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Gessopalena, Italy
Full City Profile
1.9
/5.0
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Poor
1,013
Population
28/sq mi density
2,113 ft
Elevation
644 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
$16,800 median income, 13.2% unemployment
Gessopalena 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 Average | 58.7°F |
| 9% above US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 299 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,113 ft (644 m) |
| Area | 35.7 sq mi (92.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 28/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.0552°N, 14.2737°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
6 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.0 m (16 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1631 | BAY OF NAPLES | Eruption | 5.0 m | 4,000 | 138 km |
| 1906 | TYRRHENIAN SEA | Astronomical | 0.4 m | 350 | 138 km |
| 1805 | CAMPANIA | Earthquake | - | - | 64 km |
| 1731 | TYRRHENIAN SEA | Earthquake | - | 3,600 | 119 km |
| 1627 | GARGANO PENINSULA | Earthquake | - | 5,000 | 96 km |
| 79 | BAY OF NAPLES | Eruption | - | 2,100 | 138 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Colli Albani (135 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Colli Albani | Caldera | 949 m (3,114 ft) | Unknown | 135 km |
| Campi Flegrei | Caldera | 458 m (1,503 ft) | 1538 | 137 km |
| Vesuvius | Stratovolcano | 1,281 m (4,203 ft) | 1944 | 138 km |
| Ischia | Complex | 789 m (2,589 ft) | 1302 | 151 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 2.0 in | |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 2.0 in | Coldest |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 1.9 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 2.1 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 1.7 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 2.1 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 56°F (14°C) | 2.9 in | |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 3.2 in | Wettest |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 2.5 in |
Gessopalena has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 41°F in February to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.2") and July the driest (1.7").