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Racale, Italy

Apulia · Italy

Racale is a small city in Apulia, Italy with a population of 9,542. Elevation: 180 ft (55 m). Average temperature: 62°F (17°C).

Data updated June 2026

1.9 /5.0
D Poor
9,542 Population 727/sq mi density
180 ft Elevation 55 meters
62°F Avg Temperature 17°C
21.5 in Annual Rain
Europe / Rome Timezone
$14,768 Median Income
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Overall
1.9 / 5.0
Poor overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
1.9 / 5.0
$14,768 median income, 13.3% unemployment

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People

Population9,542
Density727/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$14,768
Unemployment13.3%

Climate

Avg Temp62°F (17°C)
Rain21.5 in/yr
Sunny Days297/yr
Elevation180 ft (55 m)
Population9,542
Population Density727 / sq mi
Elevation180 ft (55 m)
Coordinates39.9609°, 18.0915°
TimezoneEurope/Rome
Country🇮🇹 Italy
State / ProvinceApulia
Average Temperature62°F (17°C)
January Average50°F (10°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation21.5 inches (546 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$14,768

About Racale

Racale is a small city in Italy (Apulia) with a population of 9,542. The city sits at an elevation of 180 feet (55 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 62°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 50°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 21.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/Rome.

The median household income in Racale is $14,768, which is 80% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 13.3% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 716 business establishments.

Income: Racale vs Italy

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Income

Median HH Income$14,768
80% below Italy avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment13.3%
269% above Italy avg
Establishments (County)716

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Racale

Racale has an average annual temperature of 17.3°C (63°F). The hottest month is Aug (26.4°C), the coldest is Jan (9.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 614 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 9.9°C / 50°F 7.6° / 12.2° 62.4
Feb 10.2°C / 50°F 7.7° / 12.7° 46.5
Mar 11.6°C / 53°F 9.1° / 14.2° 57.5
Apr 14.4°C / 58°F 11.8° / 17.1° 44.8
May 18.4°C / 65°F 15.5° / 21.4° 30.8
Jun 22.9°C / 73°F 19.8° / 26° 16.7
Jul 25.9°C / 79°F 22.5° / 29.3° 10.2
Aug 26.4°C / 80°F 23° / 29.7° 16.5
Sep 22.6°C / 73°F 19.7° / 25.5° 52.6
Oct 18.7°C / 66°F 16.1° / 21.3° 86.4
Nov 15°C / 59°F 12.6° / 17.3° 110.6
Dec 11.6°C / 53°F 9.3° / 13.8° 79.0
Racale enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 297 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 21.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 180 feet.

Temperature

50°F Jan (10°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average62.4°F
16% above Italy avg
January Average50°F (10°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days297 days/yr

Geography

Elevation180 ft (55 m)
Area13.1 sq mi (34.0 km²)
Population Density727/sq mi
Coordinates39.9609°N, 18.0915°W
TimezoneEurope/Rome

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 21.5"
43% below Italy avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.31"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.43"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

423 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M4.3 on Feb 18, 2025.

Apr 17, 2002 12 km NNE of Mirto, Italy M5.3 111 km
Dec 24, 1993 8 km NE of Himarë, Albania M5.2 148 km
Aug 1, 2024 2 km S of Bocchigliero, Italy M5.1 131 km
May 19, 2018 17 km W of Memaliaj, Albania M4.9 149 km
Apr 5, 2014 18 km SE of Capo Rizzuto, Italy M4.8 148 km
Aug 6, 2006 6 km N of Himarë, Albania M4.8 142 km
Aug 8, 2006 9 km N of Himarë, Albania M4.8 144 km
Nov 24, 1999 18 km N of Himarë, Albania M4.8 146 km
Jan 4, 2019 9 km N of Himarë, Albania M4.8 142 km
Mar 22, 2024 32 km WSW of Agios Georgis, Greece M4.8 112 km
Jun 22, 2013 17 km ESE of Orikum, Albania M4.7 138 km
Mar 5, 2008 14 km NNW of Himarë, Albania M4.6 138 km
Apr 27, 1996 10 km NE of Fabrizio, Italy M4.6 127 km
Jan 24, 1990 2 km NNE of Santa Severina, Italy M4.5 133 km
Jan 12, 2021 4 km WSW of Himarë, Albania M4.5 138 km
Apr 17, 2006 15 km NE of Torretta, Italy M4.5 92 km
May 8, 1992 1 km NNE of Himarë, Albania M4.5 142 km
Mar 25, 2009 14 km E of Orikum, Albania M4.5 137 km
Jan 31, 2013 10 km NW of Acharávi, Greece M4.5 141 km
May 10, 2006 17 km SW of Orikum, Albania M4.5 108 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1866 ALBANIAN COASTS Earthquake - 60 118 km
1866 BAY OF VLORE Earthquake - - 121 km
1836 ROSSANO Earthquake - 589 134 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 50°F (10°C) 2.6 in Coldest
February 50°F (10°C) 2.1 in
March 53°F (12°C) 2.1 in
April 57°F (14°C) 1.2 in
May 65°F (18°C) 0.8 in
June 73°F (23°C) 0.5 in
July 78°F (25°C) 0.4 in Driest
August 78°F (26°C) 0.9 in Warmest
September 72°F (22°C) 1.6 in
October 65°F (18°C) 3.2 in
November 57°F (14°C) 3.3 in Wettest
December 52°F (11°C) 2.8 in

Racale has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 50°F in January to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 21.5 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.3") and July the driest (0.4").

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Radio Stations near Racale

8 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Mediterranea lounge chillout relax smoothjazz ambient MP3 128 kbps
Icon Radio - MP3 128 kbps
iCON Radio (GB) club dance, dance music AAC+ 128 kbps
Mondoradio Tuttifrutti misc MP3 96 kbps
Radio Centrale - AAC+ 128 kbps
Radio Centrale - Montorio al Vomano classic italian pop, italian pop MP3 128 kbps
Diffusione Stereo casarano, pop MP3 192 kbps
Radio In (GR) greek, soft MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Racale

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Abbazia di San Nicola di Macugno
Casa Museo del Tarantismo
Castello di Gallipoli
EcoMuseo del Paesaggio delle Serre Salentine
Frantoio Ipogeo
Frisella Point
KORA Art Center
MudE Museo delle Esperienze
Museo Civico "Emanuele Barba"
Museo Civico di Paleontologia e Paletnologia di Maglie
Museo Civico Messapico
Museo Civico Pietro Cavoti
Museo Civiltà Contadina
Museo del giunco palustre
Museo del Manifesto e Pinacoteca "Enrico Giannelli"
Museo del Mare
Museo dell'Orsiniana
Museo della Civiltà Contadina
Museo della Memoria e dell'Accoglienza
Museo della Preistoria di Nardò
Museo delle Conchiglie
Museo delle Luminarie di Puglia
Museo di Borgo Terra
Museo Didattico
Museo Diocesano
Museo Diocesano
Museo Fotografico Cittadino
Nuovo Museo Archeologico di Ugento

Libraries in Racale

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Civica P. Siciliani0.0
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca Comunale "Achille Vergari"0.0
Biblioteca Comunale (Ex Oratorio di S. Angelo)0.0
Biblioteca Comunale Antonio Verri0.0
Biblioteca Comunale di Collepasso0.0
Biblioteca Comunale di Presicce0.0
Palazzo Comi0.0

Farmers Markets in Racale

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Area Mercatale
Area Mercatale
Area Mercatale di Collepasso
Area Mercatale di Galatone
Area Mercatale di Gallipoli
Area Mercatale di Maglie
Area Mercatale di Matino
Erboristeria Del Corso
Ex-Mercato Coperto
Fiera di Miggiano
Mercato Ittico di Gallipoli
Mercato Ortofrutticolo
Mercato settimanale
Mercato settimanale
Mercato Settimanale
Piazza Unità d'Italia

Restaurants in Racale

2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

L‘Acchiatura
Principe di Napoli

Cafes in Racale

3 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bar della Villa
Bar Gran Caffè
Colazione d'arte

Train Stations in Racale

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Racale-Alliste

Gas Stations in Racale

8 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

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IT #5851836830
IT #5851837621
IT #5851839968
IT #5853345318
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Banks in Racale

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Banca Popolare Pugliese

Breweries in Racale

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Lu Birrocciu by Bivitime

Stadiums & Teams in Racale

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Racale

19 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Brindisi AirportBDSLarge Airport
Lecce Galatina Air Base / Galatina Fortunato Cesari AirportLCCMedium Airport
Taranto-Grottaglie Marcello Arlotta AirportTARMedium Airport
Aerotre Airfield-Small Airport
AliPuglia Airfield-Small Airport
Antares Aeroclub Brindisi Airfield-Small Airport
ASD Salento Fly Airfield-Small Airport
Campovolo Bellamarinafly-Small Airport
Corte Airfield-Small Airport
Esperti Airfield-Small Airport
Faco Fly-Small Airport
Fondone Airfield-Small Airport
Gallipoli Flying Field-Small Airport
Lecce-San Cataldo Lepore Airfield-Small Airport
Masseria Macri Airfield-Small Airport
Monticchio Airfield-Small Airport
Pietralata Flying Field-Small Airport
Santa Chiara Airfield-Small Airport
Torre Sant'Andrea Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Racale

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Poste Italiane

Churches & Religious Organizations in Racale

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chiesa della B. V. Maria Addolorata

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 Racale

What is the population of Racale?

Racale has a population of 9,542 residents and is located in Italy. The population density is 727 people per square mile, spread across 13.1 square miles.

Is Racale expensive to live in?

The median household income is $14,768, 80% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Racale?

Racale enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 50°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 297 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 21.5 inches.

How is the job market in Racale?

The job market in Racale faces challenges, with unemployment at 13.3% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 716 business establishments in the area.

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