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Positano, Italy
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2.1
/5.0
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Fair
2,334
Population
366/sq mi density
98 ft
Elevation
30 meters
65°F
Avg Temperature
18°C
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Overall
2.1 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.1 / 5.0
$31,589 median income, 10.1% unemployment
Positano enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 319 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.9 inches. The area receives 0.4 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
55°F Jan (13°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 65.2°F |
| 21% above US avg | |
| January Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 319 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 98 ft (30 m) |
| Area | 6.4 sq mi (16.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 366/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.6283°N, 14.4843°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
7 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 | 22 km |
| 1906 | TYRRHENIAN SEA | Astronomical | 0.4 m | 350 | 22 km |
| 1805 | CAMPANIA | Earthquake | — | — | 97 km |
| 1731 | TYRRHENIAN SEA | Earthquake | — | 3,600 | 129 km |
| 1627 | GARGANO PENINSULA | Earthquake | — | 5,000 | 143 km |
| 1562 | REGGIO DI CALABRIA | Earthquake | — | — | 87 km |
| 79 | BAY OF NAPLES | Eruption | — | 2,100 | 22 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Vesuvius (22 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Vesuvius | Stratovolcano | 1,281 m (4,203 ft) | 1944 | 22 km |
| Campi Flegrei | Caldera | 458 m (1,503 ft) | 1538 | 37 km |
| Ischia | Complex | 789 m (2,589 ft) | 1302 | 51 km |
| Colli Albani | Caldera | 949 m (3,114 ft) | Unknown | 193 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 55°F (13°C) | 4.1 in | |
| February | 46°F (8°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
| March | 49°F (9°C) | 3.0 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 2.0 in | |
| June | 67°F (20°C) | 1.0 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 0.9 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 1.3 in | |
| September | 67°F (20°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 60°F (16°C) | 4.6 in | |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 5.6 in | Wettest |
| December | 48°F (9°C) | 4.5 in |
Positano has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 46°F in February to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.9 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.6") and July the driest (0.9").