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Palmi, Italy
Calabria · Italy
Palmi is a small city in Calabria, Italy with a population of 18,556. Elevation: 748 ft (228 m). Average temperature: 63°F (17°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
Economy
DClimate
| Population | 18,556 |
| Population Density | 1,092 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 748 ft (228 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.3594°, 15.8516° |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
| Country | 🇮🇹 Italy |
| State / Province | Calabria |
| Average Temperature | 63°F (17°C) |
| January Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 58.2 inches (1,479 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.1 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $18,458 |
About Palmi
Palmi is a small city in Italy (Calabria) with a population of 18,556. The city sits at an elevation of 748 feet (228 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 63°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 50°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 58.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/Rome.
Income: Palmi vs Italy
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $18,458 |
| 75% below Italy avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 13.1% |
| 264% above Italy avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,392 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Climate in Palmi
Palmi 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 | 62.5°F |
| 16% above Italy avg | |
| January Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 325 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 748 ft (228 m) |
| Area | 17.0 sq mi (44.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,092/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.3594°N, 15.8516°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 | 25 km |
| 1908 | MESSINA STRAIT, IONIAN SEA | Eruption + Earthquake | 13.0 m | 80,000 | 32 km |
| 2002 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Explosion | 10.9 m | - | 73 km |
| 1916 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Earthquake | 10.0 m | - | 74 km |
| 1930 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 2.5 m | 6 | 73 km |
| 1988 | LA FOSSA VOLCANO, VULCANO IS. | Meteorological | 2.0 m | - | 77 km |
| 2019 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 1.3 m | 1 | 73 km |
| 1905 | TYRRHENIAN CALABRIA | Earthquake | 1.3 m | 557 | 39 km |
| 2022 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.8 m | - | 73 km |
| 1919 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.8 m | 4 | 73 km |
| 2021 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.4 m | - | 73 km |
| 2019 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.3 m | - | 73 km |
| 2022 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.0 m | - | 73 km |
| 2024 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | - | - | 73 km |
| 1990 | EASTERN SICILY | Earthquake | - | 19 | 123 km |
| 1954 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | - | - | 73 km |
| 1944 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Explosion | - | - | 73 km |
| 1907 | IONIAN CALABRIA | Earthquake | - | 158 | 29 km |
| 1870 | TYRRHENIAN SEA | Earthquake | - | - | 109 km |
| 1818 | EASTERN SICILY | Earthquake | - | 72 | 105 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Stromboli (73 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Stromboli | Stratovolcano | 924 m (3,031 ft) | 2020 | 73 km |
| Panarea | Stratovolcano | 399 m (1,309 ft) | Unknown | 75 km |
| Vulcano | Stratovolcano(es) | 500 m (1,640 ft) | 1890 | 78 km |
| Lipari | Stratovolcano(es) | 590 m (1,936 ft) | 1230 | 81 km |
| Etna | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,295 m (10,810 ft) | 2020 | 101 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 50°F (10°C) | 4.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 52°F (11°C) | 3.6 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 3.4 in | |
| April | 60°F (15°C) | 2.5 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 1.4 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 0.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 1.0 in | |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 2.3 in | |
| October | 67°F (20°C) | 4.5 in | |
| November | 61°F (16°C) | 4.5 in | |
| December | 55°F (13°C) | 4.6 in | Wettest |
Palmi has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 50°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.5 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.6") and June the driest (0.6").
Schools in Palmi
10 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| I Circolo Didattico "Rocco De Zerbi" | - | - | - | - |
| II Circolo Didattico "San Francesco" | - | - | - | - |
| Scuola Media "Pietro Milone" | - | - | - | - |
| Scuola Elementare Tonnara | - | - | - | - |
| Scuola primaria Pille | - | - | - | - |
| Scuola primaria Trodio | - | - | - | - |
| Scuola materna San Giorgio | - | - | - | - |
| Scuola materna Rione Impiombato | - | - | - | - |
| Scuola media "Tito Minniti" | - | - | - | - |
| Scuola materna Santa Maria | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Palmi
12 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 Gamma Gioiosa | local news, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Star 2000 | - | AAC+ 128 kbps | |
| Promoradio Network | adult contemporary, reggio calabria | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Venere | corsano, italian pop | MP3 | |
| Radio Medua | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Gioiosa Marina | adult contemporary, local news | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Eco Sud | molochio, pop | MP3 256 kbps | |
| Radio Onda Verde | music, news | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Mille Cuori | longobardi, pop | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Palmi
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casa della Cultura "Leonida Repaci" | ||||
| Casa di Corrado Alvaro | ||||
| Centro per lo studio e la conservazione della civiltà contadina del Poro | ||||
| Museo Archeologico Metauros | ||||
| Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Reggio Calabria | ||||
| Museo calabrese di etnografia e folklore "Raffaele Corso" | ||||
| Museo Civico | ||||
| Museo d'arte sacra | ||||
| Museo della Civiltà Contadina | ||||
| Museo delle Varette della Settimana Santa | ||||
| Museo dello Strumento Musicale | ||||
| Museo di Biologia Marina e Paleontologia | ||||
| Museo di Storia Naturale dello Stretto di Messina | ||||
| Museo di Storia Naturale dello Stretto di Messina | ||||
| Museo di storia naturale di Cittanova | ||||
| Museo didattico della civiltà contadina e artigiana | ||||
| Museo Diocesano d'Arte Sacra | ||||
| Museo Diocesano Oppido Mamertina | ||||
| Museo e Parco Archeologico di Medma | ||||
| Museo Statale di Mileto | ||||
| National Archaeological Museum of Reggio Calabria | ||||
| Piccolo museo della civiltà contadina | ||||
| Piccolo museo della civiltà contadina | ||||
| Planetario | ||||
| Tempio di San Fantino |
Libraries in Palmi
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca comunale | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Comunale | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Comunale | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Comunale | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca comunale | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Comunale "A. Scopelliti" | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Comunale Antonio Renda | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Comunale Raffaele Corso | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pietro De Nava | 0.0 | |||||
| Libreria Arcadia | 0.0 | |||||
| Libreria Napoli | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Palmi
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercato comunale | |||||
| Piazza del Popolo |
Hotels in Palmi
2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Palmi
13 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Palmi
2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Palmi
4 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Palmi
2 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Palmi
2 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Palmi
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Palmi
8 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Palmi
5 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Palmi
1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Palmi
16 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Palmi
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Palmi
7 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Lamezia Terme Sant'Eufemia International Airport | SUF | Large Airport |
| Reggio Calabria Airport | REG | Medium Airport |
| Ala Jonica Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Ali Calabria Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Beppe Rascaglia Flying Field | - | Small Airport |
| Calatabiano (Aviosuperficie Angelo D'Arrigo) | - | Small Airport |
| Il Grifo Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Palmi
4 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Palmi 1 | |
| Palmi 2 | |
| Palmi Centrale | |
| Taureana |
Treatment Centers in Palmi
2 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Riabilia di Luigi Barillaro & C. Srl | ||
| Studio Alfa |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Palmi
17 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Cappella Cimiteriale | |
| Cappella del carcere | |
| Cappella di San Gaetano da Thiene | |
| Chiesa del Santissimo Crocifisso | |
| Chiesa della Santa Famiglia | |
| Chiesa di Maria Santissima del Rosario | |
| Chiesa di Maria Santissima del Soccorso | |
| Chiesa di Maria Santissima Immacolata e San Rocco | |
| Chiesa di San Fantino | |
| Chiesa di San Giuseppe | |
| Chiesa di San Marco | |
| Chiesa di Sant'Elia | |
| Chiesa evangelica Gesù è il Signore | |
| Concattedrale di San Nicola | |
| Oratorio del Santissimo Rosario | |
| Sala del Regno dei Testimoni di Geova | |
| Santuario di Maria Santissima del Carmelo |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Italy
14 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Palmi
What is the population of Palmi?
Palmi has a population of 18,556 residents and is located in Italy. The population density is 1,092 people per square mile, spread across 17.0 square miles.
Is Palmi expensive to live in?
The median household income is $18,458, 75% below the national average of $75,149.
What is the weather like in Palmi?
Palmi enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 50°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 325 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 58.2 inches.
How is the job market in Palmi?
The job market in Palmi faces challenges, with unemployment at 13.1% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 1,392 business establishments in the area.