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Ustica, Italy

Full City Profile

1.9 /5.0
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819 Population 9/sq mi density
161 ft Elevation 49 meters
64°F Avg Temperature 18°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
$18,349 median income, 14.4% unemployment
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. Annual precipitation totals 18.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

53°F Jan (12°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average64.2°F
19% above US 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 US 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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