Rocca di Papa, Italy

Full City Profile

1.9 /5.0

D Poor

15,036 Population 932/sq mi density

2,231 ft Elevation 680 meters

61°F Avg Temperature 16°C

Overall

1.9 / 5.0

Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

1.9 / 5.0

$21,903 median income, 11.6% unemployment

Rocca di Papa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 312 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.5 inches. The area receives 0.6 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

46°F Jan (8°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)

Annual Average	61.4°F
	14% above US avg
January Average	46°F (8°C)
July Average	81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days	312 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	2,231 ft (680 m)
Area	16.1 sq mi (41.8 km²)
Population Density	932/sq mi
Coordinates	41.7658°N, 12.7019°W
Timezone	Europe/Rome

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.5"

4% above US avg

Snowfall 0.6"

Wettest Month (Nov) 4.09"

Driest Month (Jul) 1.06"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

977 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.3. Most recent: M2.7 on May 8, 2025.

Apr 6, 2009	3 km SE of Sassa, Italy	M6.3	82 km
Aug 24, 2016	5 km WNW of Accumoli, Italy	M6.2	114 km
Sep 26, 1997	3 km SSE of Nocera Umbra, Italy	M6.0	147 km
Sep 26, 1997	6 km WSW of Serravalle di Chienti, Italy	M5.7	143 km
Jan 18, 2017	5 km ESE of Cittareale, Italy	M5.7	103 km
Aug 24, 2016	5 km S of Castelsantangelo sul Nera, Italy	M5.6	125 km
Jan 18, 2017	4 km SE of Cittareale, Italy	M5.6	100 km
Oct 6, 1997	6 km E of Valtopina, Italy	M5.5	143 km
Apr 7, 2009	1 km SW of San Panfilo d'Ocre, Italy	M5.5	85 km
Oct 14, 1997	8 km NNW of Sellano, Italy	M5.5	134 km
Apr 9, 2009	5 km SE of Capitignano, Italy	M5.4	96 km
Jan 18, 2017	4 km SW of Accumoli, Italy	M5.3	108 km
Oct 12, 1997	2 km NW of Sellano, Italy	M5.3	127 km
Oct 3, 1997	3 km ENE of Valtopina, Italy	M5.3	146 km
Apr 9, 2009	2 km ESE of Capitignano, Italy	M5.2	98 km
Jan 18, 2017	3 km N of Montereale, Italy	M5.2	99 km
Apr 6, 2009	5 km ENE of Pizzoli, Italy	M5.1	94 km
Apr 13, 2009	5 km ESE of Capitignano, Italy	M5.0	99 km
Apr 6, 2009	0 km WSW of Coppito, Italy	M4.9	85 km
Oct 16, 1997	8 km ESE of Valtopina, Italy	M4.8	140 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year	Location	Cause	Max Wave	Deaths	Distance
1805	CAMPANIA	Earthquake	—	—	150 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Colli Albani (4 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Colli Albani	Caldera	949 m (3,114 ft)	Unknown	4 km
Vulsini	Caldera	800 m (2,625 ft)	-104	113 km
Ischia	Complex	789 m (2,589 ft)	1302	153 km
Campi Flegrei	Caldera	458 m (1,503 ft)	1538	159 km
Vesuvius	Stratovolcano	1,281 m (4,203 ft)	1944	178 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	46°F (8°C)	2.6 in
February	44°F (7°C)	2.6 in	Coldest
March	48°F (9°C)	2.2 in
April	52°F (11°C)	2.5 in
May	60°F (16°C)	1.9 in
June	67°F (20°C)	1.4 in
July	81°F (27°C)	1.1 in	Warmest, Driest
August	73°F (23°C)	1.5 in
September	67°F (19°C)	2.8 in
October	59°F (15°C)	3.7 in
November	50°F (10°C)	4.1 in	Wettest
December	45°F (7°C)	3.2 in

Rocca di Papa has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 44°F in February to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.5 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.1") and July the driest (1.1").

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