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San Nicola dell'Alto, Italy

Calabria · Italy

San Nicola dell'Alto is a small town in Calabria, Italy with a population of 898. Elevation: 1,900 ft (579 m). Average temperature: 60°F (16°C).

Data updated June 2026

1.9 /5.0
D Poor
898 Population 43/sq mi density
1,900 ft Elevation 579 meters
60°F Avg Temperature 16°C
29.8 in Annual Rain
Europe / Rome Timezone
$14,306 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
$14,306 median income, 15.6% unemployment

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People

Population898
Density43/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$14,306
Unemployment15.6%

Climate

Avg Temp60°F (16°C)
Rain29.8 in/yr
Sunny Days282/yr
Elevation1,900 ft (579 m)
Population898
Population Density43 / sq mi
Elevation1,900 ft (579 m)
Coordinates39.2909°, 16.9718°
TimezoneEurope/Rome
Country🇮🇹 Italy
State / ProvinceCalabria
Average Temperature60°F (16°C)
January Average48°F (9°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation29.8 inches (758 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$14,306

About San Nicola dell'Alto

San Nicola dell'Alto is a small town in Italy (Calabria) with a population of 898. The city sits at an elevation of 1,900 feet (579 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 60°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 48°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 29.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/Rome.

The median household income in San Nicola dell'Alto is $14,306, which is 81% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 15.6% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 67 business establishments.

Income: San Nicola dell'Alto vs Italy

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Income

Median HH Income$14,306
81% below Italy avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment15.6%
333% above Italy avg
Establishments (County)67

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

San Nicola dell'Alto enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 282 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 29.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,900 feet.

Temperature

48°F Jan (9°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average60.3°F
12% above Italy avg
January Average48°F (9°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Sunny Days282 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,900 ft (579 m)
Area20.8 sq mi (53.9 km²)
Population Density43/sq mi
Coordinates39.2909°N, 16.9718°W
TimezoneEurope/Rome

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.8"
21% below Italy avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 4.80"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.35"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

453 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.6. Most recent: M4.3 on Feb 18, 2025.

Sep 9, 1998 2 km NNE of Castelluccio Superiore, Italy M5.6 119 km
Apr 17, 2002 12 km NNE of Mirto, Italy M5.3 47 km
Oct 25, 2012 2 km SE of Mormanno, Italy M5.3 105 km
Dec 14, 1990 50 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy M5.3 139 km
May 17, 2001 43 km NW of Santa Domenica, Italy M5.2 130 km
May 1, 2023 33 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy M5.2 126 km
Aug 1, 2024 2 km S of Bocchigliero, Italy M5.1 23 km
Mar 21, 1994 29 km WSW of Scalea, Italy M5.1 139 km
Oct 16, 2012 21 km WSW of Scalea, Italy M4.9 133 km
Apr 5, 2014 18 km SE of Capo Rizzuto, Italy M4.8 61 km
Feb 24, 2020 2 km E of San Vincenzo la Costa, Italy M4.8 69 km
Aug 19, 2021 31 km WSW of Amantea, Italy M4.8 111 km
Oct 12, 1994 29 km S of Marina di Camerota, Italy M4.8 145 km
Feb 25, 1996 22 km NW of Santa Domenica, Italy M4.8 123 km
Apr 27, 1996 10 km NE of Fabrizio, Italy M4.6 54 km
May 28, 2012 2 km NW of Morano Calabro, Italy M4.6 97 km
Mar 30, 2000 7 km SSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy M4.6 100 km
Mar 1, 2024 21 km W of San Nicola Arcella, Italy M4.6 137 km
Aug 11, 2017 21 km WSW of Scarcelli, Italy M4.5 103 km
Sep 9, 2019 38 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy M4.5 128 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

7 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.3 m (4 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1905 TYRRHENIAN CALABRIA Earthquake 1.3 m 557 104 km
1870 TYRRHENIAN SEA Earthquake 60 km
1836 ROSSANO Earthquake 589 47 km
1784 IONIAN CALABRIA Earthquake 119 km
1783 TYRRHENIAN CALABRIA Earthquake 30,000 140 km
1783 TYRRHENIAN CALABRIA Earthquake 82 km
1783 TYRRHENIAN CALABRIA Earthquake 71 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Stromboli (162 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Stromboli Stratovolcano 924 m (3,031 ft) 2020 162 km
Panarea Stratovolcano 399 m (1,309 ft) Unknown 180 km
Lipari Stratovolcano(es) 590 m (1,936 ft) 1230 198 km
Vulcano Stratovolcano(es) 500 m (1,640 ft) 1890 200 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 48°F (9°C) 3.7 in Coldest
February 48°F (9°C) 2.8 in
March 51°F (10°C) 3.1 in
April 55°F (13°C) 2.0 in
May 63°F (17°C) 1.3 in
June 71°F (21°C) 0.4 in
July 76°F (25°C) 0.4 in Driest
August 76°F (25°C) 0.9 in Warmest
September 70°F (21°C) 1.6 in
October 63°F (17°C) 4.8 in Wettest
November 55°F (13°C) 4.2 in
December 49°F (10°C) 4.7 in

San Nicola dell'Alto has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 48°F in January to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 29.8 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.8") and July the driest (0.4").

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Radio Stations near San Nicola dell'Alto

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Calabria corigliano calabro, folk music MP3 128 kbps
Radio CRT MP3 192 kbps
Radio Movida Crotone pop MP3 256 kbps

Museums in San Nicola dell'Alto

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
MACK - Museo d'Arte Contemporanea Krotone
Museo Archeologico - Centro Documentazione e Studi Sui Castelli
Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Crotone
Museo arte contadina
Museo Civico Archeologico
Museo Civico Archeologico Akerentia
Museo della civiltà contadina
Museo della civiltà contadina
Museo della cultura contadin
Museo delle attività contadine tra presente e passato
Museo demoantropologico del brigantaggio
Museo di Pitagora
Museo Diocesano
Museo iconografico della storia postale regionale
Museo Itinerante Arcalabria
Museo Melissa Palopoli
Muzé
Vites- Museo vinicolo Librandi

Libraries in San Nicola dell'Alto

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Palazzo Ducale - Sala Biblioteca0.0

Farmers Markets in San Nicola dell'Alto

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Farmer Market
Mercato dei Portici "La Piazzetta"
Mercato Rionale

Stadiums & Teams in San Nicola dell'Alto

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near San Nicola dell'Alto

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Lamezia Terme Sant'Eufemia International AirportSUFLarge Airport
Crotone Sant'Anna Pythagoras AirportCRVMedium Airport
Franca AirfieldSmall Airport
Sibari Fly AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in San Nicola dell'Alto

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Poste Italiane

Churches & Religious Organizations in San Nicola dell'Alto

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Santuario San Michele Arcangelo

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 dell'Alto

What is the population of San Nicola dell'Alto?

San Nicola dell'Alto has a population of 898 residents and is located in Italy. The population density is 43 people per square mile, spread across 20.8 square miles.

Is San Nicola dell'Alto expensive to live in?

The median household income is $14,306, 81% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in San Nicola dell'Alto?

San Nicola dell'Alto enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 48°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 282 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 29.8 inches.

How is the job market in San Nicola dell'Alto?

The job market in San Nicola dell'Alto faces challenges, with unemployment at 15.6% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 67 business establishments in the area.

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