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San Filippo del Mela, Italy
Sicily · Italy
San Filippo del Mela is a small town in Sicily, Italy with a population of 2,002. Elevation: 404 ft (123 m). Average temperature: 67°F (19°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About San Filippo del Mela
San Filippo del Mela is a comune (municipality) in the Metropolitan City of Messina in the Italian region Sicily, located about 170 kilometres (110 mi) east of Palermo and about 25 kilometres (16 mi) west of Messina.
People
Economy
DClimate
| Population | 2,002 |
| Population Density | 124 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 404 ft (123 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.1701°, 15.2734° |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
| Country | 🇮🇹 Italy |
| State / Province | Sicily |
| Average Temperature | 67°F (19°C) |
| January Average | 53°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 86°F (30°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 26.9 inches (682 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $18,127 |
About San Filippo del Mela
San Filippo del Mela is a small town in Italy (Sicily) with a population of 2,002. The city sits at an elevation of 404 feet (123 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 67°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 53°F in January to 86°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 26.9 inches. The timezone is Europe/Rome.
Income: San Filippo del Mela vs Italy
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Income
| Median HH Income | $18,127 |
| 76% below Italy avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 13.2% |
| 267% above Italy avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 150 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Climate in San Filippo del Mela
San Filippo del Mela 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 | 66.5°F |
| 23% above Italy avg | |
| January Average | 53°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 86°F (30°C) |
| Sunny Days | 326 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 404 ft (123 m) |
| Area | 16.1 sq mi (41.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 124/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.1701°N, 15.2734°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 | 32 km |
| 1908 | MESSINA STRAIT, IONIAN SEA | Eruption + Earthquake | 13.0 m | 80,000 | 27 km |
| 1693 | ISLAND OF SICILY | Earthquake | 12.0 m | 54,000 | 118 km |
| 2002 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Explosion | 10.9 m | — | 69 km |
| 1916 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Earthquake | 10.0 m | — | 72 km |
| 1930 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 2.5 m | 6 | 69 km |
| 1988 | LA FOSSA VOLCANO, VULCANO IS. | Meteorological | 2.0 m | — | 37 km |
| 2019 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 1.3 m | 1 | 69 km |
| 1905 | TYRRHENIAN CALABRIA | Earthquake | 1.3 m | 557 | 89 km |
| 2022 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.8 m | — | 69 km |
| 1919 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.8 m | 4 | 69 km |
| 2021 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.4 m | — | 69 km |
| 2019 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.3 m | — | 69 km |
| 2022 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.0 m | — | 69 km |
| 2024 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | — | — | 69 km |
| 1990 | EASTERN SICILY | Earthquake | — | 19 | 98 km |
| 1954 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | — | — | 69 km |
| 1944 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Explosion | — | — | 69 km |
| 1907 | IONIAN CALABRIA | Earthquake | — | 158 | 65 km |
| 1818 | EASTERN SICILY | Earthquake | — | 72 | 65 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Vulcano (38 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Vulcano | Stratovolcano(es) | 500 m (1,640 ft) | 1890 | 38 km |
| Lipari | Stratovolcano(es) | 590 m (1,936 ft) | 1230 | 46 km |
| Etna | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,295 m (10,810 ft) | 2020 | 53 km |
| Panarea | Stratovolcano | 399 m (1,309 ft) | Unknown | 55 km |
| Stromboli | Stratovolcano | 924 m (3,031 ft) | 2020 | 69 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 53°F (12°C) | 3.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 54°F (12°C) | 3.1 in | |
| March | 56°F (13°C) | 2.7 in | |
| April | 60°F (15°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 1.1 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| July | 86°F (30°C) | 0.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 0.8 in | |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 2.2 in | |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 61°F (16°C) | 3.9 in | Wettest |
| December | 56°F (13°C) | 3.8 in |
San Filippo del Mela has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 53°F in January to 86°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.9 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.9") and June the driest (0.4").
Schools in San Filippo del Mela
3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scuola primaria San Filippo Centro | — | — | — | — |
| Scuola secondaria di primo grado "Enrico Fermi" | — | — | — | — |
| Scuola primaria "Salvo D'Acquisto" | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near San Filippo del Mela
9 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 Taormina | classic hits, hits | MP3 128 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 San Filippo del Mela
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antica Farmacia | ||||
| Antica Filanda | ||||
| Antiquarium Archeologico | ||||
| LAB forma - Museo dell'argilla | ||||
| MuMa | ||||
| Museo archeologico "Santi Furnari" | ||||
| Museo cultura e musica popolare dei Peloritani | ||||
| Museo cultura e musica popolare dei Peloritani | ||||
| Museo dei SS. Pietro e Paolo d'Agrò | ||||
| Museo del Grano e della Cviltà Contadina | ||||
| Museo del Grano e della Cviltà Contadina | ||||
| Museo del Mare | ||||
| Museo del Risorgimento | ||||
| Museo dell' Emigrazione | ||||
| MUSEO DELLE ATTIVITA’ CONTADINE | ||||
| Museo di Storia della Medicina “Dott. Ottavio Badessa” | ||||
| Museo Epicentro | ||||
| Museo Etnoantropologico e Naturalistico "Domenico Ryolo" | ||||
| Museo etnostorico "Nello Cassata" | ||||
| Palazzo Livoti | ||||
| Parco Letterario Salvatore Quasimodo |
Libraries in San Filippo del Mela
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bibbioteca comunale Oasi | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Carmelo Santalco di Villafranca Tirrena - Ex Comune | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Comunale | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Comunale | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca comunale | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Comunale | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca comunale | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca comunale "C. Condipodero" | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Comunale "Elvira Giorgianni Sellerio" | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca comunale Corrado Cagli | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Comunale Tino Parisi | 0.0 | |||||
| Stefano Tuccio | 0.0 |
Restaurants in San Filippo del Mela
7 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in San Filippo del Mela
12 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in San Filippo del Mela
1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in San Filippo del Mela
1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in San Filippo del Mela
1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in San Filippo del Mela
1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in San Filippo del Mela
1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in San Filippo del Mela
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cannistrà Beer Service |
Stadiums & Teams in San Filippo del Mela
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| Stadio San Filippo - Franco Scoglio |
Airports Near San Filippo del Mela
12 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Catania-Fontanarossa Airport | CTA | Large Airport |
| Reggio Calabria Airport | REG | Medium Airport |
| Ala Jonica Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Ali Calabria Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Aviosuperficie Maletto Fly | — | Small Airport |
| Aviosuperficie Minotaurus e Medusa | — | Small Airport |
| Beppe Rascaglia Flying Field | — | Small Airport |
| Calatabiano (Aviosuperficie Angelo D'Arrigo) | — | Small Airport |
| Campo di Volo Aidone (cugno) | — | Small Airport |
| Campo di Volo Capo d'Orlando | — | Small Airport |
| Eagles Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Il Grifo Airfield | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in San Filippo del Mela
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Olivarella | |
| San Filippo del Mela |
Churches & Religious Organizations in San Filippo del Mela
6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Chiesa cristiana missionaria evangelica pentecostale | |
| Chiesa di Sant'Antonio da Padova | |
| Chiesa Sacro Cuore di Gesú | |
| Duomo | |
| Oratorio dell'amicizia "Giovanni Paolo II" | |
| Padre Pio |
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About San Filippo del Mela
What is the population of San Filippo del Mela?
San Filippo del Mela has a population of 2,002 residents and is located in Italy. The population density is 124 people per square mile, spread across 16.1 square miles.
Is San Filippo del Mela expensive to live in?
The median household income is $18,127, 76% below the national average of $75,149.
What is the weather like in San Filippo del Mela?
San Filippo del Mela enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 53°F in January, while summers reach an average of 86°F in July. The area receives 326 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 26.9 inches.
How is the job market in San Filippo del Mela?
The job market in San Filippo del Mela faces challenges, with unemployment at 13.2% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 150 business establishments in the area.