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Riva Valdobbia, Italy

Piedmont · Italy

Riva Valdobbia is a small town in Piedmont, Italy with a population of 146. Elevation: 3,648 ft (1,112 m). Average temperature: 30°F (-1°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.0 /5.0
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146 Population 4/sq mi density
3,648 ft Elevation 1,112 meters
30°F Avg Temperature -1°C
42.7 in Annual Rain
Europe / Rome Timezone
$28,471 Median Income
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Overall
2.0 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.0 / 5.0
$28,471 median income, 10.6% unemployment

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People

Population146
Density4/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$28,471
Unemployment10.6%

Climate

Avg Temp30°F (-1°C)
Rain42.7 in/yr
Sunny Days281/yr
Elevation3,648 ft (1,112 m)
Population146
Population Density4 / sq mi
Elevation3,648 ft (1,112 m)
Coordinates45.8310°, 7.9566°
TimezoneEurope/Rome
Country🇮🇹 Italy
State / ProvincePiedmont
Average Temperature30°F (-1°C)
January Average15°F (-9°C)
July Average46°F (8°C)
Annual Precipitation42.7 inches (1,084 mm)
Annual Snowfall179.5 inches (456 cm)
Median Household Income$28,471

About Riva Valdobbia

Riva Valdobbia is a small town in Italy (Piedmont) with a population of 146. The city sits at an elevation of 3,648 feet (1,112 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 30°F (-1°C). Temperatures range from 15°F in January to 46°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 42.7 inches. The timezone is Europe/Rome.

The median household income in Riva Valdobbia is $28,471, which is 62% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 10.6% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 11 business establishments.

Income: Riva Valdobbia vs Italy

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Income

Median HH Income$28,471
62% below Italy avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment10.6%
194% above Italy avg
Establishments (County)11

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Riva Valdobbia has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 30°F (-1°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 46°F in July. The area gets 281 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 42.7 inches. The area receives 179.5 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 3,648 feet.

Temperature

15°F Jan (-9°C) 46°F Jul (8°C)
Annual Average30.1°F
44% below Italy avg
January Average15°F (-9°C)
July Average46°F (8°C)
Sunny Days281 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,648 ft (1,112 m)
Area38.2 sq mi (98.8 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates45.8310°N, 7.9566°W
TimezoneEurope/Rome

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.7"
12% above Italy avg
Snowfall 179.5"
Wettest Month (May) 3.94"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.44"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,221 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M4.1 on Jul 21, 2025.

Apr 11, 2003 1 km SSW of Carezzano Maggiore, Italy M5.0 137 km
Aug 21, 2000 1 km WNW of Oviglio, Italy M4.9 115 km
Jul 18, 2001 3 km S of Masio, Italy M4.7 116 km
Feb 14, 1999 3 km NNE of Belfaux, Switzerland M4.7 130 km
Feb 11, 1991 5 km ESE of Briançon, France M4.6 145 km
Jan 20, 1994 1 km NE of Melle, Italy M4.6 149 km
Aug 28, 1994 6 km SSW of Muotathal, Switzerland M4.5 135 km
Apr 19, 2009 1 km ENE of Bandito, Italy M4.5 123 km
Oct 3, 2012 2 km N of Melle, Italy M4.5 147 km
Mar 12, 2022 3 km S of Faverges, France M4.5 130 km
Dec 14, 1994 7 km SSE of Amancy, France M4.5 126 km
Nov 21, 1995 1 km SW of Collegno, Italy M4.4 91 km
Jun 14, 1993 3 km S of Vogogna, Italy M4.4 31 km
Jul 25, 2011 5 km NW of Cantalupa, Italy M4.4 108 km
Jun 30, 2010 3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France M4.3 124 km
Feb 11, 1990 northern Italy M4.3 95 km
Mar 31, 1996 7 km NNW of Bionaz, Italy M4.3 45 km
May 6, 2003 7 km WSW of Linthal, Switzerland M4.3 139 km
Apr 29, 2003 2 km SSW of Varen, Switzerland M4.3 59 km
Aug 22, 2003 6 km NNW of Savièse, Switzerland M4.2 73 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.0 m (13 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1601 LAKE LUCERNE Eruption + Earthquake 4.0 m 8 116 km
1996 LAKE BRIENZ Meteorological 0.5 m 100 km
563 LAKE GENEVA Meteorological 106 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 15°F (-9°C) 2.6 in Coldest
February 26°F (-3°C) 2.4 in Driest
March 29°F (-2°C) 3.0 in
April 33°F (0°C) 3.5 in
May 41°F (5°C) 3.9 in Wettest
June 47°F (9°C) 3.2 in
July 46°F (8°C) 2.5 in
August 54°F (12°C) 3.0 in Warmest
September 48°F (9°C) 2.9 in
October 40°F (5°C) 3.8 in
November 32°F (-0°C) 3.1 in
December 28°F (-2°C) 2.5 in

Riva Valdobbia has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 15°F in January to 54°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 36.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.9") and February the driest (2.4").

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Radio Stations near Riva Valdobbia

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
La Radio du bord de l’eau (CH) chillout, house MP3 128 kbps
Radio Dimensione Italia italian AAC+ 64 kbps
Radio Amica, Biella MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Riva Valdobbia

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Alpenfaunamuseum
Antica segheria
Antica Segheria Resga di Brasei
Antico forno
Antico Forno
Antico forno
Antico forno
Antico forno a legna
Antico mulino ad acqua
Cà d'Ninin
Casa Museo
Casa Museo dell'Alta Valle del Cervo
Casa Zegna
Centro Documentazione Miniere Chamousira
Centro Visita Giardino Botanico
DocBi - Documentazioni Biellesi
Ecomuseo della Castagna
Ecomuseo della Media Montagna
Ecomuseo della Terracotta
Ecomuseo della Tradizione Costruttiva - La Trappa
Ecomuseo ex Mulino Susta
Ecomuseo Molino Fucina
Esposizione Antichi Presepi e Diorami
Fabbrica della ruota
Fabbrica della Ruota
Fabbrica della ruota
Gallerie Ex Voto
Gallerie Ex Voto
Latteria Turnaria Museo della lavorazione del latte
Matterhorn Museum
Miniera d'oro della Guja
Mostra Museo del Puncetto
Mostra Museo Vincenzo Lancia
Museo "Cristiano Nicoletta"
Museo Casa del Minatore
Museo Casa Walser
Museo dei Tesori di Oropa
Museo del Ponte Romano
Museo dell' Acqua
Museo dell' Immateriale
Museo della Milizia Tradizionale di Calasca
Museo della vite e del vino
Museo delle Alpi
Museo delle Migrazioni
Museo Etnografico Walser
Museo Etnografico Walser di Rimella
Museo Gian Battista Filippa
Museo Gipsoteca "Pietro Della Vedova"
Museo Laboratorio del Marmo Artificiale
Museo Laboratorio del Mortigliengo
Museo Storico della Montagna e del Contrabbando
Museo Tirozzo-Carestia
Sala Frassati
Sala Polifunzionale
Sale Giovanni Paolo II
Villaggio d'Arte di Chemp
Walser Ecomuseum
Walser Museum
Zooom The Matterhorn

Libraries in Riva Valdobbia

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Civica0.0
Biblioteca Civica0.0
Biblioteca civica0.0
Biblioteca Civica Benedetto Croce0.0
Biblioteca Civica Monsignor Giuseppe Capra0.0
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca comunale0.0
Biblioteca Comunale - Centro Incontro0.0
Biblioteca Comunale di Brusson0.0
Biblioteca Comunale di Valle Mosso0.0
Biblioteca D.R. Canova0.0
Biblioteca di Donnas0.0
Biblioteca Storica0.0
Gemeinde Bibliothek0.0

Farmers Markets in Riva Valdobbia

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercato - Sabato
Mercato Coperto - Giovedi
Mercato della domenica periodo estivo
Mercato di Gressoney-Saint-Jean

Hotels in Riva Valdobbia

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Mirtillo Rosso Family Hotel
Pietre Gemelle Resort

Restaurants in Riva Valdobbia

3 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Agriturismo Edelweiss
Lo chalet
Osteria di Boccorio

Theatres in Riva Valdobbia

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Società di Mutuo Soccorso e Beneficenza

Breweries in Riva Valdobbia

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Birrificio Beer In
Birrificio un Terzo
Birrificio Walser Duarf
Zermatt Matterhorn Brauerei

Stadiums & Teams in Riva Valdobbia

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Ski Resorts Near Riva Valdobbia

72 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Rosswald 0.0 $0
Heiti – Gsteig b. Gstaad 0.0 $0
Val Formazza 0.0 $0
Leukerbad (Torrent) 0.0 $0
Wilern 0.0 $0
Crans-Montana 0.0 $0
Jeizinen 0.0 $0
Bosco Gurin – Grossalp 0.0 $0
Anzère 0.0 $0
Blatten Belalp 0.0 $0
Alpe Devero 0.0 $0
Eischoll 0.0 $0
Rothwald/Wasenalp 0.0 $0
Unterbäch – Brandalp 0.0 $0
Moosalpregion 0.0 $0
San Domenico di Varzo 0.0 $0
Visperterminen 0.0 $0
Mayens de Conthey 0.0 $0
Gluringen 0.0 $0
Elsigen-Metsch 0.0 $0
Schönried - Saanenmöser - Zweisimmen - St. Stephan 0.0 $0
Rellerli – Schönried 0.0 $0
Airolo - Pesciüm 0.0 $0
Adelboden - TschentenAlp 0.0 $0
Kandersteg 0.0 $0
Münster-Geschinen 0.0 $0
Cioss Prato 0.0 $0
Vercorin 0.0 $0
Adelboden - Lenk 0.0 $0
Wispile – Gstaad 0.0 $0
Lenk - Wallegg 0.0 $0
Bellwald 0.0 $0
Engstligenalp 0.0 $0
Lauchernalp 0.0 $0
Lauenen 0.0 $0
Aletsch Arena 0.0 $0
Antagnod 0.0 $0
Lourtier 0.0 $0
Arolla 0.0 $0
Macugnaga - Moro 0.0 $0
Macugnaga - Belvedere 0.0 $0
Zermatt - Breuil-Cervinia 0.0 $0
Mottarone Ski Park 0.0 $0
Monterosa Ski 0.0 $0
Chamois 0.0 $0
Stomping Grounds (summer snowpark) 0.0 $0
Torgnon 0.0 $0
Brusson 0.0 $0
Scopello / Alpe di Mera 0.0 $0
Gressoney-Saint-Jean 0.0 $0
Colle di Joux 0.0 $0
Pila 0.0 $0
Bielmonte 0.0 $0
Champorcher 0.0 $0
Druogno 0.0 $0
Saint Luc - Chandolin 0.0 $0
Staldenried - Gspon 0.0 $0
Nax 0.0 $0
Grächen 0.0 $0
Zinal / Grimentz 0.0 $0
Saas-Balen 0.0 $0
Craveggia - Piana di Vigezzo 0.0 $0
Saas-Grund 0.0 $0
Ala di Stura 0.0 $0
Malesco 0.0 $0
4 Vallées – Verbier/La Tzoumaz/Nendaz/Veysonnaz/Thyon 0.0 $0
Evolène 0.0 $0
Domobianca 0.0 $0
La Forclaz 0.0 $0
Saas-Almagell 0.0 $0
Cheggio 0.0 $0
Saas Fee 0.0 $0

Airports Near Riva Valdobbia

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Turin AirportTRNLarge Airport
Aosta Corrado Gex AirportAOTMedium Airport
Biella-Cerrione AirfieldMedium Airport
Cameri Air BaseMedium Airport
Sion AirportSIRMedium Airport
Torino-Aeritalia AirportMedium Airport
Aeroteam AirfieldSmall Airport
Airfield ASD Carisio Gliding ClubSmall Airport
Airfield ASD Verbano flySmall Airport
Altiport du Glacier de TsanfleuronSmall Airport
Altiporto ChamoisSmall Airport
Altisurface du Glacier de PrasfleuriSmall Airport
Ambri AirportSmall Airport
Aviosuperficie privata "La Ceriella"Small Airport
Canavese Ultralight Flight ClubSmall Airport
Carolina AirfieldSmall Airport
Casale Monferrato AirfieldSmall Airport
Cascina Colombare AirfieldSmall Airport
Cerreto Castello AirfieldSmall Airport
Champillon altiportoSmall Airport
Chatelair AirfieldSmall Airport
Chavez-Marini AirfieldSmall Airport
Cossato AirfieldSmall Airport
Croix de Coeur AltiportSmall Airport
Gattinara AirfieldSmall Airport
Gh. del Mont GeléSmall Airport
Ghiacciaio del Braoulé altiportoSmall Airport
Ghiacciaio del LysSmall Airport
Gianni Cerutti AirfieldSmall Airport
Il Falco AirfieldSmall Airport
Il Picchio AirfieldSmall Airport
Ivrea Montalto Dora AirfieldSmall Airport
Kanderfirn Mountain Landing SiteSmall Airport
L'Airone AirfieldSmall Airport
Lucchina Fly Club AirfieldSmall Airport
Marc Ingegno AirfieldSmall Airport
Meggiana AltiportSmall Airport
Megolo AirfieldSmall Airport
Moncucco AirfieldSmall Airport
Münster AirfieldSmall Airport
Ozzano private airfieldSmall Airport
Pegasus 2000 AirfieldSmall Airport
Petersgrat Mountain Landing SiteSmall Airport
Prealpi-Musinè AirfieldSmall Airport
Raron AirfieldSmall Airport
Rosa Blanche Mountain Landing SiteSmall Airport
Rovasenda 2000 AirfieldSmall Airport
Saanen AirfieldSmall Airport
San Michele NO11Small Airport
Sankt Stephan AirfieldSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Riva Valdobbia

27 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Cappella della Santissima Trinità
Cappella di San Defendente
Cappella di Sant'Anna
Chiesa della Madonna delle Pose
Chiesa Parrocchiale di San Michele
Madonna dei Sette Dolori
Madonna del Carmine
Madonna del Lancone
Madonna della Neve
Madonna della Neve
Madonna della Neve
Madonna Sconsolata
Oratorio dell'Immacolata Concezione
Oratorio della Visitazione
Oratorio di San Germano
Oratorio di San Grato
Oratorio di San Lorenzo
Oratorio di San Pietro
Oratorio di San Rocco
Oratorio di Sant' Antonio Abate
Oratorio di Sant'Antonio Abate
Oratorio di Sant'Antonio di Padova
San Defendente
San Gaudenzio
San Michele
San Nicolao
Sant'Anna

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Waterfalls
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Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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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 Riva Valdobbia

What is the population of Riva Valdobbia?

Riva Valdobbia has a population of 146 residents and is located in Italy. The population density is 4 people per square mile, spread across 38.2 square miles.

Is Riva Valdobbia expensive to live in?

The median household income is $28,471, 62% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Riva Valdobbia?

Riva Valdobbia has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 30°F (-1°C). Winter temperatures average 15°F in January, while summers reach an average of 46°F in July. The area receives 281 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 42.7 inches, with 179.5 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Riva Valdobbia?

The job market in Riva Valdobbia faces challenges, with unemployment at 10.6% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 11 business establishments in the area.

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