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Ortona, Italy

Full City Profile

1.9 /5.0
D Poor
13,327 Population 344/sq mi density
236 ft Elevation 72 meters
58°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
$20,266 median income, 11.8% unemployment
Ortona enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 23.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

44°F Jan (7°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average58.3°F
8% above US avg
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation236 ft (72 m)
Area38.8 sq mi (100.4 km²)
Population Density344/sq mi
Coordinates42.3509°N, 14.4034°W
TimezoneEurope/Rome

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.9"
37% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 2.83"
Driest Month (May) 1.18"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,557 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 88 km
Aug 24, 2016 5 km WNW of Accumoli, Italy M6.2 108 km
Oct 31, 2002 4 km WSW of Larino, Italy M5.9 74 km
Nov 1, 2002 2 km ESE of Casacalenda, Italy M5.8 80 km
Jan 18, 2017 5 km ESE of Cittareale, Italy M5.7 100 km
Sep 26, 1997 6 km WSW of Serravalle di Chienti, Italy M5.7 147 km
Jan 18, 2017 4 km SE of Cittareale, Italy M5.6 103 km
Aug 24, 2016 5 km S of Castelsantangelo sul Nera, Italy M5.6 116 km
Oct 14, 1997 8 km NNW of Sellano, Italy M5.5 141 km
Oct 6, 1997 6 km E of Valtopina, Italy M5.5 150 km
Apr 7, 2009 1 km SW of San Panfilo d'Ocre, Italy M5.5 78 km
Mar 29, 2003 51 km W of Komiža, Croatia M5.5 121 km
Mar 27, 2021 55 km N of Peschici, Italy M5.5 136 km
Jul 21, 2013 3 km ENE of Marcelli, Italy M5.4 141 km
Apr 9, 2009 5 km SE of Capitignano, Italy M5.4 88 km
Jan 18, 2017 4 km SW of Accumoli, Italy M5.3 104 km
Oct 12, 1997 2 km NW of Sellano, Italy M5.3 138 km
Sep 30, 1995 3 km S of Ischitella, Italy M5.2 134 km
Jan 18, 2017 3 km N of Montereale, Italy M5.2 98 km
Apr 9, 2009 2 km ESE of Capitignano, Italy M5.2 90 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1805 CAMPANIA Earthquake - - 95 km
1731 TYRRHENIAN SEA Earthquake - 3,600 131 km
1627 GARGANO PENINSULA Earthquake - 5,000 104 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Colli Albani (157 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Colli Albani Caldera 949 m (3,114 ft) Unknown 157 km
Vesuvius Stratovolcano 1,281 m (4,203 ft) 1944 170 km
Campi Flegrei Caldera 458 m (1,503 ft) 1538 171 km
Ischia Complex 789 m (2,589 ft) 1302 185 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (7°C) 1.8 in Coldest
February 45°F (7°C) 1.7 in
March 49°F (9°C) 2.0 in
April 54°F (12°C) 2.0 in
May 63°F (17°C) 1.2 in Driest
June 69°F (21°C) 1.8 in
July 74°F (23°C) 1.3 in Warmest
August 74°F (23°C) 2.0 in
September 68°F (20°C) 2.3 in
October 60°F (16°C) 2.6 in
November 52°F (11°C) 2.8 in Wettest
December 46°F (8°C) 2.5 in

Ortona has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 44°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.9 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.8") and May the driest (1.2").

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