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Porto Ercole, Italy

Tuscany · Italy

Porto Ercole is a small town in Tuscany, Italy with a population of 2,676. Elevation: 10 ft (3 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).

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2,676 Population 24/sq mi density
10 ft Elevation 3 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
21.0 in Annual Rain
Europe / Rome Timezone
$22,236 Median Income
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Poor overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
1.9 / 5.0
$22,236 median income, 12.8% unemployment

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About Porto Ercole

Porto Ercole

Porto Ercole is an Italian town located in the municipality of Monte Argentario, in the Province of Grosseto, Tuscany. It is one of the two major towns that form the township, along with Porto Santo Stefano. Its name means "Port Hercules". It is one of I Borghi più belli d'Italia.

People

Population2,676
Density24/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$22,236
Unemployment12.8%

Climate

Avg Temp59°F (15°C)
Rain21.0 in/yr
Sunny Days298/yr
Elevation10 ft (3 m)
Population2,676
Population Density24 / sq mi
Elevation10 ft (3 m)
Coordinates42.4017°, 11.2052°
TimezoneEurope/Rome
Country🇮🇹 Italy
State / ProvinceTuscany
Average Temperature59°F (15°C)
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation21.0 inches (533 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$22,236

About Porto Ercole

Porto Ercole is a small town in Italy (Tuscany) with a population of 2,676. The city sits at an elevation of 10 feet (3 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 59°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 46°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 21.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/Rome.

The median household income in Porto Ercole is $22,236, which is 70% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 12.8% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 201 business establishments.

Income: Porto Ercole vs Italy

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Income

Median HH Income$22,236
70% below Italy avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment12.8%
256% above Italy avg
Establishments (County)201

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Porto Ercole enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 298 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 21.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 10 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

46°F Jan (8°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average59.0°F
9% above Italy avg
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days298 days/yr

Geography

Elevation10 ft (3 m)
Area113.3 sq mi (293.4 km²)
Population Density24/sq mi
Coordinates42.4017°N, 11.2052°W
TimezoneEurope/Rome

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 21.0"
45% below Italy avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 2.87"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.39"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

618 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M2.7 on May 8, 2025.

Oct 3, 1997 3 km ENE of Valtopina, Italy M5.3 150 km
Oct 12, 1997 2 km NW of Sellano, Italy M5.3 149 km
Apr 3, 1998 8 km E of Valfabbrica, Italy M5.2 149 km
Jun 5, 1993 7 km ESE of Valfabbrica, Italy M4.9 144 km
Jun 22, 2000 8 km WSW of Cipolleto, Italy M4.8 144 km
Aug 15, 1998 3 km NE of Cittaducale, Italy M4.8 146 km
Sep 3, 1997 6 km ESE of Valtopina, Italy M4.7 150 km
Oct 4, 1997 7 km NW of Sellano, Italy M4.6 147 km
Nov 7, 2001 56 km ENE of Porto Cervo, Italy M4.6 147 km
Sep 27, 1997 7 km ESE of Valtopina, Italy M4.5 150 km
Mar 9, 2023 2 km S of Umbertide, Italy M4.5 135 km
Mar 21, 1998 10 km NW of Sellano, Italy M4.5 146 km
Oct 4, 1997 2 km NW of Sellano, Italy M4.5 149 km
Oct 19, 1997 8 km ENE of Foligno, Italy M4.5 145 km
Apr 1, 2000 1 km SSW of Piancastagnaio, Italy M4.5 63 km
Oct 15, 1997 5 km NNW of Sellano, Italy M4.5 150 km
Sep 27, 1997 1 km ENE of Valtopina, Italy M4.5 147 km
Nov 6, 1997 0 km S of Rocca Priora, Italy M4.5 147 km
Oct 17, 1997 central Italy M4.5 150 km
Jun 11, 2000 1 km NW of Costano, Italy M4.4 130 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1846 LIVORNO Earthquake 56 122 km
1846 TUSCANY Earthquake 135 km
1742 LIVORNO Earthquake 147 km
1646 LIVORNO Earthquake 147 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Vulsini (63 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Vulsini Caldera 800 m (2,625 ft) -104 63 km
Colli Albani Caldera 949 m (3,114 ft) Unknown 144 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 46°F (8°C) 2.2 in Coldest
February 47°F (8°C) 1.9 in
March 50°F (10°C) 1.8 in
April 54°F (12°C) 1.6 in
May 62°F (17°C) 1.4 in
June 69°F (20°C) 0.8 in
July 74°F (23°C) 0.4 in Driest
August 75°F (24°C) 1.1 in Warmest
September 69°F (21°C) 2.2 in
October 62°F (16°C) 2.7 in
November 53°F (12°C) 2.9 in Wettest
December 48°F (9°C) 2.2 in

Porto Ercole has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 46°F in January to 75°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 21.0 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.9") and July the driest (0.4").

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Radio Stations near Porto Ercole

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Porto Ercole

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Centro di Documentazione Archeologica di Magliano In Toscana
Forte Stella
Fortezza Spagnola - Mostra Permanente Memorie Sommerse
Museo archeologico di Orbetello
Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Cosa
Museo della Cultura Contadina di Albinia
Museo della Pesca e delle Tradizioni Lagunari

Libraries in Porto Ercole

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca comunale Antonio Morvidi - Sezione staccata di Marsiliana0.0
Biblioteca comunale Dante Alighieri0.0
Biblioteca comunale di Magliano in Toscana0.0
Biblioteca comunale Monte Argentario0.0
Biblioteca comunale Pietro Raveggi0.0
Biblioteca comunale Pietro Raveggi0.0
Biblioteca del Convento Presentazione di Maria Santissima0.0

Farmers Markets in Porto Ercole

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
La Selva Negozio Shop
Mercato Comunale

Hotels in Porto Ercole

7 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Argentario Golf & Wellness Resort
Bi Hotel
Casa Alta
Hotel Il Pellicano
Hotel Il Pellicano
La Conchiglia
LA ROQQA

Restaurants in Porto Ercole

22 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Alicina Hosteria
Bar Cala Galera
Braccio
El merendero
El Pirata
I Bucanieri
Il Gambero Rosso
Il Ristorantino
L'Isola Felice
La grotta del pescatore
La Lampara
La Locanda del Caravaggio
La Parannanza
La Pinta
La Sirena
La Tartaruga
La Vivienda
Mamma Licia
Porto Sushi
Ristorante Agriturismo Monte Argentario
Ristoro La Sorgente
Scirocco Rooftop - Ristorante & Lounge Bar

Cafes in Porto Ercole

9 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Antico Borgo
Bar Centrale
Bar del Porto
Bar Giardino
Bar Roma
Bar Sport
Baretto
caffè degli Artisti
Gelato

Monuments in Porto Ercole

3 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Monumento ai Caduti
monumento del Caravaggio
Monumento del Caravaggio

Castles in Porto Ercole

4 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Forte Filippo
Forte Santa Caterina
Forte Stella
Rocca aldobrandesca

Dentists in Porto Ercole

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Enrico Benelli

Gas Stations in Porto Ercole

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Da Dolores
IT #3102657190

Banks in Porto Ercole

3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banca di credito cooperativo di Saturnia
Cassa di risparmio di Firenze
Monte dei Paschi di Siena

Gyms in Porto Ercole

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

IT #6951261802

Golf Courses in Porto Ercole

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Argentario Golf Club

Airports Near Porto Ercole

20 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Grosseto Corrado Baccarini Air Base / Grosseto AirportGRSMedium Airport
Aliscarlino AirfieldSmall Airport
Borgo Castelvecchio AirfieldSmall Airport
Campo di Volo Chiusi ScaloSmall Airport
Campo di Volo Montalto di CastroSmall Airport
Campo di Volo Poggio PrimaveraSmall Airport
Ciannocio AirfieldSmall Airport
Costa d'Argento AirfieldSmall Airport
Delta Club Ibis AirfieldSmall Airport
Delta Top Pegaso AirfieldSmall Airport
Flying Buttero AirfieldSmall Airport
Francesco Cantelmo AirfieldSmall Airport
Il Gabbiano AirfieldSmall Airport
Massimo Costa AirfieldSmall Airport
Punta Ala AirfieldSmall Airport
Selva Negra AirfieldSmall Airport
Tarquinia San Giorgio AirfieldSmall Airport
Terra del Sole AirfieldSmall Airport
Tuscania AirfieldSmall Airport
Vivoli AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Porto Ercole

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Poste Italiane

Churches & Religious Organizations in Porto Ercole

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chiesa dei Padri Passionisti
Chiesa di San Paolo della Croce
Chiesa di Sant'Erasmo

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 Porto Ercole

What is the population of Porto Ercole?

Porto Ercole has a population of 2,676 residents and is located in Italy. The population density is 24 people per square mile, spread across 113.3 square miles.

Is Porto Ercole expensive to live in?

The median household income is $22,236, 70% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Porto Ercole?

Porto Ercole enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 46°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 298 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 21.0 inches.

How is the job market in Porto Ercole?

The job market in Porto Ercole faces challenges, with unemployment at 12.8% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 201 business establishments in the area.

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