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Cappadocia, Italy

Full City Profile

1.9 /5.0
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243 Population 5/sq mi density
3,635 ft Elevation 1,108 meters
56°F Avg Temperature 13°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
$19,014 median income, 14.3% unemployment
Cappadocia enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 303 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 32.1 inches. The area receives 13.5 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average55.6°F
3% above US avg
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Sunny Days303 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,635 ft (1,108 m)
Area47.7 sq mi (123.6 km²)
Population Density5/sq mi
Coordinates42.0076°N, 13.2781°W
TimezoneEurope/Rome

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.1"
15% below US avg
Snowfall 13.5"
Wettest Month (Oct) 3.98"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.77"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,305 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.3. Most recent: M4.0 on May 13, 2025.

Apr 6, 2009 3 km SE of Sassa, Italy M6.3 37 km
Aug 24, 2016 5 km WNW of Accumoli, Italy M6.2 80 km
Sep 26, 1997 3 km SSE of Nocera Umbra, Italy M6.0 126 km
Oct 31, 2002 4 km WSW of Larino, Italy M5.9 134 km
Nov 1, 2002 2 km ESE of Casacalenda, Italy M5.8 136 km
Sep 26, 1997 6 km WSW of Serravalle di Chienti, Italy M5.7 120 km
Jan 18, 2017 5 km ESE of Cittareale, Italy M5.7 66 km
Aug 24, 2016 5 km S of Castelsantangelo sul Nera, Italy M5.6 93 km
Jan 18, 2017 4 km SE of Cittareale, Italy M5.6 65 km
Apr 7, 2009 1 km SW of San Panfilo d'Ocre, Italy M5.5 34 km
Oct 14, 1997 8 km NNW of Sellano, Italy M5.5 111 km
Oct 6, 1997 6 km E of Valtopina, Italy M5.5 121 km
Mar 26, 1998 1 km E of Esanatoglia, Italy M5.4 141 km
Apr 9, 2009 5 km SE of Capitignano, Italy M5.4 53 km
Oct 3, 1997 3 km ENE of Valtopina, Italy M5.3 125 km
Oct 12, 1997 2 km NW of Sellano, Italy M5.3 104 km
Jan 18, 2017 4 km SW of Accumoli, Italy M5.3 73 km
Jan 18, 2017 3 km N of Montereale, Italy M5.2 61 km
Apr 3, 1998 8 km E of Valfabbrica, Italy M5.2 137 km
Apr 9, 2009 2 km ESE of Capitignano, Italy M5.2 56 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1805 CAMPANIA Earthquake 114 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Colli Albani (57 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Colli Albani Caldera 949 m (3,114 ft) Unknown 57 km
Vulsini Caldera 800 m (2,625 ft) -104 129 km
Campi Flegrei Caldera 458 m (1,503 ft) 1538 150 km
Ischia Complex 789 m (2,589 ft) 1302 151 km
Vesuvius Stratovolcano 1,281 m (4,203 ft) 1944 163 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (4°C) 1.8 in Driest
February 36°F (2°C) 2.1 in Coldest
March 40°F (4°C) 1.9 in
April 45°F (7°C) 2.6 in
May 54°F (12°C) 2.8 in
June 60°F (16°C) 2.7 in
July 76°F (25°C) 2.6 in Warmest
August 67°F (19°C) 2.4 in
September 60°F (15°C) 3.5 in
October 52°F (11°C) 4.0 in Wettest
November 43°F (6°C) 3.4 in
December 37°F (3°C) 2.4 in

Cappadocia has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 36°F in February to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.0") and January the driest (1.8").

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