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Pisticci Scalo, Italy

Basilicate · Italy

Pisticci Scalo is a small town in Basilicate, Italy with a population of 518. Elevation: 184 ft (56 m). Average temperature: 60°F (16°C).

Data updated June 2026

1.9 /5.0
D Poor
518 Population 4/sq mi density
184 ft Elevation 56 meters
60°F Avg Temperature 16°C
25.5 in Annual Rain
Europe / Rome Timezone
$17,206 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
$17,206 median income, 13.7% unemployment

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People

Population518
Density4/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$17,206
Unemployment13.7%

Climate

Avg Temp60°F (16°C)
Rain25.5 in/yr
Sunny Days290/yr
Elevation184 ft (56 m)
Population518
Population Density4 / sq mi
Elevation184 ft (56 m)
Coordinates40.4205°, 16.5493°
TimezoneEurope/Rome
Country🇮🇹 Italy
State / ProvinceBasilicate
Average Temperature60°F (16°C)
January Average47°F (8°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation25.5 inches (648 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$17,206

About Pisticci Scalo

Pisticci Scalo is a small town in Italy (Basilicate) with a population of 518. The city sits at an elevation of 184 feet (56 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 60°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 47°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 25.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/Rome.

The median household income in Pisticci Scalo is $17,206, which is 77% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 13.7% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 39 business establishments.

Income: Pisticci Scalo vs Italy

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Income

Median HH Income$17,206
77% below Italy avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment13.7%
281% above Italy avg
Establishments (County)39

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Pisticci Scalo

Pisticci Scalo has an average annual temperature of 17.2°C (63°F). The hottest month is Aug (26.6°C), the coldest is Jan (9.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 518 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 9.3°C / 49°F 5.2° / 13.4° 48.2
Feb 9.4°C / 49°F 5° / 13.9° 33.6
Mar 11.8°C / 53°F 7.3° / 16.2° 47.9
Apr 14.5°C / 58°F 9.8° / 19.2° 44.5
May 19°C / 66°F 14.2° / 23.8° 29.7
Jun 23.6°C / 74°F 18.3° / 29° 22.2
Jul 26.4°C / 80°F 20.8° / 31.9° 23.7
Aug 26.6°C / 80°F 21.2° / 32.1° 15.8
Sep 22.6°C / 73°F 17.7° / 27.6° 53.5
Oct 18.4°C / 65°F 13.9° / 22.9° 57.9
Nov 14.2°C / 58°F 10° / 18.3° 81.9
Dec 10.4°C / 51°F 6.5° / 14.4° 58.6
Pisticci Scalo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 290 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 25.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 184 feet.

Temperature

47°F Jan (8°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average60.3°F
12% above Italy avg
January Average47°F (8°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days290 days/yr

Geography

Elevation184 ft (56 m)
Area126.7 sq mi (328.1 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates40.4205°N, 16.5493°W
TimezoneEurope/Rome

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 25.5"
33% below Italy avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 3.31"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.75"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

516 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 77 km
Sep 9, 1998 2 km NNE of Castelluccio Superiore, Italy M5.6 65 km
Apr 17, 2002 12 km NNE of Mirto, Italy M5.3 84 km
Oct 25, 2012 2 km SE of Mormanno, Italy M5.3 76 km
May 1, 2023 33 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy M5.2 141 km
Aug 1, 2024 2 km S of Bocchigliero, Italy M5.1 115 km
May 26, 1991 3 km E of Avigliano, Italy M5.1 75 km
Mar 21, 1994 29 km WSW of Scalea, Italy M5.1 119 km
Oct 16, 2012 21 km WSW of Scalea, Italy M4.9 113 km
Oct 12, 1994 29 km S of Marina di Camerota, Italy M4.8 125 km
Feb 24, 2020 2 km E of San Vincenzo la Costa, Italy M4.8 122 km
Nov 23, 2009 38 km SSW of Marina di Camerota, Italy M4.8 137 km
Sep 14, 1999 23 km SW of Marina di Camerota, Italy M4.8 132 km
Apr 3, 1996 0 km NNE of Muro Lucano, Italy M4.7 97 km
Aug 31, 1993 18 km WSW of Palinuro, Italy M4.7 134 km
Sep 21, 2019 4 km WNW of Agropoli, Italy M4.7 136 km
May 5, 1990 1 km W of Pietragalla, Italy M4.6 69 km
May 28, 2012 2 km NW of Morano Calabro, Italy M4.6 72 km
Mar 30, 2000 7 km SSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy M4.6 119 km
Mar 1, 2024 21 km W of San Nicola Arcella, Italy M4.6 109 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1870 TYRRHENIAN SEA Earthquake 129 km
1836 ROSSANO Earthquake 589 91 km
1731 TYRRHENIAN SEA Earthquake 3,600 149 km
1562 REGGIO DI CALABRIA Earthquake 89 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Vesuvius (185 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Vesuvius Stratovolcano 1,281 m (4,203 ft) 1944 185 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 47°F (8°C) 2.6 in Coldest
February 47°F (8°C) 2.4 in
March 51°F (10°C) 2.4 in
April 55°F (13°C) 1.9 in
May 64°F (18°C) 1.5 in
June 71°F (22°C) 1.0 in
July 77°F (25°C) 0.8 in Driest
August 77°F (25°C) 1.2 in Warmest
September 70°F (21°C) 1.9 in
October 63°F (17°C) 3.3 in Wettest
November 54°F (12°C) 3.3 in
December 48°F (9°C) 3.3 in

Pisticci Scalo has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 47°F in January to 77°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 25.5 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.3") and July the driest (0.8").

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Radio Stations near Pisticci Scalo

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Laser pisticci, pop MP3 128 kbps
Radio Radiosa electronica, pop MP3 128 kbps
Multiradio adult contemporary, top 40 MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Pisticci Scalo

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa Cisterna
Casa grotta C’era una volta
Casa Grotta del Casalnuovo
Casa Grotta nei Sassi
Casa Museo Albino Pierro
Casa Noha
Essenza Lucano - Museo sull'Amaro Lucano
Flying Stones
Ipogeo MateraSum
La Casa di Ortega
Madonna delle virtù
MUdeSCA - Museo dello Scavo
Museo archeologico nazionale della Siritide
Museo Archeologico Nazionale Domenico Ridola
Museo Civico
Museo comunale - Civiltà contadina e mestieri antichi
Museo dei Calanchi
Museo Del Pane
Museo del pane Matera
Museo Laboratorio della Civiltà Contadina
Museo Naturalistico Provinciale
Museo Nazionale d'arte medievale e moderna della Basilicata
Musma
Palazzo dell'Arcivescovado
Palazzo Pomarici
Spazio Permanente d'arte ''Melchiorre da Montalbano'
TAM - Tower Art Museum
TAM - Tower Art Museum
Visit center - naturalistic museum

Libraries in Pisticci Scalo

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca comunale0.0
Biblioteca Comunale “Pia Vivarelli”0.0
Biblioteca Comunale Marrese0.0
Biblioteca Comunale Massimo Rinaldi0.0
Palazzo dell'Annunziata0.0
Pinacoteca e Biblioteca Civica0.0

Farmers Markets in Pisticci Scalo

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercato Coperto
Mercato Coperto
Piazza Coperta
Piazza Coperta

Restaurants in Pisticci Scalo

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Marbe s.r.l.

Train Stations in Pisticci Scalo

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Pisticci

Gas Stations in Pisticci Scalo

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

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IT #382676580
IT #5851843951

Stadiums & Teams in Pisticci Scalo

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Pisticci Scalo

16 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bari Karol Wojtyła International AirportBRILarge Airport
Gioia del Colle Antonio Ramirez Air BaseMedium Airport
Al Canale AirfieldSmall Airport
Ali sul Castello AirfieldSmall Airport
Ceraso Airfield/Aero Club I TemplariSmall Airport
Conca del Re AirfieldSmall Airport
Enrico Mattei AirfieldSmall Airport
Falcone AirfieldSmall Airport
Grumentum AirfieldSmall Airport
La Quercia AirfieldSmall Airport
Natile AirfieldSmall Airport
Paretano Fly AirfieldSmall Airport
Pisticci Flying FieldSmall Airport
Policoro Saline Flying FieldSmall Airport
Scalea AirportSmall Airport
Sibari Fly AirfieldSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Pisticci Scalo

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Imparola Centro Riabilitativo

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 Pisticci Scalo

What is the population of Pisticci Scalo?

Pisticci Scalo has a population of 518 residents and is located in Italy. The population density is 4 people per square mile, spread across 126.7 square miles.

Is Pisticci Scalo expensive to live in?

The median household income is $17,206, 77% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Pisticci Scalo?

Pisticci Scalo 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 77°F in July. The area receives 290 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 25.5 inches.

How is the job market in Pisticci Scalo?

The job market in Pisticci Scalo faces challenges, with unemployment at 13.7% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 39 business establishments in the area.

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