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Rivello, Italy

Basilicate · Italy

Rivello is a small town in Basilicate, Italy with a population of 738. Elevation: 1,572 ft (479 m). Average temperature: 58°F (15°C).

Data updated June 2026

1.9 /5.0
D Poor
738 Population 16/sq mi density
1,572 ft Elevation 479 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 15°C
61.5 in Annual Rain
Europe / Rome Timezone
$17,964 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
$17,964 median income, 12.4% unemployment

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People

Population738
Density16/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$17,964
Unemployment12.4%

Climate

Avg Temp58°F (15°C)
Rain61.5 in/yr
Sunny Days307/yr
Elevation1,572 ft (479 m)
Population738
Population Density16 / sq mi
Elevation1,572 ft (479 m)
Coordinates40.0782°, 15.7580°
TimezoneEurope/Rome
Country🇮🇹 Italy
State / ProvinceBasilicate
Average Temperature58°F (15°C)
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation61.5 inches (1,561 mm)
Annual Snowfall25.0 inches (63 cm)
Median Household Income$17,964

About Rivello

Rivello is a small town in Italy (Basilicate) with a population of 738. The city sits at an elevation of 1,572 feet (479 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 58°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 43°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 61.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/Rome.

The median household income in Rivello is $17,964, which is 76% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 12.4% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 55 business establishments.

Income: Rivello vs Italy

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Income

Median HH Income$17,964
76% below Italy avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment12.4%
244% above Italy avg
Establishments (County)55

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Rivello enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 307 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 61.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 25.0 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 1,572 feet.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average58.4°F
8% above Italy avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days307 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,572 ft (479 m)
Area46.3 sq mi (119.8 km²)
Population Density16/sq mi
Coordinates40.0782°N, 15.7580°W
TimezoneEurope/Rome

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 61.5"
62% above Italy avg
Snowfall 25.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 4.53"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.83"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

606 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.8. Most recent: M4.3 on Mar 18, 2025.

Jan 5, 1994 62 km NNE of Malfa, Italy M5.8 122 km
May 5, 1990 6 km NE of Avigliano, Italy M5.8 78 km
Sep 9, 1998 2 km NNE of Castelluccio Superiore, Italy M5.6 20 km
May 18, 1998 74 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy M5.5 107 km
Oct 25, 2012 2 km SE of Mormanno, Italy M5.3 31 km
Dec 14, 1990 50 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy M5.3 88 km
Apr 17, 2002 12 km NNE of Mirto, Italy M5.3 102 km
May 1, 2023 33 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy M5.2 74 km
May 17, 2001 43 km NW of Santa Domenica, Italy M5.2 126 km
Jul 4, 2007 39 km NE of Santa Marina Salina, Italy M5.2 150 km
May 26, 1991 3 km E of Avigliano, Italy M5.1 73 km
Mar 21, 1994 29 km WSW of Scalea, Italy M5.1 45 km
Aug 1, 2024 2 km S of Bocchigliero, Italy M5.1 114 km
Oct 16, 2012 21 km WSW of Scalea, Italy M4.9 40 km
Sep 14, 1999 23 km SW of Marina di Camerota, Italy M4.8 55 km
Feb 24, 2020 2 km E of San Vincenzo la Costa, Italy M4.8 87 km
Nov 23, 2009 38 km SSW of Marina di Camerota, Italy M4.8 62 km
Oct 12, 1994 29 km S of Marina di Camerota, Italy M4.8 49 km
Feb 25, 1996 22 km NW of Santa Domenica, Italy M4.8 141 km
Aug 19, 2021 31 km WSW of Amantea, Italy M4.8 112 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

7 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 10.0 m (33 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1916 STROMBOLI ISLAND Earthquake 10.0 m - 147 km
1631 BAY OF NAPLES Eruption 5.0 m 4,000 140 km
1906 TYRRHENIAN SEA Astronomical 0.4 m 350 140 km
1870 TYRRHENIAN SEA Earthquake - - 99 km
1836 ROSSANO Earthquake - 589 89 km
1562 REGGIO DI CALABRIA Earthquake - - 52 km
79 BAY OF NAPLES Eruption - 2,100 140 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Vesuvius (140 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Vesuvius Stratovolcano 1,281 m (4,203 ft) 1944 140 km
Stromboli Stratovolcano 924 m (3,031 ft) 2020 151 km
Campi Flegrei Caldera 458 m (1,503 ft) 1538 160 km
Panarea Stratovolcano 399 m (1,309 ft) Unknown 171 km
Ischia Complex 789 m (2,589 ft) 1302 173 km
Lipari Stratovolcano(es) 590 m (1,936 ft) 1230 190 km
Vulcano Stratovolcano(es) 500 m (1,640 ft) 1890 198 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 3.6 in
February 42°F (5°C) 3.5 in Coldest
March 45°F (7°C) 3.1 in
April 50°F (10°C) 3.2 in
May 58°F (15°C) 2.1 in
June 65°F (18°C) 1.3 in
July 78°F (25°C) 0.8 in Warmest, Driest
August 70°F (21°C) 1.4 in
September 65°F (18°C) 2.4 in
October 57°F (14°C) 3.9 in
November 49°F (10°C) 4.5 in Wettest
December 43°F (6°C) 4.5 in

Rivello has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 42°F in February to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.5 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.5") and July the driest (0.8").

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Radio Stations near Rivello

5 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Azzurra italian pop, pop MP3 128 kbps
Radio Color hits, musica italiana MP3 192 kbps
SMC Radio - AAC+ 96 kbps
Radio Pollino castrovillari, news AAC+ 64 kbps
Radio Digiesse classic hits, hits MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Rivello

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa delle Muse di Sinisgalli - Fondazione Leonardo Sinisgalli
MAM - Musei Aiello Molieterno - Museo del Paesaggio
MAM - Musei Aiello Molieterno - Museo di Arte Contemporanea
MAM - Musei Aiello Moliterno - Biblioteca Lucana Angela Aiello
MAM - Musei Aiello Moliterno - Museo del Novecento Lucano
MAM - Musei Aiello Moliterno - Museo della Ceramica
MAM - Musei Aiello Moliterno - Museo di Arte Moderna
MAM - Musei Aiello Moliterno - Palazzo Santa Croce
MAM - Museo Michele Tedesco e dell'Ottocento Lucano
MU.VI. - Museo Virtuale
Museo Archeologico di Rivello
Museo archeologico nazionale dell'Alta Val d'Agri
Museo Civico Montesano sulla Marcellana
Museo Comunale
Museo della Cultura Contadina
Museo di Blanda
Museo di Blanda Gioacchino Francesco La Torre
Museo Etnografico
Museo In Cammino
Palazzo De Lieto - Pinacoteca Angelo Brando

Libraries in Rivello

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
BiblioMediateca Comunale Giacomo Racioppi0.0
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca Comunale Tortora0.0
Biblioteca del Centro culturale Josè Mario Cernicchiaro0.0
Biblioteca delle Soprintendenze per i beni architettonici e per il paesaggio, per il patrimonio storico, artistico e demoetnoantropologico della Basilicata0.0

Farmers Markets in Rivello

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercatino dei prodotti tipici
Mercato Ortofrutticolo Comunale
Mercato settimanale (sabato)

Restaurants in Rivello

3 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

"La Pizzeria" da Massimo
Restaurant pizzeria Nocera
Trattoria Del Pellegrino

Gas Stations in Rivello

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

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Stadiums & Teams in Rivello

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Airports Near Rivello

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Altavillafly Airfield-Small Airport
Campo di volo S.Elia (Buccino)-Small Airport
Conca del Re Airfield-Small Airport
Grumentum Airfield-Small Airport
Pantano Airfield-Small Airport
Policastro Airfield-Small Airport
Scalea Airport-Small Airport
Sibari Fly Airfield-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Rivello

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Cappella di San Vito
Chiesa di Santa Maria Immacolata
Madonna del Popolo
San Michele

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 Rivello

What is the population of Rivello?

Rivello has a population of 738 residents and is located in Italy. The population density is 16 people per square mile, spread across 46.3 square miles.

Is Rivello expensive to live in?

The median household income is $17,964, 76% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Rivello?

Rivello enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 43°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 307 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 61.5 inches, with 25.0 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Rivello?

The job market in Rivello faces challenges, with unemployment at 12.4% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 55 business establishments in the area.

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