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Altamura, Italy

Full City Profile

1.9 /5.0
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70,539 Population 333/sq mi density
1,532 ft Elevation 467 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 14°C
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Overall
1.9 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
1.9 / 5.0
$18,516 median income, 11.6% unemployment
Altamura enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 294 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 22.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average57.5°F
6% above US avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days294 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,532 ft (467 m)
Area211.7 sq mi (548.4 km²)
Population Density333/sq mi
Coordinates40.8266°N, 16.5495°W
TimezoneEurope/Rome

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.9"
40% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 2.76"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.98"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

463 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.8. Most recent: M4.3 on Mar 18, 2025.

May 5, 1990 6 km NE of Avigliano, Italy M5.8 66 km
Sep 9, 1998 2 km NNE of Castelluccio Superiore, Italy M5.6 100 km
Oct 25, 2012 2 km SE of Mormanno, Italy M5.3 115 km
Apr 17, 2002 12 km NNE of Mirto, Italy M5.3 128 km
Sep 30, 1995 3 km S of Ischitella, Italy M5.2 129 km
May 26, 1991 3 km E of Avigliano, Italy M5.1 67 km
Oct 16, 2012 21 km WSW of Scalea, Italy M4.9 146 km
Sep 21, 2019 4 km WNW of Agropoli, Italy M4.7 145 km
Apr 3, 1996 0 km NNE of Muro Lucano, Italy M4.7 89 km
May 29, 2006 6 km SE of Carpino, Italy M4.7 121 km
Apr 27, 1996 10 km NE of Fabrizio, Italy M4.6 125 km
May 5, 1990 1 km W of Pietragalla, Italy M4.6 59 km
May 28, 2012 2 km NW of Morano Calabro, Italy M4.6 114 km
Mar 1, 2024 21 km W of San Nicola Arcella, Italy M4.6 141 km
Sep 27, 2012 0 km E of Sant'Arcangelo Trimonte, Italy M4.6 140 km
May 5, 1990 5 km W of Pietragalla, Italy M4.5 63 km
Jun 11, 2004 3 km N of Vieste, Italy M4.5 125 km
Apr 17, 2006 15 km NE of Torretta, Italy M4.5 148 km
Sep 22, 1998 6 km SE of Carpino, Italy M4.5 121 km
Feb 16, 2018 20 km S of Marina di Camerota, Italy M4.4 148 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1836 ROSSANO Earthquake 589 137 km
1731 TYRRHENIAN SEA Earthquake 3,600 115 km
1627 GARGANO PENINSULA Earthquake 5,000 142 km
1562 REGGIO DI CALABRIA Earthquake 96 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Vesuvius (179 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Vesuvius Stratovolcano 1,281 m (4,203 ft) 1944 179 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 45°F (7°C) 2.1 in
February 44°F (7°C) 2.2 in Coldest
March 47°F (9°C) 2.2 in
April 52°F (11°C) 1.7 in
May 61°F (16°C) 1.5 in
June 69°F (20°C) 1.2 in
July 74°F (23°C) 1.0 in Warmest, Driest
August 74°F (23°C) 1.3 in
September 68°F (20°C) 1.8 in
October 60°F (15°C) 2.6 in
November 51°F (11°C) 2.8 in Wettest
December 47°F (8°C) 2.6 in

Altamura has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 44°F in February to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.9 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.8") and July the driest (1.0").

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