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Altofonte, Italy

Full City Profile

1.9 /5.0
D Poor
7,087 Population 434/sq mi density
1,148 ft Elevation 350 meters
65°F Avg Temperature 18°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
$18,570 median income, 13.9% unemployment
Altofonte enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 335 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 29.3 inches. The area receives 0.3 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

51°F Jan (11°C) 85°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average65.0°F
20% above US avg
January Average51°F (11°C)
July Average85°F (29°C)
Sunny Days335 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,148 ft (350 m)
Area16.3 sq mi (42.3 km²)
Population Density434/sq mi
Coordinates38.0430°N, 13.2943°W
TimezoneEurope/Rome

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.3"
23% below US avg
Snowfall 0.3"
Wettest Month (Oct) 2.95"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

743 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.0. Most recent: M4.8 on Aug 26, 2025.

Sep 6, 2002 34 km NNE of Santa Flavia, Italy M6.0 52 km
May 5, 2004 5 km S of Leni, Italy M5.5 142 km
Sep 27, 2002 39 km NNE of Santa Flavia, Italy M5.3 56 km
Feb 7, 2025 39 km WSW of Leni, Italy M5.2 107 km
Jan 17, 1998 28 km NNE of San Vito Lo Capo, Italy M4.9 54 km
Sep 14, 1998 40 km N of Santa Flavia, Italy M4.9 54 km
Dec 30, 1999 57 km NW of Favignana, Italy M4.9 129 km
Nov 25, 2001 6 km SW of Polizzi Generosa, Italy M4.9 66 km
Jun 26, 1993 1 km WNW of Tusa, Italy M4.9 81 km
May 6, 1994 2 km NNE of Alimena, Italy M4.8 82 km
Oct 23, 1999 32 km NNW of Malfa, Italy M4.8 148 km
Aug 26, 2025 72 km WNW of Favignana, Italy M4.8 149 km
May 29, 1995 22 km W of Favignana, Italy M4.8 108 km
Sep 7, 2009 62 km N of Cefalù, Italy M4.8 92 km
Mar 28, 1990 2 km NNW of San Giorgio, Italy M4.7 144 km
Apr 6, 1992 5 km NNE of Troina / Draginai, Italy M4.7 118 km
Jun 20, 1998 28 km NNW of San Vito Lo Capo, Italy M4.7 69 km
Dec 14, 1996 1 km SW of Sclafani Bagni, Italy M4.7 54 km
Sep 28, 2002 43 km NNE of Santa Flavia, Italy M4.6 60 km
Jan 4, 2013 3 km NNE of Cesarò, Italy M4.6 127 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1769 CORINTH GULF Earthquake 104 km
1726 NORTHERN SICILY Earthquake 250 10 km
1172 ISLAND OF SICILY Earthquake 150 km
963 SICILY Earthquake 150 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Campi Flegrei del Mar di Sicilia (117 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Campi Flegrei del Mar di Sicilia Submarine -8 m (-26 ft) 1867 117 km
Vulcano Stratovolcano(es) 500 m (1,640 ft) 1890 151 km
Lipari Stratovolcano(es) 590 m (1,936 ft) 1230 151 km
Etna Stratovolcano(es) 3,295 m (10,810 ft) 2020 153 km
Panarea Stratovolcano 399 m (1,309 ft) Unknown 168 km
Pantelleria Shield 836 m (2,743 ft) 1891 181 km
Stromboli Stratovolcano 924 m (3,031 ft) 2020 187 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 51°F (11°C) 2.4 in
February 48°F (9°C) 2.1 in Coldest
March 50°F (10°C) 1.9 in
April 54°F (12°C) 1.9 in
May 62°F (17°C) 1.0 in
June 69°F (21°C) 0.3 in
July 85°F (29°C) 0.2 in Warmest, Driest
August 75°F (24°C) 0.6 in
September 70°F (21°C) 1.8 in
October 63°F (17°C) 3.0 in Wettest
November 56°F (13°C) 2.9 in
December 50°F (10°C) 2.8 in

Altofonte has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 48°F in February to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.9 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.0") and July the driest (0.2").

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