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Maratea, Italy
Full City Profile
1.9
/5.0
D
Poor
2,715
Population
82/sq mi density
984 ft
Elevation
300 meters
64°F
Avg Temperature
18°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
$18,822 median income, 13.6% unemployment
Maratea enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 319 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.0 inches. The area receives 1.7 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
52°F Jan (11°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 64.1°F |
| 19% above US avg | |
| January Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 319 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 984 ft (300 m) |
| Area | 33.1 sq mi (85.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 82/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.9993°N, 15.7154°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
20 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 10.9 m (36 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2002 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Explosion | 10.9 m | — | 141 km |
| 1916 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Earthquake | 10.0 m | — | 138 km |
| 1631 | BAY OF NAPLES | Eruption | 5.0 m | 4,000 | 142 km |
| 1930 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 2.5 m | 6 | 141 km |
| 2019 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 1.3 m | 1 | 141 km |
| 2022 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.8 m | — | 141 km |
| 1919 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.8 m | 4 | 141 km |
| 1906 | TYRRHENIAN SEA | Astronomical | 0.4 m | 350 | 142 km |
| 2021 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.4 m | — | 141 km |
| 2019 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.3 m | — | 141 km |
| 2022 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | 0.0 m | — | 141 km |
| 2024 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | — | — | 141 km |
| 1954 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Astronomical | — | — | 141 km |
| 1944 | STROMBOLI ISLAND | Explosion | — | — | 141 km |
| 1870 | TYRRHENIAN SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 94 km |
| 1836 | ROSSANO | Earthquake | — | 589 | 88 km |
| 1783 | TYRRHENIAN CALABRIA | Earthquake | — | — | 146 km |
| 1783 | TYRRHENIAN CALABRIA | Earthquake | — | — | 150 km |
| 1562 | REGGIO DI CALABRIA | Earthquake | — | — | 59 km |
| 79 | BAY OF NAPLES | Eruption | — | 2,100 | 142 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Stromboli (141 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Stromboli | Stratovolcano | 924 m (3,031 ft) | 2020 | 141 km |
| Vesuvius | Stratovolcano | 1,281 m (4,203 ft) | 1944 | 142 km |
| Panarea | Stratovolcano | 399 m (1,309 ft) | Unknown | 161 km |
| Campi Flegrei | Caldera | 458 m (1,503 ft) | 1538 | 162 km |
| Ischia | Complex | 789 m (2,589 ft) | 1302 | 174 km |
| Lipari | Stratovolcano(es) | 590 m (1,936 ft) | 1230 | 181 km |
| Vulcano | Stratovolcano(es) | 500 m (1,640 ft) | 1890 | 189 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 52°F (11°C) | 3.7 in | |
| February | 48°F (9°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest |
| March | 51°F (10°C) | 3.4 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 1.1 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 0.7 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 1.3 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 2.5 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 4.3 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| December | 49°F (10°C) | 4.5 in |
Maratea has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 48°F in February to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.7") and July the driest (0.7").