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Lanciano, Italy

Full City Profile

1.9 /5.0
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34,791 Population 861/sq mi density
869 ft Elevation 265 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
$21,068 median income, 11.3% unemployment
Lanciano enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.4 inches. The area receives 23.2 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average58.7°F
9% above US avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days299 days/yr

Geography

Elevation869 ft (265 m)
Area40.4 sq mi (104.6 km²)
Population Density861/sq mi
Coordinates42.2272°N, 14.3902°W
TimezoneEurope/Rome

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.4"
19% above US avg
Snowfall 23.2"
Wettest Month (Nov) 2.83"
Driest Month (May) 1.30"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,395 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.3. Most recent: M2.7 on May 8, 2025.

Apr 6, 2009 3 km SE of Sassa, Italy M6.3 88 km
Aug 24, 2016 5 km WNW of Accumoli, Italy M6.2 113 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 69 km
Jan 18, 2017 5 km ESE of Cittareale, Italy M5.7 104 km
Aug 24, 2016 5 km S of Castelsantangelo sul Nera, Italy M5.6 122 km
Jan 18, 2017 4 km SE of Cittareale, Italy M5.6 106 km
Oct 14, 1997 8 km NNW of Sellano, Italy M5.5 147 km
Mar 27, 2021 55 km N of Peschici, Italy M5.5 139 km
Mar 29, 2003 51 km W of Komiža, Croatia M5.5 132 km
Apr 7, 2009 1 km SW of San Panfilo d'Ocre, Italy M5.5 76 km
Apr 9, 2009 5 km SE of Capitignano, Italy M5.4 91 km
Oct 12, 1997 2 km NW of Sellano, Italy M5.3 143 km
Jan 18, 2017 4 km SW of Accumoli, Italy M5.3 108 km
Sep 30, 1995 3 km S of Ischitella, Italy M5.2 130 km
Jan 18, 2017 3 km N of Montereale, Italy M5.2 101 km
Apr 9, 2009 2 km ESE of Capitignano, Italy M5.2 93 km
Apr 6, 2009 5 km ENE of Pizzoli, Italy M5.1 88 km
Mar 14, 2025 14 km NNE of Lesina, Italy M5.0 91 km
Mar 27, 2003 62 km W of Komiža, Croatia M5.0 128 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1805 CAMPANIA Earthquake 81 km
1731 TYRRHENIAN SEA Earthquake 3,600 122 km
1627 GARGANO PENINSULA Earthquake 5,000 97 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Colli Albani (150 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Colli Albani Caldera 949 m (3,114 ft) Unknown 150 km
Vesuvius Stratovolcano 1,281 m (4,203 ft) 1944 156 km
Campi Flegrei Caldera 458 m (1,503 ft) 1538 157 km
Ischia Complex 789 m (2,589 ft) 1302 172 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 1.8 in Coldest
February 45°F (7°C) 1.7 in
March 49°F (9°C) 1.9 in
April 54°F (12°C) 1.9 in
May 62°F (17°C) 1.3 in Driest
June 69°F (21°C) 1.7 in
July 78°F (26°C) 1.3 in Warmest
August 74°F (23°C) 1.9 in
September 68°F (20°C) 2.3 in
October 60°F (16°C) 2.6 in
November 52°F (11°C) 2.8 in Wettest
December 46°F (8°C) 2.4 in

Lanciano has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 43°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.7 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.8") and May the driest (1.3").

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