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Riesi, Italy
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Riesi is a small city in Sicily, Italy with a population of 11,503. Elevation: 1,083 ft (330 m). Average temperature: 62°F (17°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
Economy
DClimate
| Population | 11,503 |
| Population Density | 355 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,083 ft (330 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.2808°, 14.0832° |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
| Country | 🇮🇹 Italy |
| State / Province | Sicily |
| Average Temperature | 62°F (17°C) |
| January Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 17.1 inches (433 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $14,481 |
About Riesi
Riesi is a small city in Italy (Sicily) with a population of 11,503. The city sits at an elevation of 1,083 feet (330 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 62°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 50°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 17.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Rome.
Income: Riesi vs Italy
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $14,481 |
| 81% below Italy avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 15.0% |
| 317% above Italy avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 863 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Climate in Riesi
Riesi has an average annual temperature of 17.2°C (63°F). The hottest month is Jul (29.3°C), the coldest is Jan (7.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 437 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 61.9°F |
| 15% above Italy avg | |
| January Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 305 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,083 ft (330 m) |
| Area | 32.4 sq mi (83.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 355/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.2808°N, 14.0832°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
9 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 | 84 km |
| 1988 | LA FOSSA VOLCANO, VULCANO IS. | Meteorological | 2.0 m | - | 147 km |
| 1990 | EASTERN SICILY | Earthquake | - | 19 | 120 km |
| 1818 | EASTERN SICILY | Earthquake | - | 72 | 99 km |
| 1726 | NORTHERN SICILY | Earthquake | - | 250 | 113 km |
| 1172 | ISLAND OF SICILY | Earthquake | - | - | 114 km |
| 1169 | EASTERN SICILY | Earthquake | - | 16,000 | 84 km |
| 1169 | CALABRIAN ARC | Astronomical | - | - | 96 km |
| 963 | SICILY | Earthquake | - | - | 114 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Etna (96 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Etna | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,295 m (10,810 ft) | 2020 | 96 km |
| Campi Flegrei del Mar di Sicilia | Submarine | -8 m (-26 ft) | 1867 | 124 km |
| Vulcano | Stratovolcano(es) | 500 m (1,640 ft) | 1890 | 147 km |
| Lipari | Stratovolcano(es) | 590 m (1,936 ft) | 1230 | 154 km |
| Panarea | Stratovolcano | 399 m (1,309 ft) | Unknown | 174 km |
| Pantelleria | Shield | 836 m (2,743 ft) | 1891 | 192 km |
| Stromboli | Stratovolcano | 924 m (3,031 ft) | 2020 | 195 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 50°F (10°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 50°F (10°C) | 1.7 in | |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 1.4 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°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) | 0.4 in | Warmest |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 1.2 in | |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 58°F (14°C) | 2.5 in | |
| December | 53°F (11°C) | 2.8 in | Wettest |
Riesi has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 50°F in January to 77°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 17.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.8") and July the driest (0.1").
Schools in Riesi
4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scuola elementare | - | - | - | - |
| Istituto Comprensivo Giosuè Carducci | - | - | - | - |
| Scuola Elementare | - | - | - | - |
| Istituto Istruzione SUperiore "Carlo Maria Carafa" | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Riesi
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 Riesi
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antiquarium Iconografico di Capo Soprano | ||||
| Casa Museo Giudice Livatino | ||||
| Museo Archeologico | ||||
| Museo Archeologico Regionale della Badia | ||||
| Museo Archeologico Regionale di Gela | ||||
| Museo Archeologico Salvatore Lauricella | ||||
| Museo bellico Belli Instrumentum | ||||
| Museo delle solfare di Trabia Tallarita | ||||
| Museo Mineralogico | ||||
| Palazzo Moncada | ||||
| Servizio Cristiano |
Libraries in Riesi
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Civica | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca comunale | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Comunale | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Comunale "Euclide" | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca comunale Giuseppe Zagarrio | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Giovanni Casano | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Scarabelli | 0.0 | |||||
| Centro Polivalente - Bibloteca | 0.0 | |||||
| Fondazione Giovanni Guarino Amella | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Riesi
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marktplatz Marketplace | |||||
| Marktplatz Piazzale Fabrizio De Andrè | |||||
| Mercato del Sabato | |||||
| Mercato Ortofrutticolo | |||||
| Nuovo Mercato Ortofrutticolo |
Restaurants in Riesi
1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Riesi
1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Riesi
1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Riesi
1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Riesi
3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Riesi
1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Riesi
1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Riesi
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Riesi
23 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Comiso Airport | CIY | Medium Airport |
| Albatros Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Aquila Solitaria Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Avioclub Ereo Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Aviosuperficie Agrigento | - | Small Airport |
| Aviosuperficie Airone | - | Small Airport |
| Aviosuperficie Massarotti | - | Small Airport |
| Aviosuperficie Ramacca | - | Small Airport |
| Aviosuperficie Sorvoliamo | - | Small Airport |
| Bosco di Mezzo Airfield (CTCAL) | - | Small Airport |
| Camemi Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Campo di Volo Aidone (cugno) | - | Small Airport |
| Campo di Volo AvioClub Centro Sicilia | - | Small Airport |
| Campo di Volo Club Aeronautico Gela | - | Small Airport |
| Campo di Volo Marano | - | Small Airport |
| Campo di Volo MedFly | - | Small Airport |
| Campo di Volo Niscemi Parisi (CLNIS) | - | Small Airport |
| Elpifly Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Eremo della Giubiliana Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Oasi dei Re Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Priolo Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Trike Team Cormorano | - | Small Airport |
| Vicari Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Riesi
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Riesi |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Riesi
8 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Chiesa del Rosario | |
| Chiesa del Santissimo Crocifisso | |
| Chiesa del Santissimo Salvatore | |
| Chiesa della Madonna Santissima della Catena | |
| Chiesa di San Giuseppe | |
| Chiesa di San Giusippuzzo | |
| Chiesa Don Bosco | |
| Chiesa Valdese |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Italy
14 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Riesi
What is the population of Riesi?
Riesi has a population of 11,503 residents and is located in Italy. The population density is 355 people per square mile, spread across 32.4 square miles.
Is Riesi expensive to live in?
The median household income is $14,481, 81% below the national average of $75,149.
What is the weather like in Riesi?
Riesi enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 50°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. The area receives 305 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 17.1 inches.
How is the job market in Riesi?
The job market in Riesi faces challenges, with unemployment at 15.0% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 863 business establishments in the area.