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Palombaio, Italy

Full City Profile

1.9 /5.0
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2,386 Population 80/sq mi density
656 ft Elevation 200 meters
59°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
$18,651 median income, 12.7% unemployment
Palombaio enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 300 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 19.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

47°F Jan (8°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average59.4°F
10% above US avg
January Average47°F (8°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days300 days/yr

Geography

Elevation656 ft (200 m)
Area30.0 sq mi (77.7 km²)
Population Density80/sq mi
Coordinates41.0704°N, 16.6096°W
TimezoneEurope/Rome

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.8"
48% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 2.48"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.94"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

442 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 78 km
Sep 9, 1998 2 km NNE of Castelluccio Superiore, Italy M5.6 127 km
Oct 25, 2012 2 km SE of Mormanno, Italy M5.3 142 km
Sep 30, 1995 3 km S of Ischitella, Italy M5.2 108 km
May 26, 1991 3 km E of Avigliano, Italy M5.1 80 km
Mar 14, 2025 14 km NNE of Lesina, Italy M5.0 141 km
May 29, 2006 6 km SE of Carpino, Italy M4.7 100 km
Apr 3, 1996 0 km NNE of Muro Lucano, Italy M4.7 100 km
Sep 27, 2012 0 km E of Sant'Arcangelo Trimonte, Italy M4.6 140 km
May 28, 2012 2 km NW of Morano Calabro, Italy M4.6 141 km
May 5, 1990 1 km W of Pietragalla, Italy M4.6 73 km
May 5, 1990 5 km W of Pietragalla, Italy M4.5 76 km
Jun 11, 2004 3 km N of Vieste, Italy M4.5 101 km
Sep 22, 1998 6 km SE of Carpino, Italy M4.5 100 km
Sep 17, 2010 7 km ENE of Foggia, Italy M4.4 94 km
Nov 5, 1992 6 km ESE of San Giovanni Rotondo, Italy M4.4 96 km
Apr 4, 1996 4 km SSW of Muro Lucano, Italy M4.4 104 km
Apr 18, 2020 3 km ENE of Poggio Imperiale, Italy M4.4 132 km
Apr 18, 2002 0 km ESE of Scalo di Baragiano, Italy M4.4 96 km
Feb 24, 2004 5 km SW of Muro Lucano, Italy M4.4 106 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1731 TYRRHENIAN SEA Earthquake 3,600 104 km
1627 GARGANO PENINSULA Earthquake 5,000 128 km
1562 REGGIO DI CALABRIA Earthquake 113 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Vesuvius (186 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Vesuvius Stratovolcano 1,281 m (4,203 ft) 1944 186 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 47°F (8°C) 1.9 in
February 46°F (8°C) 1.9 in Coldest
March 49°F (10°C) 1.7 in
April 54°F (12°C) 1.5 in
May 63°F (17°C) 1.3 in
June 70°F (21°C) 0.9 in Driest
July 75°F (24°C) 0.9 in Warmest
August 75°F (24°C) 1.0 in
September 69°F (20°C) 1.9 in
October 61°F (16°C) 2.2 in
November 53°F (12°C) 2.5 in Wettest
December 49°F (10°C) 2.0 in

Palombaio has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 46°F in February to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.8 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.5") and June the driest (0.9").

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