Laterza, Italy

Full City Profile

1.9 /5.0

D Poor

13,879 Population 208/sq mi density

1,115 ft Elevation 340 meters

59°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

$17,227 median income, 12.3% unemployment

Laterza 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 292 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 24.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)

Annual Average	58.7°F
	9% above US avg
January Average	45°F (7°C)
July Average	75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days	292 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,115 ft (340 m)
Area	66.8 sq mi (173.1 km²)
Population Density	208/sq mi
Coordinates	40.6288°N, 16.7995°W
Timezone	Europe/Rome

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.3"

36% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Oct) 2.95"

Driest Month (Jul) 0.91"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

423 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	89 km
Sep 9, 1998	2 km NNE of Castelluccio Superiore, Italy	M5.6	96 km
Oct 25, 2012	2 km SE of Mormanno, Italy	M5.3	107 km
Apr 17, 2002	12 km NNE of Mirto, Italy	M5.3	103 km
Aug 1, 2024	2 km S of Bocchigliero, Italy	M5.1	137 km
May 26, 1991	3 km E of Avigliano, Italy	M5.1	88 km
Oct 16, 2012	21 km WSW of Scalea, Italy	M4.9	144 km
Apr 3, 1996	0 km NNE of Muro Lucano, Italy	M4.7	111 km
Mar 1, 2024	21 km W of San Nicola Arcella, Italy	M4.6	140 km
Mar 30, 2000	7 km SSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy	M4.6	150 km
Apr 27, 1996	10 km NE of Fabrizio, Italy	M4.6	104 km
May 28, 2012	2 km NW of Morano Calabro, Italy	M4.6	103 km
May 5, 1990	1 km W of Pietragalla, Italy	M4.6	81 km
Sep 22, 1998	6 km SE of Carpino, Italy	M4.5	150 km
Apr 17, 2006	15 km NE of Torretta, Italy	M4.5	121 km
May 5, 1990	5 km W of Pietragalla, Italy	M4.5	84 km
Apr 4, 1996	4 km SSW of Muro Lucano, Italy	M4.4	113 km
Sep 17, 2010	7 km ENE of Foggia, Italy	M4.4	137 km
Feb 16, 2018	20 km S of Marina di Camerota, Italy	M4.4	148 km
Dec 29, 1993	2 km NE of Verbicaro, Italy	M4.4	121 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.

Year	Location	Cause	Max Wave	Deaths	Distance
1836	ROSSANO	Earthquake	—	589	116 km
1731	TYRRHENIAN SEA	Earthquake	—	3,600	146 km
1562	REGGIO DI CALABRIA	Earthquake	—	—	111 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	45°F (7°C)	2.3 in	Coldest
February	45°F (7°C)	2.4 in
March	49°F (9°C)	2.4 in
April	54°F (12°C)	1.7 in
May	62°F (17°C)	1.6 in
June	70°F (21°C)	1.1 in
July	75°F (24°C)	0.9 in	Warmest, Driest
August	75°F (24°C)	1.3 in
September	69°F (20°C)	1.8 in
October	61°F (16°C)	3.0 in	Wettest
November	52°F (11°C)	3.0 in
December	47°F (8°C)	3.0 in

Laterza has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 45°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.0") and July the driest (0.9").

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