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Ustica, Italy

Sicily · Italy

Ustica is a small town in Sicily, Italy with a population of 819. Elevation: 161 ft (49 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).

Data updated June 2026

1.9 /5.0
D Poor
819 Population 9/sq mi density
161 ft Elevation 49 meters
64°F Avg Temperature 18°C
18.8 in Annual Rain
Europe / Rome Timezone
$18,349 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
$18,349 median income, 14.4% unemployment

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People

Population819
Density9/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$18,349
Unemployment14.4%

Climate

Avg Temp64°F (18°C)
Rain18.8 in/yr
Sunny Days302/yr
Elevation161 ft (49 m)
Population819
Population Density9 / sq mi
Elevation161 ft (49 m)
Coordinates38.7099°, 13.1929°
TimezoneEurope/Rome
Country🇮🇹 Italy
State / ProvinceSicily
Average Temperature64°F (18°C)
January Average53°F (12°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation18.8 inches (478 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$18,349

About Ustica

Ustica is a small town in Italy (Sicily) with a population of 819. The city sits at an elevation of 161 feet (49 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 64°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 53°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 18.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/Rome.

The median household income in Ustica is $18,349, which is 76% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 14.4% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 61 business establishments.

Income: Ustica vs Italy

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Income

Median HH Income$18,349
76% below Italy avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment14.4%
300% above Italy avg
Establishments (County)61

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Ustica

Ustica 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 533 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F — / 14.5° 59.8
Feb 0°C / 32°F — / 14.1° 60.3
Mar 0°C / 32°F — / 15.7° 53.6
Apr 0°C / 32°F — / 18.8° 39.9
May 0°C / 32°F — / 21.9° 15.1
Jun 0°C / 32°F — / 26.4° 8.9
Jul 0°C / 32°F — / 30.2° 2.8
Aug 0°C / 32°F — / 30.8° 7.1
Sep 0°C / 32°F — / 27.3° 52.8
Oct 0°C / 32°F — / 23.3° 88.6
Nov 0°C / 32°F — / 19.3° 68.1
Dec 0°C / 32°F — / 15.5° 76.2
Ustica enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 302 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 18.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 161 feet.

Temperature

53°F Jan (12°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average64.2°F
19% above Italy avg
January Average53°F (12°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days302 days/yr

Geography

Elevation161 ft (49 m)
Area89.7 sq mi (232.2 km²)
Population Density9/sq mi
Coordinates38.7099°N, 13.1929°W
TimezoneEurope/Rome

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.8"
50% below Italy avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 2.99"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

683 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.0. Most recent: M4.8 on Aug 26, 2025.

Sep 6, 2002 34 km NNE of Santa Flavia, Italy M6.0 57 km
May 5, 2004 5 km S of Leni, Italy M5.5 143 km
Sep 27, 2002 39 km NNE of Santa Flavia, Italy M5.3 53 km
Feb 7, 2025 39 km WSW of Leni, Italy M5.2 106 km
Jan 17, 1998 28 km NNE of San Vito Lo Capo, Italy M4.9 44 km
Jun 26, 1993 1 km WNW of Tusa, Italy M4.9 120 km
Nov 25, 2001 6 km SW of Polizzi Generosa, Italy M4.9 124 km
Sep 14, 1998 40 km N of Santa Flavia, Italy M4.9 45 km
Dec 21, 1996 90 km SSW of Ventotene, Italy M4.9 149 km
Dec 30, 1999 57 km NW of Favignana, Italy M4.9 126 km
May 29, 1995 22 km W of Favignana, Italy M4.8 133 km
Sep 7, 2009 62 km N of Cefalù, Italy M4.8 77 km
Oct 23, 1999 32 km NNW of Malfa, Italy M4.8 127 km
Aug 26, 2025 72 km WNW of Favignana, Italy M4.8 147 km
May 6, 1994 2 km NNE of Alimena, Italy M4.8 138 km
Nov 27, 1993 35 km N of Malfa, Italy M4.8 146 km
Jun 20, 1998 28 km NNW of San Vito Lo Capo, Italy M4.7 55 km
Dec 14, 1996 1 km SW of Sclafani Bagni, Italy M4.7 115 km
Jan 21, 1996 87 km SSW of Ventotene, Italy M4.7 148 km
Dec 13, 1998 108 km N of Ustica, Italy M4.6 109 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1769 CORINTH GULF Earthquake 93 km
1726 NORTHERN SICILY Earthquake 250 67 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Lipari (153 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Lipari Stratovolcano(es) 590 m (1,936 ft) 1230 153 km
Vulcano Stratovolcano(es) 500 m (1,640 ft) 1890 158 km
Panarea Stratovolcano 399 m (1,309 ft) Unknown 163 km
Stromboli Stratovolcano 924 m (3,031 ft) 2020 175 km
Campi Flegrei del Mar di Sicilia Submarine -8 m (-26 ft) 1867 184 km
Etna Stratovolcano(es) 3,295 m (10,810 ft) 2020 191 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 53°F (12°C) 2.1 in
February 53°F (12°C) 1.9 in Coldest
March 55°F (13°C) 1.5 in
April 58°F (14°C) 1.5 in
May 65°F (18°C) 0.8 in
June 72°F (22°C) 0.3 in
July 77°F (25°C) 0.1 in Driest
August 79°F (26°C) 0.7 in Warmest
September 74°F (24°C) 2.0 in
October 68°F (20°C) 2.8 in
November 61°F (16°C) 3.0 in Wettest
December 56°F (13°C) 2.4 in

Ustica has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 53°F in February to 79°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 18.8 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.0") and July the driest (0.1").

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Schools in Ustica

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Istituto Comprensivo di II Grado Saveria Profeta
Scuola Primaria
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Radio Stations near Ustica

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Hotels in Ustica

5 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ariston
Clelia
Diana
Giulia
Patrice

Restaurants in Ustica

9 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Carruba
Carruba in una Scatola
Da Umberto
Il Faraglione
L'isolotto
La Rosa dei Venti Ristorante Lounge Bar
Pizza La Piazza
Ristorante Sabrina
Schiticchio

Cafes in Ustica

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kiki's

Castles in Ustica

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Rocca della Falconiera

Gas Stations in Ustica

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

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Airports Near Ustica

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Falcone–Borsellino AirportPMOLarge Airport
Palermo-Boccadifalco AirportMedium Airport
Albatros AirfieldSmall Airport
Aviosuperficie Fly Team Paceco (TPPAC)Small Airport

Post Offices in Ustica

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Ustica

Churches & Religious Organizations in Ustica

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
chiesa
Madonna della Croce
San Bartolicchio
San Ferdinando Re
Via Crucis

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Shipwrecks
1
Documented shipwreck sites from historical maritime records
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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 Ustica

What is the population of Ustica?

Ustica has a population of 819 residents and is located in Italy. The population density is 9 people per square mile, spread across 89.7 square miles.

Is Ustica expensive to live in?

The median household income is $18,349, 76% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Ustica?

Ustica enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 53°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 302 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 18.8 inches.

How is the job market in Ustica?

The job market in Ustica faces challenges, with unemployment at 14.4% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 61 business establishments in the area.

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