Torre del Lago Puccini, having a population of around 11,000. The city itself is subdivided into four Circoscrizioni: Circoscrizione no. 1: Torre del Lago Puccini. Circoscrizione no. 2: Centro Marco Polo. Circoscrizione no. 3: Darsena/ex Campo d'Aviazione. Circoscrizione no. 4: Viareggio Nuova. Climate The climate is characterised by high levels of humidity (between 60% and 80% of relative humidity in the summer months) and a yearly rainfall of as a result of the proximity of the Apuanian Alps to the coast. The main winds blow from the southeast, the Libeccio and the Ponente which batter the coast for two to three days in a row and cause severe storms. During winter months (Dec-Feb), high temperatures can vary between and , while night time temperatures can reach below . In the summer (Jun-Aug), temperatures peak around . The very high summer humidity (average 70%) and low cloud cover can mean that the heat index temperature is or more higher than the air temperature. Climatic classification: zone D, 1416 GR/G Atmospheric diffusivity: low, Ibimet CNR 2002 Economy The primary sectors of Viareggio's economy are tourism, commerce and services, include fishing and floriculture (the flowers of Versilia). The city also houses prolific shipyards. At the beginning of the 19th century, craftsmen from Viareggio built small fishing vessels along the banks of the Burlamacca canal. As the century progressed, however, this small shipbuilding activity prospered until it became an internationally acclaimed centre. Nowadays, Viareggio is the main luxury yachts producing city in the world thanks to the presence of shipyards with builders such as Azimut Benetti, Codecasa, Fipa, Rossinavi, Perini navi and many others. Culture Carnival The Carnival of Viareggio was established in 1873, while the now ever-present papier mâché – used to build the floats featured during its parades – was first introduced in 1925. The official masks of the Carnival are Burlamacco and Ondina, drawn for the first time in 1930. Since 1954, RAI broadcasts the entire event on national TV. Since 2001, the craftsmen of the carnival have moved to the Cittadella del Carnevale or, literally, Carnival Town. Prizes Premio letterario Viareggio Repaci, a literary award founded in 1929 by Leonida Rèpaci, Alberto Colantuoni and Carlo Salsa. Premio internazionale Artiglio. Premio Sport Città di Viareggio. Premio Viareggio Sport. Events The Festival Puccini (held in Torre del Lago Puccini) takes place every summer since 1930, between July and August, in an open-air