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Santa Maria le Grotte, Italy
Calabria · Italy
Santa Maria le Grotte is a small town in Calabria, Italy with a population of 534. Elevation: 1,250 ft (381 m). Average temperature: 58°F (15°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
Economy
DClimate
| Population | 534 |
| Population Density | 19 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,250 ft (381 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.4771°, 16.1421° |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
| Country | 🇮🇹 Italy |
| State / Province | Calabria |
| Average Temperature | 58°F (15°C) |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 48.4 inches (1,229 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 5.8 inches (15 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $14,333 |
About Santa Maria le Grotte
Santa Maria le Grotte is a small town in Italy (Calabria) with a population of 534. The city sits at an elevation of 1,250 feet (381 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 58°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 46°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 48.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/Rome.
Income: Santa Maria le Grotte vs Italy
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $14,333 |
| 81% below Italy avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 15.0% |
| 317% above Italy avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 40 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Temperature
| Annual Average | 58.3°F |
| 8% above Italy avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 316 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,250 ft (381 m) |
| Area | 27.8 sq mi (71.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 19/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.4771°N, 16.1421°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 | 147 km |
| 2002 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Explosion | 10.9 m | — | 111 km |
| 1916 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Earthquake | 10.0 m | — | 107 km |
| 1930 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 2.5 m | 6 | 111 km |
| 2019 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 1.3 m | 1 | 111 km |
| 1905 | TYRRHENIAN CALABRIA | Earthquake | 1.3 m | 557 | 90 km |
| 2022 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.8 m | — | 111 km |
| 1919 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.8 m | 4 | 111 km |
| 2021 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.4 m | — | 111 km |
| 2019 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.3 m | — | 111 km |
| 2022 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.0 m | — | 111 km |
| 2024 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | — | — | 111 km |
| 1954 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | — | — | 111 km |
| 1944 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Explosion | — | — | 111 km |
| 1907 | IONIAN CALABRIA | Earthquake | — | 158 | 150 km |
| 1870 | TYRRHENIAN SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 25 km |
| 1836 | ROSSANO | Earthquake | — | 589 | 42 km |
| 1784 | IONIAN CALABRIA | Earthquake | — | — | 131 km |
| 1783 | TYRRHENIAN CALABRIA | Earthquake | — | 30,000 | 132 km |
| 1783 | MESSINA STRAITS | Meteorological | — | 1 | 141 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Stromboli (111 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Stromboli | Stratovolcano | 924 m (3,031 ft) | 2020 | 111 km |
| Panarea | Stratovolcano | 399 m (1,309 ft) | Unknown | 132 km |
| Lipari | Stratovolcano(es) | 590 m (1,936 ft) | 1230 | 152 km |
| Vulcano | Stratovolcano(es) | 500 m (1,640 ft) | 1890 | 157 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46°F (8°C) | 4.4 in | |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 4.0 in | Coldest |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 3.7 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 60°F (15°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 1.1 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 0.7 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 1.3 in | |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 2.4 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 5.0 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 5.0 in | |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 5.2 in | Wettest |
Santa Maria le Grotte has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 45°F in February to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.9 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.2") and July the driest (0.7").
Radio Stations near Santa Maria le Grotte
8 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio Balla Balla | belvedere marittimo, folk music | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Azzurra | italian pop, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Flash Sud | adult contemporary, marzi | MP3 96 kbps | |
| TeleA1 | classic hits, classic rock | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Ciroma | — | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Nord Castrovillari | castrovillari, news | MP3 128 kbps | |
| SMC Radio | — | AAC+ 96 kbps | |
| Radio Pollino | castrovillari, news | AAC+ 64 kbps |
Museums in Santa Maria le Grotte
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casa della Cultura | ||||
| Casa delle Culture | ||||
| Casa Museo | ||||
| Filanda Gaudio- Museo della seta | ||||
| Galleria Nazionale di Cosenza | ||||
| MACA (Museo Civico di Arte Contemporanea Silvio Vigliaturo) | ||||
| Moliterno - Museo enologico e raccolta demologica | ||||
| Museo all'Aperto Bilotti | ||||
| Museo antropologico | ||||
| Museo Archeologico della città di Paola | ||||
| Museo Attilio e Elena Giulani Onlus | ||||
| Museo Civico | ||||
| Museo Civico di Santa Maria della Consolazione di Altomonte | ||||
| Museo Civico Palazzo Zagarese | ||||
| Museo Consentia Itinera | ||||
| Museo d'arte sacra | ||||
| Museo dei Brettii e degli Enotri | ||||
| Museo dei Brettii e del Mare di Cetraro | ||||
| Museo del "Palio del Principe" | ||||
| Museo del Fumetto | ||||
| Museo del fungo liofilizzato | ||||
| Museo del Presente | ||||
| Museo del Rame e degli Antichi mestieri - sede di Dipignano | ||||
| Museo del Rame e degli Antichi Mestieri - Sede di Tessano | ||||
| Museo del Santuario di Sant'Umile | ||||
| Museo dell’Arte dell’Otto e Novecento | ||||
| Museo della Chiesa Della Ss.Trinità | ||||
| Museo della civiltà contadina | ||||
| Museo della cultura contadina ed artigiana | ||||
| Museo delle Arti e dei Mestieri | ||||
| Museo delle rimembranze | ||||
| Museo di arte e della civiltà contadina | ||||
| Museo Diocesano | ||||
| Museo Diocesano di Arte Sacra | ||||
| Museo Etnografico | ||||
| Museo Franco Azzinari | ||||
| Museo Interattivo di Archeologia Informatica | ||||
| Museo Permanente Beato Angelo | ||||
| Museo Valdese | ||||
| Palazzo Bugliari sede del Museo del Costume Albanese | ||||
| Raccolta sulla cultura contadina ed artigiana | ||||
| Sala Museale Osvaldo Iorio |
Libraries in Santa Maria le Grotte
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Archivio storico diocesano | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca "Guglielmo Crucitti" | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca civica | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Civica «A. Masci» | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Civica Quattromiglia | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Comunale | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca dell'Area della ricerca di Cosenza del CNR | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca di Area tecnico-scientifica. BATS. | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca di Area umanistica Francesco Ernesto Fagiani. BAU. | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca interdipartimentale di scienze economiche e sociali Ezio Tarantelli. | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Nazionale di Cosenza | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca vescovile Bonaventura Sculco | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Santa Maria le Grotte
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Campagna Amica | |||||
| Mercato Acri (CS) |
Stadiums & Teams in Santa Maria le Grotte
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Santa Maria le Grotte
7 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Lamezia Terme Sant'Eufemia International Airport | SUF | Large Airport |
| Conca del Re Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Franca Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Policastro Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Policoro Saline Flying Field | — | Small Airport |
| Scalea Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Sibari Fly Airfield | — | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Santa Maria le Grotte
3 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Biolife | ||
| Centro di Riabilitazione Misasi | ||
| Centro di Riabilitazione Santa Chiara |
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What is the population of Santa Maria le Grotte?
Santa Maria le Grotte has a population of 534 residents and is located in Italy. The population density is 19 people per square mile, spread across 27.8 square miles.
Is Santa Maria le Grotte expensive to live in?
The median household income is $14,333, 81% below the national average of $75,149.
What is the weather like in Santa Maria le Grotte?
Santa Maria le Grotte enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 46°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 316 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 48.4 inches, with 5.8 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Santa Maria le Grotte?
The job market in Santa Maria le Grotte faces challenges, with unemployment at 15.0% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 40 business establishments in the area.