Palagianello, Italy

Full City Profile

1.9 /5.0

D Poor

7,195 Population 368/sq mi density

436 ft Elevation 133 meters

60°F Avg Temperature 15°C

Overall

1.9 / 5.0

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

Economy

1.9 / 5.0

$16,848 median income, 12.9% unemployment

Palagianello enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 23.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

46°F Jan (8°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)

Annual Average	59.6°F
	10% above US avg
January Average	46°F (8°C)
July Average	76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days	293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	436 ft (133 m)
Area	19.5 sq mi (50.6 km²)
Population Density	368/sq mi
Coordinates	40.6085°N, 16.9780°W
Timezone	Europe/Rome

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.8"

37% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Oct) 2.95"

Driest Month (Jul) 0.87"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

380 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.8. Most recent: M4.3 on Mar 18, 2025.

May 5, 1990	6 km NE of Avigliano, Italy	M5.8	104 km
Sep 9, 1998	2 km NNE of Castelluccio Superiore, Italy	M5.6	106 km
Oct 25, 2012	2 km SE of Mormanno, Italy	M5.3	115 km
Apr 17, 2002	12 km NNE of Mirto, Italy	M5.3	102 km
May 26, 1991	3 km E of Avigliano, Italy	M5.1	103 km
Aug 1, 2024	2 km S of Bocchigliero, Italy	M5.1	136 km
Apr 3, 1996	0 km NNE of Muro Lucano, Italy	M4.7	126 km
May 5, 1990	1 km W of Pietragalla, Italy	M4.6	96 km
May 28, 2012	2 km NW of Morano Calabro, Italy	M4.6	111 km
Apr 27, 1996	10 km NE of Fabrizio, Italy	M4.6	105 km
Apr 17, 2006	15 km NE of Torretta, Italy	M4.5	116 km
May 5, 1990	5 km W of Pietragalla, Italy	M4.5	99 km
Sep 17, 2010	7 km ENE of Foggia, Italy	M4.4	150 km
Apr 18, 2002	0 km ESE of Scalo di Baragiano, Italy	M4.4	118 km
Feb 24, 2004	5 km SW of Muro Lucano, Italy	M4.4	131 km
Jan 6, 2016	15 km SSE of Scario, Italy	M4.4	142 km
Jan 23, 2020	6 km W of Belvedere Marittimo, Italy	M4.4	148 km
Jun 6, 2014	7 km SE of Rotonda, Italy	M4.4	109 km
Dec 29, 1993	2 km NE of Verbicaro, Italy	M4.4	129 km
Apr 4, 1996	4 km SSW of Muro Lucano, Italy	M4.4	128 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.

Year	Location	Cause	Max Wave	Deaths	Distance
1836	ROSSANO	Earthquake	—	589	117 km
1562	REGGIO DI CALABRIA	Earthquake	—	—	126 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	46°F (8°C)	2.3 in	Coldest
February	46°F (8°C)	2.3 in
March	50°F (10°C)	2.4 in
April	55°F (13°C)	1.7 in
May	63°F (17°C)	1.5 in
June	71°F (22°C)	1.0 in
July	76°F (24°C)	0.9 in	Warmest, Driest
August	76°F (24°C)	1.2 in
September	70°F (21°C)	1.8 in
October	62°F (17°C)	3.0 in	Wettest
November	53°F (12°C)	2.9 in
December	48°F (9°C)	2.9 in

Palagianello has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 46°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.8 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.0") and July the driest (0.9").

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