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Castel del Monte, Italy

Abruzzo · Italy

Castel del Monte is a small town in Abruzzo, Italy with a population of 447. Elevation: 4,416 ft (1,346 m). Average temperature: 45°F (7°C).

Data updated June 2026

1.9 /5.0
D Poor
447 Population 9/sq mi density
4,416 ft Elevation 1,346 meters
45°F Avg Temperature 7°C
50.5 in Annual Rain
Europe / Rome Timezone
$13,790 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
$13,790 median income, 12.4% unemployment

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People

Population447
Density9/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$13,790
Unemployment12.4%

Climate

Avg Temp45°F (7°C)
Rain50.5 in/yr
Sunny Days288/yr
Elevation4,416 ft (1,346 m)
Population447
Population Density9 / sq mi
Elevation4,416 ft (1,346 m)
Coordinates42.3654°, 13.7259°
TimezoneEurope/Rome
Country🇮🇹 Italy
State / ProvinceAbruzzo
Average Temperature45°F (7°C)
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation50.5 inches (1,282 mm)
Annual Snowfall86.4 inches (219 cm)
Median Household Income$13,790

About Castel del Monte

Castel del Monte is a small town in Italy (Abruzzo) with a population of 447. The city sits at an elevation of 4,416 feet (1,346 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 45°F (7°C). Temperatures range from 30°F in January to 66°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 50.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/Rome.

The median household income in Castel del Monte is $13,790, which is 82% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 12.4% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 34 business establishments.

Income: Castel del Monte vs Italy

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Income

Median HH Income$13,790
82% below Italy avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment12.4%
244% above Italy avg
Establishments (County)34

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Castel del Monte has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 288 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 50.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 86.4 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 4,416 feet.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average45.3°F
16% below Italy avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days288 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,416 ft (1,346 m)
Area47.9 sq mi (124.0 km²)
Population Density9/sq mi
Coordinates42.3654°N, 13.7259°W
TimezoneEurope/Rome

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.5"
33% above Italy avg
Snowfall 86.4"
Wettest Month (Oct) 3.70"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.85"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,436 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 32 km
Aug 24, 2016 5 km WNW of Accumoli, Italy M6.2 59 km
Sep 26, 1997 3 km SSE of Nocera Umbra, Italy M6.0 109 km
Oct 31, 2002 4 km WSW of Larino, Italy M5.9 114 km
Nov 1, 2002 2 km ESE of Casacalenda, Italy M5.8 119 km
Sep 26, 1997 6 km WSW of Serravalle di Chienti, Italy M5.7 103 km
Jan 18, 2017 5 km ESE of Cittareale, Italy M5.7 49 km
Jan 18, 2017 4 km SE of Cittareale, Italy M5.6 50 km
Aug 24, 2016 5 km S of Castelsantangelo sul Nera, Italy M5.6 71 km
Oct 6, 1997 6 km E of Valtopina, Italy M5.5 105 km
Oct 14, 1997 8 km NNW of Sellano, Italy M5.5 95 km
Apr 7, 2009 1 km SW of San Panfilo d'Ocre, Italy M5.5 24 km
Jul 21, 2013 3 km ENE of Marcelli, Italy M5.4 126 km
Apr 9, 2009 5 km SE of Capitignano, Italy M5.4 34 km
Mar 26, 1998 1 km E of Esanatoglia, Italy M5.4 117 km
Jan 18, 2017 4 km SW of Accumoli, Italy M5.3 54 km
Oct 3, 1997 3 km ENE of Valtopina, Italy M5.3 110 km
Oct 12, 1997 2 km NW of Sellano, Italy M5.3 90 km
Apr 3, 1998 8 km E of Valfabbrica, Italy M5.2 122 km
Jan 18, 2017 3 km N of Montereale, Italy M5.2 45 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 (110 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Colli Albani Caldera 949 m (3,114 ft) Unknown 110 km
Vulsini Caldera 800 m (2,625 ft) -104 150 km
Campi Flegrei Caldera 458 m (1,503 ft) 1538 175 km
Vesuvius Stratovolcano 1,281 m (4,203 ft) 1944 181 km
Ischia Complex 789 m (2,589 ft) 1302 182 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 30°F (-1°C) 1.9 in Coldest, Driest
February 33°F (1°C) 2.1 in
March 37°F (3°C) 2.2 in
April 42°F (6°C) 2.8 in
May 52°F (11°C) 3.0 in
June 58°F (15°C) 3.1 in
July 66°F (19°C) 2.7 in Warmest
August 64°F (18°C) 2.7 in
September 57°F (14°C) 3.5 in
October 50°F (10°C) 3.7 in Wettest
November 41°F (5°C) 3.4 in
December 36°F (2°C) 2.4 in

Castel del Monte has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 30°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.4 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.7") and January the driest (1.9").

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Radio Stations near Castel del Monte

9 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Ciao atessa, entertainment MP3 128 kbps
Radio Rouge Italy MP3 320 kbps
Radio Parsifal italian pop, pescara MP3
16Radio MP3 128 kbps
Radio L'Aquila 1 adult contemporary AAC+ 256 kbps
Radio Frequenza teramo, university radio AAC+ 96 kbps
RadiostART MP3 320 kbps
Radio Soffio classic italian pop, italian oldies AAC+ 128 kbps
Radio Ascoli pop AAC+ 64 kbps

Museums in Castel del Monte

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa Michetti
Edolo Masci
GAMuF - Gagliano Aterno Museo Fotografico
L'Aquilandia
Museo 'Pier Luigi Calore'
Museo Archeologico
Museo Borbonico
Museo Civico "Pina di Roberto"
Museo civico archeologico Antonio De Nino
Museo Civico Diocesano
Museo del Fiore
Museo Del Grano
Museo del Lupo
Museo della Arti Contadine
Museo della cultura della memoria di Fontecchio
Museo delle acque
Museo delle arti e tradizioni popolari
Museo delle Ceramiche di Castelli
Museo delle Corde Armoniche
Taverna ducale

Libraries in Castel del Monte

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca Comunale Mario Arpea0.0
Herbarium Apenninicum0.0
Mediateca Comunale0.0
Regione Abruzzo Centro Distrettuale0.0

Farmers Markets in Castel del Monte

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercato Coperto Comunale
Mercato Settimanale di Atri

Hotels in Castel del Monte

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Parco Gran Sasso
The Witches Inn

Restaurants in Castel del Monte

8 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bar Miramonti
Dal Gattone
Il Rifugio del Pastore
La Loggia
Le Civette
Parco Gran Sasso
Ristoro Mucciante
Ristoro Mucciante

Monuments in Castel del Monte

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Monumento al pastore Pupo Nunzio

Gas Stations in Castel del Monte

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

XFuel

Ski Resorts Near Castel del Monte

3 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Roccaraso - Rivisondoli 0.0 $0
Campo Imperatore 0.0 $0
Area Sciistica Ussita Frontignano 0.0 $0

Airports Near Castel del Monte

23 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Abruzzo AirportPSRLarge Airport
Aviosuperfice TrontoSmall Airport
Aviosuperficie "Amici del Volo"Small Airport
Aviosuperficie "Avioclub Alanno"Small Airport
Aviosuperficie "Il Pratone"Small Airport
Aviosuperficie "Villa Selva Air Park"Small Airport
Aviosuperficie CelanoSmall Airport
Aviosuperficie CorfinioSmall Airport
Aviosuperficie L'AquilaSmall Airport
Campo di Volo "Air Country"Small Airport
Campo di Volo "Avioclub Elice"Small Airport
Campo di Volo AlicoccoSmall Airport
Campo di Volo CollerotondoSmall Airport
Campo di Volo Delta ClubSmall Airport
Cesare Rossi AirfieldSmall Airport
Costa del Monte Flying FieldSmall Airport
Frosinone Air BaseSmall Airport
Il Grifo AirfieldSmall Airport
L'Aquila–Preturo AirportSmall Airport
Piana Cinque Miglia AirfieldSmall Airport
Pica AirfieldSmall Airport
Santa Rita AirfieldSmall Airport
Val Vibrata Flying FieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Castel del Monte

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Poste Italiane

Churches & Religious Organizations in Castel del Monte

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chiesa della Madonna del Suffragio
Chiesa della Madonna delle Grazie
Chiesa di San Donato
Chiesa di San Rocco
Chiesa Matrice di San Marco Evangelista

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 Castel del Monte

What is the population of Castel del Monte?

Castel del Monte has a population of 447 residents and is located in Italy. The population density is 9 people per square mile, spread across 47.9 square miles.

Is Castel del Monte expensive to live in?

The median household income is $13,790, 82% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Castel del Monte?

Castel del Monte has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winter temperatures average 30°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. The area receives 288 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 50.5 inches, with 86.4 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Castel del Monte?

The job market in Castel del Monte faces challenges, with unemployment at 12.4% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 34 business establishments in the area.

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