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Bernalda, Italy

Basilicate · Italy

Bernalda is a small city in Basilicate, Italy with a population of 10,763. Elevation: 413 ft (126 m). Average temperature: 61°F (16°C).

Data updated June 2026

1.9 /5.0
D Poor
10,763 Population 161/sq mi density
413 ft Elevation 126 meters
61°F Avg Temperature 16°C
24.7 in Annual Rain
Europe / Rome Timezone
$16,400 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
$16,400 median income, 13.3% unemployment

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People

Population10,763
Density161/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$16,400
Unemployment13.3%

Climate

Avg Temp61°F (16°C)
Rain24.7 in/yr
Sunny Days291/yr
Elevation413 ft (126 m)
Population10,763
Population Density161 / sq mi
Elevation413 ft (126 m)
Coordinates40.4126°, 16.6892°
TimezoneEurope/Rome
Country🇮🇹 Italy
State / ProvinceBasilicate
Average Temperature61°F (16°C)
January Average47°F (8°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation24.7 inches (626 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$16,400

About Bernalda

Bernalda is a small city in Italy (Basilicate) with a population of 10,763. The city sits at an elevation of 413 feet (126 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 61°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 47°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 24.7 inches. The timezone is Europe/Rome.

The median household income in Bernalda is $16,400, which is 78% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 13.3% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 807 business establishments.

Income: Bernalda vs Italy

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Income

Median HH Income$16,400
78% below Italy avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment13.3%
269% above Italy avg
Establishments (County)807

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Bernalda

Bernalda has an average annual temperature of 17.2°C (63°F). The hottest month is Aug (26.6°C), the coldest is Jan (9.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 518 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 9.3°C / 49°F 5.2° / 13.4° 48.2
Feb 9.4°C / 49°F 5° / 13.9° 33.6
Mar 11.8°C / 53°F 7.3° / 16.2° 47.9
Apr 14.5°C / 58°F 9.8° / 19.2° 44.5
May 19°C / 66°F 14.2° / 23.8° 29.7
Jun 23.6°C / 74°F 18.3° / 29° 22.2
Jul 26.4°C / 80°F 20.8° / 31.9° 23.7
Aug 26.6°C / 80°F 21.2° / 32.1° 15.8
Sep 22.6°C / 73°F 17.7° / 27.6° 53.5
Oct 18.4°C / 65°F 13.9° / 22.9° 57.9
Nov 14.2°C / 58°F 10° / 18.3° 81.9
Dec 10.4°C / 51°F 6.5° / 14.4° 58.6
Bernalda enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 291 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 24.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 413 feet.

Temperature

47°F Jan (8°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average60.9°F
13% above Italy avg
January Average47°F (8°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days291 days/yr

Geography

Elevation413 ft (126 m)
Area66.8 sq mi (172.9 km²)
Population Density161/sq mi
Coordinates40.4126°N, 16.6892°W
TimezoneEurope/Rome

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.7"
35% below Italy avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 3.27"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.75"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

496 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 88 km
Sep 9, 1998 2 km NNE of Castelluccio Superiore, Italy M5.6 73 km
Oct 25, 2012 2 km SE of Mormanno, Italy M5.3 83 km
Apr 17, 2002 12 km NNE of Mirto, Italy M5.3 80 km
May 1, 2023 33 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy M5.2 148 km
May 26, 1991 3 km E of Avigliano, Italy M5.1 86 km
Aug 1, 2024 2 km S of Bocchigliero, Italy M5.1 113 km
Mar 21, 1994 29 km WSW of Scalea, Italy M5.1 128 km
Oct 16, 2012 21 km WSW of Scalea, Italy M4.9 122 km
Nov 23, 2009 38 km SSW of Marina di Camerota, Italy M4.8 146 km
Feb 24, 2020 2 km E of San Vincenzo la Costa, Italy M4.8 125 km
Sep 14, 1999 23 km SW of Marina di Camerota, Italy M4.8 142 km
Oct 12, 1994 29 km S of Marina di Camerota, Italy M4.8 134 km
Aug 31, 1993 18 km WSW of Palinuro, Italy M4.7 144 km
Apr 3, 1996 0 km NNE of Muro Lucano, Italy M4.7 108 km
Sep 21, 2019 4 km WNW of Agropoli, Italy M4.7 148 km
May 5, 1990 1 km W of Pietragalla, Italy M4.6 80 km
Mar 30, 2000 7 km SSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy M4.6 124 km
Mar 1, 2024 21 km W of San Nicola Arcella, Italy M4.6 118 km
May 28, 2012 2 km NW of Morano Calabro, Italy M4.6 78 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1870 TYRRHENIAN SEA Earthquake - - 131 km
1836 ROSSANO Earthquake - 589 91 km
1562 REGGIO DI CALABRIA Earthquake - - 101 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Vesuvius (196 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Vesuvius Stratovolcano 1,281 m (4,203 ft) 1944 196 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 47°F (8°C) 2.5 in Coldest
February 48°F (9°C) 2.3 in
March 51°F (11°C) 2.3 in
April 56°F (13°C) 1.8 in
May 64°F (18°C) 1.5 in
June 72°F (22°C) 0.9 in
July 77°F (25°C) 0.8 in Driest
August 77°F (25°C) 1.2 in Warmest
September 71°F (22°C) 1.9 in
October 63°F (17°C) 3.3 in Wettest
November 55°F (13°C) 3.2 in
December 49°F (9°C) 3.2 in

Bernalda has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 47°F in January to 77°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 24.7 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.3") and July the driest (0.8").

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Schools in Bernalda

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Istituto di Istruzione Superiore Bernalda-Ferrandina - - - -
Scuola dell'Infanzia Statale "Via Anacreonte" - - - -
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Radio Stations near Bernalda

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Laser pisticci, pop MP3 128 kbps
Radio Radiosa electronica, pop MP3 128 kbps
Multiradio adult contemporary, top 40 MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Bernalda

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Antiquarium di Metaponto
Casa Grotta del Casalnuovo
Casa Museo Albino Pierro
Essenza Lucano - Museo sull'Amaro Lucano
Museo archeologico nazionale della Siritide
Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Metaponto
Museo Civico
Museo comunale - Civiltà contadina e mestieri antichi
Museo dei Calanchi
Museo Del Pane
Museo Naturalistico Provinciale
Museo Rodolfo Valentino
Spazio Permanente d'arte ''Melchiorre da Montalbano'
Visit center - naturalistic museum

Libraries in Bernalda

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca Comunale “Pia Vivarelli”0.0
Biblioteca Comunale Marrese0.0
Biblioteca Comunale Massimo Rinaldi0.0
Biblioteca Giulio Ranaldo0.0
Pinacoteca e Biblioteca Civica0.0

Farmers Markets in Bernalda

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercato Coperto
Mercato Coperto
Piazza Coperta
Piazza Coperta

Restaurants in Bernalda

5 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Boutique della carne CARLUCCI Antonio
Memphis Pub Pizzeria
Ristorante alle Porte
Ristorante I Pitagorici
Zelmira 77

Cafes in Bernalda

2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bar Pasticceria del Corso
L'Orchidea

Castles in Bernalda

2 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Castello
Palazzo Margherita

Train Stations in Bernalda

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bernalda

Gas Stations in Bernalda

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Eni
IT #5853344589
IT #5853344628

Stadiums & Teams in Bernalda

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Airports Near Bernalda

15 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bari Karol Wojtyła International AirportBRILarge Airport
Gioia del Colle Antonio Ramirez Air Base-Medium Airport
Taranto-Grottaglie Marcello Arlotta AirportTARMedium Airport
Al Canale Airfield-Small Airport
Ali sul Castello Airfield-Small Airport
Ceraso Airfield/Aero Club I Templari-Small Airport
Conca del Re Airfield-Small Airport
Enrico Mattei Airfield-Small Airport
La Quercia Airfield-Small Airport
Monticchio Airfield-Small Airport
Natile Airfield-Small Airport
Paretano Fly Airfield-Small Airport
Pisticci Flying Field-Small Airport
Policoro Saline Flying Field-Small Airport
Sibari Fly Airfield-Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Bernalda

2 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Imparola Centro Riabilitativo
O.s.m.a.i.r.m.

Churches & Religious Organizations in Bernalda

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
San Bernardino da Siena

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 Bernalda

What is the population of Bernalda?

Bernalda has a population of 10,763 residents and is located in Italy. The population density is 161 people per square mile, spread across 66.8 square miles.

Is Bernalda expensive to live in?

The median household income is $16,400, 78% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Bernalda?

Bernalda enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 47°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 291 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 24.7 inches.

How is the job market in Bernalda?

The job market in Bernalda faces challenges, with unemployment at 13.3% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 807 business establishments in the area.

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