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Alba, Italy

Piedmont · Italy

Alba is a small city in Piedmont, Italy with a population of 24,923. Elevation: 564 ft (172 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).

Data updated June 2026

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24,923 Population 884/sq mi density
564 ft Elevation 172 meters
55°F Avg Temperature 13°C
34.1 in Annual Rain
Europe / Rome Timezone
$27,794 Median Income
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Overall
2.0 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.0 / 5.0
$27,794 median income, 9.8% unemployment

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Full City Profile

People

Population24,923
Density884/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$27,794
Unemployment9.8%

Climate

Avg Temp55°F (13°C)
Rain34.1 in/yr
Sunny Days303/yr
Elevation564 ft (172 m)
Population24,923
Population Density884 / sq mi
Elevation564 ft (172 m)
Coordinates44.6999°, 8.0347°
TimezoneEurope/Rome
Country🇮🇹 Italy
State / ProvincePiedmont
Average Temperature55°F (13°C)
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation34.1 inches (865 mm)
Annual Snowfall19.5 inches (50 cm)
Median Household Income$27,794

About Alba

Alba is a small city in Italy (Piedmont) with a population of 24,923. The city sits at an elevation of 564 feet (172 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 55°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 37°F in January to 73°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 34.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Rome.

The median household income in Alba is $27,794, which is 63% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 9.8% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 1,869 business establishments.

Income: Alba vs Italy

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Income

Median HH Income$27,794
63% below Italy avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment9.8%
172% above Italy avg
Establishments (County)1,869

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Alba

Alba has an average annual temperature of 13.2°C (56°F). The hottest month is Jul (24.7°C), the coldest is Jan (2.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 736 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 2.8°C / 37°F -4.9° / 13.7° 42.4
Feb 5.9°C / 43°F -3.4° / 17.9° 38.0
Mar 8°C / 46°F -2.1° / 20.4° 41.5
Apr 11.1°C / 52°F -0.4° / 22.7° 54.2
May 15.4°C / 60°F 5.8° / 25.3° 90.5
Jun 21.3°C / 70°F 11° / 33.3° 55.1
Jul 24.7°C / 77°F 14.8° / 35.6° 46.3
Aug 24.5°C / 76°F 14.5° / 36.2° 47.6
Sep 19.3°C / 67°F 8.3° / 30.6° 66.5
Oct 14.5°C / 58°F 6.1° / 25.1° 92.7
Nov 7.5°C / 46°F -1.5° / 19.1° 95.0
Dec 3.7°C / 39°F -3.3° / 14.7° 65.9
Alba experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 303 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 34.1 inches. The area receives 19.5 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 564 feet.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average55.3°F
2% above Italy avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days303 days/yr

Geography

Elevation564 ft (172 m)
Area28.2 sq mi (73.0 km²)
Population Density884/sq mi
Coordinates44.6999°N, 8.0347°W
TimezoneEurope/Rome

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.1"
10% below Italy avg
Snowfall 19.5"
Wettest Month (Oct) 2.91"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.98"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,379 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M2.5 on Mar 20, 2025.

Apr 11, 2003 1 km SSW of Carezzano Maggiore, Italy M5.0 69 km
Aug 21, 2000 1 km WNW of Oviglio, Italy M4.9 39 km
Apr 18, 2005 2 km WSW of Marsaglia, Italy M4.9 104 km
Apr 7, 2014 7 km SE of Guillestre, France M4.8 106 km
Oct 31, 1997 12 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France M4.8 132 km
Jul 18, 2001 3 km S of Masio, Italy M4.7 33 km
Mar 5, 2012 3 km NNW of Santo Stefano d'Aveto, Italy M4.7 112 km
Mar 14, 2001 34 km SSE of San Lorenzo al Mare, Italy M4.6 126 km
Aug 13, 2019 4 km SW of Stazione Valmozzola, Italy M4.6 148 km
Jan 20, 1994 1 km NE of Melle, Italy M4.6 57 km
Feb 25, 2001 28 km SSE of Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, France M4.6 146 km
Feb 11, 1991 5 km ESE of Briançon, France M4.6 107 km
Oct 3, 2012 2 km N of Melle, Italy M4.5 58 km
Jul 17, 1993 0 km NNW of Calice Ligure, Italy M4.5 58 km
Apr 19, 2009 1 km ENE of Bandito, Italy M4.5 15 km
Feb 24, 1997 36 km SE of Cervo, Italy M4.5 116 km
Oct 3, 2012 1 km WSW of Lugagnano Val d'Arda, Italy M4.5 141 km
Mar 2, 2012 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France M4.5 108 km
Apr 16, 2020 2 km SE of Marsaglia, Italy M4.5 108 km
Jul 17, 1993 0 km NNE of Calice Ligure, Italy M4.4 58 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 10.0 m (33 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1979 FRENCH RIVIERA (LIGURIAN SEA) Meteorological 10.0 m 9 128 km
1968 LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR Earthquake 3.0 m 69 km
1564 LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR Eruption + Earthquake 650 97 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 1.3 in Coldest
February 41°F (5°C) 1.7 in
March 49°F (9°C) 2.2 in
April 54°F (12°C) 2.4 in
May 62°F (17°C) 2.7 in
June 69°F (20°C) 1.7 in
July 73°F (23°C) 1.0 in Driest
August 73°F (23°C) 2.0 in Warmest
September 66°F (19°C) 1.8 in
October 57°F (14°C) 2.9 in Wettest
November 46°F (8°C) 2.1 in
December 40°F (4°C) 1.4 in

Alba has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 37°F in January to 73°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 23.2 inches, with October being the wettest month (2.9") and July the driest (1.0").

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Colleges & Universities in Alba

Institution Type Founded Website
Universita degli Studi di Scienze Gastronomiche - Biblioteca University
University of Gastronomic Sciences University Visit →

Schools in Alba

16 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
CPIA Gino Strada
Liceo Artistico Statale "Pinot Galizio"
Liceo Scientifico Statale "Leonardo Cocito"
Scuola Primaria "Umberto Sacco"
scuola dell'infanzia "Pippi Calzelunghe"
Scuola dell'Infanzia "Pollicino"
Scuola Statale d'Infanzia Via Balbo
Liceo Classico Statale "Giuseppe Govone"
Scuola Michele Coppino
Scuola dell'infanzia Peter Pan
Scuola Media Statale Sandro Pertini
Istituto Comprensivo Centro Storico di Alba
scuola primaria Gianni Rodari
scuola primaria Maria Montessori
Scuola Secondaria 1° Grado Macrino
Istituto Tecnico Agrario "Umberto I"
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Radio Stations near Alba

15 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Blackout alternative rock, punk OGG
Radio Party Groove alpignano, chillout MP3 192 kbps
Funky Corner Radio disco, funky AAC+ 112 kbps
Today Dance Radio dance, disco MP3 192 kbps
Radio Manila alpignano, pop MP3 128 kbps
RADIO NOSTALGIA PIEMONTE MP3 256 kbps
Radio Stereo 5 classic hits, hits MP3 128 kbps
Radio Piemonte Sound cuneo, hits MP3 192 kbps
Linea Radio Savona hits MP3 128 kbps
Radio Vega dance, edm MP3 128 kbps
Radio Dora MP3 128 kbps
Aldobaraldo - WebRadio MP3 128 kbps
GTT Digital Radio varied MP3 128 kbps
Torino Internațional -Torino 90.0 FM music, news MP3 192 kbps
Radio Agorà 21 adult contemporary, orbassano MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Alba

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Battistero di San Pietro
Casa Ravera
Castello di Serralunga d'Alba
Centro Pavesiano - casa Cesare Pavese
Cripta e museo di Sant'Anastasio
Domus Romana del Varrone
Ecomuseo dei Terrazzamenti e della Vite
Fondazione Cesare Pavese
Gipsoteca Gioacchino Chiesa
Istituto Oblati di San Giuseppe
La Zizzola - Casa di Braidesi
Mudet - Museo del Tartufo
Musei di Asti
Museo Alfieriano
Museo archeologico e paleontologico
Museo Archeologico e Scienze Naturali Federico Eusebio
Museo Archeologico Palazzo Traversa
Museo Arti e Mestieri di un Tempo
Museo Astense di Geologia, Mineralogia, Arte Mineraria, Cristallografia
Museo Battaglia di Ceresole d'Alba Mubatt
Museo Casa della Donna Selvatica
Museo Civico Colonnello Martina
Museo Civico di Storia Naturale Craveri
Museo Civico G.B. Adriani
Museo d'arte moderna religiosa "Dedalo Montali"
Museo degli Arazzi Scassa
Museo del Giocattolo
Museo del Palio di Asti
Museo del Risorgimento
Museo del Tartufo
Museo dell'Industria e della Tradizione
Museo della Bicicletta
Museo della Magia
Museo della Scrittura Meccanica
Museo delle Langhe
Museo di Arti e Tradizioni Popolari e Museo Il Teatro del Paesaggio
Museo Diocesano di Alba e Museo della Cattedrale
Museo Diocesano San Giovanni
Museo etnografico
Museo etnografico di Clavesana
Museo Eugenio Guglielminetti
Museo Internazionale delle Donne Artiste
Museo paleontologico astigiano
Museo Professor Gabetti
Museo Rolfo
Museum Corkscrews
Palazzo Lucerna di Rorà
Palazzo Salmatoris
Pinacoteca Civica
Pinacoteca comunale del roero
WIMU Museo del Vino

Libraries in Alba

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Astense Giorgio Faletti0.0
Biblioteca Beppe Fenoglio dell'Istituto di istruzione superione G. Govone0.0
Biblioteca civica0.0
Biblioteca Civica0.0
Biblioteca Civica Comunale M. Marengo0.0
Biblioteca Civica di Magliano Alfieri0.0
Biblioteca Civica Giovanni Arpino0.0
Biblioteca Civica Giovanni Ferrero0.0
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca comunale0.0
Biblioteca comunale0.0
Biblioteca comunale di Villafranca d'Asti0.0
Biblioteca del Seminario Vescovile di Asti0.0
Biblioteca di Monforte0.0
Biblioteca diocesana di Alba0.0
biblioteca Liberamente0.0
Biblioteca Luigi Einaudi0.0
Ezio Pavia0.0
Istituto per la Storia della Resistenza0.0
Nicola e Beppe Milano0.0

Farmers Markets in Alba

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercato coperto
Mercato grande
Piazza Guglielmo Marconi
Weekly Market
Weekly Market

Hotels in Alba

8 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Alba Village
Albergo san Lorenzo
Hotel Calissano
Hotel Langhe
Hotel Savona
I castelli
Il Seminario
Villa La Favorita

Restaurants in Alba

46 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Aldente
Alfieri
Ape Vino e Cucina
Boia Fauss Pensavo Peggio
Bove's
Caffé Teatro
Caffe' Teatro
Cincilla
Cincillà
Don Serafino
Enoclub
Enosfinizioteca Conterosso
Fra Diavolo
Fuocofarina
Gusto Madre
Hasu
Hostaria dai Musi
I Malpensanti
L'Osteria del Teatro
L'Osteria dell'Arco
La Libera
La Piola
Momenti Gourmet
Osteria dei Sognatori
Osteria del Vecchio Gallo
Osteria del Vicoletto
Osteria Era Nuova
Osteria Gusto
Osteria moderna
Papavero Rosso
Pastificio Corino
Piazza Duomo
Pizzeria La Duchessa
Pizzeria La Serenella
Prosciutteria Albese
Ristorante Da Giò
Ristorante Museum
Ristorante Rossetti
Ristorante Savona
Sanguis
Sushi Tiger
Trattoria del bollito
Ventiuno.1
Vincafé
Voglia di vino
Wonderbowls

Cafes in Alba

20 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

100 Vini caffé la brasilera
Bar della Stazione
Bar Pasticceria Petitti
Bar Principe
Bar Roma
Caffè 219
Caffè Italia
Caffè Monviso
Caffè Rossini
Caffè Torino
Caffetteria Maestra
Fideuram
Fini caffe
Hemingway
Il Forno di Bosio
Il Salotto
La Bookeria
Mac 2
Porta Garibaldi
Sangiovanni

Cinemas in Alba

2 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cine4
Cinema Stella Maris - Moretta

Theatres in Alba

2 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Arena Guido Sacerdote
Teatro Sociale Giorgio Busca

Monuments in Alba

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Monumento agli Aviatori

Dentists in Alba

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Primo

Train Stations in Alba

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Alba

Bus Stations in Alba

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

IT #604047408

Gas Stations in Alba

10 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Eni
Eni
Eni
Esso
IP
IP
IP
IT #227660278
IT #5853343457
Tamoil

Banks in Alba

17 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banca D'Alba
Banca d'Alba
Banca D'Alba
Banca d'Alba
Banca di Asti
Banca Fideuram
Banca Popolare di Novara
Banca Popolare di Sondrio
Banco Azzoaglio
BPER Banca
Cassa di Risparmio di Bra
Che Banca
Crédit Agricole
Deutsche Bank
Intesa Sanpaolo
Intesa Sanpaolo
UniCredit Bank

Gyms in Alba

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Black Bull

Golf Courses in Alba

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

The Link UrbanGolf Alba

Breweries in Alba

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Baladin Open Garden
Birrificio Alba

Stadiums & Teams in Alba

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Alba

10 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Monesi di Triora 0.0 $0
Riserva Bianca – Limone Piemonte 0.0 $0
Garéssio 2000 0.0 $0
Prato Nevoso 0.0 $0
Artesina 0.0 $0
Centro Fondo Marguareis 0.0 $0
Saint Grée di Viola 0.0 $0
Frabosa Ski 0.0 $0
Lurisia – Monte Pigna 0.0 $0
Sangiacomo Cardini 0.0 $0

Airports Near Alba

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Turin AirportTRNLarge Airport
Cuneo International AirportCUFMedium Airport
Riviera Villanova d'Albenga International AirportMedium Airport
Torino-Aeritalia AirportMedium Airport
Aeroteam AirfieldSmall Airport
Airfield ASD Carisio Gliding ClubSmall Airport
Alessandria AirfieldSmall Airport
Ali sul Po AirfieldSmall Airport
Alpi Marittime AirfieldSmall Airport
Alta Langa AirfieldSmall Airport
Andrea Bozzo AirfieldSmall Airport
Angiale AirfieldSmall Airport
Astigiana AirfieldSmall Airport
Aviosuperficie Acqui TermeSmall Airport
Aviosuperficie Francavilla BisioSmall Airport
Aviosuperficie PioveraSmall Airport
Aviosuperficie privata "La Ceriella"Small Airport
Beltrutta AirfieldSmall Airport
Boglietto AirfieldSmall Airport
Bosio Guido AirfieldSmall Airport
Campo di Volo "Cab Club"Small Airport
Campo di Volo OndalbaSmall Airport
Campo di volo PloiaSmall Airport
Canavese Ultralight Flight ClubSmall Airport
Carolina AirfieldSmall Airport
Casale Monferrato AirfieldSmall Airport
Cascina Valentino AirfieldSmall Airport
Castelnuovo Don Bosco AirfieldSmall Airport
Country Fly AirfieldSmall Airport
Cumiana AirfieldSmall Airport
Giancarlo Filippi AirfieldSmall Airport
Gianni Cerutti AirfieldSmall Airport
Il Falco AirfieldSmall Airport
Il Laghetto AirfieldSmall Airport
L'Airone AirfieldSmall Airport
L'Elika AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Streghe AirfieldSmall Airport
Lucchina Fly Club AirfieldSmall Airport
Maccagno AirfieldSmall Airport
Mantovana AirfieldSmall Airport
Merlo Romano AirfieldSmall Airport
Moncucco AirfieldSmall Airport
Ozzano private airfieldSmall Airport
Pegasus 2000 AirfieldSmall Airport
Prealpi-Musinè AirfieldSmall Airport
Rivoli Tetti Neirotti AirfieldSmall Airport
Sant'Anna di Saluzzo AirfieldSmall Airport
Sant'Elia AirfieldSmall Airport
Val Triversa AirfieldSmall Airport
Valsusa AirfieldSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Alba

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Centro riabilitazione Ferrero Villa Ottavia

Churches & Religious Organizations in Alba

15 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Casa Diocesana Esercizi Spirituali
Cattedrale di San Lorenzo
Chiesa campestre di Santa Margherita
Chiesa della Maddalena
Chiesa di San Domenico
Chiesa di San Giovanni Battista
Chiesa di San Giuseppe
Chiesa di Santa Caterina
Chiesa di Santa Margherita
Chiesa parrocchiale di Cristo Re
Parrocchia Oratorio Nostra Signora della Moretta
Parrocchia Santi Cosma e Damiano
Regina degli Angeli
Sala del Regno dei Testimoni di Geova
Tempio San Paolo

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 Alba

What is the population of Alba?

Alba has a population of 24,923 residents and is located in Italy. The population density is 884 people per square mile, spread across 28.2 square miles.

Is Alba expensive to live in?

The median household income is $27,794, 63% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Alba?

Alba has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 37°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. The area receives 303 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 34.1 inches, with 19.5 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Alba?

The job market in Alba faces challenges, with unemployment at 9.8% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 1,869 business establishments in the area.

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