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Fossacesia, Italy

Full City Profile

1.9 /5.0
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3,644 Population 90/sq mi density
459 ft Elevation 140 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°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
$18,112 median income, 11.2% unemployment
Fossacesia enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.4 inches. The area receives 23.2 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average58.7°F
9% above US avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days299 days/yr

Geography

Elevation459 ft (140 m)
Area40.4 sq mi (104.6 km²)
Population Density90/sq mi
Coordinates42.2420°N, 14.4834°W
TimezoneEurope/Rome

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.4"
19% above US avg
Snowfall 23.2"
Wettest Month (Nov) 2.83"
Driest Month (May) 1.30"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,362 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.3. Most recent: M3.9 on Mar 14, 2025.

Apr 6, 2009 3 km SE of Sassa, Italy M6.3 95 km
Aug 24, 2016 5 km WNW of Accumoli, Italy M6.2 119 km
Oct 31, 2002 4 km WSW of Larino, Italy M5.9 60 km
Nov 1, 2002 2 km ESE of Casacalenda, Italy M5.8 66 km
Jan 18, 2017 5 km ESE of Cittareale, Italy M5.7 111 km
Jan 18, 2017 4 km SE of Cittareale, Italy M5.6 113 km
Aug 24, 2016 5 km S of Castelsantangelo sul Nera, Italy M5.6 128 km
Mar 27, 2021 55 km N of Peschici, Italy M5.5 131 km
Apr 7, 2009 1 km SW of San Panfilo d'Ocre, Italy M5.5 84 km
Mar 29, 2003 51 km W of Komiža, Croatia M5.5 125 km
Apr 9, 2009 5 km SE of Capitignano, Italy M5.4 98 km
Oct 12, 1997 2 km NW of Sellano, Italy M5.3 149 km
Jan 18, 2017 4 km SW of Accumoli, Italy M5.3 114 km
Sep 30, 1995 3 km S of Ischitella, Italy M5.2 123 km
Apr 9, 2009 2 km ESE of Capitignano, Italy M5.2 99 km
Jan 18, 2017 3 km N of Montereale, Italy M5.2 107 km
Apr 6, 2009 5 km ENE of Pizzoli, Italy M5.1 95 km
Apr 13, 2009 5 km ESE of Capitignano, Italy M5.0 97 km
Mar 27, 2003 62 km W of Komiža, Croatia M5.0 123 km
Mar 14, 2025 14 km NNE of Lesina, Italy M5.0 84 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 - - 83 km
1731 TYRRHENIAN SEA Earthquake - 3,600 118 km
1627 GARGANO PENINSULA Earthquake - 5,000 91 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Colli Albani (158 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Colli Albani Caldera 949 m (3,114 ft) Unknown 158 km
Vesuvius Stratovolcano 1,281 m (4,203 ft) 1944 158 km
Campi Flegrei Caldera 458 m (1,503 ft) 1538 160 km
Ischia Complex 789 m (2,589 ft) 1302 175 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 1.8 in Coldest
February 45°F (7°C) 1.7 in
March 49°F (9°C) 1.9 in
April 54°F (12°C) 1.9 in
May 62°F (17°C) 1.3 in Driest
June 69°F (21°C) 1.7 in
July 78°F (26°C) 1.3 in Warmest
August 74°F (23°C) 1.9 in
September 68°F (20°C) 2.3 in
October 60°F (16°C) 2.6 in
November 52°F (11°C) 2.8 in Wettest
December 46°F (8°C) 2.4 in

Fossacesia has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 43°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.7 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.8") and May the driest (1.3").

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