Location & Surroundings

Scalea is a third-order administrative division in Calabria, Italy with 11,091 inhabitants, at 24 m elevation. The national capital Rome is about 360 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Pista Mattei, 94 km away.

Also known as: Comune di Scalea · 078138

Overview

Scalea is Italian comune — IT comune italiano.

It is located in Province of Cosenza, Italy.

The population is about 11,246 (2023).

It covers about 23 square kilometre.

The elevation is around 25 metre.

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Basic Data

  • Country Italy
  • Located in Province of Cosenza
  • Area 23 square kilometre
  • Type third-order administrative division (ADM3)
  • a subdivision of a second-order administrative division

Geography

  • Coordinates
    39° 48' 47" N, 15° 47' 44" E
  • Elevation DEM: 24 m
  • Timezone Europe/Rome
  • Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 2)

Statistics & Country

  • Population 11,091
  • Pop. Density 3,390 p/km²
  • Built-up 30.7%
  • Settlement Semi-dense urban cluster
  • Currency Euro (EUR)
  • Phone Prefix +39

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Alternate Names

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Comune di Scalea
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078138

Weather in Scalea

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

Now 17.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.6 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 13.6 to 17.7 C, max wind 5.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 214 W/m2.

Temperature
17.7 C
Wind
1.6 m/s E (96 deg)
Humidity
52 %
Pressure
1,022.7 hPa
Clouds
10 %
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 17.7 1.6 96 52 1,022.7 - / 0.00 10 0.0 n/a
6h 14.4 5.4 79 71 1,022.9 0.00 / 0.00 44 170.2 n/a
12h 13.6 5.0 76 71 1,022.7 0.00 / 0.00 10 0.0 n/a
18h 13.6 3.9 77 66 1,021.6 0.00 / 0.00 74 1.1 n/a
Tomorrow 16.4 0.7 258 58 1,020.2 0.00 / 0.00 98 213.6 n/a
30h 15.9 1.4 68 67 1,019.9 0.20 / 0.20 98 25.8 n/a
36h 14.9 1.6 121 81 1,020.0 3.48 / 3.68 100 0.0 n/a
42h 14.6 1.2 94 86 1,020.5 0.00 / 3.05 88 0.2 n/a
Saturday 16.7 3.2 190 75 1,020.4 0.00 / 1.16 94 333.7 n/a
54h 15.4 3.4 136 79 1,021.8 0.00 / 0.81 100 139.2 n/a
60h 14.6 3.4 106 76 1,023.2 0.00 / 0.50 98 0.0 n/a
66h 14.7 2.3 101 71 1,023.6 0.00 / 0.47 100 0.6 n/a
Sunday 16.7 1.8 259 62 1,023.3 0.00 / 0.00 100 266.4 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-05 12:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Scalea?
Now 17.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.6 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 13.6 to 17.7 C, max wind 5.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 214 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 Scalea today?
Sunrise around 06:28 and sunset around 16:52 (local time). Day length about 10h 24m.
What is the local time in Scalea?
Local time is 23:57. Time zone: Europe/Rome (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Scalea?
Scalea is a third-order administrative division.
How many people live in Scalea?
Population about 11,091.
What is the elevation of Scalea?
DEM 24 m.
Where is Scalea located?
It is at 39.81300, 15.79558 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Scalea in?
It is in Italy.

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Sources

Last updated 2020-06-07
geonames https://www.geonames.org/6541300

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