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Villafranca Sicula, Italy

Full City Profile

1.9 /5.0
D Poor
1,383 Population 23/sq mi density
1,083 ft Elevation 330 meters
61°F Avg Temperature 16°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
$14,414 median income, 13.8% unemployment
Villafranca Sicula enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 300 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 20.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

50°F Jan (10°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average61.4°F
14% above US avg
January Average50°F (10°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days300 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,083 ft (330 m)
Area61.1 sq mi (158.2 km²)
Population Density23/sq mi
Coordinates37.5876°N, 13.2905°W
TimezoneEurope/Rome

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 20.0"
47% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 2.91"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

713 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.0. Most recent: M4.0 on Mar 15, 2025.

Sep 6, 2002 34 km NNE of Santa Flavia, Italy M6.0 95 km
Sep 27, 2002 39 km NNE of Santa Flavia, Italy M5.3 101 km
Feb 7, 2025 39 km WSW of Leni, Italy M5.2 138 km
Dec 30, 1999 57 km NW of Favignana, Italy M4.9 148 km
Sep 14, 1998 40 km N of Santa Flavia, Italy M4.9 101 km
Nov 25, 2001 6 km SW of Polizzi Generosa, Italy M4.9 62 km
Jan 17, 1998 28 km NNE of San Vito Lo Capo, Italy M4.9 97 km
Jun 26, 1993 1 km WNW of Tusa, Italy M4.9 93 km
May 6, 1994 2 km NNE of Alimena, Italy M4.8 75 km
May 29, 1995 22 km W of Favignana, Italy M4.8 113 km
Sep 7, 2009 62 km N of Cefalù, Italy M4.8 132 km
Apr 6, 1992 5 km NNE of Troina / Draginai, Italy M4.7 120 km
Dec 14, 1996 1 km SW of Sclafani Bagni, Italy M4.7 54 km
Jun 20, 1998 28 km NNW of San Vito Lo Capo, Italy M4.7 108 km
Sep 28, 2002 43 km NNE of Santa Flavia, Italy M4.6 105 km
Jan 4, 2013 3 km NNE of Cesarò, Italy M4.6 130 km
Feb 20, 2023 62 km WNW of Leni, Italy M4.5 147 km
Sep 20, 2002 Sicily, Italy M4.5 104 km
Sep 6, 2002 40 km NNE of Santa Flavia, Italy M4.5 102 km
Jun 21, 1998 29 km NNW of San Vito Lo Capo, Italy M4.5 108 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 132 km
1726 NORTHERN SICILY Earthquake 250 59 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Campi Flegrei del Mar di Sicilia (75 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Campi Flegrei del Mar di Sicilia Submarine -8 m (-26 ft) 1867 75 km
Pantelleria Shield 836 m (2,743 ft) 1891 145 km
Etna Stratovolcano(es) 3,295 m (10,810 ft) 2020 151 km
Vulcano Stratovolcano(es) 500 m (1,640 ft) 1890 172 km
Lipari Stratovolcano(es) 590 m (1,936 ft) 1230 175 km
Panarea Stratovolcano 399 m (1,309 ft) Unknown 194 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 50°F (10°C) 2.6 in Coldest
February 50°F (10°C) 2.2 in
March 52°F (11°C) 1.8 in
April 56°F (13°C) 2.1 in
May 63°F (17°C) 0.9 in
June 71°F (21°C) 0.2 in
July 75°F (24°C) 0.1 in Driest
August 77°F (25°C) 0.4 in Warmest
September 72°F (22°C) 1.3 in
October 65°F (18°C) 2.9 in Wettest
November 57°F (14°C) 2.8 in
December 52°F (11°C) 2.8 in

Villafranca Sicula has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 50°F in January to 77°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 20.0 inches, with October being the wettest month (2.9") and July the driest (0.1").

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