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Monte Argentario, Italy

Tuscany · Italy

Monte Argentario is a small city in Tuscany, Italy with a population of 12,147. Elevation: 92 ft (28 m). Average temperature: 58°F (15°C).

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12,147 Population 455/sq mi density
92 ft Elevation 28 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 15°C
19.7 in Annual Rain
Europe / Rome Timezone
$22,236 Median Income
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Poor overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
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$22,236 median income, 12.8% unemployment

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About Monte Argentario

Monte Argentario

Monte Argentario is a comune (municipality) and a peninsula belonging to the Province of Grosseto in the Italian region Tuscany, located about 35 kilometres (22 mi) south of Grosseto. The peninsula is connected with the mainland by three spits of land which form two lagoons, the Laguna di Ponente on the west side and the Laguna di Levante on the east side of the middle dam.
The two main villages on Monte Argentario are Porto Santo Stefano, chief town, facing north, and Porto Ercole facing south.

People

Population12,147
Density455/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$22,236
Unemployment12.8%

Climate

Avg Temp58°F (15°C)
Rain19.7 in/yr
Sunny Days300/yr
Elevation92 ft (28 m)
Population12,147
Population Density455 / sq mi
Elevation92 ft (28 m)
Coordinates42.4345°, 11.1195°
TimezoneEurope/Rome
Country🇮🇹 Italy
State / ProvinceTuscany
Average Temperature58°F (15°C)
January Average47°F (8°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation19.7 inches (500 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$22,236

About Monte Argentario

Monte Argentario is a small city in Italy (Tuscany) with a population of 12,147. The city sits at an elevation of 92 feet (28 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 58°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 47°F in January to 73°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 19.7 inches. The timezone is Europe/Rome.

The median household income in Monte Argentario is $22,236, which is 70% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 12.8% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 911 business establishments.

Income: Monte Argentario vs Italy

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Income

Median HH Income$22,236
70% below Italy avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment12.8%
256% above Italy avg
Establishments (County)911

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

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Climate in Monte Argentario

Monte Argentario has an average annual temperature of 17.4°C (63°F). The hottest month is Aug (26.6°C), the coldest is Jan (9.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 552 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 9.6°C / 49°F 3.4° / 15.8° 50.6
Feb 10.9°C / 52°F 3.9° / 17.7° 30.7
Mar 11.8°C / 53°F 4.8° / 19.7° 35.1
Apr 14°C / 57°F 5.6° / 22.6° 42.4
May 18.1°C / 64°F 11.6° / 26.2° 48.2
Jun 23°C / 73°F 15.8° / 31.2° 19.5
Jul 26.3°C / 79°F 19.6° / 33.7° 19.8
Aug 26.6°C / 80°F 20.2° / 34.6° 25.8
Sep 23°C / 73°F 15.3° / 30.5° 60.8
Oct 19.1°C / 66°F 13.5° / 25.6° 50.2
Nov 14.9°C / 59°F 7.1° / 21.7° 89.5
Dec 11.6°C / 53°F 5.3° / 17° 79.0
Monte Argentario enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 300 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 19.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 92 feet.

Temperature

47°F Jan (8°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average58.3°F
8% above Italy avg
January Average47°F (8°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days300 days/yr

Geography

Elevation92 ft (28 m)
Area26.7 sq mi (69.1 km²)
Population Density455/sq mi
Coordinates42.4345°N, 11.1195°W
TimezoneEurope/Rome

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.7"
48% below Italy avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 2.64"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.35"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

452 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.9. Most recent: M3.2 on Mar 4, 2025.

Jun 5, 1993 7 km ESE of Valfabbrica, Italy M4.9 148 km
Jun 22, 2000 8 km WSW of Cipolleto, Italy M4.8 147 km
Nov 7, 2001 56 km ENE of Porto Cervo, Italy M4.6 146 km
Apr 1, 2000 1 km SSW of Piancastagnaio, Italy M4.5 65 km
Mar 9, 2023 2 km S of Umbertide, Italy M4.5 137 km
May 30, 2016 1 km WNW of Castel Giorgio, Italy M4.4 75 km
May 12, 1997 3 km W of Massa Martana, Italy M4.4 118 km
Oct 2, 1997 5 km WNW of Valtopina, Italy M4.4 147 km
Jun 11, 2000 1 km NW of Costano, Italy M4.4 134 km
Oct 11, 1997 7 km ENE of Foligno, Italy M4.3 149 km
Dec 15, 2009 6 km SW of Pila, Italy M4.3 114 km
Jan 2, 2017 1 km W of San Giacomo, Italy M4.3 138 km
May 31, 1990 3 km SSE of Meggiano, Italy M4.3 148 km
Dec 16, 2000 9 km N of Terni, Italy M4.3 128 km
Aug 28, 2010 2 km NNW of Castel Ritaldi, Italy M4.3 134 km
Mar 9, 2023 4 km SW of Umbertide, Italy M4.3 134 km
Sep 13, 2015 3 km WNW of Panzano in Chianti, Italy M4.2 126 km
Sep 26, 1997 4 km ENE of Capitan Loreto, Italy M4.2 145 km
Sep 28, 1997 2 km NNW of Valtopina, Italy M4.2 150 km
Sep 28, 1997 7 km ENE of Foligno, Italy M4.2 149 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1846 LIVORNO Earthquake 56 115 km
1846 TUSCANY Earthquake 129 km
1742 LIVORNO Earthquake 140 km
1646 LIVORNO Earthquake 140 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Vulsini (69 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Vulsini Caldera 800 m (2,625 ft) -104 69 km
Colli Albani Caldera 949 m (3,114 ft) Unknown 152 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 47°F (8°C) 2.2 in
February 46°F (8°C) 1.8 in Coldest
March 49°F (10°C) 1.8 in
April 53°F (12°C) 1.4 in
May 61°F (16°C) 1.2 in
June 68°F (20°C) 0.7 in
July 73°F (23°C) 0.4 in Driest
August 74°F (23°C) 1.1 in Warmest
September 68°F (20°C) 1.9 in
October 61°F (16°C) 2.5 in
November 53°F (12°C) 2.6 in Wettest
December 48°F (9°C) 2.2 in

Monte Argentario has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 46°F in February to 74°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 19.7 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.6") and July the driest (0.4").

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Schools in Monte Argentario

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Istituto Tecnico Nautico
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Museums in Monte Argentario

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Centro di Documentazione Archeologica di Magliano In Toscana
Forte Stella
Fortezza Spagnola - Mostra Permanente Memorie Sommerse
Museo archeologico di Orbetello
Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Cosa
Museo della Cultura Contadina di Albinia
Museo della Mineralogia e Geologia dell'Isola del Giglio
Museo della Pesca e delle Tradizioni Lagunari

Libraries in Monte Argentario

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca comunale Antonio Morvidi - Sezione staccata di Marsiliana0.0
Biblioteca comunale di Magliano in Toscana0.0
Biblioteca comunale Monte Argentario0.0
Biblioteca comunale Pietro Raveggi0.0
Biblioteca comunale Pietro Raveggi0.0
Biblioteca del Convento Presentazione di Maria Santissima0.0

Farmers Markets in Monte Argentario

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
La Selva Negozio Shop
Mercato Comunale

Hotels in Monte Argentario

9 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Albergo Filippo II
Belvedere
Boutique Hotel Torre di Cala Piccola
Case Rosse
Da Alfiero
Hotel Baia d'Argento
Villa Domizia
Villa Flora Argentario
Voli Pindarici

Restaurants in Monte Argentario

13 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cala Piatti
Club La Vela
I due Pini
L'Oste Dispensa
La Goletta
La Rosa
Osteria La Terrazza
Piranha
Pozzarello on the Beach
Ristorante del Sub
Ristorante Domizia
Ristorante Pizzeria Il Foro
Torre d'argento

Cafes in Monte Argentario

7 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bar "A"
Bar del Tennis
Bar Il Chiosco
Bar Lolita
BARITORNO
BarLume
bquadro Bar & Bistro

Dentists in Monte Argentario

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Studi Dentistici Dott. Tambelli

Train Stations in Monte Argentario

2 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Porto Santo Stefano
Santa Liberata

Gas Stations in Monte Argentario

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Argentario Carburanti
DISTRIBUTORE IP DI PALMERINI THOMAS
Eni

Banks in Monte Argentario

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Intesa Sanpaolo

Gyms in Monte Argentario

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gymtonic

Airports Near Monte Argentario

18 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Grosseto Corrado Baccarini Air Base / Grosseto AirportGRSMedium Airport
Aliscarlino AirfieldSmall Airport
Aviovitombola Ultralight StripSmall Airport
Borgo Castelvecchio AirfieldSmall Airport
Campo di Volo Montalto di CastroSmall Airport
Campo di Volo Poggio PrimaveraSmall Airport
Costa d'Argento AirfieldSmall Airport
Delta Club Ibis AirfieldSmall Airport
Delta Top Pegaso AirfieldSmall Airport
Flying Buttero AirfieldSmall Airport
Francesco Cantelmo AirfieldSmall Airport
Il Gabbiano AirfieldSmall Airport
Massimo Costa AirfieldSmall Airport
Punta Ala AirfieldSmall Airport
Selva Negra AirfieldSmall Airport
Tarquinia San Giorgio AirfieldSmall Airport
Terra del Sole AirfieldSmall Airport
Vivoli AirfieldSmall Airport

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 Monte Argentario

What is the population of Monte Argentario?

Monte Argentario has a population of 12,147 residents and is located in Italy. The population density is 455 people per square mile, spread across 26.7 square miles.

Is Monte Argentario expensive to live in?

The median household income is $22,236, 70% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Monte Argentario?

Monte Argentario enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 47°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. The area receives 300 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 19.7 inches.

How is the job market in Monte Argentario?

The job market in Monte Argentario faces challenges, with unemployment at 12.8% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 911 business establishments in the area.

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