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Melfi, Italy
Full City Profile
1.9
/5.0
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Poor
13,079
Population
161/sq mi density
1,765 ft
Elevation
538 meters
59°F
Avg Temperature
15°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
$19,705 median income, 11.6% unemployment
Melfi enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 32.5 inches. The area receives 5.8 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
43°F Jan (6°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 58.9°F |
| 9% above US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 299 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,765 ft (538 m) |
| Area | 81.4 sq mi (210.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 161/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.9957°N, 15.6558°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
7 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 | 105 km |
| 1906 | TYRRHENIAN SEA | Astronomical | 0.4 m | 350 | 105 km |
| 1805 | CAMPANIA | Earthquake | — | — | 114 km |
| 1731 | TYRRHENIAN SEA | Earthquake | — | 3,600 | 58 km |
| 1627 | GARGANO PENINSULA | Earthquake | — | 5,000 | 86 km |
| 1562 | REGGIO DI CALABRIA | Earthquake | — | — | 57 km |
| 79 | BAY OF NAPLES | Eruption | — | 2,100 | 105 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Vesuvius (105 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Vesuvius | Stratovolcano | 1,281 m (4,203 ft) | 1944 | 105 km |
| Campi Flegrei | Caldera | 458 m (1,503 ft) | 1538 | 129 km |
| Ischia | Complex | 789 m (2,589 ft) | 1302 | 151 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 2.1 in | |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 1.5 in | |
| June | 65°F (19°C) | 1.1 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 0.9 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 1.1 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 1.9 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 49°F (10°C) | 2.8 in | Wettest |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 2.4 in |
Melfi has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 41°F in February to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.8") and July the driest (0.9").