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Calvera, Italy

Basilicate · Italy

Calvera is a small town in Basilicate, Italy with a population of 319. Elevation: 2,067 ft (630 m). Average temperature: 58°F (15°C).

Data updated June 2026

1.9 /5.0
D Poor
319 Population 8/sq mi density
2,067 ft Elevation 630 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 15°C
61.5 in Annual Rain
Europe / Rome Timezone
$13,879 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
$13,879 median income, 15.1% unemployment

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People

Population319
Density8/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$13,879
Unemployment15.1%

Climate

Avg Temp58°F (15°C)
Rain61.5 in/yr
Sunny Days307/yr
Elevation2,067 ft (630 m)
Population319
Population Density8 / sq mi
Elevation2,067 ft (630 m)
Coordinates40.1487°, 16.1436°
TimezoneEurope/Rome
Country🇮🇹 Italy
State / ProvinceBasilicate
Average Temperature58°F (15°C)
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation61.5 inches (1,561 mm)
Annual Snowfall25.0 inches (63 cm)
Median Household Income$13,879

About Calvera

Calvera is a small town in Italy (Basilicate) with a population of 319. The city sits at an elevation of 2,067 feet (630 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 58°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 43°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 61.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/Rome.

The median household income in Calvera is $13,879, which is 82% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 15.1% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 24 business establishments.

Income: Calvera vs Italy

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Income

Median HH Income$13,879
82% below Italy avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment15.1%
319% above Italy avg
Establishments (County)24

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Calvera enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 307 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 61.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 25.0 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 2,067 feet.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average58.4°F
8% above Italy avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days307 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,067 ft (630 m)
Area42.2 sq mi (109.2 km²)
Population Density8/sq mi
Coordinates40.1487°N, 16.1436°W
TimezoneEurope/Rome

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 61.5"
62% above Italy avg
Snowfall 25.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 4.96"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.79"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

590 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 77 km
Jan 5, 1994 62 km NNE of Malfa, Italy M5.8 146 km
Sep 9, 1998 2 km NNE of Castelluccio Superiore, Italy M5.6 19 km
May 18, 1998 74 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy M5.5 133 km
Apr 17, 2002 12 km NNE of Mirto, Italy M5.3 78 km
Dec 14, 1990 50 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy M5.3 112 km
Oct 25, 2012 2 km SE of Mormanno, Italy M5.3 32 km
May 1, 2023 33 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy M5.2 96 km
May 17, 2001 43 km NW of Santa Domenica, Italy M5.2 143 km
Aug 1, 2024 2 km S of Bocchigliero, Italy M5.1 98 km
Mar 21, 1994 29 km WSW of Scalea, Italy M5.1 74 km
May 26, 1991 3 km E of Avigliano, Italy M5.1 72 km
Oct 16, 2012 21 km WSW of Scalea, Italy M4.9 67 km
Aug 19, 2021 31 km WSW of Amantea, Italy M4.8 125 km
Oct 12, 1994 29 km S of Marina di Camerota, Italy M4.8 79 km
Nov 23, 2009 38 km SSW of Marina di Camerota, Italy M4.8 92 km
Feb 24, 2020 2 km E of San Vincenzo la Costa, Italy M4.8 88 km
Sep 14, 1999 23 km SW of Marina di Camerota, Italy M4.8 88 km
May 19, 2011 71 km N of Malfa, Italy M4.7 146 km
Sep 21, 2019 4 km WNW of Agropoli, Italy M4.7 104 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 - - 97 km
1836 ROSSANO Earthquake - 589 72 km
1562 REGGIO DI CALABRIA Earthquake - - 67 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Vesuvius (163 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Vesuvius Stratovolcano 1,281 m (4,203 ft) 1944 163 km
Stromboli Stratovolcano 924 m (3,031 ft) 2020 171 km
Campi Flegrei Caldera 458 m (1,503 ft) 1538 186 km
Panarea Stratovolcano 399 m (1,309 ft) Unknown 192 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 3.7 in
February 41°F (5°C) 3.6 in Coldest
March 45°F (7°C) 3.0 in
April 49°F (10°C) 3.0 in
May 58°F (14°C) 2.1 in
June 65°F (18°C) 1.4 in
July 78°F (25°C) 0.8 in Warmest, Driest
August 70°F (21°C) 1.6 in
September 64°F (18°C) 2.2 in
October 56°F (14°C) 3.9 in
November 49°F (9°C) 4.8 in
December 42°F (6°C) 5.0 in Wettest

Calvera has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 41°F in February to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.0") and July the driest (0.8").

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Radio Stations near Calvera

8 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Azzurra italian pop, pop MP3 128 kbps
Radio Color hits, musica italiana MP3 192 kbps
Radio Potenza Centrale italian pop, pop AAC+ 32 kbps
Radio Pollino castrovillari, news AAC+ 64 kbps
Radio Digiesse classic hits, hits MP3 128 kbps
Radio Laser pisticci, pop MP3 128 kbps
RADIO TOUR anni 70, anni 80 AAC+ 192 kbps
Radio Carina adult contemporary, local music MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Calvera

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa Capitano Jannarelli
Casa delle Muse di Sinisgalli - Fondazione Leonardo Sinisgalli
Casa di confino di Carlo Levi
Ecomuseo del Pollino
Ethnomuseum of Arbëreshe Culture
Museo Alessandrino delle Maschere
Museo archeologico nazionale dell'Alta Val d'Agri
Museo Comunale Michele Lacava
museo del lupo
Museo dell'Artigianato
Museo della civiltà contadina
Museo della Cività Contadina
Museo della Cultura Contadina
Museo delle Tradizioni Locali
Museo Etnografico
Museo Guido Chidichimo
Museo Naturalistico e Paleontologico di Rotonda
Museo Paul Russotto
Museum of Arbëreshe Culture
Palafrido - Museo Laboratorio della fauna minore
Pinacoteca Carlo Levi

Libraries in Calvera

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca Comunale Ferdinando Santoro0.0
Biblioteca comunale G. Salerno0.0
Biblioteca del Libro Lucano0.0
Ludoteca Comunale "Robinson Crusoe"0.0

Bus Stations in Calvera

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Capolinea

Breweries in Calvera

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Birrificio artigianale HoneyMonkey

Stadiums & Teams in Calvera

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Calvera

10 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Conca del Re Airfield-Small Airport
Enrico Mattei Airfield-Small Airport
Grumentum Airfield-Small Airport
Natile Airfield-Small Airport
Pantano Airfield-Small Airport
Pisticci Flying Field-Small Airport
Policastro Airfield-Small Airport
Policoro Saline Flying Field-Small Airport
Scalea Airport-Small Airport
Sibari Fly Airfield-Small Airport

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 Calvera

What is the population of Calvera?

Calvera has a population of 319 residents and is located in Italy. The population density is 8 people per square mile, spread across 42.2 square miles.

Is Calvera expensive to live in?

The median household income is $13,879, 82% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Calvera?

Calvera enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 43°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 307 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 61.5 inches, with 25.0 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Calvera?

The job market in Calvera faces challenges, with unemployment at 15.1% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 24 business establishments in the area.

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