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Lesina, Italy

Apulia · Italy

Lesina is a small city in Apulia, Italy with a population of 5,954. Elevation: 16 ft (5 m). Average temperature: 61°F (16°C).

Data updated June 2026

1.9 /5.0
D Poor
5,954 Population 57/sq mi density
16 ft Elevation 5 meters
61°F Avg Temperature 16°C
15.4 in Annual Rain
Europe / Rome Timezone
$14,993 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
$14,993 median income, 13.7% unemployment

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About Lesina

Lesina is a town and comune, former bishopric and Latin Catholic titular see on the northern side of Monte Gargano in the province of Foggia, in the Apulia region of southeast Italy.

People

Population5,954
Density57/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$14,993
Unemployment13.7%

Climate

Avg Temp61°F (16°C)
Rain15.4 in/yr
Sunny Days308/yr
Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Population5,954
Population Density57 / sq mi
Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Coordinates41.8613°, 15.3532°
TimezoneEurope/Rome
Country🇮🇹 Italy
State / ProvinceApulia
Average Temperature61°F (16°C)
January Average48°F (9°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation15.4 inches (392 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$14,993

About Lesina

Lesina is a small city in Italy (Apulia) with a population of 5,954. The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet (5 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 61°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 48°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 15.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/Rome.

The median household income in Lesina is $14,993, which is 80% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 13.7% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 447 business establishments.

Income: Lesina vs Italy

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Income

Median HH Income$14,993
80% below Italy avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment13.7%
281% above Italy avg
Establishments (County)447

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Lesina

Lesina has an average annual temperature of 17.2°C (63°F). The hottest month is Aug (26.5°C), the coldest is Jan (9.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 359 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 9.3°C / 49°F 6.9° / 11.7° 31.3
Feb 9.4°C / 49°F 6.8° / 12.1° 19.8
Mar 11.9°C / 53°F 9° / 14.8° 22.5
Apr 14.6°C / 58°F 11.6° / 17.7° 30.1
May 19°C / 66°F 16° / 22° 24.2
Jun 23.6°C / 74°F 20.3° / 26.8° 17.9
Jul 26.2°C / 79°F 23° / 29.3° 19.7
Aug 26.5°C / 80°F 23.4° / 29.6° 18.9
Sep 22.6°C / 73°F 19.5° / 25.7° 48.3
Oct 18.6°C / 65°F 15.7° / 21.6° 41.7
Nov 14.4°C / 58°F 11.8° / 17.1° 47.2
Dec 10.6°C / 51°F 8.1° / 13.1° 37.5
Lesina enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 308 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 15.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

48°F Jan (9°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average61.0°F
13% above Italy avg
January Average48°F (9°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days308 days/yr

Geography

Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Area104.6 sq mi (270.9 km²)
Population Density57/sq mi
Coordinates41.8613°N, 15.3532°W
TimezoneEurope/Rome

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 15.4"
59% below Italy avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 1.93"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.83"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

839 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.9. Most recent: M4.3 on Mar 18, 2025.

Oct 31, 2002 4 km WSW of Larino, Italy M5.9 41 km
May 5, 1990 6 km NE of Avigliano, Italy M5.8 126 km
Nov 1, 2002 2 km ESE of Casacalenda, Italy M5.8 42 km
Mar 27, 2021 55 km N of Peschici, Italy M5.5 87 km
Mar 29, 2003 51 km W of Komiža, Croatia M5.5 139 km
Sep 30, 1995 3 km S of Ischitella, Italy M5.2 45 km
May 26, 1991 3 km E of Avigliano, Italy M5.1 130 km
Mar 27, 2003 62 km W of Komiža, Croatia M5.0 143 km
Mar 14, 2025 14 km NNE of Lesina, Italy M5.0 15 km
Apr 1, 2003 70 km W of Komiža, Croatia M4.8 140 km
Feb 16, 2013 3 km W of Sora, Italy M4.8 148 km
May 29, 2006 6 km SE of Carpino, Italy M4.7 46 km
Feb 1, 1990 10 km NNE of Isole Tremiti, Italy M4.7 42 km
Apr 3, 1996 0 km NNE of Muro Lucano, Italy M4.7 123 km
Mar 28, 2023 2 km NNW of Montagano, Italy M4.7 61 km
Apr 3, 2003 Adriatic Sea M4.6 144 km
May 5, 1990 1 km W of Pietragalla, Italy M4.6 131 km
Mar 19, 1997 1 km SSE of Sepino, Italy M4.6 80 km
Feb 20, 2008 3 km W of Belmonte Castello, Italy M4.6 134 km
Sep 27, 2012 0 km E of Sant'Arcangelo Trimonte, Italy M4.6 84 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 4,000 139 km
1906 TYRRHENIAN SEA Astronomical 0.4 m 350 139 km
1805 CAMPANIA Earthquake - - 84 km
1731 TYRRHENIAN SEA Earthquake - 3,600 42 km
1627 GARGANO PENINSULA Earthquake - 5,000 14 km
79 BAY OF NAPLES Eruption - 2,100 139 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Vesuvius (139 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Vesuvius Stratovolcano 1,281 m (4,203 ft) 1944 139 km
Campi Flegrei Caldera 458 m (1,503 ft) 1538 153 km
Ischia Complex 789 m (2,589 ft) 1302 175 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 48°F (9°C) 1.3 in
February 47°F (9°C) 1.2 in Coldest
March 51°F (11°C) 1.2 in
April 56°F (14°C) 1.1 in
May 65°F (18°C) 1.0 in
June 72°F (22°C) 0.9 in
July 77°F (25°C) 0.8 in Driest
August 77°F (25°C) 1.1 in Warmest
September 71°F (21°C) 1.7 in
October 63°F (17°C) 1.7 in
November 55°F (13°C) 1.9 in Wettest
December 50°F (10°C) 1.6 in

Lesina has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 47°F in February to 77°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 15.4 inches, with November being the wettest month (1.9") and July the driest (0.8").

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Schools in Lesina

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Scuola Secondaria di I° Grado "Giovanni Paolo II" - - - -
Scuola Elementare R. Centonza - - - -
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Museums in Lesina

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo civico
Museo Civico Archeologico
Museo dell'Alto Tavoliere (Ex Monastero Francescano)
Museo Diocesiano
Museo Multimediale
Museo Preistorico Grotta Paglicci

Libraries in Lesina

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca Comunale Alessandro Minuziano / Edificio Scolastico Giovanni Pascoli0.0
Biblioteca Nardella0.0

Farmers Markets in Lesina

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercato del Pesce
Mercato rionale
Mercato Rionale
Mercato Rionale
Mercato Rionale
Mercato Rionale
Mercato Rionale
Mercato Rionale

Hotels in Lesina

5 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hotel California
Hotel Maddalena
Hotela Lesina
L'Albergo Ristorante La Locanda dell'Angelo
Palazzo Ducale residence Liù

Restaurants in Lesina

15 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Acapulco Due
Agriturismo Villa Michelangelo
I due Galli
In Laguna
La Bisboccia
La Conchiglia
La corte del Re
La cruna del Lago
La Rosa dei Venti
Lake cafè
Le Antiche Sere
Lido Albatros
Lido Ponente
Lido Sirena
Ristorante Pizzeria Piano delle Vigne

Train Stations in Lesina

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Stazione di Lesina

Gas Stations in Lesina

5 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Esso
Indipend.
IT #5851840958
Pit-Stop
Tamoil

Stadiums & Teams in Lesina

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Lesina

9 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Amendola Air Base-Medium Airport
Foggia Gino Lisa AirportFOGMedium Airport
Apricena Fly Airfield-Small Airport
Aviosuperficie Olivola-Small Airport
Fly and Go Airfield-Small Airport
Gargano Pilot Captain Saverio Tadesco Airfield-Small Airport
K-Fly Flying Field-Small Airport
Molise Ultravolo Airfield-Small Airport
Vasto Flying Field-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Lesina

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chiesa dell'Annunziata
Stella Maris

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 Lesina

What is the population of Lesina?

Lesina has a population of 5,954 residents and is located in Italy. The population density is 57 people per square mile, spread across 104.6 square miles.

Is Lesina expensive to live in?

The median household income is $14,993, 80% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Lesina?

Lesina enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 48°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 308 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 15.4 inches.

How is the job market in Lesina?

The job market in Lesina faces challenges, with unemployment at 13.7% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 447 business establishments in the area.

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