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Pergusa, Italy

Sicily · Italy

Pergusa is a small town in Sicily, Italy with a population of 953. Elevation: 2,234 ft (681 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).

Data updated June 2026

1.9 /5.0
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953 Population 4/sq mi density
2,234 ft Elevation 681 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
19.8 in Annual Rain
Europe / Rome Timezone
$21,586 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
$21,586 median income, 12.7% unemployment

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People

Population953
Density4/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$21,586
Unemployment12.7%

Climate

Avg Temp59°F (15°C)
Rain19.8 in/yr
Sunny Days300/yr
Elevation2,234 ft (681 m)
Population953
Population Density4 / sq mi
Elevation2,234 ft (681 m)
Coordinates37.5238°, 14.3059°
TimezoneEurope/Rome
Country🇮🇹 Italy
State / ProvinceSicily
Average Temperature59°F (15°C)
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation19.8 inches (504 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$21,586

About Pergusa

Pergusa is a small town in Italy (Sicily) with a population of 953. The city sits at an elevation of 2,234 feet (681 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 59°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 46°F in January to 73°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 19.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/Rome.

The median household income in Pergusa is $21,586, which is 71% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 12.7% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 71 business establishments.

Income: Pergusa vs Italy

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Income

Median HH Income$21,586
71% below Italy avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment12.7%
253% above Italy avg
Establishments (County)71

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Pergusa

Pergusa has an average annual temperature of 14.4°C (58°F). The hottest month is Aug (24.6°C), the coldest is Jan (6°C). Average annual precipitation is 594 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 6°C / 43°F 3.5° / 8.5° 85.9
Feb 6°C / 43°F 3.1° / 8.8° 58.8
Mar 8.2°C / 47°F 4.8° / 11.6° 67.5
Apr 10.8°C / 51°F 7° / 14.6° 47.4
May 16°C / 61°F 11.6° / 20.3° 26.2
Jun 21.3°C / 70°F 16.6° / 26° 22.2
Jul 24.2°C / 76°F 19.2° / 29.2° 12.8
Aug 24.6°C / 76°F 19.9° / 29.4° 23.9
Sep 19.9°C / 68°F 15.7° / 24.1° 43.1
Oct 16.2°C / 61°F 12.7° / 19.6° 66.4
Nov 11.4°C / 53°F 8.8° / 14.1° 72.4
Dec 7.6°C / 46°F 5.3° / 9.8° 67.6
Pergusa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 300 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 19.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,234 feet.

Temperature

46°F Jan (8°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average58.6°F
9% above Italy avg
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days300 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,234 ft (681 m)
Area259.0 sq mi (670.9 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates37.5238°N, 14.3059°W
TimezoneEurope/Rome

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.8"
48% below Italy avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 3.11"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

945 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.0. Most recent: M5.2 on Feb 7, 2025.

Sep 6, 2002 34 km NNE of Santa Flavia, Italy M6.0 109 km
Dec 13, 1990 20 km ENE of Augusta, Italy M5.6 103 km
May 5, 2004 5 km S of Leni, Italy M5.5 118 km
Sep 27, 2002 39 km NNE of Santa Flavia, Italy M5.3 115 km
Apr 25, 1992 6 km ENE of Santa Marina Salina, Italy M5.2 130 km
Feb 7, 2025 39 km WSW of Leni, Italy M5.2 107 km
Nov 25, 2001 6 km SW of Polizzi Generosa, Italy M4.9 41 km
Sep 14, 1998 40 km N of Santa Flavia, Italy M4.9 121 km
Jun 26, 1993 1 km WNW of Tusa, Italy M4.9 52 km
Oct 23, 1999 32 km NNW of Malfa, Italy M4.8 149 km
May 6, 1994 2 km NNE of Alimena, Italy M4.8 26 km
Sep 7, 2009 62 km N of Cefalù, Italy M4.8 122 km
Jul 4, 2012 16 km ESE of Lipari, Italy M4.7 125 km
Apr 6, 1992 5 km NNE of Troina / Draginai, Italy M4.7 44 km
Dec 14, 1996 1 km SW of Sclafani Bagni, Italy M4.7 52 km
Mar 28, 1990 2 km NNW of San Giorgio, Italy M4.7 92 km
Mar 12, 2024 21 km NNE of Malfa, Italy M4.7 147 km
Jan 4, 2013 3 km NNE of Cesarò, Italy M4.6 53 km
Sep 28, 2002 43 km NNE of Santa Flavia, Italy M4.6 117 km
Oct 18, 2001 Sicily, Italy M4.6 127 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

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 1,500 140 km
1908 MESSINA STRAIT, IONIAN SEA Eruption + Earthquake 13.0 m 80,000 133 km
1693 ISLAND OF SICILY Earthquake 12.0 m 54,000 76 km
1988 LA FOSSA VOLCANO, VULCANO IS. Meteorological 2.0 m 113 km
1990 EASTERN SICILY Earthquake 19 103 km
1818 EASTERN SICILY Earthquake 72 73 km
1783 MESSINA STRAITS Meteorological 1 148 km
1726 NORTHERN SICILY Earthquake 250 107 km
1172 ISLAND OF SICILY Earthquake 81 km
1169 EASTERN SICILY Earthquake 16,000 69 km
1169 CALABRIAN ARC Astronomical 66 km
963 SICILY Earthquake 81 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Etna (66 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Etna Stratovolcano(es) 3,295 m (10,810 ft) 2020 66 km
Vulcano Stratovolcano(es) 500 m (1,640 ft) 1890 114 km
Lipari Stratovolcano(es) 590 m (1,936 ft) 1230 121 km
Panarea Stratovolcano 399 m (1,309 ft) Unknown 141 km
Campi Flegrei del Mar di Sicilia Submarine -8 m (-26 ft) 1867 150 km
Stromboli Stratovolcano 924 m (3,031 ft) 2020 162 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 46°F (8°C) 2.6 in Coldest
February 46°F (8°C) 2.0 in
March 48°F (9°C) 1.7 in
April 52°F (11°C) 1.5 in
May 60°F (16°C) 0.9 in
June 68°F (20°C) 0.3 in
July 73°F (23°C) 0.2 in Driest
August 74°F (24°C) 0.5 in Warmest
September 69°F (21°C) 1.5 in
October 62°F (17°C) 2.8 in
November 54°F (12°C) 2.8 in
December 49°F (9°C) 3.1 in Wettest

Pergusa has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 46°F in January to 74°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 19.9 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.1") and July the driest (0.2").

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Schools in Pergusa

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Istituto comprensivo Francesco Paolo Neglia-Nino Savarese - plesso Pergusa Primaria
Istituto comprensivo Francesco Paolo Neglia-Nino Savarese - plesso Pergusa Infanzia
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Radio Stations near Pergusa

8 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 Vela adult contemporary, agrigento MP3 128 kbps
RADIO SICILIA EXPRESS MP3 128 kbps
Radio Amore MP3

Museums in Pergusa

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Antiquarium ex Carcere
Casa Museo Caripa
Casa Museo d'Arte Contadina
Casa Museo del Contadino
Casa Museo di Villapriore - Casa del Lavoratore a Giornata
Ecomuseo Branciforti
Mostra Permanente della Civiltà Mineraria
Museo Alessi
Museo Archeologico
Museo Archeologico di Aidone
Museo Archeologico Regionale di Enna
Museo bellico Belli Instrumentum
Museo del Mito
Museo del Tombolo
Museo di Cultura Materiale Padre Silvestro Nasca
Museo di Palazzo Trigona della Floresta
Museo Diocesano di Piazza Armerina
Museo Etno Antropologico e dell'Emigrazione Valguarnerese
Palazzo Moncada
Servizio Cristiano
Treno Museo

Libraries in Pergusa

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca Comunale Pietro Mineo0.0
Biblioteca Comunale Pietro Mineo0.0
Biblioteca Comunale Pietro Mineo0.0
Biblioteca Scarabelli0.0
Fondazione Marida Correnti0.0
Plesso B0.0

Farmers Markets in Pergusa

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marktplatz Piazzale Fabrizio De Andrè
Mercato settimanale di Enna Alta
Mercato settimanale di Enna Bassa
Pescheria Comunale

Hotels in Pergusa

3 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Federico II Palace Hotel
Grand Hotel del Lago
Hotel Villa Giulia

Restaurants in Pergusa

3 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Al Carrettino
Da Carlo
Ristorante Garden

Gas Stations in Pergusa

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Q8

Stadiums & Teams in Pergusa

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Airports Near Pergusa

26 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Comiso AirportCIYMedium Airport
Sigonella Navy Air BaseMedium Airport
Albatros AirfieldSmall Airport
Aquila Solitaria AirfieldSmall Airport
Avioclub Ereo AirfieldSmall Airport
Aviosuperficie AgrigentoSmall Airport
Aviosuperficie AironeSmall Airport
Aviosuperficie Maletto FlySmall Airport
Aviosuperficie MassarottiSmall Airport
Aviosuperficie Minotaurus e MedusaSmall Airport
Aviosuperficie RamaccaSmall Airport
Aviosuperficie SorvoliamoSmall Airport
Bosco di Mezzo Airfield (CTCAL)Small Airport
Camemi AirfieldSmall Airport
Campo di Volo Aidone (cugno)Small Airport
Campo di Volo AvioClub Centro SiciliaSmall Airport
Campo di Volo Capo d'OrlandoSmall 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
Eagles AirfieldSmall Airport
Elpifly AirfieldSmall Airport
Eremo della Giubiliana AirfieldSmall Airport
Priolo AirfieldSmall Airport
Trike Team CormoranoSmall Airport

Post Offices in Pergusa

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Pergusa

Churches & Religious Organizations in Pergusa

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chiesa del Santissimo Crocifisso
Chiesa della Madonna del Perpetuo Soccorso
Chiesa di San Francesco d'Assisi e Santa Caterina da Siena

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 Pergusa

What is the population of Pergusa?

Pergusa has a population of 953 residents and is located in Italy. The population density is 4 people per square mile, spread across 259.0 square miles.

Is Pergusa expensive to live in?

The median household income is $21,586, 71% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Pergusa?

Pergusa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 46°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. The area receives 300 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 19.8 inches.

How is the job market in Pergusa?

The job market in Pergusa faces challenges, with unemployment at 12.7% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 71 business establishments in the area.

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