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San Pier Niceto, Italy

Sicily · Italy

San Pier Niceto is a small town in Sicily, Italy with a population of 1,703. Elevation: 853 ft (260 m). Average temperature: 67°F (19°C).

Data updated June 2026

1.9 /5.0
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1,703 Population 792/sq mi density
853 ft Elevation 260 meters
67°F Avg Temperature 19°C
26.9 in Annual Rain
Europe / Rome Timezone
$15,108 Median Income
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1.9 / 5.0
Poor overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
1.9 / 5.0
$15,108 median income, 14.7% unemployment

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About San Pier Niceto

San Pier Niceto

San Pier Niceto is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Messina in the Italian region Sicily, located about 170 kilometres (110 mi) east of Palermo and about 20 kilometres (12 mi) west of Messina. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 3,084 and an area of 36.3 square kilometres (14.0 mi2).

People

Population1,703
Density792/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$15,108
Unemployment14.7%

Climate

Avg Temp67°F (19°C)
Rain26.9 in/yr
Sunny Days326/yr
Elevation853 ft (260 m)
Population1,703
Population Density792 / sq mi
Elevation853 ft (260 m)
Coordinates38.1605°, 15.3498°
TimezoneEurope/Rome
Country🇮🇹 Italy
State / ProvinceSicily
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$15,108

About San Pier Niceto

San Pier Niceto is a small town in Italy (Sicily) with a population of 1,703. The city sits at an elevation of 853 feet (260 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 Pier Niceto is $15,108, which is 80% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 14.7% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 128 business establishments.

Income: San Pier Niceto vs Italy

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Income

Median HH Income$15,108
80% below Italy avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment14.7%
308% above Italy avg
Establishments (County)128

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

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Climate in San Pier Niceto

San Pier Niceto 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 Pier Niceto 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 853 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

Elevation853 ft (260 m)
Area2.2 sq mi (5.6 km²)
Population Density792/sq mi
Coordinates38.1605°N, 15.3498°W
TimezoneEurope/Rome

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.9"
29% below Italy avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 4.02"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.51"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,033 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.0. Most recent: M4.7 on Apr 16, 2025.

Sep 6, 2002 34 km NNE of Santa Flavia, Italy M6.0 146 km
Jan 5, 1994 62 km NNE of Malfa, Italy M5.8 104 km
Dec 13, 1990 20 km ENE of Augusta, Italy M5.6 96 km
May 18, 1998 74 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy M5.5 123 km
May 5, 2004 5 km S of Leni, Italy M5.5 61 km
Sep 27, 2002 39 km NNE of Santa Flavia, Italy M5.3 148 km
Dec 14, 1990 50 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy M5.3 132 km
Feb 7, 2025 39 km WSW of Leni, Italy M5.2 92 km
Apr 25, 1992 6 km ENE of Santa Marina Salina, Italy M5.2 59 km
May 17, 2001 43 km NW of Santa Domenica, Italy M5.2 90 km
Jul 4, 2007 39 km NE of Santa Marina Salina, Italy M5.2 72 km
May 1, 2023 33 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy M5.2 143 km
Nov 25, 2001 6 km SW of Polizzi Generosa, Italy M4.9 130 km
Jun 26, 1993 1 km WNW of Tusa, Italy M4.9 101 km
Feb 25, 1996 22 km NW of Santa Domenica, Italy M4.8 78 km
Nov 27, 1993 35 km N of Malfa, Italy M4.8 93 km
May 6, 1994 2 km NNE of Alimena, Italy M4.8 119 km
Sep 7, 2009 62 km N of Cefalù, Italy M4.8 122 km
Feb 6, 2015 28 km NE of Santa Marina Salina, Italy M4.8 69 km
Oct 23, 1999 32 km NNW of Malfa, Italy M4.8 97 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 26 km
1908 MESSINA STRAIT, IONIAN SEA Eruption + Earthquake 13.0 m 80,000 20 km
1693 ISLAND OF SICILY Earthquake 12.0 m 54,000 118 km
2002 STROMBOLI ISLAND Explosion 10.9 m 71 km
1916 STROMBOLI ISLAND Earthquake 10.0 m 74 km
1930 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 2.5 m 6 71 km
1988 LA FOSSA VOLCANO, VULCANO IS. Meteorological 2.0 m 43 km
2019 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 1.3 m 1 71 km
1905 TYRRHENIAN CALABRIA Earthquake 1.3 m 557 85 km
2022 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 0.8 m 71 km
1919 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 0.8 m 4 71 km
2021 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 0.4 m 71 km
2019 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 0.3 m 71 km
2022 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 0.0 m 71 km
2024 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 71 km
1990 EASTERN SICILY Earthquake 19 96 km
1954 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 71 km
1944 STROMBOLI ISLAND Explosion 71 km
1907 IONIAN CALABRIA Earthquake 158 58 km
1870 TYRRHENIAN SEA Earthquake 148 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Vulcano (43 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Vulcano Stratovolcano(es) 500 m (1,640 ft) 1890 43 km
Lipari Stratovolcano(es) 590 m (1,936 ft) 1230 52 km
Etna Stratovolcano(es) 3,295 m (10,810 ft) 2020 55 km
Panarea Stratovolcano 399 m (1,309 ft) Unknown 59 km
Stromboli Stratovolcano 924 m (3,031 ft) 2020 71 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 53°F (12°C) 3.8 in
February 48°F (9°C) 2.9 in Coldest
March 50°F (10°C) 2.9 in
April 54°F (12°C) 2.2 in
May 61°F (16°C) 1.3 in
June 69°F (20°C) 0.5 in Driest
July 86°F (30°C) 0.5 in Warmest
August 75°F (24°C) 0.8 in
September 70°F (21°C) 2.3 in
October 63°F (17°C) 3.8 in
November 56°F (13°C) 3.7 in
December 50°F (10°C) 4.0 in Wettest

San Pier Niceto has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 48°F in February to 86°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.0") and June the driest (0.5").

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Schools in San Pier Niceto

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Scuola primaria "Papa Albino Luciani"
Scuola secondaria di primo grado "Salvatore Quasimodo"
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Radio Stations near San Pier Niceto

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 Pier Niceto

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Antica Farmacia
Antica Filanda
Antiquarium Archeologico
LAB forma - Museo dell'argilla
MuMa
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"
Museo Regionale di Messina
Museo Regionale di Messina
Museo Tesoro del Duomo di Messina
Museo Tesoro del Duomo di Messina
Palazzo Livoti
Parco Letterario Salvatore Quasimodo

Libraries in San Pier Niceto

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibbioteca comunale Oasi0.0
Biblioteca0.0
Biblioteca Carmelo Santalco di Villafranca Tirrena - Ex Comune0.0
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca comunale0.0
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca comunale0.0
Biblioteca comunale "C. Condipodero"0.0
Biblioteca Comunale "Elvira Giorgianni Sellerio"0.0
Biblioteca comunale Corrado Cagli0.0
Biblioteca Comunale Tino Parisi0.0
Libreria Universitas0.0
Libreria Universitas0.0
Stefano Tuccio0.0

Farmers Markets in San Pier Niceto

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercato di Sant'Orsola
Mercato Ortofrutticolo
Mercato Ortofrutticolo
Mercato rionale di Giostra
Mercato Sant'Orsola
Mercato Sant'Orsola
Mercato Vascone
Mercato Zaera

Cafes in San Pier Niceto

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bar le Donne
Bar Sport

Gas Stations in San Pier Niceto

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

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Banks in San Pier Niceto

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banco di Sicilia

Breweries in San Pier Niceto

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Cannistrà Beer Service

Stadiums & Teams in San Pier Niceto

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

Airports Near San Pier Niceto

11 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Catania-Fontanarossa AirportCTALarge Airport
Reggio Calabria AirportREGMedium Airport
Ala Jonica AirfieldSmall Airport
Ali Calabria AirfieldSmall Airport
Aviosuperficie Maletto FlySmall Airport
Beppe Rascaglia Flying FieldSmall Airport
Calatabiano (Aviosuperficie Angelo D'Arrigo)Small Airport
Campo di Volo Aidone (cugno)Small Airport
Campo di Volo Capo d'OrlandoSmall Airport
Eagles AirfieldSmall Airport
Il Grifo AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in San Pier Niceto

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
San Pier Niceto

Treatment Centers in San Pier Niceto

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 Pier Niceto

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chiesa dell'Annunziata
Chiesa di San Francesco da Paola
Chiesa di San Giacomo
Chiesa di San Rocco
Duomo di San Pietro Apostolo

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 Pier Niceto

What is the population of San Pier Niceto?

San Pier Niceto has a population of 1,703 residents and is located in Italy. The population density is 792 people per square mile, spread across 2.2 square miles.

Is San Pier Niceto expensive to live in?

The median household income is $15,108, 80% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in San Pier Niceto?

San Pier Niceto 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 Pier Niceto?

The job market in San Pier Niceto faces challenges, with unemployment at 14.7% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 128 business establishments in the area.

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