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Riposto

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Location & Surroundings

Riposto is a town in Sicily, Italy with 11,719 inhabitants, at 8 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Giarre, 2 km to the west. The national capital Rome is about 515 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Catania-Fontanarossa Airport, 32 km away.

Also known as: Ripostu

Overview

Riposto is Italian comune — IT comune italiano.

It is located in Province of Catania, Italy.

The population is about 14,007 (2023).

It covers about 13 square kilometre.

The elevation is around 7 metre.

Also known as: Ripostu

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Locator map Map of comune of Riposto (province of Catania, region Sicily, Italy).svg

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Basic Data

  • Country Italy
  • Located in Province of Catania
  • Area 13 square kilometre
  • Type seat of a third-order administrative division (PPLA3)

Geography

  • Coordinates
    37° 43' 55" N, 15° 12' 21" E
  • Elevation 8 m (DEM: 4 m)
  • Timezone Europe/Rome
  • Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 2)

Statistics & Country

  • Population 11,719
  • Pop. Density 4,328 p/km²
  • Built-up 30.7%
  • Settlement Dense urban cluster
  • Currency Euro (EUR)
  • Phone Prefix +39

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Alternate Names

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Ripostu

Weather in Riposto

Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Riposto, updated from the NOAA GFS model.

Now 14.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.8 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 13.5 to 18.9 C, max wind 4.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 498 W/m2.

Temperature
14.0 C
Wind
2.8 m/s NW (315 deg)
Humidity
66 %
Pressure
1,015.9 hPa
Clouds
9 %
Precip
0.00 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
Hour Temp (C) Wind (m/s) Dir (deg) RH (%) Pressure (hPa) Precip (step/total mm) Clouds (%) Solar (W/m2) UV-B (W/m2)
NOW 14.0 2.8 315 66 1,015.9 - / 0.00 9 0.0 n/a
6h 13.6 4.1 336 63 1,016.2 0.00 / 0.00 0 3.1 n/a
12h 18.9 3.6 70 37 1,016.1 0.00 / 0.00 5 497.7 n/a
18h 14.0 2.0 340 55 1,018.4 0.00 / 0.00 9 195.8 n/a
Tomorrow 13.5 0.7 342 49 1,019.2 0.00 / 0.00 100 0.0 n/a
30h 13.3 1.5 325 48 1,019.7 0.00 / 0.00 100 2.3 n/a
36h 17.6 2.4 123 51 1,019.1 0.00 / 0.00 1 468.2 n/a
42h 14.8 1.4 351 64 1,019.8 0.00 / 0.00 0 209.7 n/a
Friday 13.5 2.0 336 65 1,019.6 0.00 / 0.01 0 0.0 n/a
54h 13.6 1.9 338 64 1,019.3 0.00 / 0.00 59 2.3 n/a
60h 17.7 3.3 87 65 1,018.3 0.12 / 0.13 100 401.1 n/a
66h 14.1 1.7 31 86 1,019.2 1.55 / 1.68 88 124.2 n/a
Saturday 14.1 1.7 32 83 1,019.1 0.00 / 0.60 100 0.0 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-28 00:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Riposto?
Now 14.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.8 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 13.5 to 18.9 C, max wind 4.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 498 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Riposto today?
Sunrise around 06:18 and sunset around 17:06 (local time). Day length about 10h 48m.
What is the local time in Riposto?
Local time is 11:07. Time zone: Europe/Rome (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Riposto?
Riposto is a seat of a third-order administrative division.
How many people live in Riposto?
Population about 11,719.
What is the elevation of Riposto?
Elevation about 8 m. DEM 4 m.
Where is Riposto located?
It is at 37.73183, 15.20576 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Riposto in?
It is in Italy.

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Last updated 2016-04-27
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