Fontecchio, Italy

Abruzzo · Italy

Fontecchio is a small town in Abruzzo, Italy with a population of 323. Elevation: 2,192 ft (668 m). Average temperature: 56°F (13°C).

Data updated June 2026

1.9 /5.0

D Poor

323 Population 4/sq mi density

2,192 ft Elevation 668 meters

56°F Avg Temperature 13°C

32.1 in Annual Rain

Europe / Rome Timezone

$16,769 Median Income

Overall

1.9 / 5.0

Poor overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

1.9 / 5.0

$16,769 median income, 13.7% unemployment

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People

Population323

Density4/mi²

Economy

Median Income$16,769

Unemployment13.7%

Climate

Avg Temp56°F (13°C)

Rain32.1 in/yr

Sunny Days303/yr

Elevation2,192 ft (668 m)

Population	323
Population Density	4 / sq mi
Elevation	2,192 ft (668 m)
Coordinates	42.2303°, 13.6061°
Timezone	Europe/Rome
Country	🇮🇹 Italy
State / Province	Abruzzo
Average Temperature	56°F (13°C)
January Average	40°F (4°C)
July Average	76°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation	32.1 inches (816 mm)
Annual Snowfall	13.5 inches (34 cm)
Median Household Income	$16,769

About Fontecchio

Fontecchio is a small town in Italy (Abruzzo) with a population of 323. The city sits at an elevation of 2,192 feet (668 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 56°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 32.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Rome.

The median household income in Fontecchio is $16,769, which is 78% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 13.7% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 24 business establishments.

Income: Fontecchio vs Italy

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income	$16,769
	78% below Italy avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	13.7%
	281% above Italy avg

Establishments (County)	24

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Fontecchio enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 303 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 32.1 inches. The area receives 13.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,192 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)

Annual Average	55.6°F
	3% above Italy avg
January Average	40°F (4°C)
July Average	76°F (25°C)
Sunny Days	303 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	2,192 ft (668 m)
Area	79.8 sq mi (206.8 km²)
Population Density	4/sq mi
Coordinates	42.2303°N, 13.6061°W
Timezone	Europe/Rome

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.1"

15% below Italy avg

Snowfall 13.5"

Wettest Month (Oct) 3.90"

Driest Month (Jan) 1.77"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,369 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	25 km
Aug 24, 2016	5 km WNW of Accumoli, Italy	M6.2	65 km
Sep 26, 1997	3 km SSE of Nocera Umbra, Italy	M6.0	115 km
Oct 31, 2002	4 km WSW of Larino, Italy	M5.9	116 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	109 km
Jan 18, 2017	5 km ESE of Cittareale, Italy	M5.7	52 km
Jan 18, 2017	4 km SE of Cittareale, Italy	M5.6	52 km
Aug 24, 2016	5 km S of Castelsantangelo sul Nera, Italy	M5.6	77 km
Oct 14, 1997	8 km NNW of Sellano, Italy	M5.5	100 km
Apr 7, 2009	1 km SW of San Panfilo d'Ocre, Italy	M5.5	13 km
Oct 6, 1997	6 km E of Valtopina, Italy	M5.5	110 km
Jul 21, 2013	3 km ENE of Marcelli, Italy	M5.4	141 km
Mar 26, 1998	1 km E of Esanatoglia, Italy	M5.4	125 km
Apr 9, 2009	5 km SE of Capitignano, Italy	M5.4	36 km
Oct 12, 1997	2 km NW of Sellano, Italy	M5.3	95 km
Jan 18, 2017	4 km SW of Accumoli, Italy	M5.3	58 km
Oct 3, 1997	3 km ENE of Valtopina, Italy	M5.3	115 km
Apr 3, 1998	8 km E of Valfabbrica, Italy	M5.2	128 km
Jan 18, 2017	3 km N of Montereale, Italy	M5.2	47 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	—	—	108 km

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

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Colli Albani (93 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Colli Albani	Caldera	949 m (3,114 ft)	Unknown	93 km
Vulsini	Caldera	800 m (2,625 ft)	-104	144 km
Campi Flegrei	Caldera	458 m (1,503 ft)	1538	162 km
Ischia	Complex	789 m (2,589 ft)	1302	169 km
Vesuvius	Stratovolcano	1,281 m (4,203 ft)	1944	171 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	40°F (4°C)	1.8 in	Driest
February	35°F (2°C)	2.1 in	Coldest
March	40°F (5°C)	2.0 in
April	45°F (7°C)	2.6 in
May	54°F (12°C)	2.9 in
June	61°F (16°C)	3.0 in
July	76°F (25°C)	2.8 in	Warmest
August	67°F (19°C)	2.7 in
September	60°F (15°C)	3.6 in
October	52°F (11°C)	3.9 in	Wettest
November	43°F (6°C)	3.4 in
December	37°F (3°C)	2.4 in

Fontecchio has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 35°F in February to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.9") and January the driest (1.8").

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Schools in Fontecchio

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School	Level	Enrollment	Teachers	Student/Teacher
Scuola Primaria Giovanni Titta Rosa	—	—	—	—

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Radio Stations near Fontecchio

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station	Genre	Quality
Radio Rouge Italy	—	MP3 320 kbps
Radio L'Aquila 1	adult contemporary	AAC+ 256 kbps
Radio Frequenza	teramo, university radio	AAC+ 96 kbps

Museums in Fontecchio

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Annual Revenue
Aia dei Musei
Aia dei Musei
Casa Museo Giulio Raimondo Mazzarino
Casa museo Signorini Corsi (closed)
Casino di Caccia Torlonia
Domus romana
Frantoio Fantasia
GAMuF - Gagliano Aterno Museo Fotografico
L'Aquilandia
MAXXI L'Aquila
MUNDA - Museo Nazionale d’Abruzzo
MUNDA - Museo Nazionale d’Abruzzo
Museo archeologico di Santa Maria dei Raccomandati (closed)
Museo casa natale Ignazio Silone
Museo civico archeologico Antonio De Nino
Museo civico di Lucoli
Museo d'arte sacra della Marsica
Museo del Fiore
Museo Del Grano
Museo della cultura della memoria di Fontecchio
Museo della Luna
Museo delle arti e tradizioni popolari
Museo delle Ceramiche di San Domenico
MuSpAC
Nuovo museo Paludi di Celano
Taverna ducale

Libraries in Fontecchio

Name	Address	Staff	Annual Visits	Circulation	Collection	Programs
Biblioteca Area Scienze Umane		0.0
Biblioteca Comunale		0.0
Biblioteca Comunale		0.0
Biblioteca Comunale		0.0
Biblioteca Comunale		0.0
Biblioteca Comunale Mario Arpea		0.0
Biblioteca del Consiglio Regionale dell'Abruzzo G.Bolino		0.0
Biblioteca dell'Accademia di Belle Arti L'Aquila		0.0
Biblioteca dell'Archivio di Stato dell'Aquila		0.0
Biblioteca dell'Area di Ingegneria-polo di Roio		0.0
Biblioteca della Soprintendenza dell'Aquila		0.0
Biblioteca di Ingegneria		0.0
Biblioteca provinciale Salvatore Tommasi		0.0
Biblioteca San Pio X		0.0
Biblioteca Susanna Pezzopane del Conservatorio di musica A. Casella		0.0
Herbarium Apenninicum		0.0

Farmers Markets in Fontecchio

Name	Address	Season	Hours	Organic	Website
Mercato Contadino L'Aquila
Mercato di Piazza d'Armi

Restaurants in Fontecchio

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ristorante Del Rio

Monuments in Fontecchio

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Monumento ai Caduti

Castles in Fontecchio

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Palazzo baronale Corvi

Stadiums & Teams in Fontecchio

Team	League	Division

Ski Resorts Near Fontecchio

3 ski resorts within range.

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

Airports Near Fontecchio

28 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
Abruzzo Airport	PSR	Large Airport
Latina Air Base	—	Medium Airport
Aquino Airfield	—	Small Airport
Aviosuperfice Tronto	—	Small 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 Celano	—	Small Airport
Aviosuperficie Corfinio	—	Small Airport
Aviosuperficie L'Aquila	—	Small Airport
Aviosuperficie Pegaso Flying Club	—	Small Airport
Campo di Volo "Air Country"	—	Small Airport
Campo di Volo "Avioclub Elice"	—	Small Airport
Campo di Volo Alicocco	—	Small Airport
Campo di Volo Collerotondo	—	Small Airport
Campo di Volo Delta Club	—	Small Airport
Campo di Volo Giovanni Zaccini	—	Small Airport
Costa del Monte Flying Field	—	Small Airport
Frosinone Air Base	—	Small Airport
Il Grifo Airfield	—	Small Airport
L'Aquila–Preturo Airport	—	Small Airport
Piana Cinque Miglia Airfield	—	Small Airport
Pica Airfield	—	Small Airport
Santa Rita Airfield	—	Small Airport
UFO Airfield	—	Small Airport
Val Vibrata Flying Field	—	Small Airport
Valmontone Airfield	—	Small Airport

Post Offices in Fontecchio

1 post offices.

Post Office	Address
Poste Italiane

Churches & Religious Organizations in Fontecchio

10 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

Name	Address
Chiesa della Madonna delle Grazie
Chiesa della Santissima Trinità
Chiesa di San Massimo d'Aveia
Chiesa di Sant'Anna
Chiesa di Santa Lucia
Chiesa di Santa Maria a Graiano
Chiesa di Santa Maria della Pace
Chiesa di Santa Vittoria
Convento di San Francesco
Votiva

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 Fontecchio

What is the population of Fontecchio?

Fontecchio has a population of 323 residents and is located in Italy. The population density is 4 people per square mile, spread across 79.8 square miles.

Is Fontecchio expensive to live in?

The median household income is $16,769, 78% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Fontecchio?

Fontecchio enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 303 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 32.1 inches, with 13.5 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Fontecchio?

The job market in Fontecchio faces challenges, with unemployment at 13.7% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 24 business establishments in the area.

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