Sign In Register

Gioia dei Marsi, Italy

Full City Profile

1.9 /5.0
D Poor
2,099 Population 93/sq mi density
2,379 ft Elevation 725 meters
56°F Avg Temperature 13°C
D
Overall
1.9 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.9 / 5.0
$18,629 median income, 12.1% unemployment
Gioia dei Marsi 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. Annual precipitation totals 32.1 inches. The area receives 13.5 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average55.6°F
3% above US avg
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Sunny Days303 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,379 ft (725 m)
Area22.6 sq mi (58.5 km²)
Population Density93/sq mi
Coordinates41.9570°N, 13.6906°W
TimezoneEurope/Rome

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.1"
15% below US avg
Snowfall 13.5"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.54"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.01"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,216 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.3. Most recent: M4.0 on May 13, 2025.

Apr 6, 2009 3 km SE of Sassa, Italy M6.3 51 km
Aug 24, 2016 5 km WNW of Accumoli, Italy M6.2 95 km
Sep 26, 1997 3 km SSE of Nocera Umbra, Italy M6.0 145 km
Oct 31, 2002 4 km WSW of Larino, Italy M5.9 100 km
Nov 1, 2002 2 km ESE of Casacalenda, Italy M5.8 101 km
Jan 18, 2017 5 km ESE of Cittareale, Italy M5.7 81 km
Sep 26, 1997 6 km WSW of Serravalle di Chienti, Italy M5.7 138 km
Jan 18, 2017 4 km SE of Cittareale, Italy M5.6 81 km
Aug 24, 2016 5 km S of Castelsantangelo sul Nera, Italy M5.6 108 km
Oct 6, 1997 6 km E of Valtopina, Italy M5.5 140 km
Apr 7, 2009 1 km SW of San Panfilo d'Ocre, Italy M5.5 40 km
Oct 14, 1997 8 km NNW of Sellano, Italy M5.5 130 km
Apr 9, 2009 5 km SE of Capitignano, Italy M5.4 65 km
Jan 18, 2017 4 km SW of Accumoli, Italy M5.3 88 km
Oct 3, 1997 3 km ENE of Valtopina, Italy M5.3 144 km
Oct 12, 1997 2 km NW of Sellano, Italy M5.3 124 km
Jan 18, 2017 3 km N of Montereale, Italy M5.2 76 km
Apr 9, 2009 2 km ESE of Capitignano, Italy M5.2 69 km
Apr 6, 2009 5 km ENE of Pizzoli, Italy M5.1 61 km
Apr 13, 2009 5 km ESE of Capitignano, Italy M5.0 67 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

5 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 4,000 140 km
1906 TYRRHENIAN SEA Astronomical 0.4 m 350 140 km
1805 CAMPANIA Earthquake — — 82 km
1627 GARGANO PENINSULA Earthquake — 5,000 140 km
79 BAY OF NAPLES Eruption — 2,100 140 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Colli Albani (86 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Colli Albani Caldera 949 m (3,114 ft) Unknown 86 km
Campi Flegrei Caldera 458 m (1,503 ft) 1538 131 km
Ischia Complex 789 m (2,589 ft) 1302 138 km
Vesuvius Stratovolcano 1,281 m (4,203 ft) 1944 140 km
Vulsini Caldera 800 m (2,625 ft) -104 162 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (4°C) 2.0 in Driest
February 32°F (-0°C) 2.2 in Coldest
March 36°F (2°C) 2.2 in
April 41°F (5°C) 2.6 in
May 51°F (10°C) 2.6 in
June 57°F (14°C) 2.4 in
July 76°F (25°C) 2.2 in Warmest
August 64°F (18°C) 2.2 in
September 56°F (14°C) 3.1 in
October 49°F (9°C) 3.5 in
November 40°F (5°C) 3.5 in Wettest
December 35°F (1°C) 2.6 in

Gioia dei Marsi has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 32°F in February to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.5") and January the driest (2.0").

View full weather details →