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Capracotta, Italy

Full City Profile

1.9 /5.0
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872 Population 18/sq mi density
4,662 ft Elevation 1,421 meters
59°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
$18,027 median income, 12.4% unemployment
Capracotta enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.4 inches. The area receives 23.2 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average58.7°F
9% above US avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days299 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,662 ft (1,421 m)
Area48.0 sq mi (124.2 km²)
Population Density18/sq mi
Coordinates41.8333°N, 14.2658°W
TimezoneEurope/Rome

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.4"
19% above US avg
Snowfall 23.2"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.35"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.65"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

861 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 95 km
Aug 24, 2016 5 km WNW of Accumoli, Italy M6.2 133 km
Oct 31, 2002 4 km WSW of Larino, Italy M5.9 51 km
Nov 1, 2002 2 km ESE of Casacalenda, Italy M5.8 52 km
Jan 18, 2017 5 km ESE of Cittareale, Italy M5.7 121 km
Aug 24, 2016 5 km S of Castelsantangelo sul Nera, Italy M5.6 145 km
Jan 18, 2017 4 km SE of Cittareale, Italy M5.6 122 km
Apr 7, 2009 1 km SW of San Panfilo d'Ocre, Italy M5.5 82 km
Apr 9, 2009 5 km SE of Capitignano, Italy M5.4 105 km
Jan 18, 2017 4 km SW of Accumoli, Italy M5.3 127 km
Apr 9, 2009 2 km ESE of Capitignano, Italy M5.2 108 km
Sep 30, 1995 3 km S of Ischitella, Italy M5.2 135 km
Jan 18, 2017 3 km N of Montereale, Italy M5.2 116 km
Apr 6, 2009 5 km ENE of Pizzoli, Italy M5.1 101 km
Mar 14, 2025 14 km NNE of Lesina, Italy M5.0 98 km
Apr 13, 2009 5 km ESE of Capitignano, Italy M5.0 105 km
Apr 6, 2009 0 km WSW of Coppito, Italy M4.9 97 km
Aug 26, 2016 2 km S of Amatrice, Italy M4.8 117 km
Aug 15, 1998 3 km NE of Cittaducale, Italy M4.8 124 km
Apr 6, 2009 5 km NW of Scoppito, Italy M4.8 107 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

6 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.0 m (16 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1631 BAY OF NAPLES Eruption 5.0 m 4,000 113 km
1906 TYRRHENIAN SEA Astronomical 0.4 m 350 113 km
1805 CAMPANIA Earthquake - - 41 km
1731 TYRRHENIAN SEA Earthquake - 3,600 109 km
1627 GARGANO PENINSULA Earthquake - 5,000 91 km
79 BAY OF NAPLES Eruption - 2,100 113 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Campi Flegrei (112 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Campi Flegrei Caldera 458 m (1,503 ft) 1538 112 km
Vesuvius Stratovolcano 1,281 m (4,203 ft) 1944 113 km
Ischia Complex 789 m (2,589 ft) 1302 127 km
Colli Albani Caldera 949 m (3,114 ft) Unknown 130 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 2.2 in
February 37°F (3°C) 2.2 in Coldest
March 41°F (5°C) 2.1 in
April 46°F (8°C) 2.4 in
May 55°F (13°C) 2.2 in
June 62°F (17°C) 1.8 in
July 78°F (26°C) 1.7 in Warmest, Driest
August 67°F (20°C) 1.9 in
September 61°F (16°C) 2.4 in
October 53°F (12°C) 2.8 in
November 44°F (7°C) 3.4 in Wettest
December 39°F (4°C) 2.5 in

Capracotta has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 37°F in February to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.5 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.4") and July the driest (1.7").

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