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Piedimonte Etneo, Italy

Sicily · Italy

Piedimonte Etneo is a small town in Sicily, Italy with a population of 3,381. Elevation: 1,142 ft (348 m). Average temperature: 56°F (14°C).

Data updated June 2026

1.9 /5.0
D Poor
3,381 Population 620/sq mi density
1,142 ft Elevation 348 meters
56°F Avg Temperature 14°C
40.1 in Annual Rain
Europe / Rome Timezone
$16,592 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
$16,592 median income, 13.7% unemployment

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About Piedimonte Etneo

Piedimonte Etneo

Piedimonte Etneo is a comune (municipality) in the Metropolitan City of Catania in the Italian region Sicily, located about 160 kilometres (99 mi) east of Palermo and about 35 kilometres (22 mi) northeast of Catania.

People

Population3,381
Density620/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$16,592
Unemployment13.7%

Climate

Avg Temp56°F (14°C)
Rain40.1 in/yr
Sunny Days328/yr
Elevation1,142 ft (348 m)
Population3,381
Population Density620 / sq mi
Elevation1,142 ft (348 m)
Coordinates37.8068°, 15.1752°
TimezoneEurope/Rome
Country🇮🇹 Italy
State / ProvinceSicily
Average Temperature56°F (14°C)
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation40.1 inches (1,018 mm)
Annual Snowfall37.2 inches (94 cm)
Median Household Income$16,592

About Piedimonte Etneo

Piedimonte Etneo is a small town in Italy (Sicily) with a population of 3,381. The city sits at an elevation of 1,142 feet (348 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 56°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 42°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 40.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Rome.

The median household income in Piedimonte Etneo is $16,592, which is 78% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 13.7% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 254 business establishments.

Income: Piedimonte Etneo vs Italy

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Income

Median HH Income$16,592
78% below Italy avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment13.7%
281% above Italy avg
Establishments (County)254

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Piedimonte Etneo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (14°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 328 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 40.1 inches. The area receives 37.2 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 1,142 feet.

Temperature

42°F Jan (6°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average56.4°F
4% above Italy avg
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days328 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,142 ft (348 m)
Area5.5 sq mi (14.1 km²)
Population Density620/sq mi
Coordinates37.8068°N, 15.1752°W
TimezoneEurope/Rome

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.1"
5% above Italy avg
Snowfall 37.2"
Wettest Month (Oct) 3.58"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.31"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,013 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.0. Most recent: M4.7 on Apr 16, 2025.

Sep 6, 2002 34 km NNE of Santa Flavia, Italy M6.0 144 km
Jan 5, 1994 62 km NNE of Malfa, Italy M5.8 142 km
Dec 13, 1990 20 km ENE of Augusta, Italy M5.6 61 km
May 5, 2004 5 km S of Leni, Italy M5.5 84 km
Sep 27, 2002 39 km NNE of Santa Flavia, Italy M5.3 147 km
May 17, 2001 43 km NW of Santa Domenica, Italy M5.2 132 km
Apr 25, 1992 6 km ENE of Santa Marina Salina, Italy M5.2 89 km
Jul 4, 2007 39 km NE of Santa Marina Salina, Italy M5.2 111 km
Feb 7, 2025 39 km WSW of Leni, Italy M5.2 103 km
Nov 25, 2001 6 km SW of Polizzi Generosa, Italy M4.9 107 km
Jun 26, 1993 1 km WNW of Tusa, Italy M4.9 86 km
Sep 7, 2009 62 km N of Cefalù, Italy M4.8 131 km
May 6, 1994 2 km NNE of Alimena, Italy M4.8 93 km
Feb 6, 2015 28 km NE of Santa Marina Salina, Italy M4.8 105 km
Aug 19, 2021 31 km WSW of Amantea, Italy M4.8 148 km
Feb 25, 1996 22 km NW of Santa Domenica, Italy M4.8 120 km
Oct 23, 1999 32 km NNW of Malfa, Italy M4.8 123 km
Nov 27, 1993 35 km N of Malfa, Italy M4.8 125 km
May 9, 2015 36 km ENE of Canneto, Italy M4.7 90 km
Apr 6, 1992 5 km NNE of Troina / Draginai, Italy M4.7 49 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

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 61 km
1908 MESSINA STRAIT, IONIAN SEA Eruption + Earthquake 13.0 m 80,000 54 km
1693 ISLAND OF SICILY Earthquake 12.0 m 54,000 76 km
2002 STROMBOLI ISLAND Explosion 10.9 m — 109 km
1916 STROMBOLI ISLAND Earthquake 10.0 m — 112 km
1930 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 2.5 m 6 109 km
1988 LA FOSSA VOLCANO, VULCANO IS. Meteorological 2.0 m — 68 km
2019 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 1.3 m 1 109 km
1905 TYRRHENIAN CALABRIA Earthquake 1.3 m 557 124 km
2022 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 0.8 m — 109 km
1919 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 0.8 m 4 109 km
2021 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 0.4 m — 109 km
2019 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 0.3 m — 109 km
2022 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 0.0 m — 109 km
2024 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical — — 109 km
1990 EASTERN SICILY Earthquake — 19 61 km
1954 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical — — 109 km
1944 STROMBOLI ISLAND Explosion — — 109 km
1907 IONIAN CALABRIA Earthquake — 158 82 km
1818 EASTERN SICILY Earthquake — 72 23 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Etna (17 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Etna Stratovolcano(es) 3,295 m (10,810 ft) 2020 17 km
Vulcano Stratovolcano(es) 500 m (1,640 ft) 1890 69 km
Lipari Stratovolcano(es) 590 m (1,936 ft) 1230 79 km
Panarea Stratovolcano 399 m (1,309 ft) Unknown 93 km
Stromboli Stratovolcano 924 m (3,031 ft) 2020 109 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (6°C) 3.3 in Coldest
February 51°F (11°C) 2.3 in
March 54°F (12°C) 2.4 in
April 58°F (15°C) 1.6 in
May 65°F (18°C) 0.9 in
June 73°F (23°C) 0.4 in
July 77°F (25°C) 0.3 in Driest
August 79°F (26°C) 0.6 in Warmest
September 73°F (23°C) 1.9 in
October 67°F (19°C) 3.6 in Wettest
November 59°F (15°C) 3.5 in
December 53°F (12°C) 3.4 in

Piedimonte Etneo has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 42°F in January to 79°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 24.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.6") and July the driest (0.3").

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Schools in Piedimonte Etneo

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Istituto comprensivo Giuseppe Macherione - plesso Galileo Galilei — — — —
Istituto comprensivo Giuseppe Macherione - plesso Infanzia Piedimonte — — — —
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Radio Stations near Piedimonte Etneo

16 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 Antenna Uno classic hits, latino MP3 192 kbps
Radio Italia Anni 60 (Emilia-Romagna e Marche) 60s, 70s MP3 128 kbps
Radio Flash adult contemporary, pop MP3
RSC Radio Studio Centrale pop music MP3 320 kbps
Radio Delfino oldies AAC+ 96 kbps
Radio Amore Blu — MP3
Radio Etna Espresso acireale, pop MP3
Radio Taormina classic hits, hits MP3 128 kbps
Dimensione Radio milazzo, pop AAC+ 64 kbps
Radio Milazzo adult contemporary, milazzo MP3 192 kbps
RadioReload.it contemporary, dance MP3 128 kbps
Radio Studio 5 atessa, pop MP3 128 kbps
Radio Empire furci siculo, news MP3
Radio Splash dance, milazzo MP3 256 kbps

Museums in Piedimonte Etneo

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Antica Filanda
Antiquarium Museo Archeologico
Biblioteca e Pinacoteca Zelantea
Casa del Nespolo
Casa Natale Beato Gabriele Maria Allegra
Collezione Giovani Panarello
Domus Caritatis - Casa Faro
Museo Archeologico
Museo archeologico "Santi Furnari"
Museo Archeologico di Giardini Naxos
Museo Archeologico Paolo Vagliasindi
Museo Civico di Scienze Naturali Angelo Priolo
Museo dei SS. Pietro e Paolo d'Agrò
Museo dei Vangeli
Museo del Carretto Siciliano
Museo del Mare
Museo del Palmento
Museo del Presepio
Museo del Risorgimento
Museo dell' Emigrazione
Museo dell'Etna
Museo dell'Opera dei Pupi
Museo della Civiltà Contadina
Museo delle Genti dell'Etna
Museo naturalistico Villa Caronia
Museo Vulcanologico dell'Etna
Opera dei Pupi - Turi Grasso
Palazzo Corvaja
Palazzo Martino Fiorini - Piano nobile
Parco Letterario Salvatore Quasimodo

Libraries in Piedimonte Etneo

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca comunale0.0
Biblioteca comunale0.0
Biblioteca comunale0.0
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca comunale "Abate Ferrara"0.0
Biblioteca Comunale "Helle Busacca"0.0
Biblioteca comunale Antonino Gullo0.0
Biblioteca comunale Corrado Cagli0.0
Biblioteca comunale Domenico Rizzo0.0
Biblioteca Comunale Durante0.0
Biblioteca comunale Giovanni Verga0.0
Biblioteca comunale Giovanni Verga0.0
Biblioteca Comunale Roberto Sava0.0
Biblioteca Comunale Salvatore Comes0.0
Biblioteca Comunale Salvatore Comes0.0
Biblioteca Comunale Tino Parisi0.0
Biblioteca Cristoforo Cuscunà0.0
Biblioteca e Pinacoteca Zelantea0.0
Biblioteca Luigi Pirandello0.0
Biblioteca Maria Grazia Cutuli0.0
Biblioteca Monsignor Nicotra0.0
Biblioteca Parrocchiale Arc. Carmelo Apostolato0.0
L'agorà0.0

Farmers Markets in Piedimonte Etneo

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercato Comunale
Mercato Ittico
Mercato settimanale di Belpasso
Mercato settimanale di Mascalucia
Mercato settimanale di Mascalucia
Mercato settimanale di San Gregorio di Catania
Mercato settimanale di San Gregorio di Catania

Restaurants in Piedimonte Etneo

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

G.N.A.M Di Raiti Giuseppe
Ristorante Pizzeria Gianluca

Cafes in Piedimonte Etneo

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Smilie Caffè

Train Stations in Piedimonte Etneo

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Piedimonte Etneo

Gas Stations in Piedimonte Etneo

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

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Stadiums & Teams in Piedimonte Etneo

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Airports Near Piedimonte Etneo

16 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Catania-Fontanarossa AirportCTALarge Airport
Reggio Calabria AirportREGMedium Airport
Sigonella Navy Air Base—Medium Airport
Ala Jonica Airfield—Small Airport
Avioclub Ereo Airfield—Small Airport
Aviosuperficie Maletto Fly—Small Airport
Aviosuperficie Massarotti—Small Airport
Aviosuperficie Minotaurus e Medusa—Small Airport
Aviosuperficie Ramacca—Small Airport
Bosco di Mezzo Airfield (CTCAL)—Small Airport
Calatabiano (Aviosuperficie Angelo D'Arrigo)—Small Airport
Camemi Airfield—Small Airport
Campo di Volo Aidone (cugno)—Small Airport
Campo di Volo Capo d'Orlando—Small Airport
Campo di Volo Niscemi Parisi (CLNIS)—Small Airport
Eagles Airfield—Small Airport

Post Offices in Piedimonte Etneo

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Piedimonte Etneo

Treatment Centers in Piedimonte Etneo

4 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Aias
Comunità terapeutica riabilitativa Major
H Clinic
Villa Chiara

Churches & Religious Organizations in Piedimonte Etneo

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chiesa dell'Immacolata
Chiesa di San Gerardo Majella
Chiesa di San Michele
Chiesa di Sant'Ignazio
Chiesa di Santa Maria del Rosario
Chiesa di Santa Maria delle Grazie

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 Piedimonte Etneo

What is the population of Piedimonte Etneo?

Piedimonte Etneo has a population of 3,381 residents and is located in Italy. The population density is 620 people per square mile, spread across 5.5 square miles.

Is Piedimonte Etneo expensive to live in?

The median household income is $16,592, 78% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Piedimonte Etneo?

Piedimonte Etneo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 42°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 328 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 40.1 inches, with 37.2 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Piedimonte Etneo?

The job market in Piedimonte Etneo faces challenges, with unemployment at 13.7% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 254 business establishments in the area.

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