Castellaneta, Italy

Full City Profile

1.9 /5.0

D Poor

14,333 Population 116/sq mi density

804 ft Elevation 245 meters

60°F Avg Temperature 15°C

Overall

1.9 / 5.0

Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

1.9 / 5.0

$18,302 median income, 12.9% unemployment

Castellaneta enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 23.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

46°F Jan (8°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)

Annual Average	59.6°F
	10% above US avg
January Average	46°F (8°C)
July Average	76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days	293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	804 ft (245 m)
Area	123.2 sq mi (319.2 km²)
Population Density	116/sq mi
Coordinates	40.6279°N, 16.9329°W
Timezone	Europe/Rome

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.8"

37% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Oct) 2.95"

Driest Month (Jul) 0.87"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

389 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	100 km
Sep 9, 1998	2 km NNE of Castelluccio Superiore, Italy	M5.6	104 km
Apr 17, 2002	12 km NNE of Mirto, Italy	M5.3	104 km
Oct 25, 2012	2 km SE of Mormanno, Italy	M5.3	114 km
Aug 1, 2024	2 km S of Bocchigliero, Italy	M5.1	138 km
May 26, 1991	3 km E of Avigliano, Italy	M5.1	99 km
Apr 3, 1996	0 km NNE of Muro Lucano, Italy	M4.7	122 km
Apr 27, 1996	10 km NE of Fabrizio, Italy	M4.6	106 km
May 28, 2012	2 km NW of Morano Calabro, Italy	M4.6	110 km
May 5, 1990	1 km W of Pietragalla, Italy	M4.6	92 km
Mar 1, 2024	21 km W of San Nicola Arcella, Italy	M4.6	149 km
May 5, 1990	5 km W of Pietragalla, Italy	M4.5	95 km
Apr 17, 2006	15 km NE of Torretta, Italy	M4.5	119 km
Apr 18, 2002	0 km ESE of Scalo di Baragiano, Italy	M4.4	114 km
Apr 4, 1996	4 km SSW of Muro Lucano, Italy	M4.4	124 km
Sep 17, 2010	7 km ENE of Foggia, Italy	M4.4	145 km
Dec 29, 1993	2 km NE of Verbicaro, Italy	M4.4	128 km
Feb 24, 2004	5 km SW of Muro Lucano, Italy	M4.4	127 km
Jun 22, 2006	9 km NE of Fabrizio, Italy	M4.4	106 km
Jan 6, 2016	15 km SSE of Scario, Italy	M4.4	140 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.

Year	Location	Cause	Max Wave	Deaths	Distance
1836	ROSSANO	Earthquake	—	589	118 km
1562	REGGIO DI CALABRIA	Earthquake	—	—	122 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	46°F (8°C)	2.3 in	Coldest
February	46°F (8°C)	2.3 in
March	50°F (10°C)	2.4 in
April	55°F (13°C)	1.7 in
May	63°F (17°C)	1.5 in
June	71°F (22°C)	1.0 in
July	76°F (24°C)	0.9 in	Warmest, Driest
August	76°F (24°C)	1.2 in
September	70°F (21°C)	1.8 in
October	62°F (17°C)	3.0 in	Wettest
November	53°F (12°C)	2.9 in
December	48°F (9°C)	2.9 in

Castellaneta has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 46°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.8 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.0") and July the driest (0.9").

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