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Ortona, Italy

Full City Profile

1.9 /5.0
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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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