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Portopalo di Capo Passero, Italy

Full City Profile

1.9 /5.0
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3,411 Population 115/sq mi density
66 ft Elevation 20 meters
65°F Avg Temperature 18°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
$13,844 median income, 14.3% unemployment
Portopalo di Capo Passero enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 303 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 18.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

53°F Jan (12°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average64.8°F
20% above US avg
January Average53°F (12°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days303 days/yr

Geography

Elevation66 ft (20 m)
Area29.6 sq mi (76.7 km²)
Population Density115/sq mi
Coordinates36.6822°N, 15.1338°W
TimezoneEurope/Rome

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.2"
52% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 3.27"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

303 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.6. Most recent: M3.3 on Apr 17, 2025.

Dec 13, 1990 20 km ENE of Augusta, Italy M5.6 74 km
May 6, 1994 2 km NNE of Alimena, Italy M4.8 145 km
Apr 16, 2025 34 km SSE of Palizzi Marina, Italy M4.7 136 km
Apr 6, 1992 5 km NNE of Troina / Draginai, Italy M4.7 136 km
Mar 25, 1997 68 km ESE of Siracusa, Italy M4.7 85 km
Jan 4, 2013 3 km NNE of Cesarò, Italy M4.6 137 km
Apr 15, 2022 49 km ENE of Augusta, Italy M4.6 91 km
Feb 3, 1992 80 km E of Portopalo di Capo Passero, Italy M4.5 80 km
Oct 29, 1990 37 km NNE of Pembroke, Malta M4.5 65 km
Sep 7, 1991 8 km SSE of Guidomandri Marina, Italy M4.5 148 km
Feb 8, 2016 5 km SSW of Palazzolo Acreide, Italy M4.5 44 km
Dec 16, 1990 20 km ENE of Augusta, Italy M4.5 72 km
Dec 15, 1991 0 km WSW of Pennisi, Italy M4.5 107 km
Oct 27, 2002 2 km ESE of Linguaglossa, Italy M4.4 128 km
Nov 8, 2009 0 km SW of Troina / Draginai, Italy M4.4 131 km
Aug 24, 2013 8 km W of Pachino, Italy M4.4 13 km
Oct 27, 2002 1 km SW of Piedimonte Etneo, Italy M4.3 124 km
Dec 19, 2009 8 km SE of Maletto, Italy M4.3 124 km
Oct 29, 2002 7 km ESE of Carruba, Italy M4.3 111 km
Dec 19, 2009 10 km NNE of Ragalna, Italy M4.3 117 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

7 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 51 km
1990 EASTERN SICILY Earthquake — 19 74 km
1818 EASTERN SICILY Earthquake — 72 102 km
1172 ISLAND OF SICILY Earthquake — — 147 km
1169 EASTERN SICILY Earthquake — 16,000 69 km
1169 CALABRIAN ARC Astronomical — — 118 km
963 SICILY Earthquake — — 147 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Etna (119 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Etna Stratovolcano(es) 3,295 m (10,810 ft) 2020 119 km
Vulcano Stratovolcano(es) 500 m (1,640 ft) 1890 192 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 53°F (12°C) 2.8 in Coldest
February 54°F (12°C) 1.6 in
March 56°F (13°C) 1.4 in
April 59°F (15°C) 0.9 in
May 66°F (19°C) 0.5 in
June 73°F (23°C) 0.1 in Driest
July 78°F (26°C) 0.1 in
August 79°F (26°C) 0.4 in Warmest
September 75°F (24°C) 1.4 in
October 69°F (20°C) 3.2 in
November 61°F (16°C) 2.6 in
December 56°F (13°C) 3.3 in Wettest

Portopalo di Capo Passero has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 53°F in January to 79°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 18.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.3") and June the driest (0.1").

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