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Ascoli Piceno, Italy

Full City Profile

1.9 /5.0
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41,741 Population 358/sq mi density
505 ft Elevation 154 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 15°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
$23,623 median income, 11.4% unemployment
Ascoli Piceno enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.1 inches. The area receives 12.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average58.4°F
8% above US avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days299 days/yr

Geography

Elevation505 ft (154 m)
Area116.6 sq mi (301.9 km²)
Population Density358/sq mi
Coordinates42.8535°N, 13.5740°W
TimezoneEurope/Rome

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.1"
8% above US avg
Snowfall 12.1"
Wettest Month (Sep) 3.15"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.85"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,504 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.3. Most recent: M2.7 on May 8, 2025.

Apr 6, 2009 3 km SE of Sassa, Italy M6.3 61 km
Aug 24, 2016 5 km WNW of Accumoli, Italy M6.2 35 km
Sep 26, 1997 3 km SSE of Nocera Umbra, Italy M6.0 67 km
Sep 26, 1997 6 km WSW of Serravalle di Chienti, Italy M5.7 61 km
Jan 18, 2017 5 km ESE of Cittareale, Italy M5.7 40 km
Jan 18, 2017 4 km SE of Cittareale, Italy M5.6 43 km
Aug 24, 2016 5 km S of Castelsantangelo sul Nera, Italy M5.6 34 km
Apr 7, 2009 1 km SW of San Panfilo d'Ocre, Italy M5.5 65 km
Oct 6, 1997 6 km E of Valtopina, Italy M5.5 64 km
Oct 14, 1997 8 km NNW of Sellano, Italy M5.5 57 km
Jul 21, 2013 3 km ENE of Marcelli, Italy M5.4 72 km
Mar 26, 1998 1 km E of Esanatoglia, Italy M5.4 66 km
Apr 9, 2009 5 km SE of Capitignano, Italy M5.4 45 km
Jan 18, 2017 4 km SW of Accumoli, Italy M5.3 37 km
Oct 3, 1997 3 km ENE of Valtopina, Italy M5.3 68 km
Oct 12, 1997 2 km NW of Sellano, Italy M5.3 55 km
Jan 18, 2017 3 km N of Montereale, Italy M5.2 42 km
Apr 3, 1998 8 km E of Valfabbrica, Italy M5.2 79 km
Apr 9, 2009 2 km ESE of Capitignano, Italy M5.2 43 km
Apr 6, 2009 5 km ENE of Pizzoli, Italy M5.1 48 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1930 CENTRAL ADRIATIC Earthquake — 18 116 km
1916 CENTRAL ADRIATIC Earthquake — 4 139 km
1672 CENTRAL ADRIATIC Earthquake — 1,500 144 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Vulsini (137 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Vulsini Caldera 800 m (2,625 ft) -104 137 km
Colli Albani Caldera 949 m (3,114 ft) Unknown 144 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 1.9 in Driest
February 41°F (5°C) 1.9 in Coldest
March 46°F (8°C) 2.1 in
April 51°F (11°C) 2.5 in
May 60°F (16°C) 2.3 in
June 67°F (19°C) 2.7 in
July 77°F (25°C) 2.2 in Warmest
August 72°F (22°C) 2.5 in
September 65°F (18°C) 3.2 in Wettest
October 57°F (14°C) 3.2 in
November 48°F (9°C) 3.0 in
December 42°F (6°C) 2.5 in

Ascoli Piceno has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 41°F in February to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.8 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.2") and January the driest (1.9").

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