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Macugnaga, Italy

Piedmont · Italy

Macugnaga is a small town in Piedmont, Italy with a population of 651. Elevation: 4,314 ft (1,315 m). Average temperature: 30°F (-1°C).

Data updated June 2026

1.9 /5.0
D Poor
651 Population 123/sq mi density
4,314 ft Elevation 1,315 meters
30°F Avg Temperature -1°C
42.7 in Annual Rain
Europe / Rome Timezone
$19,003 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
$19,003 median income, 12.3% unemployment

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People

Population651
Density123/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$19,003
Unemployment12.3%

Climate

Avg Temp30°F (-1°C)
Rain42.7 in/yr
Sunny Days281/yr
Elevation4,314 ft (1,315 m)
Population651
Population Density123 / sq mi
Elevation4,314 ft (1,315 m)
Coordinates45.9693°, 7.9678°
TimezoneEurope/Rome
Country🇮🇹 Italy
State / ProvincePiedmont
Average Temperature30°F (-1°C)
January Average15°F (-9°C)
July Average46°F (8°C)
Annual Precipitation42.7 inches (1,084 mm)
Annual Snowfall179.5 inches (456 cm)
Median Household Income$19,003

About Macugnaga

Macugnaga is a small town in Italy (Piedmont) with a population of 651. The city sits at an elevation of 4,314 feet (1,315 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 30°F (-1°C). Temperatures range from 15°F in January to 46°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 42.7 inches. The timezone is Europe/Rome.

The median household income in Macugnaga is $19,003, which is 75% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 12.3% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 49 business establishments.

Income: Macugnaga vs Italy

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Income

Median HH Income$19,003
75% below Italy avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment12.3%
242% above Italy avg
Establishments (County)49

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Macugnaga has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 30°F (-1°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 46°F in July. The area gets 281 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 42.7 inches. The area receives 179.5 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 4,314 feet.

Temperature

15°F Jan (-9°C) 46°F Jul (8°C)
Annual Average30.1°F
44% below Italy avg
January Average15°F (-9°C)
July Average46°F (8°C)
Sunny Days281 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,314 ft (1,315 m)
Area5.3 sq mi (13.7 km²)
Population Density123/sq mi
Coordinates45.9693°N, 7.9678°W
TimezoneEurope/Rome

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.7"
12% above Italy avg
Snowfall 179.5"
Wettest Month (May) 2.83"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.97"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,084 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M4.1 on Jul 21, 2025.

Apr 11, 2003 1 km SSW of Carezzano Maggiore, Italy M5.0 150 km
Aug 21, 2000 1 km WNW of Oviglio, Italy M4.9 129 km
Nov 20, 1991 1 km WSW of Churwalden, Switzerland M4.7 149 km
Feb 14, 1999 3 km NNE of Belfaux, Switzerland M4.7 117 km
Jul 18, 2001 3 km S of Masio, Italy M4.7 130 km
Dec 14, 1994 7 km SSE of Amancy, France M4.5 125 km
Aug 28, 1994 6 km SSW of Muotathal, Switzerland M4.5 121 km
Feb 17, 1992 4 km NNE of Scharans, Switzerland M4.5 145 km
Mar 12, 2022 3 km S of Faverges, France M4.5 133 km
Apr 19, 2009 1 km ENE of Bandito, Italy M4.5 139 km
Jul 25, 2011 5 km NW of Cantalupa, Italy M4.4 122 km
Nov 21, 1995 1 km SW of Collegno, Italy M4.4 105 km
Jun 14, 1993 3 km S of Vogogna, Italy M4.4 26 km
May 24, 1995 7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland M4.4 148 km
May 6, 2003 7 km WSW of Linthal, Switzerland M4.3 126 km
Mar 31, 1996 7 km NNW of Bionaz, Italy M4.3 44 km
Apr 29, 2003 2 km SSW of Varen, Switzerland M4.3 46 km
Nov 16, 1995 1 km ENE of Einsiedeln, Switzerland M4.3 143 km
Feb 11, 1990 northern Italy M4.3 111 km
Jun 30, 2010 3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France M4.3 132 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.0 m (13 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1601 LAKE LUCERNE Eruption + Earthquake 4.0 m 8 101 km
1996 LAKE BRIENZ Meteorological 0.5 m 85 km
563 LAKE GENEVA Meteorological 99 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 15°F (-9°C) 2.1 in Coldest
February 19°F (-7°C) 2.0 in Driest
March 21°F (-6°C) 2.4 in
April 24°F (-5°C) 2.6 in
May 32°F (0°C) 2.8 in Wettest
June 39°F (4°C) 2.4 in
July 46°F (8°C) 2.1 in
August 46°F (8°C) 2.4 in Warmest
September 40°F (5°C) 2.3 in
October 34°F (1°C) 2.8 in
November 25°F (-4°C) 2.4 in
December 22°F (-6°C) 2.0 in

Macugnaga has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 15°F in January to 46°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 28.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.8") and February the driest (2.0").

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Radio Stations near Macugnaga

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
La Radio du bord de l’eau (CH) chillout, house MP3 128 kbps
Radio Amica, Biella MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Macugnaga

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Alpenfaunamuseum
Alte Kaserne
Antica segheria
Antica Segheria Resga di Brasei
Antico forno
Antico forno
Antico Forno
Antico forno
Antico forno a legna
Antico mulino ad acqua
Bergführermuseum
Cà d'Ninin
Casa Museo
Centro Documentazione Miniere Chamousira
Centro Visita Giardino Botanico
Cià dul Ciaplàn
Ecomuseo Molino Fucina
Latteria Turnaria Museo della lavorazione del latte
Lorihiischi
Matterhorn Museum
Miniera d'oro della Guja
Mostra Museo del Puncetto
Mostra Museo Vincenzo Lancia
Museo Casa del Minatore
Museo Casa Walser
Museo dell' Acqua
Museo dell' Immateriale
Museo della Milizia Tradizionale di Calasca
Museo Etnografico Walser
Museo Etnografico Walser di Rimella
Museo Gian Battista Filippa
Museo Gipsoteca "Pietro Della Vedova"
Museo Laboratorio del Marmo Artificiale
Museo Storico della Montagna e del Contrabbando
Museo Tirozzo-Carestia
Saaser Museeum
Sala Polifunzionale
Walser Ecomuseum
Walser Museum
Zooom The Matterhorn

Libraries in Macugnaga

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Comunale di Brusson0.0
Bibliothek Linde0.0
Gemeinde Bibliothek0.0
Gemeinde Saas-Fee0.0

Farmers Markets in Macugnaga

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercato della domenica periodo estivo
Mercato di Gressoney-Saint-Jean

Restaurants in Macugnaga

5 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Al 220 Z'Makanà
Bar Ristorante Flizzi
Bar Ristorante Lago Smeraldo
Bar Ristorante Rifugio Scarteboden
Bar Ristorante Taverna del Rosa

Gas Stations in Macugnaga

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

IT #236722476

Breweries in Macugnaga

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Zermatt Matterhorn Brauerei

Ski Resorts Near Macugnaga

87 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Aletsch Arena 0.0 $0
Cioss Prato 0.0 $0
Gluringen 0.0 $0
Adelboden - Lenk 0.0 $0
Wispile – Gstaad 0.0 $0
Lenk - Wallegg 0.0 $0
Bellwald 0.0 $0
Engstligenalp 0.0 $0
Mogno 0.0 $0
Lauchernalp 0.0 $0
Lauenen 0.0 $0
Münster-Geschinen 0.0 $0
Blatten Belalp 0.0 $0
Val Formazza 0.0 $0
Leukerbad (Torrent) 0.0 $0
Wilern 0.0 $0
Crans-Montana 0.0 $0
Jeizinen 0.0 $0
Bosco Gurin – Grossalp 0.0 $0
Anzère 0.0 $0
Rosswald 0.0 $0
Alpe Devero 0.0 $0
Jaunpass 0.0 $0
Schwarzsee 0.0 $0
First – Grindelwald 0.0 $0
Aeschiallmend 0.0 $0
Rossberg - Oberwil 0.0 $0
Faltschen 0.0 $0
Springenboden 0.0 $0
Jaun 0.0 $0
Wiriehorn 0.0 $0
Grindelwald - Wengen 0.0 $0
Realp 0.0 $0
Eischoll 0.0 $0
Kiental 0.0 $0
Mürren/Schilthorn 0.0 $0
Grimmialp 0.0 $0
Snow Park 0.0 $0
Elsigen-Metsch 0.0 $0
Schönried - Saanenmöser - Zweisimmen - St. Stephan 0.0 $0
Rellerli – Schönried 0.0 $0
Airolo - Pesciüm 0.0 $0
Adelboden - TschentenAlp 0.0 $0
Kandersteg 0.0 $0
Monterosa Ski 0.0 $0
Saas-Almagell 0.0 $0
Cheggio 0.0 $0
Saas Fee 0.0 $0
Stomping Grounds (summer snowpark) 0.0 $0
Lourtier 0.0 $0
Arolla 0.0 $0
Macugnaga - Moro 0.0 $0
Macugnaga - Belvedere 0.0 $0
Zermatt - Breuil-Cervinia 0.0 $0
Mottarone Ski Park 0.0 $0
La Forclaz 0.0 $0
Chamois 0.0 $0
Antagnod 0.0 $0
Torgnon 0.0 $0
Brusson 0.0 $0
Scopello / Alpe di Mera 0.0 $0
Gressoney-Saint-Jean 0.0 $0
Colle di Joux 0.0 $0
Pila 0.0 $0
Bielmonte 0.0 $0
Champorcher 0.0 $0
Grächen 0.0 $0
Rothwald/Wasenalp 0.0 $0
Unterbäch – Brandalp 0.0 $0
Moosalpregion 0.0 $0
San Domenico di Varzo 0.0 $0
Visperterminen 0.0 $0
Mayens de Conthey 0.0 $0
Vercorin 0.0 $0
Saint Luc - Chandolin 0.0 $0
Staldenried - Gspon 0.0 $0
Nax 0.0 $0
Ala di Stura 0.0 $0
Zinal / Grimentz 0.0 $0
Saas-Balen 0.0 $0
Craveggia - Piana di Vigezzo 0.0 $0
Saas-Grund 0.0 $0
Druogno 0.0 $0
Malesco 0.0 $0
4 Vallées – Verbier/La Tzoumaz/Nendaz/Veysonnaz/Thyon 0.0 $0
Evolène 0.0 $0
Domobianca 0.0 $0

Airports Near Macugnaga

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Aosta Corrado Gex AirportAOTMedium Airport
Biella-Cerrione AirfieldMedium Airport
Cameri Air BaseMedium Airport
Sion AirportSIRMedium Airport
Aeroteam AirfieldSmall Airport
Airfield ASD Carisio Gliding ClubSmall Airport
Airfield ASD Verbano flySmall Airport
Altiport du Glacier de TsanfleuronSmall Airport
Altiporto ChamoisSmall Airport
Altisurface du Glacier de PrasfleuriSmall Airport
Ambri AirportSmall Airport
Aviosuperficie privata "La Ceriella"Small Airport
Canavese Ultralight Flight ClubSmall Airport
Carolina AirfieldSmall Airport
Cascina Colombare AirfieldSmall Airport
Cerreto Castello AirfieldSmall Airport
Champillon altiportoSmall Airport
Chatelair AirfieldSmall Airport
Chavez-Marini AirfieldSmall Airport
Cossato AirfieldSmall Airport
Croix de Coeur AltiportSmall Airport
Gattinara AirfieldSmall Airport
Gh. del Mont GeléSmall Airport
Ghiacciaio del Braoulé altiportoSmall Airport
Ghiacciaio del LysSmall Airport
Gianni Cerutti AirfieldSmall Airport
Il Falco AirfieldSmall Airport
Il Picchio AirfieldSmall Airport
Ivrea Montalto Dora AirfieldSmall Airport
Kanderfirn Mountain Landing SiteSmall Airport
Le Streghe AirfieldSmall Airport
Lucchina Fly Club AirfieldSmall Airport
Marc Ingegno AirfieldSmall Airport
Meggiana AltiportSmall Airport
Megolo AirfieldSmall Airport
Moncucco AirfieldSmall Airport
Münster AirfieldSmall Airport
Pegasus 2000 AirfieldSmall Airport
Petersgrat Mountain Landing SiteSmall Airport
Raron AirfieldSmall Airport
Reichenbach Air BaseSmall Airport
Rosa Blanche Mountain Landing SiteSmall Airport
Rovasenda 2000 AirfieldSmall Airport
Saanen AirfieldSmall Airport
San Michele NO11Small Airport
Sankt Stephan AirfieldSmall Airport
Vercelli AirportSmall Airport
Vergiate AirfieldSmall Airport
Volopuro AirfieldSmall Airport
Zweisimmen AirfieldSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Macugnaga

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chiesa vecchia di Santa Maria
Oratorio della Madonna della Neve - Borca
Oratorio di San Giovanni Battista - Pestarena

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 Macugnaga

What is the population of Macugnaga?

Macugnaga has a population of 651 residents and is located in Italy. The population density is 123 people per square mile, spread across 5.3 square miles.

Is Macugnaga expensive to live in?

The median household income is $19,003, 75% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Macugnaga?

Macugnaga has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 30°F (-1°C). Winter temperatures average 15°F in January, while summers reach an average of 46°F in July. The area receives 281 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 42.7 inches, with 179.5 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Macugnaga?

The job market in Macugnaga faces challenges, with unemployment at 12.3% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 49 business establishments in the area.

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