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Grottole, Italy

Full City Profile

1.9 /5.0
D Poor
2,174 Population 125/sq mi density
1,581 ft Elevation 482 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
$15,168 median income, 13.1% unemployment
Grottole enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 291 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 24.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average58.6°F
9% above US avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days291 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,581 ft (482 m)
Area17.4 sq mi (45.0 km²)
Population Density125/sq mi
Coordinates40.6033°N, 16.3783°W
TimezoneEurope/Rome

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.6"
35% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.11"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.87"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

514 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 72 km
Apr 17, 2002 12 km NNE of Mirto, Italy M5.3 108 km
Oct 25, 2012 2 km SE of Mormanno, Italy M5.3 86 km
Sep 30, 1995 3 km S of Ischitella, Italy M5.2 147 km
May 1, 2023 33 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy M5.2 149 km
May 26, 1991 3 km E of Avigliano, Italy M5.1 54 km
Aug 1, 2024 2 km S of Bocchigliero, Italy M5.1 138 km
Mar 21, 1994 29 km WSW of Scalea, Italy M5.1 123 km
Oct 16, 2012 21 km WSW of Scalea, Italy M4.9 118 km
Feb 24, 2020 2 km E of San Vincenzo la Costa, Italy M4.8 139 km
Sep 14, 1999 23 km SW of Marina di Camerota, Italy M4.8 132 km
Nov 23, 2009 38 km SSW of Marina di Camerota, Italy M4.8 141 km
Oct 12, 1994 29 km S of Marina di Camerota, Italy M4.8 128 km
Sep 21, 2019 4 km WNW of Agropoli, Italy M4.7 124 km
May 29, 2006 6 km SE of Carpino, Italy M4.7 139 km
Aug 31, 1993 18 km WSW of Palinuro, Italy M4.7 130 km
Apr 3, 1996 0 km NNE of Muro Lucano, Italy M4.7 77 km
Mar 1, 2024 21 km W of San Nicola Arcella, Italy M4.6 112 km
May 28, 2012 2 km NW of Morano Calabro, Italy M4.6 86 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1870 TYRRHENIAN SEA Earthquake 147 km
1836 ROSSANO Earthquake 589 113 km
1731 TYRRHENIAN SEA Earthquake 3,600 124 km
1562 REGGIO DI CALABRIA Earthquake 75 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Vesuvius (166 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Vesuvius Stratovolcano 1,281 m (4,203 ft) 1944 166 km
Campi Flegrei Caldera 458 m (1,503 ft) 1538 190 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 Coldest
February 45°F (7°C) 2.4 in
March 49°F (9°C) 2.3 in
April 53°F (12°C) 1.9 in
May 62°F (17°C) 1.5 in
June 70°F (21°C) 1.1 in
July 75°F (24°C) 0.9 in Driest
August 75°F (24°C) 1.2 in Warmest
September 69°F (20°C) 1.9 in
October 61°F (16°C) 3.0 in
November 53°F (11°C) 3.1 in Wettest
December 47°F (9°C) 3.0 in

Grottole has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 45°F in January to 75°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 24.6 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.1") and July the driest (0.9").

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