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Le Castella, Italy

Full City Profile

1.9 /5.0
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1,102 Population 18/sq mi density
36 ft Elevation 11 meters
63°F Avg Temperature 17°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
$12,704 median income, 15.1% unemployment
Le Castella enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 284 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 28.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

50°F Jan (10°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average62.5°F
16% above US avg
January Average50°F (10°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days284 days/yr

Geography

Elevation36 ft (11 m)
Area60.8 sq mi (157.4 km²)
Population Density18/sq mi
Coordinates38.9101°N, 17.0222°W
TimezoneEurope/Rome

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.7"
24% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 4.37"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.31"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

422 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M4.5 on Feb 26, 2025.

Apr 17, 2002 12 km NNE of Mirto, Italy M5.3 89 km
Oct 25, 2012 2 km SE of Mormanno, Italy M5.3 139 km
May 1, 2023 33 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy M5.2 143 km
May 17, 2001 43 km NW of Santa Domenica, Italy M5.2 130 km
Aug 1, 2024 2 km S of Bocchigliero, Italy M5.1 59 km
Feb 25, 1996 22 km NW of Santa Domenica, Italy M4.8 116 km
Aug 19, 2021 31 km WSW of Amantea, Italy M4.8 114 km
Apr 5, 2014 18 km SE of Capo Rizzuto, Italy M4.8 24 km
Feb 24, 2020 2 km E of San Vincenzo la Costa, Italy M4.8 89 km
May 9, 2015 36 km ENE of Canneto, Italy M4.7 148 km
Aug 28, 2012 0 km WSW of Scilla, Italy M4.6 136 km
May 28, 2012 2 km NW of Morano Calabro, Italy M4.6 131 km
Mar 30, 2000 7 km SSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy M4.6 121 km
Apr 27, 1996 10 km NE of Fabrizio, Italy M4.6 94 km
Feb 26, 2025 39 km W of San Nicolò, Italy M4.5 144 km
Apr 15, 2015 53 km NW of Santa Domenica, Italy M4.5 142 km
Jul 5, 2016 89 km ESE of Weather Station, Italy M4.5 147 km
Sep 9, 2019 38 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy M4.5 142 km
Aug 11, 2017 21 km WSW of Scarcelli, Italy M4.5 118 km
Mar 24, 2013 37 km ESE of Weather Station, Italy M4.5 133 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

11 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 16.0 m (52 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1783 MESSINA STRAITS Eruption + Earthquake 16.0 m 1,500 143 km
1908 MESSINA STRAIT, IONIAN SEA Eruption + Earthquake 13.0 m 80,000 150 km
1905 TYRRHENIAN CALABRIA Earthquake 1.3 m 557 87 km
1907 IONIAN CALABRIA Earthquake 158 123 km
1870 TYRRHENIAN SEA Earthquake 76 km
1836 ROSSANO Earthquake 589 85 km
1784 IONIAN CALABRIA Earthquake 85 km
1783 MESSINA STRAITS Meteorological 1 135 km
1783 TYRRHENIAN CALABRIA Earthquake 30,000 114 km
1783 TYRRHENIAN CALABRIA Earthquake 65 km
1783 TYRRHENIAN CALABRIA Earthquake 50 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Stromboli (157 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Stromboli Stratovolcano 924 m (3,031 ft) 2020 157 km
Panarea Stratovolcano 399 m (1,309 ft) Unknown 172 km
Lipari Stratovolcano(es) 590 m (1,936 ft) 1230 187 km
Vulcano Stratovolcano(es) 500 m (1,640 ft) 1890 188 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 50°F (10°C) 3.6 in Coldest
February 50°F (10°C) 2.9 in
March 53°F (11°C) 3.5 in
April 57°F (14°C) 1.8 in
May 65°F (18°C) 1.0 in
June 73°F (23°C) 0.3 in Driest
July 78°F (26°C) 0.4 in
August 79°F (26°C) 1.0 in Warmest
September 73°F (23°C) 1.5 in
October 65°F (18°C) 4.3 in
November 57°F (14°C) 4.1 in
December 52°F (11°C) 4.4 in Wettest

Le Castella has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 50°F in January to 79°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 28.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.4") and June the driest (0.3").

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