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Sassari, Italy

Sardinia · Italy

Sassari is a mid-size city in Sardinia, Italy with a population of 91,895. Elevation: 738 ft (225 m). Average temperature: 61°F (16°C).

Data updated June 2026

1.9 /5.0
D Poor
91,895 Population 350/sq mi density
738 ft Elevation 225 meters
61°F Avg Temperature 16°C
29.6 in Annual Rain
Europe / Rome Timezone
$23,086 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
$23,086 median income, 12.1% unemployment

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Full City Profile

People

Population91,895
Density350/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$23,086
Unemployment12.1%

Climate

Avg Temp61°F (16°C)
Rain29.6 in/yr
Sunny Days324/yr
Elevation738 ft (225 m)
Population91,895
Population Density350 / sq mi
Elevation738 ft (225 m)
Coordinates40.7259°, 8.5555°
TimezoneEurope/Rome
Country🇮🇹 Italy
State / ProvinceSardinia
Average Temperature61°F (16°C)
January Average47°F (8°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation29.6 inches (751 mm)
Annual Snowfall2.6 inches (7 cm)
Median Household Income$23,086

About Sassari

Sassari is a mid-size city in Italy (Sardinia) with a population of 91,895. The city sits at an elevation of 738 feet (225 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 61°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 47°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 29.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/Rome.

The median household income in Sassari is $23,086, which is 69% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 12.1% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 174 business establishments, including 39 restaurants.

Income: Sassari vs Italy

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Income

Median HH Income$23,086
69% below Italy avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment12.1%
236% above Italy avg
Establishments (County)174

Business (County)

Restaurants39
Healthcare19
Retail43

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Sassari

Sassari has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 553 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F - / - 57.5
Feb 0°C / 32°F - / - 57.1
Mar 0°C / 32°F - / - 50.6
Apr 0°C / 32°F - / - 55.9
May 0°C / 32°F - / - 29.3
Jun 0°C / 32°F - / - 8.8
Jul 0°C / 32°F - / - 4.4
Aug 0°C / 32°F - / - 10.5
Sep 0°C / 32°F - / - 37.0
Oct 0°C / 32°F - / - 80.6
Nov 0°C / 32°F - / - 89.8
Dec 0°C / 32°F - / - 71.3
Sassari enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 324 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 29.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 738 feet.

Temperature

47°F Jan (8°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average61.0°F
13% above Italy avg
January Average47°F (8°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days324 days/yr

Geography

Elevation738 ft (225 m)
Area262.8 sq mi (680.6 km²)
Population Density350/sq mi
Coordinates40.7259°N, 8.5555°W
TimezoneEurope/Rome

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.6"
22% below Italy avg
Snowfall 2.6"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.74"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

27 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.1. Most recent: M4.3 on Feb 5, 2009.

Apr 26, 2000 39 km E of Golfo Aranci, Italy M5.1 133 km
Mar 3, 2001 31 km ENE of Budoni, Italy M4.8 125 km
Apr 26, 2000 37 km ENE of San Teodoro, Italy M4.4 129 km
Feb 5, 2009 30 km ENE of San Teodoro, Italy M4.3 123 km
Jun 27, 2000 33 km E of Golfo Aranci, Italy M4.3 127 km
Apr 21, 2001 22 km E of Golfo Aranci, Italy M3.9 117 km
Feb 10, 2002 54 km E of Golfo Aranci, Italy M3.9 147 km
Apr 21, 1997 68 km NW of Stintino, Italy M3.8 106 km
Dec 20, 2001 2 km NNW of Santu Lussurgiu, Italy M3.5 63 km
Mar 18, 1993 97 km NW of Stintino, Italy M3.4 135 km
Oct 23, 1993 89 km WSW of Cargèse, France M3.3 130 km
Jun 14, 2001 86 km WSW of Stintino, Italy M3.3 111 km
Oct 20, 2003 4 km SSE of Zonza, France M3.2 122 km
Jun 23, 1997 78 km WSW of Cargèse, France M3.2 138 km
Jul 23, 2003 81 km WSW of Stintino, Italy M3.1 106 km
Jun 21, 1996 86 km WSW of Stintino, Italy M3.0 114 km
Jun 10, 2000 64 km WSW of Cargèse, France M2.9 142 km
Sep 20, 2000 55 km WNW of Stintino, Italy M2.9 93 km
Mar 28, 2008 13 km S of Porto-Vecchio, France M2.8 104 km
Apr 13, 2008 13 km S of Sari-Solenzara, France M2.8 130 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 47°F (8°C) 2.5 in Coldest
February 48°F (9°C) 2.4 in
March 51°F (10°C) 2.3 in
April 54°F (12°C) 2.2 in
May 61°F (16°C) 1.6 in
June 68°F (20°C) 0.8 in
July 80°F (27°C) 0.2 in Warmest, Driest
August 74°F (23°C) 0.6 in
September 69°F (21°C) 1.5 in
October 63°F (17°C) 3.3 in
November 55°F (13°C) 3.7 in Wettest
December 50°F (10°C) 3.3 in

Sassari has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 47°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.6 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.7") and July the driest (0.2").

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Colleges & Universities in Sassari

Institution Type Founded Website
Accademia delle Belle Arti Mario Sironi College - Visit →
Centro Linguistico di Ateneo University - ,
Conservatorio Luigi Canepa College - ,
Dipartimento di Architettura, Design e Urbanistica dell'Università di Sassari - Pou Salit University - Visit →
Dipartimento di Architettura, Design, Urbanistica - Asilo Sella University - Visit →
Dipartimento di Architettura, Design, Urbanistica - Santa Chiara University - Visit →
Dipartimento di Chimica University - ,
Dipartimento di Storia University - ,
Facoltà di Agraria University - ,
Facoltà di Economia University - ,
Facoltà di Farmacia University - ,
Facoltà di Giurisprudenza University - ,
Facoltà di Lettere e Filosofia University - ,
Facoltà di Lingue e Lettere Straniere University - ,
Facoltà di Medicina Veterinaria University - ,
Facoltà di Scienze Matematiche Fisiche e Naturali University - ,
Orto Botanico University - ,
Polo Umanistico dell'Università di Sassari University - ,
Università di Sassari - Sede centrale University - ,

Schools in Sassari

19 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Scuola Elementare - - - -
Istituto Tecnico Salvator Ruju - - - -
Scuola Primaria Porcellana - - - -
Istituto Comprensivo Pasqquale Tola - - - -
Istituto Europa - - - -
Scuola primaria - - - -
Scuola Primaria - - - -
Istituto Tecnico Industriale Giovanni Maria Angioy - - - -
Liceo Scientifico Giovanni Spano - - - -
Istituto Tecnico Commerciale Giuseppe Dessì - - - -
Istituto Superiore Paritario Kennedy - - - -
Liceo Psicopedagogico e linguistico Margherita di Castelvì - - - -
Scuola Secondaria di 1° Grado Salvatore Farina - - - -
Scuola Superiore Paritaria Pitagora - - - -
Istituto d'Arte Francesco Figari - - - -
Scuola Primaria San Giuseppe - - - -
Liceo Classico Domenico Alberto Azuni - - - -
Scuola primaria San Donato - - - -
Scuola Materna Santa Teresa del Bambin Gesù - - - -
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Radio Stations near Sassari

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Cuore italian music, italian pop MP3
Radio Barbagia nuoro, pop MP3 128 kbps
Radio del Golfo italian oldies, modern MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Sassari

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Archeological Museum
Arte contemporanea fondazione Logudoruù
Casa della Beata Elisabetta Sanna
Casa Manno Museum
Castello dei Doria
Centro Documentale Casa Derosas
Coral Museum
Diocesan Museum of Sacred Art
MIM - Museo dell'Intreccio Mediterraneo
Museo - Palazzo della Frumentaria
Museo Aligi Sassu
Museo Archeologico Nazionale Antiquarium Turritano e area archeologica
Museo Archeologico Nazionale Giovanni Antonio Sanna
Museo d'arte contemporanea "Masedu"
Museo del porto
Museo dell'arte del novecento e del contemporaneo
Museo della Brigata Sassari
Museo della Cita
Museo della Valle dei Nuraghi
Museo di Sorres
Museo Diocesano d’Arte Sacra
Museo Etnografico
Museo Etnografico
Museo Etnografico
Museo Etnografico Bastià Pirisi
Museo etnografico Francesco Bande
Museo Maria Carta
Museo Polivalente e Centro di Documentazione Codrongianos
Museu Arqueològic de l'Alguer / Museo Archeologico di Alghero
Padiglione Eugenio Tavolara
Palazzo Baronale
Palazzo Solinas
Pinacoteca nazionale di Sassari

Libraries in Sassari

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Catalana de l'Alguer0.0
Biblioteca Centro di documentazione multimediale Grazia Deledda0.0
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca Comunale Andrea Loriga0.0
Biblioteca Comunale Antonio Pigliaru0.0
Biblioteca Comunale Antonio Ruju0.0
Biblioteca Comunale Barore Sassu0.0
Biblioteca Comunale Candida Mara0.0
Biblioteca Comunale Daniele Fiori0.0
Biblioteca Comunale di Bessude0.0
Biblioteca Comunale di Borutta0.0
Biblioteca Comunale Emilio Lussu0.0
Biblioteca Comunale Francesco Pirina0.0
Biblioteca Comunale Generale Giovanni Casula0.0
Biblioteca comunale Giovanni Maria Cherchi0.0
Biblioteca Comunale Giovanni Spano0.0
Biblioteca comunale Luigi Piras0.0
Biblioteca Comunale Paolo Dettori0.0
Biblioteca Comunale Rafael Sari0.0
Biblioteca Comunale Renato Loria0.0
Biblioteca Comunale Salvatore Farina0.0
Biblioteca Comunale Stanis Ruinas0.0
Biblioteca di Architettura Fernando Clemente0.0
Biblioteca Palazzo d'Usini0.0
Biblioteca San Michele0.0
Biblioteca Speleologica0.0
Biblioteca Universitaria di Sassari0.0
Casa Museo0.0

Farmers Markets in Sassari

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercato Civico
Mercato Civico
Mercato Civico
Mercato del primo pescato
Mercato Piazzale Segni

Hotels in Sassari

5 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

ERSU
Hotel Carlo Felice
Hotel Grazia Deledda
Hotel Leonardo da Vinci
Il Vialetto

Restaurants in Sassari

32 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

140 Grammi
140 Grammi
Accademia Cafè
Angoletto del Civico
casa de mercanti
Catrina bodega mexicana
Covo del conte
Gustà Vinho's
Il Borgo di Torre Tonda
Il Muflone
Il Vecchio Mulino
La Roccia
la Volpe e l'uva
Le due lanterne
Loludà
Miyo
Panefratteria
Pizzeria Aurora
Pizzeria Cocco
Pizzeria da bruno
Pizzeria da marcellino
Red Lion Pub 2.0
Reiki
Ristorante Il Quirinale
Route 66
SAMADRIGHE
Spaghettoria S‘artea
Taberna Santona
Terzio tempo
Tola bistro
Trattoria L'Assassino
Trattoria l'Assassino

Cafes in Sassari

27 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Antica Caffeteria Trinità
Bar daniele
Bar Ducale
Bar Grandi
Bar Madrid
Bar Pasticceria
Bar Tabacchi Ginepro
Bidda Piazza Tola
Cafè & Cake
Cafè 2000
Cafè Set
Caffè Fontana
Caffè Sechi
Coffee Bar da Sandrino
copacabana
Crema & Cioccolato - Gelateria - Caffetteria
Duca Bar
glera
Le Monde
Nerd y Caffè
Pan Café
Piccolo Bar
Raphael
tasty
Ticcu social club
Tris Bar
Vineria tola

Cinemas in Sassari

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cinema Moderno

Theatres in Sassari

3 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Teatro Civico
Teatro Il Ferroviario
Teatro Verdi

Monuments in Sassari

2 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Colonna di Sant' Antonio
Colonna Mariana

Clinics in Sassari

5 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cliniche San Pietro
Complesso sanitario di Rizzeddu
Mental Health Clinic
Poliambulatorio di Via Tempio
Policlinico Sassarese

Dentists in Sassari

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Studio Dentistico Serra Cubeddu

Veterinaries in Sassari

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Clinica Veterinaria Città di Sassari

Train Stations in Sassari

3 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Santa Maria di Pisa
Sassari
Sassari Santa Maria

Bus Stations in Sassari

2 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Sassari Via Padre Zirano
Via Tavolara

Gas Stations in Sassari

30 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Agip
Agip
Agip
Auchan
Eni
Eni
Eni
Esso
Esso
Esso
Esso
Esso
Esso
Esso
IES
IP
IP
IP
IP
IP
IT #5851832233
IT #5851837492
IT #5851838948
Q8
Q8
Q8
Q8
Q8
Q8
TAMOIL

Banks in Sassari

17 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Banca Carige
Banca d'Italia
Banca Di Sardegna
Banca di Sassari
Banca di Sassari
Banca di Sassari
Banca Etica
Banco di Sardegna
Banco di Sardegna
Banco di Sardegna
BNP Paribas
Findomestic Banca
Intesa Sanpaolo
Sede centrale Banca di Sassari
Sede Centrale del Banco di Sardegna
UniCredit Bank
UniCredit Bank

Shopping Malls in Sassari

4 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Galleria Commerciale Galleria Monserràt
Galleria Tanit
La Piazzetta
Porte di Sassari

Stadiums & Teams in Sassari

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Sassari

11 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Alghero-Fertilia AirportAHOMedium Airport
Aviosuperficie Chiusa-Zerfaliu-Small Airport
Aviosuperficie Stintino-Small Airport
Aviosuperficie Torre Foghe-Small Airport
Campo di Volo "Air Ardara"-Small Airport
Campo di Volo Platamona-Small Airport
Campo di Volo Thiesi-Small Airport
Campo di Volo Valledoria-Small Airport
Il Volo Airfield-Small Airport
Pista Vasa Airfield-Small Airport
Ulcor Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Sassari

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Poste e telecomunicazioni

Churches & Religious Organizations in Sassari

31 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Arcivescovado di Sassari
Cattedrale di San Nicola
Chiesa del Carmelo
Chiesa della Santissima Trinità
Chiesa delle Monache Cappuccine di Clausura
Chiesa di San Donato
Chiesa di San Giacomo
Chiesa di San Giovanni Bosco
Chiesa di San Giuseppe
Chiesa di San Paolo Apostolo
Chiesa di San Pietro di Silki
Chiesa di San Sisto
Chiesa di San Vincenzo de Paoli
Chiesa di Sant'Agostino
Chiesa di Sant'Andrea
Chiesa di Sant'Antonio Abate
Chiesa di Sant'Apollinare
Chiesa di Sant'Orsola
Chiesa di Santa Caterina
Chiesa di Santa Maria di Betlem
Cristo Redentore
Immacolata Concezione
Le Missioni
Madonna del Rosario
Mater Purissima
San Domenico
Sant'Anatolia
Sant'Anna
Sant'Eusebio di Kitarone
Sant'Orsola
Santissimo Sacramento

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Rome

Around Sassari

Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data

Schools 46
Hospitals 2
Pharmacies 17
Restaurants 39
Cafes 46
Bars 6
Supermarkets 43
Banks 17
Museums 7
Hotels 4
Libraries 2
Parks 100
Police Stations 2
Places of Worship 1

Things to See Near Sassari

98 places within 15 km

⚱️ Archaeological Sites (75)
  • • Abealzu - Sos Laccheddos
  • • Abealzu - Sos Laccheddos
  • • Abealzu - Sos Laccheddos
  • • Abealzu o Sos Laccheddos
  • • Acquedotto Romano di Pala di Carru
  • + 70 more
🏖️ Beaches (1)
  • • Bau Bau Beach
🏰 Castles (1)
  • • Castello Malaspina
🕳️ Caves (5)
  • • Grotta dell'Inferno K0048 L220 T-9+14
  • • Grotta Della Volpe K3207 L20
  • • Grotta Pesciarzos K3227 L10
  • • Grotta Santa Caterina
  • • Necropoli di S'adde E Asile
🖼️ Galleries (1)
  • • Sala Esposizioni Sa Funtana Noa
⛰️ Peaks (5)
  • • Monte Colombari
  • • Monte Cumida
  • • Monte Istoccu
  • • Monte Pizzinnu
  • • Monte Tuffudesu
🏛️ Ruins (10)
  • • Chiesa di Sant'Ilario
  • • Chiesa di Santa Maria di Sassalu
  • • Nuraghe Nieddu
  • • Nuraghe Trainu Ipirida
  • • Portale antiche mura dei Monserrato
  • + 5 more

🇮🇹 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 Sassari

What is the population of Sassari?

Sassari has a population of 91,895 residents and is located in Italy. The population density is 350 people per square mile, spread across 262.8 square miles.

Is Sassari expensive to live in?

The median household income is $23,086, 69% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Sassari?

Sassari enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 47°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 324 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 29.6 inches, with 2.6 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Sassari?

The job market in Sassari faces challenges, with unemployment at 12.1% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 174 business establishments in the area, including 39 restaurants and food service locations.

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