Gravina in Puglia, Italy

Full City Profile

1.9 /5.0

D Poor

42,210 Population 211/sq mi density

1,109 ft Elevation 338 meters

58°F Avg Temperature 15°C

Overall

1.9 / 5.0

Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

1.9 / 5.0

$17,601 median income, 12.0% unemployment

Gravina in Puglia 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 295 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 22.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 74°F Jul (24°C)

Annual Average	58.1°F
	8% above US avg
January Average	45°F (7°C)
July Average	74°F (24°C)
Sunny Days	295 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,109 ft (338 m)
Area	200.0 sq mi (518.0 km²)
Population Density	211/sq mi
Coordinates	40.8175°N, 16.4192°W
Timezone	Europe/Rome

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.8"

40% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Nov) 2.80"

Driest Month (Jul) 0.94"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

491 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	55 km
Sep 9, 1998	2 km NNE of Castelluccio Superiore, Italy	M5.6	95 km
Apr 17, 2002	12 km NNE of Mirto, Italy	M5.3	129 km
Oct 25, 2012	2 km SE of Mormanno, Italy	M5.3	110 km
Sep 30, 1995	3 km S of Ischitella, Italy	M5.2	126 km
May 26, 1991	3 km E of Avigliano, Italy	M5.1	56 km
Mar 21, 1994	29 km WSW of Scalea, Italy	M5.1	144 km
Oct 16, 2012	21 km WSW of Scalea, Italy	M4.9	139 km
Oct 12, 1994	29 km S of Marina di Camerota, Italy	M4.8	149 km
Aug 31, 1993	18 km WSW of Palinuro, Italy	M4.7	147 km
Sep 21, 2019	4 km WNW of Agropoli, Italy	M4.7	134 km
May 29, 2006	6 km SE of Carpino, Italy	M4.7	118 km
Apr 3, 1996	0 km NNE of Muro Lucano, Italy	M4.7	78 km
Sep 27, 2012	0 km E of Sant'Arcangelo Trimonte, Italy	M4.6	129 km
May 28, 2012	2 km NW of Morano Calabro, Italy	M4.6	109 km
May 5, 1990	1 km W of Pietragalla, Italy	M4.6	48 km
Mar 1, 2024	21 km W of San Nicola Arcella, Italy	M4.6	133 km
Apr 27, 1996	10 km NE of Fabrizio, Italy	M4.6	125 km
Sep 22, 1998	6 km SE of Carpino, Italy	M4.5	117 km
Jun 11, 2004	3 km N of Vieste, Italy	M4.5	124 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	136 km
1731	TYRRHENIAN SEA	Earthquake	—	3,600	108 km
1627	GARGANO PENINSULA	Earthquake	—	5,000	135 km
1562	REGGIO DI CALABRIA	Earthquake	—	—	85 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Vesuvius (168 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Vesuvius	Stratovolcano	1,281 m (4,203 ft)	1944	168 km
Campi Flegrei	Caldera	458 m (1,503 ft)	1538	192 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	45°F (7°C)	2.1 in
February	45°F (7°C)	2.2 in	Coldest
March	48°F (9°C)	2.1 in
April	53°F (11°C)	1.8 in
May	61°F (16°C)	1.5 in
June	69°F (21°C)	1.1 in
July	74°F (24°C)	0.9 in	Driest
August	75°F (24°C)	1.2 in	Warmest
September	68°F (20°C)	1.8 in
October	60°F (16°C)	2.6 in
November	52°F (11°C)	2.8 in	Wettest
December	48°F (9°C)	2.6 in

Gravina in Puglia has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 45°F in February to 75°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 22.8 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.8") and July the driest (0.9").

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