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Torre Melissa, Italy

Full City Profile

1.9 /5.0
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2,176 Population 103/sq mi density
20 ft Elevation 6 meters
62°F Avg Temperature 17°C
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Overall
1.9 / 5.0
Below average 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
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. Annual precipitation totals 27.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

50°F Jan (10°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average62.3°F
15% above US 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 US 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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