Muro Leccese, Italy

Full City Profile

1.9 /5.0

D Poor

4,883 Population 559/sq mi density

269 ft Elevation 82 meters

66°F Avg Temperature 19°C

Overall

1.9 / 5.0

Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

1.9 / 5.0

$17,506 median income, 13.1% unemployment

Muro Leccese enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 313 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 29.6 inches. The area receives 0.6 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

53°F Jan (11°C) 85°F Jul (29°C)

Annual Average	65.5°F
	21% above US avg
January Average	53°F (11°C)
July Average	85°F (29°C)
Sunny Days	313 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	269 ft (82 m)
Area	8.7 sq mi (22.6 km²)
Population Density	559/sq mi
Coordinates	40.1029°N, 18.3367°W
Timezone	Europe/Rome

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.6"

22% below US avg

Snowfall 0.6"

Wettest Month (Nov) 4.09"

Driest Month (Jul) 0.39"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Apr 17, 2002	12 km NNE of Mirto, Italy	M5.3	135 km
Dec 24, 1993	8 km NE of Himarë, Albania	M5.2	126 km
May 19, 2018	17 km W of Memaliaj, Albania	M4.9	125 km
Nov 24, 1999	18 km N of Himarë, Albania	M4.8	122 km
Aug 6, 2006	6 km N of Himarë, Albania	M4.8	119 km
Mar 22, 2024	32 km WSW of Agios Georgis, Greece	M4.8	99 km
Jan 12, 1997	3 km WNW of Lushnjë, Albania	M4.8	147 km
Jan 19, 1997	9 km NNW of Roskovec, Albania	M4.8	138 km
Jan 4, 2019	9 km N of Himarë, Albania	M4.8	119 km
Aug 8, 2006	9 km N of Himarë, Albania	M4.8	121 km
Jun 22, 2013	17 km ESE of Orikum, Albania	M4.7	114 km
May 14, 1990	11 km NE of Ballsh, Albania	M4.7	141 km
Mar 5, 2008	14 km NNW of Himarë, Albania	M4.6	114 km
Sep 18, 2022	Albania	M4.5	128 km
Apr 17, 2006	15 km NE of Torretta, Italy	M4.5	118 km
Jan 12, 2021	4 km WSW of Himarë, Albania	M4.5	116 km
May 10, 2006	17 km SW of Orikum, Albania	M4.5	84 km
Jan 31, 2013	10 km NW of Acharávi, Greece	M4.5	122 km
May 8, 1992	1 km NNE of Himarë, Albania	M4.5	120 km
Mar 25, 2009	14 km E of Orikum, Albania	M4.5	113 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.

Year	Location	Cause	Max Wave	Deaths	Distance
1866	ALBANIAN COASTS	Earthquake	—	60	93 km
1866	BAY OF VLORE	Earthquake	—	—	96 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	53°F (11°C)	3.4 in
February	49°F (10°C)	2.2 in	Coldest
March	52°F (11°C)	2.5 in
April	57°F (14°C)	1.4 in
May	65°F (18°C)	0.9 in
June	72°F (22°C)	0.6 in
July	85°F (29°C)	0.4 in	Warmest, Driest
August	78°F (25°C)	1.0 in
September	72°F (22°C)	2.2 in
October	64°F (18°C)	3.5 in
November	57°F (14°C)	4.1 in	Wettest
December	52°F (11°C)	2.9 in

Muro Leccese has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 49°F in February to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.1") and July the driest (0.4").

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