Possidente, Italy
Basilicate · Italy
Possidente is a small town in Basilicate, Italy with a population of 691. Elevation: 2,589 ft (789 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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People
Climate
| Population | 691 |
| Population Density | 17 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 2,589 ft (789 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.7817°, 15.7738° |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
| Country | 🇮🇹 Italy |
| State / Province | Basilicate |
| Average Temperature | 52°F (11°C) |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 22.2 inches (565 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Possidente
Possidente is a small town in Italy (Basilicate) with a population of 691. The city sits at an elevation of 2,589 feet (789 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 22.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/Rome.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 52.3°F |
| 3% below Italy avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,589 ft (789 m) |
| Area | 41.6 sq mi (107.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 17/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.7817°N, 15.7738°E |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
8 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 | 114 km |
| 1906 | TYRRHENIAN SEA | Astronomical | 0.4 m | 350 | 114 km |
| 1836 | ROSSANO | Earthquake | - | 589 | 149 km |
| 1805 | CAMPANIA | Earthquake | - | - | 136 km |
| 1731 | TYRRHENIAN SEA | Earthquake | - | 3,600 | 83 km |
| 1627 | GARGANO PENINSULA | Earthquake | - | 5,000 | 112 km |
| 1562 | REGGIO DI CALABRIA | Earthquake | - | - | 39 km |
| 79 | BAY OF NAPLES | Eruption | - | 2,100 | 114 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Vesuvius (114 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Vesuvius | Stratovolcano | 1,281 m (4,203 ft) | 1944 | 114 km |
| Campi Flegrei | Caldera | 458 m (1,503 ft) | 1538 | 138 km |
| Ischia | Complex | 789 m (2,589 ft) | 1302 | 158 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (5°C) | 2.1 in | |
| February | 38°F (4°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 1.5 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 1.1 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 0.9 in | Driest |
| August | 69°F (20°C) | 1.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 1.8 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 2.3 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 2.6 in | Wettest |
| December | 42°F (6°C) | 2.4 in |
Possidente has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 38°F in February to 69°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 22.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.6") and July the driest (0.9").
Radio Stations near Possidente
11 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ritmo 80 | 80s | AAC 64 kbps | |
| Radio Irene | 00s, 70s | MP3 256 kbps | |
| Radio Color | hits, musica italiana | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Potenza Centrale | italian pop, pop | AAC+ 32 kbps | |
| Radio Selene | adult contemporary, corato | MP3 128 kbps | |
| RADIO TOUR | anni 70, anni 80 | AAC+ 192 kbps | |
| Radio Carina | adult contemporary, local music | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Ruoti | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Altamura Uno | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio New Sound | hits, musica italiana | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio TRC | cerignola, hot adult contemporary | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Possidente
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casa natale di Carmine Crocco | ||||
| Casa-Museo dalla Civiltà Contadina | ||||
| Museo archeologico nazionale del melfese | ||||
| Museo Archeologico Nazionale della Basilicata Dinu Adamesteanu | ||||
| Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Venosa | ||||
| Museo archeologico provinciale di Potenza | ||||
| Museo Civico "Palazzo Donadoni" | ||||
| Museo delle Antiche Genti di Lucania | ||||
| Museo di Storia Naturale del Vulture | ||||
| Museo Diocesano | ||||
| Museo Salviano | ||||
| Palazzo del Turismo e della Cultura | ||||
| Pinacoteca D'Errico | ||||
| Pinacoteca provinciale di Potenza | ||||
| Torre di Satriano |
Libraries in Possidente
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Archivio di Stato di Potenza | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliomediateca Provinciale | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Biomedica IRCCS CROB | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Centrale di Ateneo - polo delle Scienze Umane | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Centrale di Ateneo - Polo Tecnico Scientifico | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca centralizzata CNR dell'Area della ricerca di Potenza | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Comunale | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Comunale | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca comunale per l'infanzia | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca della Deputazione di Storia Patria per la Lucania | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Nazionale | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Provinciale | 0.0 | |||||
| Libreria Senza Nome | 0.0 | |||||
| Palazzo Muscio-Messina | 0.0 | |||||
| Soprintendenza archivistica per la Basilicata | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Possidente
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Piazza Mercato |
Restaurants in Possidente
1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Possidente
2 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Possidente
2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Possidente
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hops! |
Stadiums & Teams in Possidente
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Possidente
12 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Foggia Gino Lisa Airport | FOG | Medium Airport |
| Ali sul Castello Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Altavillafly Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Batfly Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Campo di volo S.Elia (Buccino) | - | Small Airport |
| Ceraso Airfield/Aero Club I Templari | - | Small Airport |
| Falcone Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Fly and Go Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Grumentum Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Pantano Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Policastro Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Sky Ufita Airfield | - | Small Airport |
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What is the population of Possidente?
Possidente has a population of 691 residents and is located in Italy. The population density is 17 people per square mile, spread across 41.6 square miles.
What is the weather like in Possidente?
Possidente has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 22.2 inches.
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