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Garessio, Italy

Piedmont · Italy

Garessio is a small town in Piedmont, Italy with a population of 2,612. Elevation: 2,037 ft (621 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).

Data updated June 2026

1.9 /5.0
D Poor
2,612 Population 154/sq mi density
2,037 ft Elevation 621 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
34.2 in Annual Rain
Europe / Rome Timezone
$22,724 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
$22,724 median income, 12.1% unemployment

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People

Population2,612
Density154/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$22,724
Unemployment12.1%

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
Rain34.2 in/yr
Sunny Days317/yr
Elevation2,037 ft (621 m)
Population2,612
Population Density154 / sq mi
Elevation2,037 ft (621 m)
Coordinates44.2071°, 8.0178°
TimezoneEurope/Rome
Country🇮🇹 Italy
State / ProvincePiedmont
Average Temperature54°F (12°C)
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation34.2 inches (869 mm)
Annual Snowfall14.9 inches (38 cm)
Median Household Income$22,724

About Garessio

Garessio is a small town in Italy (Piedmont) with a population of 2,612. The city sits at an elevation of 2,037 feet (621 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 39°F in January to 70°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 34.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/Rome.

The median household income in Garessio is $22,724, which is 70% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 12.1% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 196 business establishments.

Income: Garessio vs Italy

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Income

Median HH Income$22,724
70% below Italy avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment12.1%
236% above Italy avg
Establishments (County)196

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Garessio experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 317 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 34.2 inches. The area receives 14.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,037 feet.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average53.6°F
1% below Italy avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days317 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,037 ft (621 m)
Area17.0 sq mi (44.0 km²)
Population Density154/sq mi
Coordinates44.2071°N, 8.0178°W
TimezoneEurope/Rome

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.2"
10% below Italy avg
Snowfall 14.9"
Wettest Month (Oct) 4.96"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,212 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M2.5 on Mar 20, 2025.

Apr 11, 2003 1 km SSW of Carezzano Maggiore, Italy M5.0 95 km
Apr 18, 2005 2 km WSW of Marsaglia, Italy M4.9 119 km
Aug 21, 2000 1 km WNW of Oviglio, Italy M4.9 82 km
Oct 31, 1997 12 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France M4.8 123 km
Apr 7, 2014 7 km SE of Guillestre, France M4.8 113 km
Jul 18, 2001 3 km S of Masio, Italy M4.7 76 km
Mar 5, 2012 3 km NNW of Santo Stefano d'Aveto, Italy M4.7 120 km
Mar 14, 2001 34 km SSE of San Lorenzo al Mare, Italy M4.6 72 km
Feb 25, 2001 28 km SSE of Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, France M4.6 95 km
Feb 11, 1991 5 km ESE of Briançon, France M4.6 128 km
Jan 20, 1994 1 km NE of Melle, Italy M4.6 68 km
Apr 16, 2020 2 km SE of Marsaglia, Italy M4.5 123 km
Jul 17, 1993 0 km NNW of Calice Ligure, Italy M4.5 22 km
Oct 3, 2012 2 km N of Melle, Italy M4.5 70 km
Mar 2, 2012 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France M4.5 109 km
Feb 24, 1997 36 km SE of Cervo, Italy M4.5 66 km
Apr 19, 2009 1 km ENE of Bandito, Italy M4.5 59 km
Jul 25, 2011 5 km NW of Cantalupa, Italy M4.4 104 km
Nov 21, 1995 1 km SW of Collegno, Italy M4.4 103 km
Apr 21, 1995 4 km ESE of Menton, France M4.4 61 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 10.0 m (33 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1979 FRENCH RIVIERA (LIGURIAN SEA) Meteorological 10.0 m 9 83 km
1968 LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR Earthquake 3.0 m - 14 km
1564 LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR Eruption + Earthquake - 650 62 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 2.9 in Coldest
February 39°F (4°C) 2.4 in
March 44°F (7°C) 2.8 in
April 49°F (9°C) 3.6 in
May 57°F (14°C) 3.3 in
June 63°F (17°C) 2.1 in
July 70°F (21°C) 1.1 in Warmest, Driest
August 68°F (20°C) 2.1 in
September 61°F (16°C) 3.2 in
October 53°F (12°C) 5.0 in Wettest
November 44°F (7°C) 3.5 in
December 39°F (4°C) 2.8 in

Garessio has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 39°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.8 inches, with October being the wettest month (5.0") and July the driest (1.1").

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Radio Stations near Garessio

5 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Sanremo pop AAC+ 64 kbps
Radio Stereo 5 classic hits, hits MP3 128 kbps
Radio Piemonte Sound cuneo, hits MP3 192 kbps
Radio Top Side (FR) local, local news MP3 320 kbps
Linea Radio Savona hits MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Garessio

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Antico Palazzo di Città
Battistero di Albenga
Centro multimediale "Riserva Isola Gallinara"
Collezione del Centro Internazionale di Sperimentazioni Artistiche Marie Louise Jeanneret
Collezione Guatelli
Ecomuseo del Marmo di Frabosa
Fiat 500 Club Italy
Magiche Trasparenze
Musei dei Licei
Museo Civico Ingauno
Museo dei ricordi
Museo del Mare
Museo del Territorio: I Maestri della Pietra
Museo del Territorio: Il Bosco Naturale
Museo del Territorio: L'Alta Valle tra contese di frontiera e quotidianità della vita nelle Malghe
Museo dell'Olivo e della civiltà contadina
Museo dell'Orologio da Torre "G.B. Bergallo"
Museo della Bicicletta
Museo della Castagna
Museo della Ceramica
Museo della Civiltà Contadina
Museo della civiltà dell'olivo
Museo della Fionda
Museo della Lavanda di Carpasio
Museo della Montagna
Museo della montagna
Museo della Stampa
Museo delle erbe
Museo diocesano
Museo Diocesano Sezione dell’Alta Valle Arroscia
Museo etnografico Alta Val Tanaro
Museo etnografico della Val Varatella
Museo Etnografico di Caprauna
Museo Etnografico Ing. Cesare Vinaj
Museo Generale Bonaparte
Museo Lazzaro Acquarone
Museo navale romano
Museo paleontologico Silvio Lai
Museo Preistorico della Valle Varatella
Museo Rurale e degli Antichi Mestieri
Museo Storico Cartografico
Museo storico Croce Bianca
Parco delle sculture di Rainer Kriester
U Gumbu de Nuccio

Libraries in Garessio

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca "Nelson Mandela"0.0
Biblioteca Civica0.0
Biblioteca Civica “Renzo Deaglio”0.0
Biblioteca Civica di Boissano0.0
Biblioteca Civica di Borghetto SS0.0
Biblioteca civica di Pamparato0.0
Biblioteca Civica Simonetta Comanedi0.0
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca del Seminario Vescovile di Albenga0.0
Biblioteca dell'Istituto Internazionale di Studi Liguri - Sezione Ingauna0.0
Biblioteca Don Bosco0.0
Biblioteca Frazione Moglio0.0
Ex chiesa di San Carlo0.0

Farmers Markets in Garessio

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercatino ortofrutticolo
Seasonal june-august friday
Weekly Market
Weekly Market

Restaurants in Garessio

5 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Il farinello
Locanda Ponte Rosa
Pizzeria
Ristorante e pizzeria
Ristorante pizzeria da Giovanni

Castles in Garessio

1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Torre dell'Impiccato

Veterinaries in Garessio

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Veterinario

Train Stations in Garessio

2 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Garessio
Trappa

Gas Stations in Garessio

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Eni
IP

Banks in Garessio

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Banco di credito Azzoaglio

Ski Resorts Near Garessio

11 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Turini Camp d'Argent 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Monesi di Triora 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Riserva Bianca – Limone Piemonte 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Garéssio 2000 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Prato Nevoso 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Artesina 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Centro Fondo Marguareis 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Saint Grée di Viola 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Frabosa Ski 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Lurisia – Monte Pigna 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Sangiacomo Cardini 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Garessio

28 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Cuneo International AirportCUFMedium Airport
Riviera Villanova d'Albenga International Airport-Medium Airport
Alessandria Airfield-Small Airport
Ali sul Po Airfield-Small Airport
Alpi Marittime Airfield-Small Airport
Alta Langa Airfield-Small Airport
Andrea Bozzo Airfield-Small Airport
Angiale Airfield-Small Airport
Astigiana Airfield-Small Airport
Aviosuperficie Acqui Terme-Small Airport
Aviosuperficie Francavilla Bisio-Small Airport
Aviosuperficie Piovera-Small Airport
Beltrutta Airfield-Small Airport
Boglietto Airfield-Small Airport
Bosio Guido Airfield-Small Airport
Campo di Volo Ondalba-Small Airport
Cascina Valentino Airfield-Small Airport
Country Fly Airfield-Small Airport
Cumiana Airfield-Small Airport
Giancarlo Filippi Airfield-Small Airport
Il Laghetto Airfield-Small Airport
L'Elika Airfield-Small Airport
Maccagno Airfield-Small Airport
Mantovana Airfield-Small Airport
Merlo Romano Airfield-Small Airport
Sant'Anna di Saluzzo Airfield-Small Airport
Sant'Elia Airfield-Small Airport
Val Triversa Airfield-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Garessio

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chiesa di San Giovanni
Chiesa Parrocchiale di Santa Caterina
Parrocchiale di Maria Vergine Assunta
San Lodovico Re
Santuario Beata Vergine delle Grazie

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 Garessio

What is the population of Garessio?

Garessio has a population of 2,612 residents and is located in Italy. The population density is 154 people per square mile, spread across 17.0 square miles.

Is Garessio expensive to live in?

The median household income is $22,724, 70% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Garessio?

Garessio has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 39°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. The area receives 317 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 34.2 inches, with 14.9 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Garessio?

The job market in Garessio faces challenges, with unemployment at 12.1% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 196 business establishments in the area.

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