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Leuca, Italy

Apulia · Italy

Leuca is a small town in Apulia, Italy with a population of 1,263. Elevation: 56 ft (17 m). Average temperature: 66°F (19°C).

Data updated June 2026

1.9 /5.0
D Poor
1,263 Population 141/sq mi density
56 ft Elevation 17 meters
66°F Avg Temperature 19°C
29.6 in Annual Rain
Europe / Rome Timezone
$16,676 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
$16,676 median income, 14.2% unemployment

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Full City Profile

People

Population1,263
Density141/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$16,676
Unemployment14.2%

Climate

Avg Temp66°F (19°C)
Rain29.6 in/yr
Sunny Days313/yr
Elevation56 ft (17 m)
Population1,263
Population Density141 / sq mi
Elevation56 ft (17 m)
Coordinates39.7995°, 18.3582°
TimezoneEurope/Rome
Country🇮🇹 Italy
State / ProvinceApulia
Average Temperature66°F (19°C)
January Average53°F (11°C)
July Average85°F (29°C)
Annual Precipitation29.6 inches (751 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.6 inches (1 cm)
Median Household Income$16,676

About Leuca

Leuca is a small town in Italy (Apulia) with a population of 1,263. The city sits at an elevation of 56 feet (17 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 66°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 53°F in January to 85°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 29.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/Rome.

The median household income in Leuca is $16,676, which is 78% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 14.2% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 95 business establishments.

Income: Leuca vs Italy

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Income

Median HH Income$16,676
78% below Italy avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment14.2%
294% above Italy avg
Establishments (County)95

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Leuca

Leuca has an average annual temperature of 17.3°C (63°F). The hottest month is Aug (26.4°C), the coldest is Jan (9.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 614 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 9.9°C / 50°F 7.6° / 12.2° 62.4
Feb 10.2°C / 50°F 7.7° / 12.7° 46.5
Mar 11.6°C / 53°F 9.1° / 14.2° 57.5
Apr 14.4°C / 58°F 11.8° / 17.1° 44.8
May 18.4°C / 65°F 15.5° / 21.4° 30.8
Jun 22.9°C / 73°F 19.8° / 26° 16.7
Jul 25.9°C / 79°F 22.5° / 29.3° 10.2
Aug 26.4°C / 80°F 23° / 29.7° 16.5
Sep 22.6°C / 73°F 19.7° / 25.5° 52.6
Oct 18.7°C / 66°F 16.1° / 21.3° 86.4
Nov 15°C / 59°F 12.6° / 17.3° 110.6
Dec 11.6°C / 53°F 9.3° / 13.8° 79.0
Leuca enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 313 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 29.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 56 feet.

Temperature

53°F Jan (11°C) 85°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average65.5°F
21% above Italy avg
January Average53°F (11°C)
July Average85°F (29°C)
Sunny Days313 days/yr

Geography

Elevation56 ft (17 m)
Area9.0 sq mi (23.3 km²)
Population Density141/sq mi
Coordinates39.7995°N, 18.3582°W
TimezoneEurope/Rome

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.6"
22% below Italy avg
Snowfall 0.6"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.58"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.47"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Apr 17, 2002 12 km NNE of Mirto, Italy M5.3 130 km
Dec 24, 1993 8 km NE of Himarë, Albania M5.2 130 km
Aug 1, 2024 2 km S of Bocchigliero, Italy M5.1 145 km
Jun 21, 1992 33 km WSW of Gáïos, Greece M5.0 145 km
May 19, 2018 17 km W of Memaliaj, Albania M4.9 134 km
Jan 4, 2019 9 km N of Himarë, Albania M4.8 125 km
Apr 5, 2014 18 km SE of Capo Rizzuto, Italy M4.8 147 km
Nov 24, 1999 18 km N of Himarë, Albania M4.8 130 km
Mar 22, 2024 32 km WSW of Agios Georgis, Greece M4.8 85 km
Aug 8, 2006 9 km N of Himarë, Albania M4.8 126 km
Aug 6, 2006 6 km N of Himarë, Albania M4.8 124 km
Jun 22, 2013 17 km ESE of Orikum, Albania M4.7 122 km
Apr 27, 1996 10 km NE of Fabrizio, Italy M4.6 147 km
Mar 5, 2008 14 km NNW of Himarë, Albania M4.6 121 km
Jan 24, 1990 2 km NNE of Santa Severina, Italy M4.5 142 km
Mar 25, 2009 14 km E of Orikum, Albania M4.5 123 km
Apr 17, 2006 15 km NE of Torretta, Italy M4.5 107 km
Jan 12, 2021 4 km WSW of Himarë, Albania M4.5 119 km
May 10, 2006 17 km SW of Orikum, Albania M4.5 94 km
May 8, 1992 1 km NNE of Himarë, Albania M4.5 124 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1883 IONIAN ISLANDS Earthquake - - 145 km
1866 ALBANIAN COASTS Earthquake - 60 105 km
1866 BAY OF VLORE Earthquake - - 111 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 53°F (11°C) 2.6 in
February 50°F (10°C) 2.1 in Coldest
March 53°F (11°C) 2.1 in
April 57°F (14°C) 1.2 in
May 65°F (18°C) 0.9 in
June 72°F (22°C) 0.5 in
July 85°F (29°C) 0.5 in Warmest, Driest
August 78°F (26°C) 0.9 in
September 72°F (22°C) 1.5 in
October 65°F (18°C) 3.4 in
November 57°F (14°C) 3.6 in Wettest
December 52°F (11°C) 3.0 in

Leuca has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 50°F in February to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.6") and July the driest (0.5").

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Radio Stations near Leuca

7 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Icon Radio - MP3 128 kbps
iCON Radio (GB) club dance, dance music AAC+ 128 kbps
Mondoradio Tuttifrutti misc MP3 96 kbps
Radio Centrale - AAC+ 128 kbps
Radio Centrale - Montorio al Vomano classic italian pop, italian pop MP3 128 kbps
Diffusione Stereo casarano, pop MP3 192 kbps
Radio In (GR) greek, soft MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Leuca

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo archeologico della civiltà messapica
Museo degli Orologi e delle Torri Civiche
Museo del giunco palustre
Museo della Civiltà Contadina
Museum Vito Mele
Nuovo Museo Archeologico di Ugento
Oggetti personali della Beata Elisa Martinez

Libraries in Leuca

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca Comunale di Presicce0.0
Biblioteca Comunale Don Giacomo Pantaleo0.0
Biblioteca Maria Paiano0.0
Palazzo Comi0.0

Farmers Markets in Leuca

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Area Mercatale
Area Mercatale di Matino
Chiazza
Fiera di Miggiano
Mercato settimanale
Piazza Unità d'Italia

Hotels in Leuca

10 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Albergo 2 Mari
Albergo Minerva
Hotel L'Approdo
Hotel Magna Grecia
Hotel Rizieri
Hotel Terminal
Hotel Villa La Meridiana
Maseria Agriturismo Serine
Messapia Hotel & Resort Ristorante
Montirò Hotel

Restaurants in Leuca

31 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

2 Mari
24re
Altamarea
Bacio di Puglia
Blanc Luxury Beach Club
Boccaccio
Braceria Magna Grecia
Cafè dò mar
Calura
Costa di Ponente
Dea Athena
Gnam
Hostaria La Santa Barbara del Mare
Hosteria Al Pardo
Hotel Rizieri Ristorante
La Conchiglia
La Fica Paccia
Lido Azzurro
Loquita
MISSA
Osteria Terra Masci
Ristorante Fedele
Ristorante L'Approdo
Ristorante Lupo di Mare
Ristorante Zio Tom
Sacrestia
Samarinda
Santa Maria Leuca
Tatanka
Tora
Trattoria Zia Lucia

Cafes in Leuca

4 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Belvedere
Caffè de Finibus Terrae
Caffè Redentore
Caffetteria Martinucci

Theatres in Leuca

1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Open Air Theatre of Piazza Asti

Gas Stations in Leuca

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Q8

Banks in Leuca

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Banca Popolare Pugliese

Stadiums & Teams in Leuca

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Leuca

16 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Lecce Galatina Air Base / Galatina Fortunato Cesari AirportLCCMedium Airport
Aerotre Airfield-Small Airport
AliPuglia Airfield-Small Airport
Antares Aeroclub Brindisi Airfield-Small Airport
ASD Salento Fly Airfield-Small Airport
Campovolo Bellamarinafly-Small Airport
Corte Airfield-Small Airport
Esperti Airfield-Small Airport
Faco Fly-Small Airport
Fondone Airfield-Small Airport
Gallipoli Flying Field-Small Airport
Lecce-San Cataldo Lepore Airfield-Small Airport
Masseria Macri Airfield-Small Airport
Pietralata Flying Field-Small Airport
Santa Chiara Airfield-Small Airport
Torre Sant'Andrea Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Leuca

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Marina di Leuca

Churches & Religious Organizations in Leuca

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Basilica Santa Maria De Finibus Terrae
Chiesa del Cristo Re
Chiesa della Madonna delle Rasce

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 Leuca

What is the population of Leuca?

Leuca has a population of 1,263 residents and is located in Italy. The population density is 141 people per square mile, spread across 9.0 square miles.

Is Leuca expensive to live in?

The median household income is $16,676, 78% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Leuca?

Leuca enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 53°F in January, while summers reach an average of 85°F in July. The area receives 313 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 29.6 inches.

How is the job market in Leuca?

The job market in Leuca faces challenges, with unemployment at 14.2% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 95 business establishments in the area.

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