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Porto Ercole, Italy

Full City Profile

1.9 /5.0
D Poor
2,676 Population 24/sq mi density
10 ft Elevation 3 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
$22,236 median income, 12.8% unemployment
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. Annual precipitation totals 21.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

46°F Jan (8°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average59.0°F
9% above US 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 US 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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