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Grassano, Italy

Full City Profile

1.9 /5.0
D Poor
5,363 Population 309/sq mi density
1,890 ft Elevation 576 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 14°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
$16,577 median income, 13.1% unemployment
Grassano enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 291 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 24.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average57.5°F
6% above US avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days291 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,890 ft (576 m)
Area17.4 sq mi (45.0 km²)
Population Density309/sq mi
Coordinates40.6346°N, 16.2779°W
TimezoneEurope/Rome

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.9"
35% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.11"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.87"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

534 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.8. Most recent: M4.3 on Mar 18, 2025.

May 5, 1990 6 km NE of Avigliano, Italy M5.8 46 km
Sep 9, 1998 2 km NNE of Castelluccio Superiore, Italy M5.6 71 km
Oct 25, 2012 2 km SE of Mormanno, Italy M5.3 87 km
Apr 17, 2002 12 km NNE of Mirto, Italy M5.3 115 km
Sep 30, 1995 3 km S of Ischitella, Italy M5.2 142 km
May 1, 2023 33 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy M5.2 148 km
Mar 21, 1994 29 km WSW of Scalea, Italy M5.1 121 km
May 26, 1991 3 km E of Avigliano, Italy M5.1 45 km
Aug 1, 2024 2 km S of Bocchigliero, Italy M5.1 144 km
Oct 16, 2012 21 km WSW of Scalea, Italy M4.9 116 km
Oct 12, 1994 29 km S of Marina di Camerota, Italy M4.8 125 km
Feb 24, 2020 2 km E of San Vincenzo la Costa, Italy M4.8 142 km
Sep 14, 1999 23 km SW of Marina di Camerota, Italy M4.8 128 km
Nov 23, 2009 38 km SSW of Marina di Camerota, Italy M4.8 138 km
Sep 2, 2013 43 km SSW of Palinuro, Italy M4.7 148 km
Apr 3, 1996 0 km NNE of Muro Lucano, Italy M4.7 68 km
Sep 21, 2019 4 km WNW of Agropoli, Italy M4.7 116 km
Aug 31, 1993 18 km WSW of Palinuro, Italy M4.7 125 km
May 29, 2006 6 km SE of Carpino, Italy M4.7 133 km
May 5, 1990 1 km W of Pietragalla, Italy M4.6 38 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1836 ROSSANO Earthquake 589 118 km
1731 TYRRHENIAN SEA Earthquake 3,600 116 km
1627 GARGANO PENINSULA Earthquake 5,000 145 km
1562 REGGIO DI CALABRIA Earthquake 67 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Vesuvius (157 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Vesuvius Stratovolcano 1,281 m (4,203 ft) 1944 157 km
Campi Flegrei Caldera 458 m (1,503 ft) 1538 182 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 45°F (7°C) 2.4 in
February 44°F (7°C) 2.4 in Coldest
March 48°F (9°C) 2.2 in
April 52°F (11°C) 2.1 in
May 61°F (16°C) 1.6 in
June 68°F (20°C) 1.1 in
July 74°F (23°C) 0.9 in Driest
August 74°F (23°C) 1.3 in Warmest
September 67°F (20°C) 1.9 in
October 60°F (15°C) 2.9 in
November 51°F (11°C) 3.1 in Wettest
December 47°F (8°C) 3.0 in

Grassano has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 44°F in February to 74°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 24.9 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.1") and July the driest (0.9").

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