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Torre Melissa, Italy

Calabria · Italy

Torre Melissa is a small town in Calabria, Italy with a population of 2,176. Elevation: 20 ft (6 m). Average temperature: 62°F (17°C).

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2,176 Population 103/sq mi density
20 ft Elevation 6 meters
62°F Avg Temperature 17°C
27.3 in Annual Rain
Europe / Rome Timezone
$13,622 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
$13,622 median income, 14.3% unemployment

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People

Population2,176
Density103/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$13,622
Unemployment14.3%

Climate

Avg Temp62°F (17°C)
Rain27.3 in/yr
Sunny Days286/yr
Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Population2,176
Population Density103 / sq mi
Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Coordinates39.3101°, 17.1066°
TimezoneEurope/Rome
Country🇮🇹 Italy
State / ProvinceCalabria
Average Temperature62°F (17°C)
January Average50°F (10°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation27.3 inches (693 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$13,622

About Torre Melissa

Torre Melissa is a small town in Italy (Calabria) with a population of 2,176. The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet (6 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 62°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 50°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 27.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/Rome.

The median household income in Torre Melissa is $13,622, which is 82% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 14.3% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 163 business establishments.

Income: Torre Melissa vs Italy

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Income

Median HH Income$13,622
82% below Italy avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment14.3%
297% above Italy avg
Establishments (County)163

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Torre Melissa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 286 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 27.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

50°F Jan (10°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average62.3°F
15% above Italy avg
January Average50°F (10°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days286 days/yr

Geography

Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Area21.1 sq mi (54.8 km²)
Population Density103/sq mi
Coordinates39.3101°N, 17.1066°W
TimezoneEurope/Rome

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.3"
28% below Italy avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 4.45"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

407 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.6. Most recent: M4.3 on Feb 18, 2025.

Sep 9, 1998 2 km NNE of Castelluccio Superiore, Italy M5.6 126 km
Apr 17, 2002 12 km NNE of Mirto, Italy M5.3 49 km
Oct 25, 2012 2 km SE of Mormanno, Italy M5.3 113 km
May 17, 2001 43 km NW of Santa Domenica, Italy M5.2 142 km
May 1, 2023 33 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy M5.2 138 km
Mar 21, 1994 29 km WSW of Scalea, Italy M5.1 149 km
Aug 1, 2024 2 km S of Bocchigliero, Italy M5.1 32 km
Oct 16, 2012 21 km WSW of Scalea, Italy M4.9 142 km
Apr 5, 2014 18 km SE of Capo Rizzuto, Italy M4.8 59 km
Feb 25, 1996 22 km NW of Santa Domenica, Italy M4.8 135 km
Aug 19, 2021 31 km WSW of Amantea, Italy M4.8 122 km
Feb 24, 2020 2 km E of San Vincenzo la Costa, Italy M4.8 80 km
Mar 1, 2024 21 km W of San Nicola Arcella, Italy M4.6 147 km
May 28, 2012 2 km NW of Morano Calabro, Italy M4.6 104 km
Mar 30, 2000 7 km SSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy M4.6 111 km
Apr 27, 1996 10 km NE of Fabrizio, Italy M4.6 59 km
Apr 17, 2006 15 km NE of Torretta, Italy M4.5 29 km
Sep 9, 2019 38 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy M4.5 139 km
Jan 24, 1990 2 km NNE of Santa Severina, Italy M4.5 22 km
Aug 11, 2017 21 km WSW of Scarcelli, Italy M4.5 114 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

7 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.3 m (4 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1905 TYRRHENIAN CALABRIA Earthquake 1.3 m 557 114 km
1870 TYRRHENIAN SEA Earthquake 71 km
1836 ROSSANO Earthquake 589 54 km
1784 IONIAN CALABRIA Earthquake 126 km
1783 TYRRHENIAN CALABRIA Earthquake 30,000 150 km
1783 TYRRHENIAN CALABRIA Earthquake 92 km
1783 TYRRHENIAN CALABRIA Earthquake 81 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Stromboli (174 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Stromboli Stratovolcano 924 m (3,031 ft) 2020 174 km
Panarea Stratovolcano 399 m (1,309 ft) Unknown 192 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 50°F (10°C) 3.4 in Coldest
February 50°F (10°C) 2.6 in
March 53°F (11°C) 3.0 in
April 57°F (14°C) 1.7 in
May 65°F (18°C) 1.0 in
June 73°F (23°C) 0.3 in
July 78°F (26°C) 0.3 in Driest
August 78°F (26°C) 0.9 in Warmest
September 73°F (23°C) 1.5 in
October 65°F (18°C) 4.5 in Wettest
November 57°F (14°C) 3.9 in
December 51°F (11°C) 4.3 in

Torre Melissa has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 50°F in January to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 27.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.5") and July the driest (0.3").

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Radio Stations near Torre Melissa

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Calabria corigliano calabro, folk music MP3 128 kbps
Radio CRT MP3 192 kbps
Radio Movida Crotone pop MP3 256 kbps

Museums in Torre Melissa

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
MACK - Museo d'Arte Contemporanea Krotone
Museo Archeologico - Centro Documentazione e Studi Sui Castelli
Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Crotone
Museo Civico Archeologico
Museo della civiltà contadina
Museo della civiltà contadina
Museo di Pitagora
Museo Diocesano
Museo Melissa Palopoli
Muzé
Vites- Museo vinicolo Librandi

Libraries in Torre Melissa

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Palazzo Ducale - Sala Biblioteca0.0

Farmers Markets in Torre Melissa

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Farmer Market
Mercato dei Portici "La Piazzetta"
Mercato Rionale

Hotels in Torre Melissa

4 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Grand Hotel Balestrieri
Hotel Melissa
Hotel Napoleon
La Rotonda

Restaurants in Torre Melissa

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Il Delfino
La Torre

Cafes in Torre Melissa

4 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BooM Beach Aiello
Il Chiosco della Scuola
L'Élite
Number One

Train Stations in Torre Melissa

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Torre Melissa

Gas Stations in Torre Melissa

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

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Stadiums & Teams in Torre Melissa

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Torre Melissa

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Crotone Sant'Anna Pythagoras AirportCRVMedium Airport
Franca AirfieldSmall Airport
Sibari Fly AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Torre Melissa

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Torre Melissa

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 Torre Melissa

What is the population of Torre Melissa?

Torre Melissa has a population of 2,176 residents and is located in Italy. The population density is 103 people per square mile, spread across 21.1 square miles.

Is Torre Melissa expensive to live in?

The median household income is $13,622, 82% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Torre Melissa?

Torre Melissa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 50°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 286 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 27.3 inches.

How is the job market in Torre Melissa?

The job market in Torre Melissa faces challenges, with unemployment at 14.3% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 163 business establishments in the area.

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