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San Nicola, Italy

Calabria · Italy

San Nicola is a small town in Calabria, Italy with a population of 739. Elevation: 692 ft (211 m). Average temperature: 67°F (19°C).

Data updated June 2026

1.9 /5.0
D Poor
739 Population 75/sq mi density
692 ft Elevation 211 meters
67°F Avg Temperature 19°C
26.9 in Annual Rain
Europe / Rome Timezone
$13,644 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
$13,644 median income, 15.1% unemployment

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People

Population739
Density75/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$13,644
Unemployment15.1%

Climate

Avg Temp67°F (19°C)
Rain26.9 in/yr
Sunny Days326/yr
Elevation692 ft (211 m)
Population739
Population Density75 / sq mi
Elevation692 ft (211 m)
Coordinates38.2120°, 15.6938°
TimezoneEurope/Rome
Country🇮🇹 Italy
State / ProvinceCalabria
Average Temperature67°F (19°C)
January Average53°F (12°C)
July Average86°F (30°C)
Annual Precipitation26.9 inches (682 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$13,644

About San Nicola

San Nicola is a small town in Italy (Calabria) with a population of 739. The city sits at an elevation of 692 feet (211 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.

The median household income in San Nicola is $13,644, which is 82% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 15.1% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 55 business establishments.

Income: San Nicola vs Italy

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Income

Median HH Income$13,644
82% below Italy avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment15.1%
319% above Italy avg
Establishments (County)55

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in San Nicola

San Nicola 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.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 12.5°C / 55°F 10.2° / 14.8° 117.8
Feb 12.4°C / 54°F 9.8° / 15° 91.1
Mar 14.1°C / 57°F 11.3° / 16.9° 94.7
Apr 16.3°C / 61°F 13.3° / 19.3° 65.4
May 20.2°C / 68°F 16.9° / 23.5° 36.2
Jun 24.5°C / 76°F 21.1° / 27.8° 31.3
Jul 27.4°C / 81°F 24° / 30.9° 17.6
Aug 28°C / 82°F 24.7° / 31.4° 30.2
Sep 24.6°C / 76°F 21.5° / 27.8° 95.2
Oct 21.2°C / 70°F 18.3° / 24° 110.9
Nov 17.2°C / 63°F 14.5° / 19.8° 128.3
Dec 13.8°C / 57°F 11.5° / 16.2° 131.2
San Nicola enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July. The area gets 326 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 26.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 692 feet.

Temperature

53°F Jan (12°C) 86°F Jul (30°C)
Annual Average66.5°F
23% above Italy avg
January Average53°F (12°C)
July Average86°F (30°C)
Sunny Days326 days/yr

Geography

Elevation692 ft (211 m)
Area9.8 sq mi (25.4 km²)
Population Density75/sq mi
Coordinates38.2120°N, 15.6938°W
TimezoneEurope/Rome

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.9"
29% below Italy avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 4.45"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.63"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

764 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.8. Most recent: M4.7 on Apr 16, 2025.

Jan 5, 1994 62 km NNE of Malfa, Italy M5.8 108 km
Dec 13, 1990 20 km ENE of Augusta, Italy M5.6 104 km
May 18, 1998 74 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy M5.5 126 km
May 5, 2004 5 km S of Leni, Italy M5.5 83 km
Dec 14, 1990 50 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy M5.3 130 km
Apr 25, 1992 6 km ENE of Santa Marina Salina, Italy M5.2 78 km
May 1, 2023 33 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy M5.2 137 km
Feb 7, 2025 39 km WSW of Leni, Italy M5.2 118 km
Jul 4, 2007 39 km NE of Santa Marina Salina, Italy M5.2 78 km
May 17, 2001 43 km NW of Santa Domenica, Italy M5.2 84 km
Jun 26, 1993 1 km WNW of Tusa, Italy M4.9 132 km
Oct 23, 1999 32 km NNW of Malfa, Italy M4.8 114 km
Feb 6, 2015 28 km NE of Santa Marina Salina, Italy M4.8 79 km
Nov 27, 1993 35 km N of Malfa, Italy M4.8 105 km
Aug 19, 2021 31 km WSW of Amantea, Italy M4.8 96 km
May 6, 1994 2 km NNE of Alimena, Italy M4.8 148 km
Feb 24, 2020 2 km E of San Vincenzo la Costa, Italy M4.8 135 km
Sep 7, 2009 62 km N of Cefalù, Italy M4.8 148 km
Feb 25, 1996 22 km NW of Santa Domenica, Italy M4.8 66 km
Mar 12, 2024 21 km NNE of Malfa, Italy M4.7 87 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 5 km
1908 MESSINA STRAIT, IONIAN SEA Eruption + Earthquake 13.0 m 80,000 11 km
1693 ISLAND OF SICILY Earthquake 12.0 m 54,000 134 km
2002 STROMBOLI ISLAND Explosion 10.9 m 77 km
1916 STROMBOLI ISLAND Earthquake 10.0 m 78 km
1930 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 2.5 m 6 77 km
1988 LA FOSSA VOLCANO, VULCANO IS. Meteorological 2.0 m 67 km
2019 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 1.3 m 1 77 km
1905 TYRRHENIAN CALABRIA Earthquake 1.3 m 557 61 km
2022 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 0.8 m 77 km
1919 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 0.8 m 4 77 km
2021 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 0.4 m 77 km
2019 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 0.3 m 77 km
2022 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 0.0 m 77 km
2024 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 77 km
1990 EASTERN SICILY Earthquake 19 104 km
1954 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 77 km
1944 STROMBOLI ISLAND Explosion 77 km
1907 IONIAN CALABRIA Earthquake 158 30 km
1870 TYRRHENIAN SEA Earthquake 129 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Vulcano (67 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Vulcano Stratovolcano(es) 500 m (1,640 ft) 1890 67 km
Panarea Stratovolcano 399 m (1,309 ft) Unknown 73 km
Lipari Stratovolcano(es) 590 m (1,936 ft) 1230 73 km
Stromboli Stratovolcano 924 m (3,031 ft) 2020 77 km
Etna Stratovolcano(es) 3,295 m (10,810 ft) 2020 80 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 53°F (12°C) 4.3 in
February 47°F (8°C) 3.3 in Coldest
March 50°F (10°C) 3.2 in
April 54°F (12°C) 2.4 in
May 61°F (16°C) 1.5 in
June 68°F (20°C) 0.6 in Driest
July 86°F (30°C) 0.7 in Warmest
August 74°F (23°C) 0.9 in
September 69°F (21°C) 2.3 in
October 62°F (17°C) 4.0 in
November 55°F (13°C) 4.0 in
December 50°F (10°C) 4.5 in Wettest

San Nicola has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 47°F in February to 86°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.5") and June the driest (0.6").

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Radio Stations near San Nicola

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 Italia Anni 60 (Emilia-Romagna e Marche) 60s, 70s MP3 128 kbps
Radio Gamma Gioiosa local news, pop 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
Radio Venere corsano, italian pop MP3
Radio Medua MP3 192 kbps
Radio Gioiosa Marina adult contemporary, local news MP3 192 kbps
Radio Eco Sud molochio, pop MP3 256 kbps
Radio Onda Verde music, news MP3 128 kbps
Radio Mille Cuori longobardi, pop MP3 128 kbps

Museums in San Nicola

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa della Cultura "Leonida Repaci"
Museo Archeologico Leucopetra
Museo Archeologico Metauros
Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Reggio Calabria
Museo calabrese di etnografia e folklore "Raffaele Corso"
Museo Civico di Paleontologia e Scienze Naturali dell’Aspromonte
Museo cultura e musica popolare dei Peloritani
Museo cultura e musica popolare dei Peloritani
Museo d'arte sacra
Museo del Grano e della Cviltà Contadina
Museo del Grano e della Cviltà Contadina
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 dello Strumento Musicale
Museo di Biologia Marina e Paleontologia
Museo di Storia Naturale dello Stretto di Messina
Museo di Storia Naturale dello Stretto di Messina
Museo Diocesano
Museo Nazionale dei Bergamotto
Museo Regionale di Messina
Museo Regionale di Messina
Museo San Paolo
Museo Tesoro del Duomo di Messina
Museo Tesoro del Duomo di Messina
National Archaeological Museum of Reggio Calabria
Piccolo museo della civiltà contadina
Piccolo museo della civiltà contadina
Pinacoteca Civica di Reggio Calabria
Planetario
Tempio di San Fantino

Libraries in San Nicola

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca0.0
Biblioteca comunale0.0
Biblioteca Pietro De Nava0.0
Libreria Arcadia0.0
Libreria Napoli0.0
Libreria Universitas0.0
Libreria Universitas0.0

Farmers Markets in San Nicola

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercato comunale
Mercato di Sant'Orsola
Mercato ortofrutticolo
Mercato Ortofrutticolo
Mercato Ortofrutticolo
Mercato rionale di Giostra
Mercato Sant'Orsola
Mercato Sant'Orsola
Mercato Vascone
Mercato Zaera
Piazza del Popolo

Monuments in San Nicola

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Padre Pio

Stadiums & Teams in San Nicola

TeamLeagueDivision
Palazzetto dello Sport "Vittorio Tracuzzi"
Palazzetto dello Sport Giuseppe Rescifina
Stadio Primo Nebiolo
Stadio San Filippo - Franco Scoglio

Airports Near San Nicola

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Catania-Fontanarossa AirportCTALarge Airport
Lamezia Terme Sant'Eufemia International AirportSUFLarge Airport
Reggio Calabria AirportREGMedium Airport
Ala Jonica AirfieldSmall Airport
Ali Calabria AirfieldSmall Airport
Beppe Rascaglia Flying FieldSmall Airport
Calatabiano (Aviosuperficie Angelo D'Arrigo)Small Airport
Il Grifo AirfieldSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in San Nicola

7 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
AUSL 5 - Laboratorio di sanità pubblica
C.R.U. - Centro Riproduzione Umana
Casa di cura Villa Igea
Centro Dialisi Omega S.R.L.
Cittadella della salute "Lorenzo Mandalari"
Studio Pietro Colosi
Villa Salus

Churches & Religious Organizations in San Nicola

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Madonna d'Itria

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 San Nicola

What is the population of San Nicola?

San Nicola has a population of 739 residents and is located in Italy. The population density is 75 people per square mile, spread across 9.8 square miles.

Is San Nicola expensive to live in?

The median household income is $13,644, 82% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in San Nicola?

San Nicola 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 Nicola?

The job market in San Nicola faces challenges, with unemployment at 15.1% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 55 business establishments in the area.

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