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Scilla, Italy
Calabria · Italy
Scilla is a small town in Calabria, Italy with a population of 3,402. Elevation: 236 ft (72 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Scilla
Scilla is a town and comune in Calabria, Italy, administratively part of the Metropolitan City of Reggio Calabria. It is the traditional site of the sea monster Scylla of Greek mythology.
People
Economy
DClimate
| Population | 3,402 |
| Population Density | 347 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 236 ft (72 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.2520°, 15.7184° |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
| Country | 🇮🇹 Italy |
| State / Province | Calabria |
| Average Temperature | 59°F (15°C) |
| January Average | 47°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 31.6 inches (802 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $17,259 |
About Scilla
Scilla is a small town in Italy (Calabria) with a population of 3,402. The city sits at an elevation of 236 feet (72 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 59°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 47°F in January to 73°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 31.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/Rome.
Income: Scilla vs Italy
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $17,259 |
| 77% below Italy avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 14.1% |
| 292% above Italy avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 255 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Climate in Scilla
Scilla 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 | 59.2°F |
| 10% above Italy avg | |
| January Average | 47°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 279 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 236 ft (72 m) |
| Area | 9.8 sq mi (25.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 347/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.2520°N, 15.7184°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 | 8 km |
| 1908 | MESSINA STRAIT, IONIAN SEA | Eruption + Earthquake | 13.0 m | 80,000 | 15 km |
| 1693 | ISLAND OF SICILY | Earthquake | 12.0 m | 54,000 | 139 km |
| 2002 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Explosion | 10.9 m | - | 74 km |
| 1916 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Earthquake | 10.0 m | - | 76 km |
| 1930 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 2.5 m | 6 | 74 km |
| 1988 | LA FOSSA VOLCANO, VULCANO IS. | Meteorological | 2.0 m | - | 68 km |
| 2019 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 1.3 m | 1 | 74 km |
| 1905 | TYRRHENIAN CALABRIA | Earthquake | 1.3 m | 557 | 56 km |
| 2022 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.8 m | - | 74 km |
| 1919 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.8 m | 4 | 74 km |
| 2021 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.4 m | - | 74 km |
| 2019 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.3 m | - | 74 km |
| 2022 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.0 m | - | 74 km |
| 2024 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | - | - | 74 km |
| 1990 | EASTERN SICILY | Earthquake | - | 19 | 109 km |
| 1954 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | - | - | 74 km |
| 1944 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Explosion | - | - | 74 km |
| 1907 | IONIAN CALABRIA | Earthquake | - | 158 | 29 km |
| 1870 | TYRRHENIAN SEA | Earthquake | - | - | 124 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Vulcano (68 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Vulcano | Stratovolcano(es) | 500 m (1,640 ft) | 1890 | 68 km |
| Panarea | Stratovolcano | 399 m (1,309 ft) | Unknown | 71 km |
| Lipari | Stratovolcano(es) | 590 m (1,936 ft) | 1230 | 73 km |
| Stromboli | Stratovolcano | 924 m (3,031 ft) | 2020 | 74 km |
| Etna | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,295 m (10,810 ft) | 2020 | 84 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 47°F (8°C) | 4.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 47°F (8°C) | 3.3 in | |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 3.2 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 1.5 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 0.7 in | |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 0.9 in | Warmest |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 2.3 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 4.0 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 4.0 in | |
| December | 50°F (10°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
Scilla has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 47°F in January to 74°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 31.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.5") and June the driest (0.6").
Radio Stations near Scilla
16 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 Gamma Gioiosa | local news, pop | 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 | |
| Radio Venere | corsano, italian pop | MP3 | |
| Radio Medua | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Gioiosa Marina | adult contemporary, local news | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Eco Sud | molochio, pop | MP3 256 kbps | |
| Radio Onda Verde | music, news | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Mille Cuori | longobardi, pop | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Scilla
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casa della Cultura "Leonida Repaci" | ||||
| Museo Archeologico Metauros | ||||
| Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Reggio Calabria | ||||
| Museo calabrese di etnografia e folklore "Raffaele Corso" | ||||
| Museo cultura e musica popolare dei Peloritani | ||||
| Museo cultura e musica popolare dei Peloritani | ||||
| Museo d'arte sacra | ||||
| Museo del Grano e della Cviltà Contadina | ||||
| Museo del Grano e della Cviltà Contadina | ||||
| Museo del presepe | ||||
| Museo dell'artigianato tessile,della seta,costume e moda calabrese | ||||
| Museo dell'Olio | ||||
| Museo della Civiltà Contadina | ||||
| Museo dello Strumento Musicale | ||||
| Museo di Biologia Marina e Paleontologia | ||||
| Museo di Storia Naturale dello Stretto di Messina | ||||
| Museo di Storia Naturale dello Stretto di Messina | ||||
| Museo Diocesano | ||||
| Museo Nazionale dei Bergamotto | ||||
| Museo Regionale di Messina | ||||
| Museo Regionale di Messina | ||||
| Museo San Paolo | ||||
| Museo Tesoro del Duomo di Messina | ||||
| Museo Tesoro del Duomo di Messina | ||||
| National Archaeological Museum of Reggio Calabria | ||||
| Piccolo museo della civiltà contadina | ||||
| Piccolo museo della civiltà contadina | ||||
| Pinacoteca Civica di Reggio Calabria | ||||
| Planetario | ||||
| Tempio di San Fantino |
Libraries in Scilla
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca comunale | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pietro De Nava | 0.0 | |||||
| Libreria Arcadia | 0.0 | |||||
| Libreria Napoli | 0.0 | |||||
| Libreria Universitas | 0.0 | |||||
| Libreria Universitas | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Scilla
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercato comunale | |||||
| Mercato di Sant'Orsola | |||||
| Mercato ortofrutticolo | |||||
| Mercato Ortofrutticolo | |||||
| Mercato Ortofrutticolo | |||||
| Mercato rionale di Giostra | |||||
| Mercato Sant'Orsola | |||||
| Mercato Sant'Orsola | |||||
| Mercato Vascone | |||||
| Mercato Zaera | |||||
| Piazza del Popolo |
Hotels in Scilla
6 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Scilla
24 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Scilla
3 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Scilla
2 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Scilla
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Scilla
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| Palazzetto dello Sport "Vittorio Tracuzzi" | ||
| Palazzetto dello Sport Giuseppe Rescifina | ||
| Stadio Primo Nebiolo | ||
| Stadio San Filippo - Franco Scoglio |
Airports Near Scilla
7 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Lamezia Terme Sant'Eufemia International Airport | SUF | Large Airport |
| Reggio Calabria Airport | REG | Medium Airport |
| Ala Jonica Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Ali Calabria Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Beppe Rascaglia Flying Field | - | Small Airport |
| Calatabiano (Aviosuperficie Angelo D'Arrigo) | - | Small Airport |
| Il Grifo Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Scilla
7 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Scilla
5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Chiesa dell’ Immacolata | |
| Chiesa dello Spirito Santo | |
| Chiesa di San Giuseppe | |
| Chiesa di San Rocco | |
| Chiesa di Santa Maria di Porto Salvo |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Italy
14 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Scilla
What is the population of Scilla?
Scilla has a population of 3,402 residents and is located in Italy. The population density is 347 people per square mile, spread across 9.8 square miles.
Is Scilla expensive to live in?
The median household income is $17,259, 77% below the national average of $75,149.
What is the weather like in Scilla?
Scilla enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 47°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. The area receives 279 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 31.6 inches.
How is the job market in Scilla?
The job market in Scilla faces challenges, with unemployment at 14.1% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 255 business establishments in the area.