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Chiavari, Italy

Liguria · Italy

Chiavari is a small city in Liguria, Italy with a population of 26,572. Elevation: 16 ft (5 m). Average temperature: 47°F (8°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.0 /5.0
C Fair
26,572 Population 4,550/sq mi density
16 ft Elevation 5 meters
47°F Avg Temperature 8°C
59.4 in Annual Rain
Europe / Rome Timezone
$26,040 Median Income
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Overall
2.0 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.0 / 5.0
$26,040 median income, 11.4% unemployment

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Full City Profile

People

Population26,572
Density4,550/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$26,040
Unemployment11.4%

Climate

Avg Temp47°F (8°C)
Rain59.4 in/yr
Sunny Days283/yr
Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Population26,572
Population Density4,550 / sq mi
Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Coordinates44.3177°, 9.3224°
TimezoneEurope/Rome
Country🇮🇹 Italy
State / ProvinceLiguria
Average Temperature47°F (8°C)
January Average32°F (-0°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation59.4 inches (1,510 mm)
Annual Snowfall33.7 inches (86 cm)
Median Household Income$26,040

About Chiavari

Chiavari is a small city in Italy (Liguria) with a population of 26,572. The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet (5 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 47°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 32°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 59.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/Rome.

The median household income in Chiavari is $26,040, which is 65% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 11.4% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 1,993 business establishments.

Income: Chiavari vs Italy

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Income

Median HH Income$26,040
65% below Italy avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment11.4%
217% above Italy avg
Establishments (County)1,993

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Chiavari

Chiavari has an average annual temperature of 13.5°C (56°F). The hottest month is Aug (23.8°C), the coldest is Jan (4.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 863 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 4.4°C / 40°F -2.3° / 12.8° 59.5
Feb 6.6°C / 44°F -1.5° / 16.4° 46.8
Mar 8°C / 46°F -0.6° / 18.7° 45.0
Apr 10.6°C / 51°F 1° / 20.5° 57.5
May 14.8°C / 59°F 6.9° / 24.1° 129.0
Jun 20.6°C / 69°F 11.9° / 31.3° 58.4
Jul 23.6°C / 75°F 15.2° / 32.9° 46.8
Aug 23.8°C / 75°F 15.2° / 34.3° 46.9
Sep 19.4°C / 67°F 10° / 29.8° 65.2
Oct 15°C / 59°F 7.6° / 23.7° 106.4
Nov 9.1°C / 48°F -0.1° / 17.6° 109.7
Dec 5.8°C / 42°F -1.5° / 13.2° 92.4
Chiavari experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 283 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 59.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 33.7 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

32°F Jan (-0°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average47.0°F
13% below Italy avg
January Average32°F (-0°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days283 days/yr

Geography

Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Area5.8 sq mi (15.1 km²)
Population Density4,550/sq mi
Coordinates44.3177°N, 9.3224°W
TimezoneEurope/Rome

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 59.4"
56% above Italy avg
Snowfall 33.7"
Wettest Month (Oct) 7.83"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.26"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,808 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.5. Most recent: M2.5 on Mar 4, 2025.

May 29, 2012 2 km NE of San Possidonio, Italy M5.5 148 km
Oct 15, 1996 2 km N of Correggio, Italy M5.4 127 km
Jun 21, 2013 6 km WSW of Minucciano, Italy M5.2 67 km
May 29, 2012 2 km W of San Possidonio, Italy M5.1 143 km
Jun 3, 2012 3 km ENE of Novi di Modena, Italy M5.1 144 km
Apr 11, 2003 1 km SSW of Carezzano Maggiore, Italy M5.0 63 km
Jan 27, 2012 4 km SE of Berceto, Italy M5.0 59 km
Apr 18, 2005 2 km WSW of Marsaglia, Italy M4.9 43 km
Aug 21, 2000 1 km WNW of Oviglio, Italy M4.9 91 km
Jan 25, 2012 1 km N of Poviglio, Italy M4.9 113 km
Jun 30, 2013 6 km SW of Minucciano, Italy M4.9 69 km
Jan 25, 2013 3 km ENE of Castiglione di Garfagnana, Italy M4.9 92 km
May 29, 2012 3 km ENE of Novi di Modena, Italy M4.8 144 km
May 29, 2012 2 km W of San Possidonio, Italy M4.8 143 km
Feb 21, 1998 2 km ENE of Campagnola Emilia, Italy M4.8 131 km
Jul 18, 2001 3 km S of Masio, Italy M4.7 93 km
Jun 23, 2013 6 km WSW of Minucciano, Italy M4.7 68 km
Mar 5, 2012 3 km NNW of Santo Stefano d'Aveto, Italy M4.7 29 km
Oct 15, 1996 3 km WSW of Correggio, Italy M4.7 123 km
Jul 7, 1999 4 km WNW of Montese, Italy M4.7 125 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1968 LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR Earthquake 3.0 m - 109 km
1846 LIVORNO Earthquake - 56 145 km
1846 TUSCANY Earthquake - - 131 km
1742 LIVORNO Earthquake - - 115 km
1646 LIVORNO Earthquake - - 117 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (-0°C) 5.0 in Coldest
February 45°F (7°C) 3.0 in
March 49°F (10°C) 3.8 in
April 54°F (12°C) 3.9 in
May 61°F (16°C) 3.1 in
June 67°F (20°C) 2.5 in
July 64°F (18°C) 1.3 in Driest
August 73°F (23°C) 3.0 in Warmest
September 67°F (20°C) 4.7 in
October 59°F (15°C) 7.8 in Wettest
November 50°F (10°C) 5.8 in
December 45°F (7°C) 4.5 in

Chiavari has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 32°F in January to 73°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 48.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (7.8") and July the driest (1.3").

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Schools in Chiavari

6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Giovanni Caboto - - - -
Liceo Artistico Statale Luzzati - - - -
Istituto Tecnico Statale - - - -
Scuola Primaria Fortunato Solari - - - -
Scuola primaria Sampierdicanne - - - -
Chiostro di San Francesco - - - -
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Radio Stations near Chiavari

7 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Italia Dance Music dance, electronica AAC+ 96 kbps
Radio Babboleo adult contemporary, pop MP3
Babboleo Suono 1960s, 1970s MP3
RADIO NOSTALGIA LIGURIA - MP3 256 kbps
Radio 19 genova, news MP3 256 kbps
Radio Aldebaran musica italiana, pop MP3 128 kbps
Radio Jeans (FR) - MP3

Museums in Chiavari

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa museo Cristoforo Colombo
Casermetta Museo del bosco
Centro visite Batterie
Cimitero
Ecomuseo dell'Ardesia - La Via della Pietra Nera
Galleria Rizzi
La Mecca del Videogioco
Monteghirfo: il museo etnografico
Museo Archeologico di Chiavari
Museo Archeologico e della Città
Museo archeominerario
Museo Attilio e Cleofe Gaffoglio
Museo Casa Giannini o Museo dell'Emigrante
Museo Contadino
Museo degli orologi da torre Roberto Trebino
Museo del contadino
Museo del lupo
Museo del Merletto
Museo delle Campane-Antica fonderia Picasso
Museo Diocesano di Arte Sacra
Museo e Miniera Gambatesa
Museo Marinaro Gio Bono Ferrari
Museo Storico del Risorgimento
Sala archeologica
Sezione Etnologica "La stalla"
Territorial Museum of Valle Lagorara

Libraries in Chiavari

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca & Information0.0
Biblioteca Civica di Lavagna0.0
Biblioteca Civica Il treno di carta0.0
Biblioteca Civica Internazionale Città di Rapallo0.0
Biblioteca civica Niccolò Cuneo0.0
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca comunale di Castiglione Chiavarese0.0
Biblioteca Corsi di Cultura per la Terza Età0.0
Biblioteca dell'Istituto Internazionale di Studi Liguri - Sezione Tigullia0.0
Biblioteca della Società Economica di Chiavari0.0
Biblioteca per Bambini e Ragazzi Musica di Libri0.0
Biblioteca Popolare di Torriglia0.0
Centro di Documentazione Zucchero Amaro0.0
Framura0.0
La Millenaria0.0

Farmers Markets in Chiavari

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercato del Pesce
Mercato Giornaliero Frutta E Verdura
Piazza UNICEF

Hotels in Chiavari

12 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Albergo Stella del Mare
Grand Hotel Torre Fara
Hotel Doria
Hotel Ferrari
Hotel Monte Rosa
Hotel Sud Est
Hotel zia Piera
Lord Nelson
Miramare
Ristorante Hotel dell'Orto
San Pietro
San Pietro

Restaurants in Chiavari

41 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Beef Grill experience - argentinian restaurant
Boccon Divino
bottega nazionale
Bronzin Mania
Capo Borgo
Dragul Churrascaria
Farina 44
Filoverde ristorante e camere
I 4 Archi
Il Besugo Innamorato
Kiyomi
La Bitta
La Buga
La Grotta
Lievito Padre
Lord Nelson
Luchin
Nauroz
Olga
Osteria da Ivo
Osteria da Vittorio
Osteria Moderna
Pizzaria N.6
Pizzeria 30 Febbraio
Pizzeria Happy Hour 2
Pizzeria Verdi
Ristorante La Promenade
Ristorante Miramare
Ristorante Paganini
Ristorante Pizzeria Il Convivio
Ristorante Pizzeria Vera Napoli
Ristorante Pizzeria Vera Napoli
Rsitorante da Felice
Trattoria da Renato
Trattoria Nanin
Trattoria Parma
Vassilissa
Vino e Cucina
VITaE
Yugo
zia Piera

Cafes in Chiavari

14 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bar Angle
Bar Circolo ACLI G.Mariani
Bar della Torre
Bar Italico
Bar Portici
Cafeteria Piccolo
Caffè della Piazza
Caffè Family
Gran Cafè Defilla
Hopper Art Cafè
Latteria Rivarola
Pasticceria Caffetteria Toni
Sisters Caffè
Snaporaz

Cinemas in Chiavari

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cinema Mignon

Theatres in Chiavari

1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Casa Charitas

Monuments in Chiavari

3 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Aereo Guardia Costiera
Giuseppe Garibaldi
Statua di Giuseppe Mazzini

Castles in Chiavari

1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Castello di Chiavari

Train Stations in Chiavari

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Chiavari

Bus Stations in Chiavari

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

IT #253724553

Gas Stations in Chiavari

9 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Eni
ENI
Eni
Esso
Esso
IP
IT #12529508125
Q8
Q8

Banks in Chiavari

17 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Banca Passadore
Banca Popolare
Banca Popolare di Sondrio
Banca Popolare di Vicenza
Banca Sella
Banco BPM
Banco BPM
Banco Metalli Nicatore
BNL
CaRiGe
CaRiGe
Credem
Deutsche Bank
Intesa SanPaolo
Monte dei Paschi di Siena
UBI Banco di SanGiorgio
UniCredit Bank

Stadiums & Teams in Chiavari

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Chiavari

4 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Area Scistica Zum Zeri 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Area Sciistica Pian del Poggio Monte Chiappo 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Area sciistica Caldirola 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Passo Penice 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Chiavari

25 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Genoa Cristoforo Colombo AirportGOALarge Airport
Novi Ligure Eugenio Mossi Airfield-Medium Airport
Piacenza San Damiano Air Base-Medium Airport
Sarzana-Luni Bartolomeo Arrigoni Airport-Medium Airport
Alessandria Airfield-Small Airport
Ali Piacenza Airfield-Small Airport
AliLafer Airfield-Small Airport
AliVara Airfield-Small Airport
Arbuschi Airfield-Small Airport
Aviosuperficie di Rubbiano-Small Airport
Aviosuperficie Francavilla Bisio-Small Airport
Aviosuperficie Piovera-Small Airport
Beverino Airfield-Small Airport
Cà del Conte Airfield-Small Airport
Campo di Volo Borgotaro Albareto-Small Airport
Campo di Volo Campore-Small Airport
Campo di volo Ploia-Small Airport
Città di Tortona Airfield-Small Airport
Gragnano Airfield-Small Airport
La Torretta Airfield-Small Airport
Le Merline Airfield-Small Airport
Mantovana Airfield-Small Airport
Mezzana Bigli Airfield-Small Airport
Valerio Glorialanza Airfield-Small Airport
Voghera-Rivanazzano Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Chiavari

4 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Postal Office
Poste Italiane (UP Chiavari Centro)
Poste Italiane (UP Chiavari Succ. 2)
Posteitaliane

Treatment Centers in Chiavari

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Studiofisio

Churches & Religious Organizations in Chiavari

20 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
A.D.I.
Cattedrale di Nostra Signora dell'Orto
Chiesa dei Filippini
Chiesa dei Frati
Chiesa di San Francesco
Chiesa di San Giovanni Battista
Chiesa di San Giuseppe
Chiesa di San Giuseppe Calasanzio
Chiesa San Giacomo di Rupinaro
Clarisse
Edicola Votiva Madonna del Rosario
Madonna delle Grazie
Monastero della Visitazione di Santa Maria
Padri Oblati Sacro Cuore Maria Vergine
Parrocchia San Pietro in Sampierdicanne
Parrocchia Santa Maria e San Biagio di Bacezza
Sala del Regno dei Testimoni di Geova
San Martino di Maxena
San Michele di Ri Alto
Santuario Madonna dell'Ulivo

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UFO Sightings
1
Reported UFO sightings from the National UFO Reporting Center database
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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 Chiavari

What is the population of Chiavari?

Chiavari has a population of 26,572 residents and is located in Italy. The population density is 4,550 people per square mile, spread across 5.8 square miles.

Is Chiavari expensive to live in?

The median household income is $26,040, 65% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Chiavari?

Chiavari has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 32°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 283 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 59.4 inches, with 33.7 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Chiavari?

The job market in Chiavari faces challenges, with unemployment at 11.4% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 1,993 business establishments in the area.

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