del Collegio di Maria
Chiesa della Beata Vergine Immacolata
Chiesa della Sacra Famiglia
Chiesa della Trasfigurazione di Nostro Signore Gesù Cristo
Chiesa di Maria Santissima degli Angeli
Chiesa di Maria Santissima del Rosario
Chiesa di Maria Santissima delle Grazie
Chiesa di San Giuseppe Artigiano
Chiesa di San Giuseppe Maria Tomasi
Chiesa di Sant'Angelo
Chiesa di Sant'Antonio di Padova
Chiesa di Santa Rosalia
Monastero del Santissimo Rosario
Santa Maria della Luce

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 Palma di Montechiaro

What is the population of Palma di Montechiaro?

Palma di Montechiaro has a population of 22,654 residents and is located in Italy. The population density is 608 people per square mile, spread across 37.2 square miles.

Is Palma di Montechiaro expensive to live in?

The median household income is $13,392, 82% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Palma di Montechiaro?

Palma di Montechiaro enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 51°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. The area receives 304 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 17.4 inches.

How is the job market in Palma di Montechiaro?

The job market in Palma di Montechiaro faces challenges, with unemployment at 15.0% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 1,699 business establishments in the area.

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