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Petacciato, Italy

Molise · Italy

Petacciato is a small town in Molise, Italy with a population of 2,858. Elevation: 738 ft (225 m). Average temperature: 60°F (16°C).

Data updated June 2026

1.9 /5.0
D Poor
2,858 Population 49/sq mi density
738 ft Elevation 225 meters
60°F Avg Temperature 16°C
16.7 in Annual Rain
Europe / Rome Timezone
$17,657 Median Income
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Overall
1.9 / 5.0
Poor overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
1.9 / 5.0
$17,657 median income, 12.2% unemployment

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About Petacciato

Petacciato

Petacciato is a small town and comune in the province of Campobasso (Molise), in southern Italy
and borders the following municipalities: Guglionesi, Montenero di Bisaccia, Termoli.

People

Population2,858
Density49/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$17,657
Unemployment12.2%

Climate

Avg Temp60°F (16°C)
Rain16.7 in/yr
Sunny Days306/yr
Elevation738 ft (225 m)
Population2,858
Population Density49 / sq mi
Elevation738 ft (225 m)
Coordinates42.0083°, 14.8603°
TimezoneEurope/Rome
Country🇮🇹 Italy
State / ProvinceMolise
Average Temperature60°F (16°C)
January Average47°F (8°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation16.7 inches (424 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$17,657

About Petacciato

Petacciato is a small town in Italy (Molise) with a population of 2,858. The city sits at an elevation of 738 feet (225 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 60°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 47°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 16.7 inches. The timezone is Europe/Rome.

The median household income in Petacciato is $17,657, which is 77% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 12.2% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 214 business establishments.

Income: Petacciato vs Italy

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Income

Median HH Income$17,657
77% below Italy avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment12.2%
239% above Italy avg
Establishments (County)214

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Petacciato

Petacciato has an average annual temperature of 17.2°C (63°F). The hottest month is Aug (26.5°C), the coldest is Jan (9.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 359 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 9.3°C / 49°F 6.9° / 11.7° 31.3
Feb 9.4°C / 49°F 6.8° / 12.1° 19.8
Mar 11.9°C / 53°F 9° / 14.8° 22.5
Apr 14.6°C / 58°F 11.6° / 17.7° 30.1
May 19°C / 66°F 16° / 22° 24.2
Jun 23.6°C / 74°F 20.3° / 26.8° 17.9
Jul 26.2°C / 79°F 23° / 29.3° 19.7
Aug 26.5°C / 80°F 23.4° / 29.6° 18.9
Sep 22.6°C / 73°F 19.5° / 25.7° 48.3
Oct 18.6°C / 65°F 15.7° / 21.6° 41.7
Nov 14.4°C / 58°F 11.8° / 17.1° 47.2
Dec 10.6°C / 51°F 8.1° / 13.1° 37.5
Petacciato enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 306 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 16.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 738 feet.

Temperature

47°F Jan (8°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average60.4°F
12% above Italy avg
January Average47°F (8°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days306 days/yr

Geography

Elevation738 ft (225 m)
Area58.2 sq mi (150.8 km²)
Population Density49/sq mi
Coordinates42.0083°N, 14.8603°W
TimezoneEurope/Rome

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 16.7"
56% below Italy avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 2.05"
Driest Month (May) 0.94"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,006 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.3. Most recent: M4.0 on May 13, 2025.

Apr 6, 2009 3 km SE of Sassa, Italy M6.3 131 km
Oct 31, 2002 4 km WSW of Larino, Italy M5.9 24 km
Nov 1, 2002 2 km ESE of Casacalenda, Italy M5.8 31 km
Jan 18, 2017 5 km ESE of Cittareale, Italy M5.7 150 km
Mar 27, 2021 55 km N of Peschici, Italy M5.5 109 km
Apr 7, 2009 1 km SW of San Panfilo d'Ocre, Italy M5.5 119 km
Mar 29, 2003 51 km W of Komiža, Croatia M5.5 132 km
Apr 9, 2009 5 km SE of Capitignano, Italy M5.4 136 km
Jan 18, 2017 3 km N of Montereale, Italy M5.2 146 km
Sep 30, 1995 3 km S of Ischitella, Italy M5.2 87 km
Apr 9, 2009 2 km ESE of Capitignano, Italy M5.2 138 km
Apr 6, 2009 5 km ENE of Pizzoli, Italy M5.1 133 km
Mar 14, 2025 14 km NNE of Lesina, Italy M5.0 48 km
Mar 27, 2003 62 km W of Komiža, Croatia M5.0 133 km
Apr 13, 2009 5 km ESE of Capitignano, Italy M5.0 135 km
Apr 6, 2009 0 km WSW of Coppito, Italy M4.9 131 km
Apr 1, 2003 70 km W of Komiža, Croatia M4.8 127 km
Aug 26, 2016 2 km S of Amatrice, Italy M4.8 145 km
Apr 7, 2009 1 km SW of L'Aquila, Italy M4.8 127 km
Feb 16, 2013 3 km W of Sora, Italy M4.8 111 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

6 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.0 m (16 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1631 BAY OF NAPLES Eruption 5.0 m 4,000 137 km
1906 TYRRHENIAN SEA Astronomical 0.4 m 350 137 km
1805 CAMPANIA Earthquake - - 65 km
1731 TYRRHENIAN SEA Earthquake - 3,600 78 km
1627 GARGANO PENINSULA Earthquake - 5,000 51 km
79 BAY OF NAPLES Eruption - 2,100 137 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Vesuvius (137 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Vesuvius Stratovolcano 1,281 m (4,203 ft) 1944 137 km
Campi Flegrei Caldera 458 m (1,503 ft) 1538 145 km
Ischia Complex 789 m (2,589 ft) 1302 163 km
Colli Albani Caldera 949 m (3,114 ft) Unknown 182 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 47°F (8°C) 1.3 in Coldest
February 47°F (9°C) 1.2 in
March 51°F (11°C) 1.2 in
April 56°F (13°C) 1.1 in
May 64°F (18°C) 0.9 in Driest
June 71°F (22°C) 1.1 in
July 76°F (24°C) 1.0 in
August 76°F (25°C) 1.4 in Warmest
September 70°F (21°C) 1.9 in
October 63°F (17°C) 1.9 in
November 55°F (13°C) 2.1 in Wettest
December 49°F (9°C) 1.8 in

Petacciato has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 47°F in January to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 16.7 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.1") and May the driest (0.9").

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Radio Stations near Petacciato

7 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Delta 1 atessa, pop MP3 128 kbps
Radio Play Capital 60s, 70s AAC+ 64 kbps
Radio Ufita montecalvo irpino, news AAC+ 128 kbps
New Radio Network - AAC+ 128 kbps
Radio Valentina FM campobasso, italian pop MP3 128 kbps
Radio Saba Sound pop, san salvo AAC+
Is Now Radio hot adult contemporary, isernia MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Petacciato

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Archivio Storico Comunale Vasto
Galleria d'arte contemporanea «Mediterranea»
La Giostra della Memoria
Mostra Timoteana
Municipio Museo Civico
Museo archeologico
Museo Archeologico del Vastese
Museo del costume
Museo di Arte Contemporanea di Termoli
Museo Diocesano "G.A. Tria"
Museo Porta della Terra
Pinacoteca

Libraries in Petacciato

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca comunale0.0
Biblioteca comunale "Pierino Sciascia"0.0
Biblioteca comunale Corrado Gizzi0.0
Biblioteca Comunale Perrotta0.0
Caffè letterario "Giovanni De Rubertis"0.0
Centro Multimediale Comunale0.0
Polo Bibliotecario Mattioli0.0
Ufficio per la Promozione Culturale di Vasto0.0

Farmers Markets in Petacciato

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercato Coperto
Mercato del primo sabato del mese
Mercato di Santa Chiara
Mercato Ittico

Hotels in Petacciato

4 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Le Dune
MARTUR Resort
Residence Al Colle
Residence Le Dune del Cardo

Restaurants in Petacciato

3 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

La Pineta
La Risacca
Mediterraneo Sea

Cafes in Petacciato

2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

46 9 café
Wunder Bar

Train Stations in Petacciato

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Montenero-Petacciato

Gas Stations in Petacciato

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Eni
Tamoil

Stadiums & Teams in Petacciato

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Petacciato

10 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Abruzzo AirportPSRLarge Airport
Foggia Gino Lisa AirportFOGMedium Airport
AliMatese Airfield-Small Airport
Apricena Fly Airfield-Small Airport
Base Aerea Molise-Small Airport
CdV Baia e Latina-Small Airport
Fly and Go Airfield-Small Airport
Molise Ultravolo Airfield-Small Airport
Vasto Flying Field-Small Airport
Volo Molise-Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Petacciato

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Centro di riabilitazione "Villa del Sole"

Churches & Religious Organizations in Petacciato

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chiesa del Sacro Cuore
Chiesa di San Rocco
Eremo Lavra Stella Maris

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Rome

🇮🇹 About Italy

Capital Rome
Population 60,431,283
Area 301,230 km²
GDP (USD) $2,316,727,999,333
GDP per capita $39,277
HDI 0.906
Life expectancy 83.7 years
Internet users 87.0%
Urban population 69.5%
Currency EUR (Euro)
Languages Italian, Catalan
Calling code +39
TLD .it
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Italy

14 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Capodanno
Jan 6 Epiphany Epifania
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Pasqua
Apr 6 Easter Monday Lunedì dell'Angelo
Apr 25 Liberation Day Festa della Liberazione
May 1 International Workers Day Festa del Lavoro
May 25 Whit Monday Lunedì di Pentecoste
Jun 2 Republic Day Festa della Repubblica
Aug 15 Assumption Day Ferragosto o Assunzione
Oct 4 St. Francis of Assisi's Day San Francesco d'Assisi
Nov 1 All Saints Day Tutti i santi
Dec 8 Immaculate Conception Immacolata Concezione
Dec 25 Christmas Day Natale
Dec 26 St. Stephen's Day Santo Stefano

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Frequently Asked Questions About Petacciato

What is the population of Petacciato?

Petacciato has a population of 2,858 residents and is located in Italy. The population density is 49 people per square mile, spread across 58.2 square miles.

Is Petacciato expensive to live in?

The median household income is $17,657, 77% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Petacciato?

Petacciato enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 47°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 306 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 16.7 inches.

How is the job market in Petacciato?

The job market in Petacciato faces challenges, with unemployment at 12.2% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 214 business establishments in the area.

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