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Petrella Salto, Italy

Full City Profile

1.9 /5.0
D Poor
260 Population 2/sq mi density
2,579 ft Elevation 786 meters
45°F Avg Temperature 7°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
$20,132 median income, 12.8% unemployment
Petrella Salto has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 298 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.6 inches. The area receives 27.7 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average44.9°F
17% below US avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days298 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,579 ft (786 m)
Area130.2 sq mi (337.2 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates42.2941°N, 13.0679°W
TimezoneEurope/Rome

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.6"
33% above US avg
Snowfall 27.7"
Wettest Month (Oct) 3.86"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.61"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,306 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 22 km
Aug 24, 2016 5 km WNW of Accumoli, Italy M6.2 49 km
Sep 26, 1997 3 km SSE of Nocera Umbra, Italy M6.0 90 km
Jan 18, 2017 5 km ESE of Cittareale, Italy M5.7 37 km
Sep 26, 1997 6 km WSW of Serravalle di Chienti, Italy M5.7 85 km
Aug 24, 2016 5 km S of Castelsantangelo sul Nera, Italy M5.6 61 km
Jan 18, 2017 4 km SE of Cittareale, Italy M5.6 34 km
Apr 7, 2009 1 km SW of San Panfilo d'Ocre, Italy M5.5 33 km
Oct 6, 1997 6 km E of Valtopina, Italy M5.5 86 km
Oct 14, 1997 8 km NNW of Sellano, Italy M5.5 76 km
Apr 9, 2009 5 km SE of Capitignano, Italy M5.4 31 km
Jul 21, 2013 3 km ENE of Marcelli, Italy M5.4 143 km
Mar 26, 1998 1 km E of Esanatoglia, Italy M5.4 107 km
Jan 18, 2017 4 km SW of Accumoli, Italy M5.3 42 km
Oct 12, 1997 2 km NW of Sellano, Italy M5.3 69 km
Oct 3, 1997 3 km ENE of Valtopina, Italy M5.3 90 km
Jan 18, 2017 3 km N of Montereale, Italy M5.2 33 km
Apr 3, 1998 8 km E of Valfabbrica, Italy M5.2 101 km
Apr 9, 2009 2 km ESE of Capitignano, Italy M5.2 33 km
Apr 6, 2009 5 km ENE of Pizzoli, Italy M5.1 30 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1805 CAMPANIA Earthquake — — 146 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Colli Albani (70 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Colli Albani Caldera 949 m (3,114 ft) Unknown 70 km
Vulsini Caldera 800 m (2,625 ft) -104 99 km
Campi Flegrei Caldera 458 m (1,503 ft) 1538 186 km
Ischia Complex 789 m (2,589 ft) 1302 187 km
Vesuvius Stratovolcano 1,281 m (4,203 ft) 1944 199 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 29°F (-2°C) 1.6 in Coldest, Driest
February 37°F (3°C) 2.0 in
March 41°F (5°C) 1.8 in
April 46°F (8°C) 2.4 in
May 55°F (13°C) 2.8 in
June 61°F (16°C) 2.7 in
July 65°F (18°C) 2.5 in
August 67°F (20°C) 2.4 in Warmest
September 60°F (16°C) 3.4 in
October 53°F (12°C) 3.9 in Wettest
November 44°F (7°C) 3.2 in
December 38°F (3°C) 2.2 in

Petrella Salto has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 29°F in January to 67°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 30.9 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.9") and January the driest (1.6").

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