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Roccaforte del Greco, Italy
Calabria · Italy
Roccaforte del Greco is a small town in Calabria, Italy with a population of 520. Elevation: 3,186 ft (971 m). Average temperature: 57°F (14°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
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| Population | 520 |
| Population Density | 19 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 3,186 ft (971 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.0475°, 15.8920° |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
| Country | 🇮🇹 Italy |
| State / Province | Calabria |
| Average Temperature | 57°F (14°C) |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 46.1 inches (1,171 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 12.5 inches (32 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $15,931 |
About Roccaforte del Greco
Roccaforte del Greco is a small town in Italy (Calabria) with a population of 520. The city sits at an elevation of 3,186 feet (971 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 57°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 42°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 46.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Rome.
Income: Roccaforte del Greco vs Italy
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Income
| Median HH Income | $15,931 |
| 79% below Italy avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 16.0% |
| 344% above Italy avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 39 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Climate in Roccaforte del Greco
Roccaforte del Greco 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 | 56.5°F |
| 5% above Italy avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 329 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,186 ft (971 m) |
| Area | 27.0 sq mi (69.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 19/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.0475°N, 15.8920°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 | 30 km |
| 1908 | MESSINA STRAIT, IONIAN SEA | Eruption + Earthquake | 13.0 m | 80,000 | 31 km |
| 1693 | ISLAND OF SICILY | Earthquake | 12.0 m | 54,000 | 128 km |
| 2002 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Explosion | 10.9 m | — | 102 km |
| 1916 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Earthquake | 10.0 m | — | 103 km |
| 1930 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 2.5 m | 6 | 102 km |
| 1988 | LA FOSSA VOLCANO, VULCANO IS. | Meteorological | 2.0 m | — | 90 km |
| 2019 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 1.3 m | 1 | 102 km |
| 1905 | TYRRHENIAN CALABRIA | Earthquake | 1.3 m | 557 | 71 km |
| 2022 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.8 m | — | 102 km |
| 1919 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.8 m | 4 | 102 km |
| 2021 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.4 m | — | 102 km |
| 2019 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.3 m | — | 102 km |
| 2022 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.0 m | — | 102 km |
| 2024 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | — | — | 102 km |
| 1990 | EASTERN SICILY | Earthquake | — | 19 | 92 km |
| 1954 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | — | — | 102 km |
| 1944 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Explosion | — | — | 102 km |
| 1907 | IONIAN CALABRIA | Earthquake | — | 158 | 15 km |
| 1870 | TYRRHENIAN SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 141 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Etna (85 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Etna | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,295 m (10,810 ft) | 2020 | 85 km |
| Vulcano | Stratovolcano(es) | 500 m (1,640 ft) | 1890 | 90 km |
| Lipari | Stratovolcano(es) | 590 m (1,936 ft) | 1230 | 97 km |
| Panarea | Stratovolcano | 399 m (1,309 ft) | Unknown | 98 km |
| Stromboli | Stratovolcano | 924 m (3,031 ft) | 2020 | 102 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (6°C) | 4.3 in | |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 3.2 in | Coldest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 3.1 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 1.6 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 0.8 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 0.7 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 0.9 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 2.3 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 4.1 in | |
| November | 49°F (9°C) | 3.9 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 4.6 in | Wettest |
Roccaforte del Greco has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 41°F in February to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.6") and July the driest (0.7").
Radio Stations near Roccaforte del Greco
8 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 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 |
Museums in Roccaforte del Greco
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canonica Dittereale | ||||
| Casa di Corrado Alvaro | ||||
| Museo Agro-Pastorale dell’Area Ellenofona | ||||
| Museo Archeologico Leucopetra | ||||
| Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Reggio Calabria | ||||
| Museo Civico di Paleontologia e Scienze Naturali dell’Aspromonte | ||||
| Museo del mare | ||||
| Museo del presepe | ||||
| Museo dell'artigianato tessile,della seta,costume e moda calabrese | ||||
| Museo dell'Olio | ||||
| Museo della Civiltà Contadina | ||||
| Museo della lingua Greco Calabra Gerhard Rohlfs | ||||
| Museo della sinagoga di Bova Marina | ||||
| Museo dello Strumento Musicale | ||||
| Museo di Biologia Marina e Paleontologia | ||||
| Museo didattico della civiltà contadina e artigiana | ||||
| Museo Diocesano | ||||
| Museo Diocesano Oppido Mamertina | ||||
| Museo Garibaldino | ||||
| Museo Laboratorio delle tradizioni popolari | ||||
| Museo Nazionale dei Bergamotto | ||||
| Museo San Paolo | ||||
| National Archaeological Museum of Reggio Calabria | ||||
| Piccolo museo della civiltà contadina | ||||
| Piccolo museo della civiltà contadina | ||||
| Pinacoteca Civica di Reggio Calabria | ||||
| Planetario |
Libraries in Roccaforte del Greco
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Comunale | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca comunale | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Comunale | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca delle donne | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pietro De Nava | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Roccaforte del Greco
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercato Coperto | |||||
| Mercato ortofrutticolo | |||||
| Piazza del Popolo |
Stadiums & Teams in Roccaforte del Greco
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Roccaforte del Greco
6 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Roccaforte del Greco
3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Chiesa dello Spirito Santo | |
| Madonna Della Neve | |
| S. Rocco |
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What is the population of Roccaforte del Greco?
Roccaforte del Greco has a population of 520 residents and is located in Italy. The population density is 19 people per square mile, spread across 27.0 square miles.
Is Roccaforte del Greco expensive to live in?
The median household income is $15,931, 79% below the national average of $75,149.
What is the weather like in Roccaforte del Greco?
Roccaforte del Greco enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 42°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 329 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 46.1 inches, with 12.5 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Roccaforte del Greco?
The job market in Roccaforte del Greco faces challenges, with unemployment at 16.0% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 39 business establishments in the area.