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Chieti, Italy

Full City Profile

1.9 /5.0
D Poor
44,444 Population 1,168/sq mi density
1,083 ft Elevation 330 meters
61°F Avg Temperature 16°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
$22,566 median income, 12.0% unemployment
Chieti enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.1 inches. The area receives 4.9 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

46°F Jan (8°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average60.9°F
13% above US avg
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,083 ft (330 m)
Area38.0 sq mi (98.5 km²)
Population Density1,168/sq mi
Coordinates42.3483°N, 14.1649°W
TimezoneEurope/Rome

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.1"
3% below US avg
Snowfall 4.9"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.23"
Driest Month (May) 1.50"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,650 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 68 km
Aug 24, 2016 5 km WNW of Accumoli, Italy M6.2 90 km
Sep 26, 1997 3 km SSE of Nocera Umbra, Italy M6.0 138 km
Oct 31, 2002 4 km WSW of Larino, Italy M5.9 85 km
Nov 1, 2002 2 km ESE of Casacalenda, Italy M5.8 91 km
Jan 18, 2017 5 km ESE of Cittareale, Italy M5.7 82 km
Sep 26, 1997 6 km WSW of Serravalle di Chienti, Italy M5.7 131 km
Aug 24, 2016 5 km S of Castelsantangelo sul Nera, Italy M5.6 99 km
Jan 18, 2017 4 km SE of Cittareale, Italy M5.6 84 km
Oct 6, 1997 6 km E of Valtopina, Italy M5.5 134 km
Mar 29, 2003 51 km W of Komiža, Croatia M5.5 136 km
Apr 7, 2009 1 km SW of San Panfilo d'Ocre, Italy M5.5 58 km
Oct 14, 1997 8 km NNW of Sellano, Italy M5.5 125 km
Jul 21, 2013 3 km ENE of Marcelli, Italy M5.4 134 km
Mar 26, 1998 1 km E of Esanatoglia, Italy M5.4 140 km
Apr 9, 2009 5 km SE of Capitignano, Italy M5.4 69 km
Oct 3, 1997 3 km ENE of Valtopina, Italy M5.3 138 km
Jan 18, 2017 4 km SW of Accumoli, Italy M5.3 86 km
Oct 12, 1997 2 km NW of Sellano, Italy M5.3 121 km
Jan 18, 2017 3 km N of Montereale, Italy M5.2 79 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1805 CAMPANIA Earthquake 98 km
1731 TYRRHENIAN SEA Earthquake 3,600 145 km
1627 GARGANO PENINSULA Earthquake 5,000 119 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Colli Albani (139 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Colli Albani Caldera 949 m (3,114 ft) Unknown 139 km
Campi Flegrei Caldera 458 m (1,503 ft) 1538 169 km
Vesuvius Stratovolcano 1,281 m (4,203 ft) 1944 171 km
Ischia Complex 789 m (2,589 ft) 1302 181 km
Vulsini Caldera 800 m (2,625 ft) -104 185 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 46°F (8°C) 2.0 in
February 44°F (7°C) 2.0 in Coldest
March 48°F (9°C) 2.2 in
April 54°F (12°C) 2.4 in
May 62°F (17°C) 1.5 in Driest
June 69°F (21°C) 2.2 in
July 80°F (27°C) 1.6 in Warmest
August 74°F (23°C) 2.3 in
September 68°F (20°C) 2.7 in
October 59°F (15°C) 3.1 in
November 51°F (10°C) 3.2 in Wettest
December 45°F (7°C) 2.8 in

Chieti has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 44°F in February to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.0 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.2") and May the driest (1.5").

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