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Laura, Italy

Campania · Italy

Laura is a small town in Campania, Italy with a population of 1,624. Elevation: 10 ft (3 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).

1.9 /5.0
D Poor
1,624 Population 31/sq mi density
10 ft Elevation 3 meters
64°F Avg Temperature 18°C
52.9 in Annual Rain
Europe / Rome Timezone
$15,462 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
$15,462 median income, 12.5% unemployment

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People

Population1,624
Density31/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$15,462
Unemployment12.5%

Climate

Avg Temp64°F (18°C)
Rain52.9 in/yr
Sunny Days310/yr
Elevation10 ft (3 m)
Population1,624
Population Density31 / sq mi
Elevation10 ft (3 m)
Coordinates40.4322°, 14.9889°
TimezoneEurope/Rome
Country🇮🇹 Italy
State / ProvinceCampania
Average Temperature64°F (18°C)
January Average50°F (10°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation52.9 inches (1,342 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.1 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$15,462

About Laura

Laura is a small town in Italy (Campania) with a population of 1,624. The city sits at an elevation of 10 feet (3 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 64°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 50°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 52.9 inches. The timezone is Europe/Rome.

The median household income in Laura is $15,462, which is 79% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 12.5% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 122 business establishments.

Income: Laura vs Italy

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Income

Median HH Income$15,462
79% below Italy avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment12.5%
247% above Italy avg
Establishments (County)122

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Laura enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 310 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 52.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 10 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

50°F Jan (10°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average63.6°F
18% above Italy avg
January Average50°F (10°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days310 days/yr

Geography

Elevation10 ft (3 m)
Area52.3 sq mi (135.5 km²)
Population Density31/sq mi
Coordinates40.4322°N, 14.9889°W
TimezoneEurope/Rome

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 52.9"
39% above Italy avg
Snowfall 0.1"
Wettest Month (Nov) 5.94"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.94"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

593 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.8. Most recent: M4.0 on May 13, 2025.

Nov 1, 2002 2 km ESE of Casacalenda, Italy M5.8 144 km
May 5, 1990 6 km NE of Avigliano, Italy M5.8 76 km
Sep 9, 1998 2 km NNE of Castelluccio Superiore, Italy M5.6 95 km
May 18, 1998 74 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy M5.5 132 km
Dec 14, 1990 50 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy M5.3 125 km
Oct 25, 2012 2 km SE of Mormanno, Italy M5.3 106 km
Feb 26, 1991 52 km SW of Anacapri, Italy M5.3 103 km
May 1, 2023 33 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy M5.2 119 km
Mar 21, 1994 29 km WSW of Scalea, Italy M5.1 86 km
May 26, 1991 3 km E of Avigliano, Italy M5.1 73 km
Oct 16, 2012 21 km WSW of Scalea, Italy M4.9 89 km
Nov 23, 2009 38 km SSW of Marina di Camerota, Italy M4.8 89 km
Oct 12, 1994 29 km S of Marina di Camerota, Italy M4.8 84 km
Sep 14, 1999 23 km SW of Marina di Camerota, Italy M4.8 69 km
Apr 3, 1996 0 km NNE of Muro Lucano, Italy M4.7 56 km
Aug 31, 1993 18 km WSW of Palinuro, Italy M4.7 52 km
May 19, 2011 71 km N of Malfa, Italy M4.7 136 km
Sep 21, 2019 4 km WNW of Agropoli, Italy M4.7 8 km
Mar 28, 2023 2 km NNW of Montagano, Italy M4.7 140 km
Sep 2, 2013 43 km SSW of Palinuro, Italy M4.7 83 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

7 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 64 km
1906 TYRRHENIAN SEA Astronomical 0.4 m 350 64 km
1805 CAMPANIA Earthquake 127 km
1731 TYRRHENIAN SEA Earthquake 3,600 126 km
1627 GARGANO PENINSULA Earthquake 5,000 148 km
1562 REGGIO DI CALABRIA Earthquake 44 km
79 BAY OF NAPLES Eruption 2,100 64 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Vesuvius (64 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Vesuvius Stratovolcano 1,281 m (4,203 ft) 1944 64 km
Campi Flegrei Caldera 458 m (1,503 ft) 1538 84 km
Ischia Complex 789 m (2,589 ft) 1302 98 km
Stromboli Stratovolcano 924 m (3,031 ft) 2020 184 km
Panarea Stratovolcano 399 m (1,309 ft) Unknown 200 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 50°F (10°C) 4.9 in
February 50°F (10°C) 4.0 in Coldest
March 53°F (11°C) 3.3 in
April 57°F (14°C) 3.0 in
May 64°F (18°C) 1.7 in
June 71°F (21°C) 1.0 in
July 81°F (27°C) 0.9 in Warmest, Driest
August 75°F (24°C) 1.5 in
September 71°F (21°C) 3.0 in
October 64°F (18°C) 4.8 in
November 57°F (14°C) 5.9 in Wettest
December 51°F (11°C) 5.0 in

Laura has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 50°F in February to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.0 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.9") and July the driest (0.9").

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Radio Stations near Laura

7 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
DumDUM indie rock, instrumental MP3 320 kbps
Romantica Radio (RomanticaRadio Web) 60's, 60s AAC+ 64 kbps
Radio Punto Nuovo cesinali, news MP3 128 kbps
Radio Cava New Generation MP3 128 kbps
Radio Bussola 24 (RadioBussola, RadioBussola24) calcio, cronaca MP3 128 kbps
Radio Alfa Lab MP3 128 kbps
RadioGs MP3

Museums in Laura

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Acceso al Museo Provincial
Castello Vargas-Machucha
Catacombe della Confraternita dei cinturati di Santa Maria del Soccorso
Complesso Monumentale di Santa Sofia
Convento di San Francesco dei frati minori
Giardino della Minerva
Hangar Museo
MOA Museum of Operation Avalanche
Museo Archeologico della Media Valle del Sele
Museo archeologico nazionale di Paestum
Museo archeologico nazionale di Pontecagnano
Museo Archeologico Provinciale
Museo della Bufala e della Mozzarella
Museo della civiltà contadina
Museo della Memoria e della Pace
Museo dello sbarco e Salerno Capitale
Museo Diocesano San Matteo
Museo La Fornace
Museo Materiali Minimi d’Arte Contemporanea
Museo narrante del santuario di Hera Argiva alla foce del Sele
Museo Paleontologico del Parco Nazionale del Cilento e Vallo di Diano
Museo Roberto Papi
Museo virtuale della scuola medica salernitana
Palazzo Civico delle Arti
Pinacoteca Provinciale

Libraries in Laura

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca "L. Da Vinci"0.0
Biblioteca comunale0.0
Biblioteca Comunale "S. Angelluzzi"0.0
Biblioteca comunale Alfonso Gatto0.0
Biblioteca parrocchiale Santa Maria a Mare0.0

Farmers Markets in Laura

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Area mercatale via Sabato Robertelli
Mercatino Rionale
Mercato della frutta e verdura
Mercato Ortofrutticolo Giornaliero
Mercato Piazza Cavalieri di Vittorio Veneto

Hotels in Laura

17 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Clorinda Paestum Hotel
Esplanade
Grand Hotel Paestum
Hotel Ariston Paestum
Hotel Casale 900
Hotel Cerere
Hotel Cristallo Paestum
Hotel Delfa
Hotel Le Palme
Hotel Village Marina
Meridiana Hotel
Minerva
Oleandri Family Resort
Parco dei Principi
Royal Paestum
Savoy Beach Hotel
Schuhmann

Restaurants in Laura

15 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Acqua Blu
Bistrot 73
Bottega Cilentana
Casa Coloni - Tenuta Duca Marigliano
Falero
Il Ritrovo di Porta Marina
Lido Athena
Mariposa
Masseria Lupata
Meda
Nonna Sceppa
Oleandri Resort Beach Club
Osteria Arbustico
Paradise Garden
Torre Dei Mori

Cafes in Laura

3 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Antica caffetteria del Centro
Bar Mojito
Lido Tritone

Breweries in Laura

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Agrinin

Stadiums & Teams in Laura

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Laura

14 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Naples International AirportNAPLarge Airport
Salerno Costa d'Amalfi AirportQSRMedium Airport
Altavillafly AirfieldSmall Airport
Aviosuperficie del SoleSmall Airport
Aviosuperficie OlivolaSmall Airport
Aviosuperficie Templare PaestumSmall Airport
Campo di Volo "Fly Club"Small Airport
Campo di volo S.Elia (Buccino)Small Airport
Centro Volo CampaniaSmall Airport
Oasi da Peppe AirfieldSmall Airport
Policastro AirfieldSmall Airport
Rains AirfieldSmall Airport
Sky Ufita AirfieldSmall Airport
Volturno Fly AviosuperficieSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Laura

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chiesa della Madonna di Loreto

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 Laura

What is the population of Laura?

Laura has a population of 1,624 residents and is located in Italy. The population density is 31 people per square mile, spread across 52.3 square miles.

Is Laura expensive to live in?

The median household income is $15,462, 79% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Laura?

Laura enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 50°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 310 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 52.9 inches.

How is the job market in Laura?

The job market in Laura faces challenges, with unemployment at 12.5% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 122 business establishments in the area.

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