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
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People
Economy
DClimate
| Population | 7,977 |
| Population Density | 746 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 20 ft (6 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.9464°, 15.3667° |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
| Country | 🇮🇹 Italy |
| State / Province | Sicily |
| Average Temperature | 67°F (19°C) |
| January Average | 53°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 86°F (30°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 26.9 inches (682 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 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.
Income: Santa Teresa di Riva vs Italy
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $19,640 |
| 74% below Italy avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 12.6% |
| 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.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 66.5°F |
| 23% above Italy avg | |
| January Average | 53°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 86°F (30°C) |
| Sunny Days | 326 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 20 ft (6 m) |
| Area | 10.7 sq mi (27.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 746/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.9464°N, 15.3667°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 | 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 |
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 |
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").
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 | — | — | — | — |
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
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual 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
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bibbioteca comunale Oasi | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Comunale | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Comunale | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca comunale | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Comunale | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca comunale | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Comunale | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca comunale | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Comunale | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca comunale | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Comunale "Elvira Giorgianni Sellerio" | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca comunale Antonino Gullo | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca comunale Corrado Cagli | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Comunale Durante | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Comunale Tino Parisi | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Luigi Pirandello | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Monsignor Nicotra | 0.0 | |||||
| L'agorà | 0.0 | |||||
| Libreria Universitas | 0.0 | |||||
| Libreria Universitas | 0.0 | |||||
| Stefano Tuccio | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Santa Teresa di Riva
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercato Comunale | |||||
| Mercato Ortofrutticolo | |||||
| Mercato Ortofrutticolo | |||||
| Mercato Vascone | |||||
| Mercato Zaera |
Restaurants in Santa Teresa di Riva
3 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Santa Teresa di Riva
4 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Santa Teresa di Riva
1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Santa Teresa di Riva
1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Santa Teresa di Riva
2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Santa Teresa di Riva
2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Santa Teresa di Riva
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cannistrà Beer Service |
Stadiums & Teams in Santa Teresa di Riva
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Catania-Fontanarossa Airport | CTA | Large Airport |
| Reggio Calabria Airport | REG | Medium Airport |
| Sigonella Navy Air Base | — | Medium Airport |
| Ala Jonica Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Ali Calabria Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Aviosuperficie Maletto Fly | — | Small Airport |
| Aviosuperficie Ramacca | — | Small Airport |
| Beppe Rascaglia Flying Field | — | Small Airport |
| Calatabiano (Aviosuperficie Angelo D'Arrigo) | — | Small Airport |
| Camemi Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Campo di Volo Capo d'Orlando | — | Small Airport |
| Eagles Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Il Grifo Airfield | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Santa Teresa di Riva
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Barracca | |
| Santa Teresa di Riva |
Treatment Centers in Santa Teresa di Riva
4 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| 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).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Chiesa del Sacro Cuore di Gesù | |
| Chiesa di Santa Maria di Portosalvo | |
| Chiesa Maria Santissima del Rosario | |
| Chiesa Sacra Famiglia |
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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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