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Destro, Italy

Calabria · Italy

Destro is a small town in Calabria, Italy with a population of 545. Elevation: 1,568 ft (478 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).

Data updated June 2026

1.9 /5.0
D Poor
545 Population 2/sq mi density
1,568 ft Elevation 478 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
48.0 in Annual Rain
Europe / Rome Timezone
$14,705 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
$14,705 median income, 14.2% unemployment

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People

Population545
Density2/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$14,705
Unemployment14.2%

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
Rain48.0 in/yr
Sunny Days302/yr
Elevation1,568 ft (478 m)
Population545
Population Density2 / sq mi
Elevation1,568 ft (478 m)
Coordinates39.4892°, 16.6942°
TimezoneEurope/Rome
Country🇮🇹 Italy
State / ProvinceCalabria
Average Temperature54°F (12°C)
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation48.0 inches (1,220 mm)
Annual Snowfall29.2 inches (74 cm)
Median Household Income$14,705

About Destro

Destro is a small town in Italy (Calabria) with a population of 545. The city sits at an elevation of 1,568 feet (478 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 48.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/Rome.

The median household income in Destro is $14,705, which is 80% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 14.2% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 41 business establishments.

Income: Destro vs Italy

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Income

Median HH Income$14,705
80% below Italy avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment14.2%
294% above Italy avg
Establishments (County)41

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Destro

Destro has an average annual temperature of 7.9°C (46°F). The hottest month is Aug (17.2°C), the coldest is Feb (0.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 1073 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0.4°C / 33°F -1.9° / 2.8° 141.0
Feb 0.1°C / 32°F -2.5° / 2.7° 102.3
Mar 2.4°C / 36°F -0.4° / 5.2° 108.3
Apr 5.2°C / 41°F 2° / 8.5° 84.6
May 10.2°C / 50°F 6.7° / 13.8° 66.0
Jun 14.2°C / 58°F 10.4° / 17.9° 39.4
Jul 16.4°C / 62°F 12.5° / 20.4° 30.2
Aug 17.2°C / 63°F 13.4° / 21° 22.6
Sep 12.6°C / 55°F 9.4° / 15.8° 78.9
Oct 9.6°C / 49°F 6.7° / 12.6° 96.5
Nov 5.2°C / 41°F 2.9° / 7.5° 146.0
Dec 1.3°C / 34°F -0.8° / 3.4° 156.9
Destro experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 302 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 48.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 29.2 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 1,568 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average54.3°F
1% above Italy avg
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days302 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,568 ft (478 m)
Area249.6 sq mi (646.4 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates39.4892°N, 16.6942°W
TimezoneEurope/Rome

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.0"
26% above Italy avg
Snowfall 29.2"
Wettest Month (Dec) 4.84"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.59"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

524 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.8. Most recent: M4.3 on Mar 18, 2025.

Jan 5, 1994 62 km NNE of Malfa, Italy M5.8 141 km
Sep 9, 1998 2 km NNE of Castelluccio Superiore, Italy M5.6 86 km
May 18, 1998 74 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy M5.5 139 km
Dec 14, 1990 50 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy M5.3 116 km
Oct 25, 2012 2 km SE of Mormanno, Italy M5.3 73 km
Apr 17, 2002 12 km NNE of Mirto, Italy M5.3 27 km
Jul 4, 2007 39 km NE of Santa Marina Salina, Italy M5.2 150 km
May 1, 2023 33 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy M5.2 101 km
May 17, 2001 43 km NW of Santa Domenica, Italy M5.2 117 km
Mar 21, 1994 29 km WSW of Scalea, Italy M5.1 109 km
Aug 1, 2024 2 km S of Bocchigliero, Italy M5.1 12 km
Oct 16, 2012 21 km WSW of Scalea, Italy M4.9 102 km
Aug 19, 2021 31 km WSW of Amantea, Italy M4.8 96 km
Sep 14, 1999 23 km SW of Marina di Camerota, Italy M4.8 133 km
Feb 25, 1996 22 km NW of Santa Domenica, Italy M4.8 115 km
Apr 5, 2014 18 km SE of Capo Rizzuto, Italy M4.8 92 km
Feb 24, 2020 2 km E of San Vincenzo la Costa, Italy M4.8 47 km
Nov 23, 2009 38 km SSW of Marina di Camerota, Italy M4.8 123 km
Oct 12, 1994 29 km S of Marina di Camerota, Italy M4.8 116 km
Aug 31, 1993 18 km WSW of Palinuro, Italy M4.7 147 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

19 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 10.9 m (36 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2002 STROMBOLI ISLAND Explosion 10.9 m 150 km
1916 STROMBOLI ISLAND Earthquake 10.0 m 147 km
1930 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 2.5 m 6 150 km
2019 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 1.3 m 1 150 km
1905 TYRRHENIAN CALABRIA Earthquake 1.3 m 557 106 km
2022 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 0.8 m 150 km
1919 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 0.8 m 4 150 km
2021 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 0.4 m 150 km
2019 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 0.3 m 150 km
2022 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 0.0 m 150 km
2024 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 150 km
1954 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 150 km
1944 STROMBOLI ISLAND Explosion 150 km
1870 TYRRHENIAN SEA Earthquake 43 km
1836 ROSSANO Earthquake 589 15 km
1784 IONIAN CALABRIA Earthquake 133 km
1783 TYRRHENIAN CALABRIA Earthquake 81 km
1783 TYRRHENIAN CALABRIA Earthquake 87 km
1783 TYRRHENIAN CALABRIA Earthquake 30,000 146 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Stromboli (150 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Stromboli Stratovolcano 924 m (3,031 ft) 2020 150 km
Panarea Stratovolcano 399 m (1,309 ft) Unknown 170 km
Lipari Stratovolcano(es) 590 m (1,936 ft) 1230 188 km
Vulcano Stratovolcano(es) 500 m (1,640 ft) 1890 192 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (4°C) 3.9 in Coldest
February 42°F (6°C) 3.2 in
March 45°F (7°C) 3.0 in
April 49°F (10°C) 2.2 in
May 58°F (14°C) 1.7 in
June 65°F (18°C) 0.8 in
July 76°F (24°C) 0.6 in Warmest, Driest
August 70°F (21°C) 1.1 in
September 64°F (18°C) 1.9 in
October 57°F (14°C) 4.8 in
November 50°F (10°C) 4.4 in
December 44°F (7°C) 4.8 in Wettest

Destro has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 40°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.3 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.8") and July the driest (0.6").

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Radio Stations near Destro

7 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Calabria corigliano calabro, folk music MP3 128 kbps
Radio Flash Sud adult contemporary, marzi MP3 96 kbps
Radio CRT MP3 192 kbps
Radio Movida Crotone pop MP3 256 kbps
TeleA1 classic hits, classic rock MP3 128 kbps
Radio Ciroma MP3 192 kbps
Radio Pollino castrovillari, news AAC+ 64 kbps

Museums in Destro

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
La Nave della Sila
Museo archeologico nazionale della Sibaritide
Museo Archeologico Nazionale della Sibaritide
Museo arte contadina
Museo Castello Ducale
Museo Civico Archeologico Akerentia
Museo dell’Artigianato silano e della Difesa del suolo
Museo della Biodiversità
Museo della cultura contadin
Museo della Liquirizia
Museo delle attività contadine tra presente e passato
Museo demologico dell'economia, del lavoro e della storia sociale silana
Museo Diocesano e del Codex
Museo iconografico della storia postale regionale
Museo Internazionale "Raccolta di Arte presepiale"
Museo Itinerante Arcalabria
Museo Minimo
Muzé
Raccolta Barracco

Libraries in Destro

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca Minnicelli0.0
Palazzo Ducale - Sala Biblioteca0.0

Farmers Markets in Destro

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercato Itiico

Stadiums & Teams in Destro

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Destro

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Lamezia Terme Sant'Eufemia International AirportSUFLarge Airport
Crotone Sant'Anna Pythagoras AirportCRVMedium Airport
Conca del Re AirfieldSmall Airport
Franca AirfieldSmall Airport
Policoro Saline Flying FieldSmall Airport
Sibari Fly AirfieldSmall Airport

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 Destro

What is the population of Destro?

Destro has a population of 545 residents and is located in Italy. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 249.6 square miles.

Is Destro expensive to live in?

The median household income is $14,705, 80% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Destro?

Destro has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 302 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 48.0 inches, with 29.2 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Destro?

The job market in Destro faces challenges, with unemployment at 14.2% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 41 business establishments in the area.

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