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Massa, Italy

Basilicate · Italy

Massa is a small town in Basilicate, Italy with a population of 583. Elevation: 1,476 ft (450 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).

Data updated June 2026

1.9 /5.0
D Poor
583 Population 18/sq mi density
1,476 ft Elevation 450 meters
64°F Avg Temperature 18°C
53.0 in Annual Rain
Europe / Rome Timezone
$18,822 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
$18,822 median income, 13.6% unemployment

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People

Population583
Density18/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$18,822
Unemployment13.6%

Climate

Avg Temp64°F (18°C)
Rain53.0 in/yr
Sunny Days319/yr
Elevation1,476 ft (450 m)
Population583
Population Density18 / sq mi
Elevation1,476 ft (450 m)
Coordinates39.9838°, 15.7453°
TimezoneEurope/Rome
Country🇮🇹 Italy
State / ProvinceBasilicate
Average Temperature64°F (18°C)
January Average52°F (11°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation53.0 inches (1,345 mm)
Annual Snowfall1.7 inches (4 cm)
Median Household Income$18,822

About Massa

Massa is a small town in Italy (Basilicate) with a population of 583. The city sits at an elevation of 1,476 feet (450 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 64°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 52°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 53.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/Rome.

The median household income in Massa is $18,822, which is 75% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 13.6% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 44 business establishments.

Income: Massa vs Italy

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Income

Median HH Income$18,822
75% below Italy avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment13.6%
278% above Italy avg
Establishments (County)44

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Massa 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, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 53.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,476 feet.

Temperature

52°F Jan (11°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average64.1°F
19% above Italy avg
January Average52°F (11°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days319 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,476 ft (450 m)
Area33.1 sq mi (85.8 km²)
Population Density18/sq mi
Coordinates39.9838°N, 15.7453°W
TimezoneEurope/Rome

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.0"
39% above Italy avg
Snowfall 1.7"
Wettest Month (Nov) 4.72"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.71"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

626 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.8. Most recent: M4.3 on Mar 18, 2025.

Jan 5, 1994 62 km NNE of Malfa, Italy M5.8 112 km
May 5, 1990 6 km NE of Avigliano, Italy M5.8 88 km
Sep 9, 1998 2 km NNE of Castelluccio Superiore, Italy M5.6 21 km
May 18, 1998 74 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy M5.5 98 km
Dec 14, 1990 50 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy M5.3 78 km
Oct 25, 2012 2 km SE of Mormanno, Italy M5.3 25 km
Apr 17, 2002 12 km NNE of Mirto, Italy M5.3 99 km
Jul 4, 2007 39 km NE of Santa Marina Salina, Italy M5.2 140 km
May 17, 2001 43 km NW of Santa Domenica, Italy M5.2 116 km
May 1, 2023 33 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy M5.2 64 km
Mar 21, 1994 29 km WSW of Scalea, Italy M5.1 36 km
Aug 1, 2024 2 km S of Bocchigliero, Italy M5.1 108 km
May 26, 1991 3 km E of Avigliano, Italy M5.1 83 km
Oct 16, 2012 21 km WSW of Scalea, Italy M4.9 31 km
Nov 27, 1993 35 km N of Malfa, Italy M4.8 143 km
Nov 23, 2009 38 km SSW of Marina di Camerota, Italy M4.8 54 km
Aug 19, 2021 31 km WSW of Amantea, Italy M4.8 102 km
Sep 14, 1999 23 km SW of Marina di Camerota, Italy M4.8 49 km
Feb 24, 2020 2 km E of San Vincenzo la Costa, Italy M4.8 78 km
Feb 6, 2015 28 km NE of Santa Marina Salina, Italy M4.8 148 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

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 - 137 km
1631 BAY OF NAPLES Eruption 5.0 m 4,000 145 km
1930 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 2.5 m 6 141 km
2019 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 1.3 m 1 141 km
1905 TYRRHENIAN CALABRIA Earthquake 1.3 m 557 149 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 350 145 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 - - 91 km
1836 ROSSANO Earthquake - 589 85 km
1783 TYRRHENIAN CALABRIA Earthquake - - 147 km
1783 TYRRHENIAN CALABRIA Earthquake - - 144 km
1562 REGGIO DI CALABRIA Earthquake - - 61 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 145 km
Panarea Stratovolcano 399 m (1,309 ft) Unknown 161 km
Campi Flegrei Caldera 458 m (1,503 ft) 1538 165 km
Ischia Complex 789 m (2,589 ft) 1302 177 km
Lipari Stratovolcano(es) 590 m (1,936 ft) 1230 180 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 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

Massa 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").

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Radio Stations near Massa

7 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Balla Balla belvedere marittimo, folk music MP3 128 kbps
Radio Azzurra italian pop, pop MP3 128 kbps
Radio Color hits, musica italiana MP3 192 kbps
Radio Nord Castrovillari castrovillari, news MP3 128 kbps
SMC Radio - AAC+ 96 kbps
Radio Pollino castrovillari, news AAC+ 64 kbps
Radio Digiesse classic hits, hits MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Massa

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Antiquarium di Torre Cimalonga
MU.VI. - Museo Virtuale
Museo Archeologico di Rivello
Museo Comunale
Museo del Cedro
Museo della Cultura Contadina
Museo di Blanda
Museo di Blanda Gioacchino Francesco La Torre
Museo Etnografico
Museo In Cammino
Palazzo De Lieto - Pinacoteca Angelo Brando
Piccolo museo della marineria scaleota

Libraries in Massa

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca comunale di Scalea0.0
Biblioteca Comunale Tortora0.0
Biblioteca del Centro culturale Josè Mario Cernicchiaro0.0
Biblioteca delle Soprintendenze per i beni architettonici e per il paesaggio, per il patrimonio storico, artistico e demoetnoantropologico della Basilicata0.0

Farmers Markets in Massa

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Fruits and vegetables marketplase at summer
Mercato Ortofrutticolo Comunale
Mercato settimanale (sabato)

Hotels in Massa

2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Grand Hotel Pianeta Maratea
Hotel Martino

Restaurants in Massa

3 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Il Piccolo Ranch
La Locanda di Nettuno
White Horse

Train Stations in Massa

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Marina di Maratea

Bus Stations in Massa

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

IT #1244754603

Stadiums & Teams in Massa

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Airports Near Massa

9 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Altavillafly Airfield-Small Airport
Campo di volo S.Elia (Buccino)-Small Airport
Conca del Re Airfield-Small Airport
Grumentum Airfield-Small Airport
Oasi da Peppe Airfield-Small Airport
Pantano Airfield-Small Airport
Policastro Airfield-Small Airport
Scalea Airport-Small Airport
Sibari Fly Airfield-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Massa

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chiesa della Madonna del Carmine
Chiesa della Madonna della Mercede
Madonna della Pietà

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 Massa

What is the population of Massa?

Massa has a population of 583 residents and is located in Italy. The population density is 18 people per square mile, spread across 33.1 square miles.

Is Massa expensive to live in?

The median household income is $18,822, 75% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Massa?

Massa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 52°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 319 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 53.0 inches, with 1.7 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Massa?

The job market in Massa faces challenges, with unemployment at 13.6% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 44 business establishments in the area.

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