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Lama dei Peligni, Italy

Abruzzo · Italy

Lama dei Peligni is a small town in Abruzzo, Italy with a population of 1,163. Elevation: 2,195 ft (669 m). Average temperature: 53°F (11°C).

Data updated June 2026

1.9 /5.0
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1,163 Population 33/sq mi density
2,195 ft Elevation 669 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 11°C
42.7 in Annual Rain
Europe / Rome Timezone
$19,151 Median Income
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Overall
1.9 / 5.0
Poor overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
1.9 / 5.0
$19,151 median income, 12.6% unemployment

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About Lama dei Peligni

Lama dei Peligni

Lama dei Peligni is a comune and town in the province of Chieti in the Abruzzo region of Italy with 1,155 inhabitants. It is also part of the Aventino-Medio Sangro mountain community and the municipal territory is included in the Maiella National Park. The town, known to naturalists as the country of chamois, is located in a florofaunal area of particular interest.

People

Population1,163
Density33/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$19,151
Unemployment12.6%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (11°C)
Rain42.7 in/yr
Sunny Days301/yr
Elevation2,195 ft (669 m)
Population1,163
Population Density33 / sq mi
Elevation2,195 ft (669 m)
Coordinates42.0421°, 14.1868°
TimezoneEurope/Rome
Country🇮🇹 Italy
State / ProvinceAbruzzo
Average Temperature53°F (11°C)
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation42.7 inches (1,083 mm)
Annual Snowfall55.2 inches (140 cm)
Median Household Income$19,151

About Lama dei Peligni

Lama dei Peligni is a small town in Italy (Abruzzo) with a population of 1,163. The city sits at an elevation of 2,195 feet (669 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 36°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 42.7 inches. The timezone is Europe/Rome.

The median household income in Lama dei Peligni is $19,151, which is 75% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 12.6% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 87 business establishments.

Income: Lama dei Peligni vs Italy

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Income

Median HH Income$19,151
75% below Italy avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment12.6%
250% above Italy avg
Establishments (County)87

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Lama dei Peligni experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 42.7 inches. The area receives 55.2 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 2,195 feet.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average52.6°F
3% below Italy avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,195 ft (669 m)
Area35.7 sq mi (92.5 km²)
Population Density33/sq mi
Coordinates42.0421°N, 14.1868°W
TimezoneEurope/Rome

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.7"
12% above Italy avg
Snowfall 55.2"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.15"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.69"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,143 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 77 km
Aug 24, 2016 5 km WNW of Accumoli, Italy M6.2 112 km
Oct 31, 2002 4 km WSW of Larino, Italy M5.9 63 km
Nov 1, 2002 2 km ESE of Casacalenda, Italy M5.8 67 km
Jan 18, 2017 5 km ESE of Cittareale, Italy M5.7 101 km
Aug 24, 2016 5 km S of Castelsantangelo sul Nera, Italy M5.6 123 km
Jan 18, 2017 4 km SE of Cittareale, Italy M5.6 102 km
Apr 7, 2009 1 km SW of San Panfilo d'Ocre, Italy M5.5 65 km
Oct 14, 1997 8 km NNW of Sellano, Italy M5.5 147 km
Apr 9, 2009 5 km SE of Capitignano, Italy M5.4 85 km
Oct 12, 1997 2 km NW of Sellano, Italy M5.3 143 km
Jan 18, 2017 4 km SW of Accumoli, Italy M5.3 106 km
Sep 30, 1995 3 km S of Ischitella, Italy M5.2 142 km
Apr 9, 2009 2 km ESE of Capitignano, Italy M5.2 88 km
Jan 18, 2017 3 km N of Montereale, Italy M5.2 96 km
Apr 6, 2009 5 km ENE of Pizzoli, Italy M5.1 82 km
Mar 14, 2025 14 km NNE of Lesina, Italy M5.0 104 km
Apr 13, 2009 5 km ESE of Capitignano, Italy M5.0 85 km
Apr 6, 2009 0 km WSW of Coppito, Italy M4.9 79 km
Apr 6, 2009 5 km NW of Scoppito, Italy M4.8 89 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

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 4,000 137 km
1906 TYRRHENIAN SEA Astronomical 0.4 m 350 137 km
1805 CAMPANIA Earthquake 65 km
1731 TYRRHENIAN SEA Earthquake 3,600 125 km
1627 GARGANO PENINSULA Earthquake 5,000 102 km
79 BAY OF NAPLES Eruption 2,100 137 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Colli Albani (128 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Colli Albani Caldera 949 m (3,114 ft) Unknown 128 km
Campi Flegrei Caldera 458 m (1,503 ft) 1538 135 km
Vesuvius Stratovolcano 1,281 m (4,203 ft) 1944 137 km
Ischia Complex 789 m (2,589 ft) 1302 148 km
Vulsini Caldera 800 m (2,625 ft) -104 196 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 36°F (2°C) 2.0 in Coldest
February 41°F (5°C) 2.0 in
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 74°F (23°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

Lama dei Peligni has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 36°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.2") and July the driest (1.7").

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Radio Stations near Lama dei Peligni

7 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Ciao atessa, entertainment MP3 128 kbps
Radio Rouge Italy MP3 320 kbps
Radio Delta 1 atessa, pop MP3 128 kbps
Radio Parsifal italian pop, pescara MP3
Radio Ufita montecalvo irpino, news AAC+ 128 kbps
New Radio Network AAC+ 128 kbps
Radio Valentina FM campobasso, italian pop MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Lama dei Peligni

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Antica Bottega Orafa
Botteghe medievali
Centro D'arte Alberto di Giovanni (Ex Chiesa SS. Annunziata)
Centro di documentazione Ocriticum
Centro visitatori Museo Naturalistico Parco Nazionale Majella
Ecomuseo del paleolitico della valle Giumentina
Ecomuseo del paleolitico della valle Giumentina
Galleria del Gusto
Giardino Botanico “Daniela Brescia”
La Ramera
Mostra permanente sulla 'Ndocciata
Museo "Don Domenico Grossi"
Museo archeologico
Museo archeologico
Museo Archeologico
Museo Archeologico di Iuvanum
Museo Borbonico
Museo Civiltà Contadina
Museo dei cuochi
Museo dei Fossili e delle Ambre
Museo del costume e delle Tradizioni della nostra gente
Museo del Lupo
Museo del Maestro Fedele Cappelletti e Nipote
Museo del merletto a tombolo
Museo dell'Artigianato
Museo dell'Orso Marsicano (MOM)
Museo della Ceramiche
Museo della pietra "Chiara Marinelli"
Museo delle Corde Armoniche
Museo Diocesano
Museo etnografico bomba
Museo Etnografico di Bomba
Museo internazionale della campana
Museo Naturalistico e Archeologico
Museo Tradizioni Faresi
Percorso Archeologico Lanciano Sotterranea
Polo museale Santo Spirito

Libraries in Lama dei Peligni

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Arcivescovado0.0
Bibioteca Comunale "Raffaele Liberatore"0.0
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca Comunale "Antonio de Angelis"0.0
Biblioteca Comunale "Emiliana Zecchini"0.0
Biblioteca comunale "F. De Ritis"0.0
Biblioteca Comunale "Fosco Maraini"0.0
Biblioteca Comunale "Mario Novello"0.0
Biblioteca comunale Cesare De Titta0.0
Biblioteca Comunale di Pettorano sul Gizio0.0
Biblioteca Comunale Teodoro Rosica0.0
Biblioteca del Convento di Sant'Antonio0.0
Biblioteca Maestro Travaglini0.0
Sala Polifunzionale "Pietro Di Nello"0.0

Farmers Markets in Lama dei Peligni

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercato coperto
Mercato Settimanale di Scafa
Mercato Settimanale di Scafa
Mercato Settimanale di Scafa

Gas Stations in Lama dei Peligni

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

IT #5851834947

Breweries in Lama dei Peligni

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Birrificio Maiella
Maltolento

Stadiums & Teams in Lama dei Peligni

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Lama dei Peligni

2 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Roccaraso - Rivisondoli 0.0 $0
Campo Imperatore 0.0 $0

Airports Near Lama dei Peligni

17 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Abruzzo AirportPSRLarge Airport
AliMatese AirfieldSmall Airport
Aquino AirfieldSmall Airport
Aviosuperficie "Amici del Volo"Small Airport
Aviosuperficie "Avioclub Alanno"Small Airport
Aviosuperficie CelanoSmall Airport
Aviosuperficie CorfinioSmall Airport
Aviosuperficie L'AquilaSmall Airport
Base Aerea MoliseSmall Airport
Campo di Volo "Avioclub Elice"Small Airport
Campo di Volo CollerotondoSmall Airport
CdV Baia e LatinaSmall Airport
Costa del Monte Flying FieldSmall Airport
Piana Cinque Miglia AirfieldSmall Airport
Pica AirfieldSmall Airport
Vasto Flying FieldSmall Airport
Volo MoliseSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Lama dei Peligni

7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chiesa dei Santi Nicola e Clemente
Chiesa della Madonna dei Corpi Santi
Chiesa di San Pietro
Chiesa di San Rocco
Convento Francescano
Eremo di Sant'Angelo
Ex Chiesa della Madonna dell'Arco

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Rome

🇮🇹 About Italy

Capital Rome
Population 60,431,283
Area 301,230 km²
GDP (USD) $2,316,727,999,333
GDP per capita $39,277
HDI 0.906
Life expectancy 83.7 years
Internet users 87.0%
Urban population 69.5%
Currency EUR (Euro)
Languages Italian, Catalan
Calling code +39
TLD .it
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Italy

14 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Capodanno
Jan 6 Epiphany Epifania
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Pasqua
Apr 6 Easter Monday Lunedì dell'Angelo
Apr 25 Liberation Day Festa della Liberazione
May 1 International Workers Day Festa del Lavoro
May 25 Whit Monday Lunedì di Pentecoste
Jun 2 Republic Day Festa della Repubblica
Aug 15 Assumption Day Ferragosto o Assunzione
Oct 4 St. Francis of Assisi's Day San Francesco d'Assisi
Nov 1 All Saints Day Tutti i santi
Dec 8 Immaculate Conception Immacolata Concezione
Dec 25 Christmas Day Natale
Dec 26 St. Stephen's Day Santo Stefano

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Frequently Asked Questions About Lama dei Peligni

What is the population of Lama dei Peligni?

Lama dei Peligni has a population of 1,163 residents and is located in Italy. The population density is 33 people per square mile, spread across 35.7 square miles.

Is Lama dei Peligni expensive to live in?

The median household income is $19,151, 75% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Lama dei Peligni?

Lama dei Peligni has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 36°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 301 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 42.7 inches, with 55.2 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Lama dei Peligni?

The job market in Lama dei Peligni faces challenges, with unemployment at 12.6% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 87 business establishments in the area.

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