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Monterosso al Mare, Italy

Liguria · Italy

Monterosso al Mare is a small town in Liguria, Italy with a population of 1,372. Elevation: 39 ft (12 m). Average temperature: 56°F (13°C).

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1,372 Population 72/sq mi density
39 ft Elevation 12 meters
56°F Avg Temperature 13°C
43.4 in Annual Rain
Europe / Rome Timezone
$24,644 Median Income
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Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.0 / 5.0
$24,644 median income, 11.0% unemployment

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About Monterosso al Mare

Monterosso al Mare

Monterosso al Mare is a town and comune in the province of La Spezia, part of the region of Liguria, Northern Italy. It is one of the five villages in Cinque Terre.

People

Population1,372
Density72/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$24,644
Unemployment11.0%

Climate

Avg Temp56°F (13°C)
Rain43.4 in/yr
Sunny Days257/yr
Elevation39 ft (12 m)
Population1,372
Population Density72 / sq mi
Elevation39 ft (12 m)
Coordinates44.1467°, 9.6549°
TimezoneEurope/Rome
Country🇮🇹 Italy
State / ProvinceLiguria
Average Temperature56°F (13°C)
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation43.4 inches (1,101 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$24,644

About Monterosso al Mare

Monterosso al Mare is a small town in Italy (Liguria) with a population of 1,372. The city sits at an elevation of 39 feet (12 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 56°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 42°F in January to 71°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 43.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/Rome.

The median household income in Monterosso al Mare is $24,644, which is 67% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 11.0% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 103 business establishments.

Income: Monterosso al Mare vs Italy

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Income

Median HH Income$24,644
67% below Italy avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment11.0%
206% above Italy avg
Establishments (County)103

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Monterosso al Mare enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 257 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 43.4 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 39 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

42°F Jan (6°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average55.7°F
3% above Italy avg
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days257 days/yr

Geography

Elevation39 ft (12 m)
Area19.0 sq mi (49.3 km²)
Population Density72/sq mi
Coordinates44.1467°N, 9.6549°W
TimezoneEurope/Rome

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.4"
14% above Italy avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 6.18"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.02"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,858 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.0. Most recent: M2.5 on Mar 4, 2025.

May 20, 2012 4 km NNE of Massa Finalese, Italy M6.0 150 km
May 29, 2012 1 km ENE of Medolla, Italy M5.8 138 km
May 29, 2012 2 km NE of San Possidonio, Italy M5.5 135 km
Oct 15, 1996 2 km N of Correggio, Italy M5.4 115 km
Sep 14, 2003 3 km E of Monterenzio, Italy M5.3 144 km
Jun 21, 2013 6 km WSW of Minucciano, Italy M5.2 38 km
May 29, 2012 2 km W of San Possidonio, Italy M5.1 131 km
Jun 3, 2012 3 km ENE of Novi di Modena, Italy M5.1 132 km
Apr 11, 2003 1 km SSW of Carezzano Maggiore, Italy M5.0 94 km
Jan 27, 2012 4 km SE of Berceto, Italy M5.0 48 km
May 20, 2012 2 km ENE of Medolla, Italy M4.9 139 km
Apr 18, 2005 2 km WSW of Marsaglia, Italy M4.9 67 km
Jan 25, 2012 1 km N of Poviglio, Italy M4.9 105 km
Aug 21, 2000 1 km WNW of Oviglio, Italy M4.9 123 km
Jun 30, 2013 6 km SW of Minucciano, Italy M4.9 40 km
Jan 25, 2013 3 km ENE of Castiglione di Garfagnana, Italy M4.9 64 km
May 29, 2012 2 km W of San Possidonio, Italy M4.8 131 km
Mar 1, 2008 6 km NNW of Galliano, Italy M4.8 128 km
Feb 21, 1998 2 km ENE of Campagnola Emilia, Italy M4.8 119 km
May 29, 2012 3 km ENE of Novi di Modena, Italy M4.8 132 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1968 LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR Earthquake 3.0 m 132 km
1846 LIVORNO Earthquake 56 113 km
1846 TUSCANY Earthquake 99 km
1742 LIVORNO Earthquake 84 km
1646 LIVORNO Earthquake 85 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (6°C) 4.5 in Coldest
February 43°F (6°C) 3.4 in
March 47°F (9°C) 3.8 in
April 52°F (11°C) 3.4 in
May 60°F (15°C) 2.7 in
June 66°F (19°C) 2.3 in
July 71°F (22°C) 1.0 in Driest
August 72°F (22°C) 2.4 in Warmest
September 66°F (19°C) 3.9 in
October 58°F (14°C) 6.2 in Wettest
November 49°F (9°C) 5.6 in
December 44°F (6°C) 4.3 in

Monterosso al Mare has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 42°F in January to 72°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 43.4 inches, with October being the wettest month (6.2") and July the driest (1.0").

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Radio Stations near Monterosso al Mare

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Contatto Radio eclectic, independent MP3 192 kbps
Radio A 97.8 (FR) MP3 120 kbps

Museums in Monterosso al Mare

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Associazione Radioamatori Italiani
Baracchetta Faggioni
Casa di Dante in Lunigiana
Centro d'Arte Contemporanea e Moderna
Mostra Permanente della Cultura materiale
Mostra Permanente Storico Archeologica
Musei Civici
Museo Archeologico Castello di San Giorgio
Museo archeominerario
Museo Archivio dei Malaspina
Museo civico Amedeo Lia
Museo del Sigillo
Museo dell'artiglieria contraerea della Regia Marina Italiana
Museo delle Statue Stele Lunigianesi
Museo Diocesano di Arte Sacra
Museo Diocesano di Arte Sacra di Pontremoli
Museo Diocesano di Brugnato
Museo e Miniera Gambatesa
Museo mineralogico della Val di Vara
Museo Nazionale dei Trasporti
Museo Tecnico Navale
Pinacoteca David Beghé
Territorial Museum of Valle Lagorara
Villa Romana del Varignano

Libraries in Monterosso al Mare

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Banca intercomunale audiovisivi (BIA) della Comunità montana della Lunigiana0.0
Biblioteca & Information0.0
BIblioteca Beghi0.0
Biblioteca Civica Matteo Vinzoni0.0
Biblioteca Civica P. M. Beghi0.0
Biblioteca Civica Riccò del Golfo0.0
Biblioteca Civica Ubaldo Mazzini0.0
Biblioteca comunale0.0
Biblioteca comunale Camillo Cimati0.0
Biblioteca comunale di Castiglione Chiavarese0.0
Biblioteca dei padri Cappuccini0.0
Biblioteca del Centro lunigianese di studi giuridici0.0
Biblioteca del Conservatorio Statale di Musica Giacomo Puccini0.0
Biblioteca del Liceo Classico Lorenzo Costa0.0
Biblioteca del Seminario Vescovile0.0
Biblioteca dell'Accademia Lunigianese di Scienze G. Capellini0.0
Biblioteca dell'Archivio di Stato0.0
Biblioteca dell'Archivio di Stato di Massa - Sezione di Pontremoli0.0
Biblioteca dell'Associazione Culturale Italo -Tedesca0.0
Biblioteca dell'IIS Fossati - Da Passano0.0
Biblioteca dell'Istituto Spezzino per la Storia della Resistenza e dell'Et Contemporanea0.0
Biblioteca dell'Ufficio Inventario dei Beni Culturali della Diocesi0.0
Biblioteca della Camera di Commercio Industria Artigianato e Agricoltura0.0
Biblioteca della Fondazione città del libro Premio Bancarella0.0
Biblioteca della Scuola Media Statale Fontana-Cervi0.0
Biblioteca di Mariperman0.0
Biblioteca Dipartimentale della Marina Militare0.0
Biblioteca Mons. Antonio Mori0.0
Biblioteca Speciale di Storia dell'Arte e Archeologia0.0
Biblioteca Virtuale - Associazione Roberto Ugo Castagna0.0
Centro di documentazione e studi malaspiniani0.0
Framura0.0
Libreria Montereggio0.0
Soviore Cinque Terre0.0

Farmers Markets in Monterosso al Mare

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercato Coperto
Piazza del Mercato
Piazza UNICEF
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Hotels in Monterosso al Mare

16 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Affittacamere Anita
Agavi
Albergo Pasquale
Hotel Baia
Hotel Cinque Terre
Hotel La Spiaggia
Hotel Margherita
Hotel Monterosso Alto
Hotel Palme
Hotel Ristorante Marina
Hotel Suisse Bellevue
Hotel Villa Accini
La Villa degli Argentieri
Porto Roca
Souvenir
Villa Adriana

Restaurants in Monterosso al Mare

41 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Al Carugio
Al Pozzo
Bar Giò
Barabba
Belvedere
Buranco
Cantina di Miky
Ciak
Da Ely
da eraldo
Emy's Way Pizzeria Friggitoria
Focacceria Il Frantoio
Gastronomia "San Martino"
Hotel Monterosso Alto
Il Bocconcino
Il brigantino
Il Casello
Il piccolo diavolo
Il ristorante di Soviore
L'Altamarea
L'Ancora della Tortuga
l'Osteria
La barcaccia
La Cambusa
La Cantina del Pescatore
La Marina
La Spiaggia
Lapo's
Micky
Moretto
Oratorio
Osteria del baia
Pae Veciu
Pizzeria la Smorfia
Puin
Ristorante Il Ciliegio
Taverna
Taverna Galin
Torre Aurora Mare Cucina & Cocktails
Tosca Bistrot
Trattoria Da Oscar

Cafes in Monterosso al Mare

6 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

A Ciassa
Biro
Gelateria e Bar Il Baretto
La Pia
Lo spuntino
Terrazza Cigolini

Monuments in Monterosso al Mare

2 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Chiesa di San Giovanni Battista
San Francesco d'Assisi

Train Stations in Monterosso al Mare

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Monterosso

Banks in Monterosso al Mare

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banca Carige
Crédit Agricole

Stadiums & Teams in Monterosso al Mare

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Ski Resorts Near Monterosso al Mare

11 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Careggine 0.0 $0
Area Sciistica Cerreto Laghi 0.0 $0
Area sciistica lago Pranda 0.0 $0
Area Sciistica Pratospilla 0.0 $0
Area Sciistica Pratizzano 0.0 $0
Area Sciistica Ventasso Laghi 0.0 $0
Area Scistica Zum Zeri 0.0 $0
Area Sciistica Schia Monte Caio 0.0 $0
Area Sciistica Pian del Poggio Monte Chiappo 0.0 $0
Area sciistica Caldirola 0.0 $0
Passo Penice 0.0 $0

Airports Near Monterosso al Mare

15 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Pisa International AirportPSALarge Airport
Parma AirportPMFMedium Airport
Sarzana-Luni Bartolomeo Arrigoni AirportMedium Airport
AliVara AirfieldSmall Airport
Aviosuperficie AviodeltaSmall Airport
Aviosuperficie di RubbianoSmall Airport
Beverino AirfieldSmall Airport
Cà del Conte AirfieldSmall Airport
Campo di Volo Borgotaro AlbaretoSmall Airport
Campo di Volo CamporeSmall Airport
Delta Condor AirfieldSmall Airport
Il Pianetto AirstripSmall Airport
Massa Cinquale Municipal AirfieldSmall Airport
Obiettivo Volare AeroclubSmall Airport
Valerio Glorialanza AirfieldSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Monterosso al Mare

8 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Capella
Cappelletta di S. Bernardo
Chiesa di San Francesco
Chiesa di San Giovanni Battista
Oratorio dei Neri
Oratorio Santa Croce
Sant'Andrea
Santuario di Nostra Signora di Soviore

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 Monterosso al Mare

What is the population of Monterosso al Mare?

Monterosso al Mare has a population of 1,372 residents and is located in Italy. The population density is 72 people per square mile, spread across 19.0 square miles.

Is Monterosso al Mare expensive to live in?

The median household income is $24,644, 67% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Monterosso al Mare?

Monterosso al Mare enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 42°F in January, while summers reach an average of 71°F in July. The area receives 257 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 43.4 inches.

How is the job market in Monterosso al Mare?

The job market in Monterosso al Mare faces challenges, with unemployment at 11.0% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 103 business establishments in the area.

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