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Norcia, Italy

Full City Profile

1.9 /5.0
D Poor
2,964 Population 58/sq mi density
1,982 ft Elevation 604 meters
50°F Avg Temperature 10°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
$19,522 median income, 11.3% unemployment
Norcia experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 32.8 inches. The area receives 3.7 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

35°F Jan (2°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average49.5°F
8% below US avg
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Sunny Days276 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,982 ft (604 m)
Area51.4 sq mi (133.1 km²)
Population Density58/sq mi
Coordinates42.7911°N, 13.0960°W
TimezoneEurope/Rome

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.8"
14% below US avg
Snowfall 3.7"
Wettest Month (Oct) 3.70"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.69"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,428 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.3. Most recent: M2.7 on May 8, 2025.

Apr 6, 2009 3 km SE of Sassa, Italy M6.3 54 km
Aug 24, 2016 5 km WNW of Accumoli, Italy M6.2 11 km
Sep 26, 1997 3 km SSE of Nocera Umbra, Italy M6.0 40 km
Sep 26, 1997 6 km WSW of Serravalle di Chienti, Italy M5.7 34 km
Jan 18, 2017 5 km ESE of Cittareale, Italy M5.7 24 km
Aug 24, 2016 5 km S of Castelsantangelo sul Nera, Italy M5.6 7 km
Jan 18, 2017 4 km SE of Cittareale, Italy M5.6 24 km
Apr 7, 2009 1 km SW of San Panfilo d'Ocre, Italy M5.5 65 km
Oct 14, 1997 8 km NNW of Sellano, Italy M5.5 25 km
Oct 6, 1997 6 km E of Valtopina, Italy M5.5 35 km
Mar 26, 1998 1 km E of Esanatoglia, Italy M5.4 53 km
Apr 9, 2009 5 km SE of Capitignano, Italy M5.4 40 km
Jul 21, 2013 3 km ENE of Marcelli, Italy M5.4 92 km
Oct 12, 1997 2 km NW of Sellano, Italy M5.3 20 km
Oct 3, 1997 3 km ENE of Valtopina, Italy M5.3 40 km
Jan 18, 2017 4 km SW of Accumoli, Italy M5.3 17 km
Jan 18, 2017 3 km N of Montereale, Italy M5.2 29 km
Apr 9, 2009 2 km ESE of Capitignano, Italy M5.2 36 km
Apr 3, 1998 8 km E of Valfabbrica, Italy M5.2 53 km
Apr 6, 2009 5 km ENE of Pizzoli, Italy M5.1 44 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1930 CENTRAL ADRIATIC Earthquake — 18 126 km
1916 CENTRAL ADRIATIC Earthquake — 4 139 km
1672 CENTRAL ADRIATIC Earthquake — 1,500 134 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Vulsini (98 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Vulsini Caldera 800 m (2,625 ft) -104 98 km
Colli Albani Caldera 949 m (3,114 ft) Unknown 122 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 35°F (2°C) 1.7 in Coldest, Driest
February 35°F (2°C) 2.1 in
March 40°F (4°C) 2.1 in
April 45°F (7°C) 2.6 in
May 54°F (12°C) 3.1 in
June 61°F (16°C) 3.1 in
July 67°F (19°C) 2.6 in Warmest
August 67°F (19°C) 2.7 in
September 60°F (15°C) 3.5 in
October 52°F (11°C) 3.7 in Wettest
November 43°F (6°C) 3.3 in
December 37°F (3°C) 2.4 in

Norcia has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 35°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.8 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.7") and January the driest (1.7").

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