Info Sheet
| Name | Melilli |
|---|---|
| Province | Siracusa |
| Region | Sicily |
| Population | 13.257 |
| Density | 97pp/km² pp/km² |
| Altitude | 310m m |
| Climate Zone | C |
About Melilli
Melilli is a municipality of 13.257 inhabitants located in the Siracusa province in the Italian region of Sicily in Southern Italy.
It has a population density of 97pp/km² people per km² and an altitude of 310m metres above the sea level.
Melilli accounts for about 3.32% of the total population in the province of Siracusa and about 0.02200% of the overall population of Italy as of 2022.
About Melilli
Melilli is a hilltop town with a Norman castle, a Baroque fountain, a Greek fountain, a library, a theater and several churches, such as San Sebastiano, Sant’Antonio Abate and Santa Maria dell’Isola.The town also has a necropolis, a quarry, and a natural reserve.
Melilli was settled by the Greeks and was part of the colony of Megara Hyblaea.
It was ruled by the Romans, the Byzantines, the Arabs, the Normans, the Swabians, the Angevins, the Aragonese and the Bourbons. It was part of the Kingdom of Sicily and the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies.
Climate
Melilli is classified as a Climate Zone C, which means it is a fairly warm location. The local climate is characterized by short, mild winters and long, hot and dry summers. Rainfall is mostly concentrated to the winter period.
The province of Siracusa experiences on average 108.99 days of hot temperatures (over 30°C) and 0.00 cold temperature days (<5°C) per year.
Precipitation in the form of rain or snow occurs around 78.48 days per year. Fog is rarely an issue, with little to no foggy days throughout the year.
The municipality of Melilli enjoys approximately 9 hours of sunshine per day. This means that the town experiences an average of 365.00 sunny days in a year.
