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Acerno, Italy

Campania · Italy

Acerno is a small town in Campania, Italy with a population of 2,872. Elevation: 2,385 ft (727 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).

Data updated June 2026

1.9 /5.0
D Poor
2,872 Population 214/sq mi density
2,385 ft Elevation 727 meters
64°F Avg Temperature 18°C
52.9 in Annual Rain
Europe / Rome Timezone
$12,674 Median Income
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Overall
1.9 / 5.0
Poor overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
1.9 / 5.0
$12,674 median income, 12.2% unemployment

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About Acerno

Acerno

Acerno is a town and comune in the province of Salerno in the region of Campania in south-western Italy.

People

Population2,872
Density214/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$12,674
Unemployment12.2%

Climate

Avg Temp64°F (18°C)
Rain52.9 in/yr
Sunny Days310/yr
Elevation2,385 ft (727 m)
Population2,872
Population Density214 / sq mi
Elevation2,385 ft (727 m)
Coordinates40.7377°, 15.0570°
TimezoneEurope/Rome
Country🇮🇹 Italy
State / ProvinceCampania
Average Temperature64°F (18°C)
January Average50°F (10°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation52.9 inches (1,342 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.1 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$12,674

About Acerno

Acerno is a small town in Italy (Campania) with a population of 2,872. The city sits at an elevation of 2,385 feet (727 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 64°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 50°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 52.9 inches. The timezone is Europe/Rome.

The median household income in Acerno is $12,674, which is 83% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 12.2% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 215 business establishments.

Income: Acerno vs Italy

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Income

Median HH Income$12,674
83% below Italy avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment12.2%
239% above Italy avg
Establishments (County)215

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Acerno enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 52.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,385 feet.

Temperature

50°F Jan (10°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average63.6°F
18% above Italy avg
January Average50°F (10°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days310 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,385 ft (727 m)
Area13.4 sq mi (34.7 km²)
Population Density214/sq mi
Coordinates40.7377°N, 15.0570°W
TimezoneEurope/Rome

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 52.9"
39% above Italy avg
Snowfall 0.1"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.86"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.18"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

675 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.9. Most recent: M4.0 on May 13, 2025.

Oct 31, 2002 4 km WSW of Larino, Italy M5.9 118 km
Nov 1, 2002 2 km ESE of Casacalenda, Italy M5.8 111 km
May 5, 1990 6 km NE of Avigliano, Italy M5.8 60 km
Sep 9, 1998 2 km NNE of Castelluccio Superiore, Italy M5.6 111 km
Feb 26, 1991 52 km SW of Anacapri, Italy M5.3 121 km
Oct 25, 2012 2 km SE of Mormanno, Italy M5.3 125 km
May 1, 2023 33 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy M5.2 150 km
Sep 30, 1995 3 km S of Ischitella, Italy M5.2 144 km
May 26, 1991 3 km E of Avigliano, Italy M5.1 60 km
Mar 21, 1994 29 km WSW of Scalea, Italy M5.1 116 km
Mar 14, 2025 14 km NNE of Lesina, Italy M5.0 142 km
Oct 16, 2012 21 km WSW of Scalea, Italy M4.9 117 km
Oct 12, 1994 29 km S of Marina di Camerota, Italy M4.8 114 km
Nov 23, 2009 38 km SSW of Marina di Camerota, Italy M4.8 121 km
Sep 14, 1999 23 km SW of Marina di Camerota, Italy M4.8 101 km
May 29, 2006 6 km SE of Carpino, Italy M4.7 138 km
Mar 28, 2023 2 km NNW of Montagano, Italy M4.7 108 km
Sep 21, 2019 4 km WNW of Agropoli, Italy M4.7 42 km
Apr 3, 1996 0 km NNE of Muro Lucano, Italy M4.7 37 km
Sep 2, 2013 43 km SSW of Palinuro, Italy M4.7 117 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

7 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.0 m (16 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1631 BAY OF NAPLES Eruption 5.0 m 4,000 54 km
1906 TYRRHENIAN SEA Astronomical 0.4 m 350 54 km
1805 CAMPANIA Earthquake - - 98 km
1731 TYRRHENIAN SEA Earthquake - 3,600 93 km
1627 GARGANO PENINSULA Earthquake - 5,000 113 km
1562 REGGIO DI CALABRIA Earthquake - - 46 km
79 BAY OF NAPLES Eruption - 2,100 54 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Vesuvius (54 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Vesuvius Stratovolcano 1,281 m (4,203 ft) 1944 54 km
Campi Flegrei Caldera 458 m (1,503 ft) 1538 78 km
Ischia Complex 789 m (2,589 ft) 1302 98 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 50°F (10°C) 3.1 in
February 36°F (2°C) 2.9 in Coldest
March 40°F (5°C) 2.6 in
April 45°F (7°C) 2.7 in
May 54°F (12°C) 2.2 in
June 60°F (16°C) 1.3 in
July 81°F (27°C) 1.2 in Warmest, Driest
August 66°F (19°C) 1.3 in
September 60°F (16°C) 2.4 in
October 52°F (11°C) 3.2 in
November 44°F (7°C) 3.9 in Wettest
December 38°F (3°C) 3.6 in

Acerno has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 36°F in February to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.9") and July the driest (1.2").

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Radio Stations near Acerno

9 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
DumDUM indie rock, instrumental MP3 320 kbps
Romantica Radio (RomanticaRadio Web) 60's, 60s AAC+ 64 kbps
Radio Punto Nuovo cesinali, news MP3 128 kbps
Radio Buon Consiglio catholic, christian MP3 128 kbps
Radio Cava New Generation - MP3 128 kbps
Radio Bussola 24 (RadioBussola, RadioBussola24) calcio, cronaca MP3 128 kbps
Radio Alfa Lab - MP3 128 kbps
RadioGs - MP3
GRS - Gruppo Radio Sperone golden music, goldies MP3 320 kbps

Museums in Acerno

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa Museo San Giuseppe Moscati
Casa Natale di Francesco De Sanctis
Catacombe della Confraternita dei cinturati di Santa Maria del Soccorso
MOA Museum of Operation Avalanche
MuDea - Museo delle Acque
Museo Archeologico della Media Valle del Sele
Museo archeologico lucano dell'alta valle del Sele
Museo archeologico nazionale di Pontecagnano
Museo Città Creativa
Museo Civico Antiquarium
Museo del Palazzo della Dogana dei Grani
Museo dell'Ambiente e del Territorio
Museo della Bufala e della Mozzarella
Museo della civiltà contadina
Museo della Memoria e della Pace
Museo dello sbarco e Salerno Capitale
Museo di S. Francesco a Folloni

Libraries in Acerno

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca "L. Da Vinci"0.0
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca Comunale "S. Angelluzzi"0.0
Biblioteca comunale Alfonso Gatto0.0
Biblioteca comunale Colliano0.0
Biblioteca parrocchiale "Domus Deorum"0.0
Biblioteca S. Francesco0.0

Farmers Markets in Acerno

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercato della frutta e verdura

Restaurants in Acerno

2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Agriturismo San Leo
Masseria Cugno

Castles in Acerno

1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Castello di Acerno

Gas Stations in Acerno

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

IT #5851838930

Stadiums & Teams in Acerno

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Airports Near Acerno

19 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Foggia Gino Lisa AirportFOGMedium Airport
Salerno Costa d'Amalfi AirportQSRMedium Airport
AliMatese Airfield-Small Airport
Altavillafly Airfield-Small Airport
Aviosuperficie del Sole-Small Airport
Aviosuperficie Olivola-Small Airport
Aviosuperficie Templare Paestum-Small Airport
Base Aerea Molise-Small Airport
Campo di Volo "Fly Club"-Small Airport
Campo di volo S.Elia (Buccino)-Small Airport
Centro Volo Campania-Small Airport
Fly and Go Airfield-Small Airport
Oasi da Peppe Airfield-Small Airport
Pantano Airfield-Small Airport
Policastro Airfield-Small Airport
Rains Airfield-Small Airport
Sky Ufita Airfield-Small Airport
Volo Molise-Small Airport
Volturno Fly Aviosuperficie-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Acerno

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Cattedrale di SAN dONATO
Chiesa di San Matteo
Convento e Chiesa di Sant'Antonio
Madonna del Carmelo
Madonna delle Grazie
Santa Maria degli Angeli

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Rome

🇮🇹 About Italy

Capital Rome
Population 60,431,283
Area 301,230 km²
GDP (USD) $2,316,727,999,333
GDP per capita $39,277
HDI 0.906
Life expectancy 83.7 years
Internet users 87.0%
Urban population 69.5%
Currency EUR (Euro)
Languages Italian, Catalan
Calling code +39
TLD .it
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Italy

14 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Capodanno
Jan 6 Epiphany Epifania
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Pasqua
Apr 6 Easter Monday Lunedì dell'Angelo
Apr 25 Liberation Day Festa della Liberazione
May 1 International Workers Day Festa del Lavoro
May 25 Whit Monday Lunedì di Pentecoste
Jun 2 Republic Day Festa della Repubblica
Aug 15 Assumption Day Ferragosto o Assunzione
Oct 4 St. Francis of Assisi's Day San Francesco d'Assisi
Nov 1 All Saints Day Tutti i santi
Dec 8 Immaculate Conception Immacolata Concezione
Dec 25 Christmas Day Natale
Dec 26 St. Stephen's Day Santo Stefano

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Frequently Asked Questions About Acerno

What is the population of Acerno?

Acerno has a population of 2,872 residents and is located in Italy. The population density is 214 people per square mile, spread across 13.4 square miles.

Is Acerno expensive to live in?

The median household income is $12,674, 83% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Acerno?

Acerno enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 50°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 310 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 52.9 inches.

How is the job market in Acerno?

The job market in Acerno faces challenges, with unemployment at 12.2% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 215 business establishments in the area.

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