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Santa Teresa di Riva, Italy

Sicily · Italy

Santa Teresa di Riva is a small city in Sicily, Italy with a population of 7,977. Elevation: 20 ft (6 m). Average temperature: 67°F (19°C).

Data updated June 2026

1.9 /5.0
D Poor
7,977 Population 746/sq mi density
20 ft Elevation 6 meters
67°F Avg Temperature 19°C
26.9 in Annual Rain
Europe / Rome Timezone
$19,640 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
$19,640 median income, 12.6% unemployment

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Full City Profile

People

Population7,977
Density746/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$19,640
Unemployment12.6%

Climate

Avg Temp67°F (19°C)
Rain26.9 in/yr
Sunny Days326/yr
Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Population7,977
Population Density746 / sq mi
Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Coordinates37.9464°, 15.3667°
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$19,640

About Santa Teresa di Riva

Santa Teresa di Riva is a small city in Italy (Sicily) with a population of 7,977. The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet (6 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 Santa Teresa di Riva is $19,640, which is 74% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 12.6% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 598 business establishments.

Income: Santa Teresa di Riva vs Italy

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Income

Median HH Income$19,640
74% below Italy avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment12.6%
250% above Italy avg
Establishments (County)598

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Santa Teresa di Riva

Santa Teresa di Riva 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
Santa Teresa di Riva 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 20 feet, near sea level.

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

Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Area10.7 sq mi (27.7 km²)
Population Density746/sq mi
Coordinates37.9464°N, 15.3667°W
TimezoneEurope/Rome

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.9"
29% below Italy avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 3.94"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.43"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

705 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 M5.8 128 km
Dec 13, 1990 20 km ENE of Augusta, Italy M5.6 72 km
May 5, 2004 5 km S of Leni, Italy M5.5 79 km
May 18, 1998 74 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy M5.5 147 km
Jul 4, 2007 39 km NE of Santa Marina Salina, Italy M5.2 96 km
May 17, 2001 43 km NW of Santa Domenica, Italy M5.2 113 km
Apr 25, 1992 6 km ENE of Santa Marina Salina, Italy M5.2 80 km
Feb 7, 2025 39 km WSW of Leni, Italy M5.2 105 km
Nov 25, 2001 6 km SW of Polizzi Generosa, Italy M4.9 126 km
Jun 26, 1993 1 km WNW of Tusa, Italy M4.9 101 km
Feb 6, 2015 28 km NE of Santa Marina Salina, Italy M4.8 92 km
Feb 25, 1996 22 km NW of Santa Domenica, Italy M4.8 100 km
Sep 7, 2009 62 km N of Cefalù, Italy M4.8 135 km
Aug 19, 2021 31 km WSW of Amantea, Italy M4.8 129 km
Oct 23, 1999 32 km NNW of Malfa, Italy M4.8 117 km
May 6, 1994 2 km NNE of Alimena, Italy M4.8 112 km
Nov 27, 1993 35 km N of Malfa, Italy M4.8 115 km
May 19, 2011 71 km N of Malfa, Italy M4.7 145 km
May 9, 2015 36 km ENE of Canneto, Italy M4.7 73 km
Dec 14, 1996 1 km SW of Sclafani Bagni, Italy M4.7 135 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 38 km
1908 MESSINA STRAIT, IONIAN SEA Eruption + Earthquake 13.0 m 80,000 31 km
1693 ISLAND OF SICILY Earthquake 12.0 m 54,000 96 km
2002 STROMBOLI ISLAND Explosion 10.9 m 95 km
1916 STROMBOLI ISLAND Earthquake 10.0 m 98 km
1930 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 2.5 m 6 95 km
1988 LA FOSSA VOLCANO, VULCANO IS. Meteorological 2.0 m 61 km
2019 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 1.3 m 1 95 km
1905 TYRRHENIAN CALABRIA Earthquake 1.3 m 557 101 km
2022 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 0.8 m 95 km
1919 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 0.8 m 4 95 km
2021 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 0.4 m 95 km
2019 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 0.3 m 95 km
2022 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 0.0 m 95 km
2024 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 95 km
1990 EASTERN SICILY Earthquake 19 72 km
1954 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 95 km
1944 STROMBOLI ISLAND Explosion 95 km
1907 IONIAN CALABRIA Earthquake 158 61 km
1818 EASTERN SICILY Earthquake 72 44 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Etna (39 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Etna Stratovolcano(es) 3,295 m (10,810 ft) 2020 39 km
Vulcano Stratovolcano(es) 500 m (1,640 ft) 1890 62 km
Lipari Stratovolcano(es) 590 m (1,936 ft) 1230 71 km
Panarea Stratovolcano 399 m (1,309 ft) Unknown 81 km
Stromboli Stratovolcano 924 m (3,031 ft) 2020 95 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 53°F (12°C) 3.7 in
February 52°F (11°C) 2.8 in Coldest
March 54°F (12°C) 2.8 in
April 58°F (15°C) 2.0 in
May 65°F (18°C) 1.1 in
June 73°F (23°C) 0.4 in Driest
July 86°F (30°C) 0.5 in Warmest
August 79°F (26°C) 0.8 in
September 74°F (23°C) 2.2 in
October 67°F (19°C) 3.9 in Wettest
November 60°F (15°C) 3.9 in
December 54°F (12°C) 3.8 in

Santa Teresa di Riva has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 52°F in February to 86°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.7 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.9") and June the driest (0.4").

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Schools in Santa Teresa di Riva

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Liceo classico Enrico Trimarchi
Liceo scientifico Caminiti - Trimarchi
Scuola primaria Felice Muscolino
Scuola secondaria di primo grado Lionello Petri
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Radio Stations near Santa Teresa di Riva

15 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 Antenna Uno classic hits, latino MP3 192 kbps
Radio Italia Anni 60 (Emilia-Romagna e Marche) 60s, 70s MP3 128 kbps
Radio Flash adult contemporary, pop MP3
RSC Radio Studio Centrale pop music MP3 320 kbps
Radio Delfino oldies AAC+ 96 kbps
Radio Amore Blu MP3
Radio Etna Espresso acireale, pop MP3
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 Santa Teresa di Riva

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Antica Farmacia
Antica Filanda
Antiquarium Museo Archeologico
Collezione Giovani Panarello
Museo Archeologico
Museo Archeologico di Giardini Naxos
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 Presepio
Museo del Risorgimento
Museo dell' Emigrazione
MUSEO DELLE ATTIVITA’ CONTADINE
Museo delle Genti dell'Etna
Museo Epicentro
Museo etnostorico "Nello Cassata"
Museo naturalistico Villa Caronia
Museo Tesoro del Duomo di Messina
Museo Tesoro del Duomo di Messina
Palazzo Corvaja
Palazzo Livoti
Parco Letterario Salvatore Quasimodo

Libraries in Santa Teresa di Riva

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibbioteca comunale Oasi0.0
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca comunale0.0
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca comunale0.0
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca comunale0.0
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca comunale0.0
Biblioteca Comunale "Elvira Giorgianni Sellerio"0.0
Biblioteca comunale Antonino Gullo0.0
Biblioteca comunale Corrado Cagli0.0
Biblioteca Comunale Durante0.0
Biblioteca Comunale Tino Parisi0.0
Biblioteca Luigi Pirandello0.0
Biblioteca Monsignor Nicotra0.0
L'agorà0.0
Libreria Universitas0.0
Libreria Universitas0.0
Stefano Tuccio0.0

Farmers Markets in Santa Teresa di Riva

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercato Comunale
Mercato Ortofrutticolo
Mercato Ortofrutticolo
Mercato Vascone
Mercato Zaera

Restaurants in Santa Teresa di Riva

3 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Number One
Ristorante Le due torri
Riviera

Cafes in Santa Teresa di Riva

4 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

7000 Caffè
Bar Colorado
Bar Fiorino
Cafè Sicilia

Castles in Santa Teresa di Riva

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Torre dei Bagli

Train Stations in Santa Teresa di Riva

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Santa Teresa di Riva

Gas Stations in Santa Teresa di Riva

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Q8
Q8

Banks in Santa Teresa di Riva

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Monte dei Paschi di Siena
Unicredit

Breweries in Santa Teresa di Riva

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Cannistrà Beer Service

Stadiums & Teams in Santa Teresa di Riva

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

Airports Near Santa Teresa di Riva

13 airports within the area.

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

Post Offices in Santa Teresa di Riva

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Barracca
Santa Teresa di Riva

Treatment Centers in Santa Teresa di Riva

4 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
AUSL 5 - Laboratorio di sanità pubblica
C.R.U. - Centro Riproduzione Umana
Casa di cura Villa Igea
Studio Pietro Colosi

Churches & Religious Organizations in Santa Teresa di Riva

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chiesa del Sacro Cuore di Gesù
Chiesa di Santa Maria di Portosalvo
Chiesa Maria Santissima del Rosario
Chiesa Sacra Famiglia

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 Santa Teresa di Riva

What is the population of Santa Teresa di Riva?

Santa Teresa di Riva has a population of 7,977 residents and is located in Italy. The population density is 746 people per square mile, spread across 10.7 square miles.

Is Santa Teresa di Riva expensive to live in?

The median household income is $19,640, 74% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Santa Teresa di Riva?

Santa Teresa di Riva 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 Santa Teresa di Riva?

The job market in Santa Teresa di Riva faces challenges, with unemployment at 12.6% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 598 business establishments in the area.

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