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Portocannone, Italy

Full City Profile

1.9 /5.0
D Poor
2,549 Population 45/sq mi density
486 ft Elevation 148 meters
61°F Avg Temperature 16°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
$15,386 median income, 13.1% unemployment
Portocannone enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 307 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 16.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

47°F Jan (8°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average60.7°F
12% above US avg
January Average47°F (8°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Sunny Days307 days/yr

Geography

Elevation486 ft (148 m)
Area56.4 sq mi (146.2 km²)
Population Density45/sq mi
Coordinates41.9144°N, 15.0085°W
TimezoneEurope/Rome

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 16.1"
58% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 1.97"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.94"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

903 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 M6.3 146 km
Oct 31, 2002 4 km WSW of Larino, Italy M5.9 18 km
Nov 1, 2002 2 km ESE of Casacalenda, Italy M5.8 24 km
May 5, 1990 6 km NE of Avigliano, Italy M5.8 142 km
Mar 27, 2021 55 km N of Peschici, Italy M5.5 104 km
Mar 29, 2003 51 km W of Komiža, Croatia M5.5 138 km
Apr 7, 2009 1 km SW of San Panfilo d'Ocre, Italy M5.5 134 km
Sep 30, 1995 3 km S of Ischitella, Italy M5.2 73 km
May 26, 1991 3 km E of Avigliano, Italy M5.1 146 km
Apr 6, 2009 5 km ENE of Pizzoli, Italy M5.1 148 km
Mar 14, 2025 14 km NNE of Lesina, Italy M5.0 36 km
Mar 27, 2003 62 km W of Komiža, Croatia M5.0 140 km
Apr 6, 2009 0 km WSW of Coppito, Italy M4.9 146 km
Feb 16, 2013 3 km W of Sora, Italy M4.8 121 km
Apr 1, 2003 70 km W of Komiža, Croatia M4.8 135 km
Apr 7, 2009 1 km SW of L'Aquila, Italy M4.8 142 km
Apr 3, 1996 0 km NNE of Muro Lucano, Italy M4.7 135 km
Jun 22, 2009 4 km ENE of Pizzoli, Italy M4.7 148 km
Mar 28, 2023 2 km NNW of Montagano, Italy M4.7 40 km
May 29, 2006 6 km SE of Carpino, Italy M4.7 75 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 4,000 131 km
1906 TYRRHENIAN SEA Astronomical 0.4 m 350 131 km
1805 CAMPANIA Earthquake 64 km
1731 TYRRHENIAN SEA Earthquake 3,600 62 km
1627 GARGANO PENINSULA Earthquake 5,000 35 km
79 BAY OF NAPLES Eruption 2,100 131 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Vesuvius (131 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Vesuvius Stratovolcano 1,281 m (4,203 ft) 1944 131 km
Campi Flegrei Caldera 458 m (1,503 ft) 1538 141 km
Ischia Complex 789 m (2,589 ft) 1302 161 km
Colli Albani Caldera 949 m (3,114 ft) Unknown 192 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 48°F (9°C) 1.2 in
March 51°F (11°C) 1.2 in
April 56°F (13°C) 1.0 in
May 64°F (18°C) 1.0 in
June 71°F (22°C) 1.0 in
July 76°F (25°C) 0.9 in Driest
August 77°F (25°C) 1.3 in Warmest
September 70°F (21°C) 1.8 in
October 63°F (17°C) 1.9 in
November 55°F (13°C) 2.0 in Wettest
December 49°F (10°C) 1.7 in

Portocannone has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 47°F in January to 77°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 16.1 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.0") and July the driest (0.9").

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