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San Nicola dell'Alto, Italy

Full City Profile

1.9 /5.0
D Poor
898 Population 43/sq mi density
1,900 ft Elevation 579 meters
60°F Avg Temperature 16°C
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Overall
1.9 / 5.0
Below average 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
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. Annual precipitation totals 29.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

48°F Jan (9°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average60.3°F
12% above US 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 US 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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