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Rocchetta Palafea, Italy

Piedmont · Italy

Rocchetta Palafea is a small town in Piedmont, Italy with a population of 139. Elevation: 1,388 ft (423 m). Average temperature: 56°F (13°C).

Data updated June 2026

1.9 /5.0
D Poor
139 Population 15/sq mi density
1,388 ft Elevation 423 meters
56°F Avg Temperature 13°C
30.1 in Annual Rain
Europe / Rome Timezone
$17,620 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
$17,620 median income, 11.6% unemployment

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People

Population139
Density15/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$17,620
Unemployment11.6%

Climate

Avg Temp56°F (13°C)
Rain30.1 in/yr
Sunny Days292/yr
Elevation1,388 ft (423 m)
Population139
Population Density15 / sq mi
Elevation1,388 ft (423 m)
Coordinates44.7074°, 8.3453°
TimezoneEurope/Rome
Country🇮🇹 Italy
State / ProvincePiedmont
Average Temperature56°F (13°C)
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation30.1 inches (764 mm)
Annual Snowfall14.1 inches (36 cm)
Median Household Income$17,620

About Rocchetta Palafea

Rocchetta Palafea is a small town in Italy (Piedmont) with a population of 139. The city sits at an elevation of 1,388 feet (423 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 56°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 39°F in January to 73°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 30.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Rome.

The median household income in Rocchetta Palafea is $17,620, which is 77% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 11.6% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 10 business establishments.

Income: Rocchetta Palafea vs Italy

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Income

Median HH Income$17,620
77% below Italy avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment11.6%
222% above Italy avg
Establishments (County)10

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Rocchetta Palafea enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 292 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 30.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 14.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,388 feet.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average55.5°F
3% above Italy avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days292 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,388 ft (423 m)
Area9.6 sq mi (24.8 km²)
Population Density15/sq mi
Coordinates44.7074°N, 8.3453°W
TimezoneEurope/Rome

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.1"
21% below Italy avg
Snowfall 14.1"
Wettest Month (Oct) 4.09"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,417 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M2.5 on Mar 20, 2025.

Jan 27, 2012 4 km SE of Berceto, Italy M5.0 136 km
Apr 11, 2003 1 km SSW of Carezzano Maggiore, Italy M5.0 44 km
Apr 18, 2005 2 km WSW of Marsaglia, Italy M4.9 79 km
Aug 21, 2000 1 km WNW of Oviglio, Italy M4.9 20 km
Apr 7, 2014 7 km SE of Guillestre, France M4.8 130 km
Oct 10, 1995 2 km SSE of Pallerone, Italy M4.7 145 km
Jul 18, 2001 3 km S of Masio, Italy M4.7 15 km
Mar 5, 2012 3 km NNW of Santo Stefano d'Aveto, Italy M4.7 88 km
Mar 14, 2001 34 km SSE of San Lorenzo al Mare, Italy M4.6 128 km
Feb 11, 1991 5 km ESE of Briançon, France M4.6 131 km
Jan 20, 1994 1 km NE of Melle, Italy M4.6 82 km
Aug 13, 2019 4 km SW of Stazione Valmozzola, Italy M4.6 124 km
Oct 3, 2012 1 km WSW of Lugagnano Val d'Arda, Italy M4.5 117 km
Feb 24, 1997 36 km SE of Cervo, Italy M4.5 113 km
Oct 3, 2012 2 km N of Melle, Italy M4.5 83 km
Mar 2, 2012 8 km NNW of Jausiers, France M4.5 132 km
Apr 19, 2009 1 km ENE of Bandito, Italy M4.5 40 km
Jun 21, 2013 2 km S of Comano, Italy M4.5 150 km
Jul 17, 1993 0 km NNW of Calice Ligure, Italy M4.5 56 km
Apr 16, 2020 2 km SE of Marsaglia, Italy M4.5 84 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

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

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1979 FRENCH RIVIERA (LIGURIAN SEA) Meteorological 10.0 m 9 142 km
1968 LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR Earthquake 3.0 m 75 km
1564 LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR Eruption + Earthquake 650 114 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 2.2 in Coldest
February 41°F (5°C) 1.9 in
March 48°F (9°C) 2.6 in
April 54°F (12°C) 2.8 in
May 61°F (16°C) 2.8 in
June 68°F (20°C) 1.9 in
July 73°F (23°C) 1.1 in Driest
August 73°F (23°C) 2.3 in Warmest
September 66°F (19°C) 2.5 in
October 57°F (14°C) 4.1 in Wettest
November 46°F (8°C) 2.8 in
December 40°F (5°C) 2.0 in

Rocchetta Palafea has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 39°F in January to 73°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 28.9 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.1") and July the driest (1.1").

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Radio Stations near Rocchetta Palafea

6 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Digitalia - Ricordi 60s, 70s MP3 128 kbps
Radio Piemonte Sound cuneo, hits MP3 192 kbps
Linea Radio Savona hits MP3 128 kbps
Radio Onda Ligure 101 albenga, pop MP3 128 kbps
Radio Vega dance, edm MP3 128 kbps
RADIO GOLD WONDERLAND MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Rocchetta Palafea

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Battistero di San Pietro
Casa della Memoria, della Resistenza e della Deportazione di Vinchio
Centro Pavesiano - casa Cesare Pavese
Cripta e museo di Sant'Anastasio
Domus Romana del Varrone
Ecomuseo dei Terrazzamenti e della Vite
Ecomuseo della pietra e della calce
Fondazione Cesare Pavese
Gipsoteca "Giulio Monteverde"
Istituto Oblati di San Giuseppe
Musei di Asti
Museo Alfieriano
Museo archeologico e paleontologico
Museo Astense di Geologia, Mineralogia, Arte Mineraria, Cristallografia
Museo Bersano delle Contadinerie e Stampe Antiche del Vino
Museo Casa della Donna Selvatica
Museo Civico Archeologico - Castello dei Paleologi
Museo degli Arazzi Scassa
Museo del Palio di Asti
Museo del Risorgimento
Museo del Territorio (ex chiesa di Santa Margherita)
Museo della Bicicletta Sarachet
Museo di San Francesco
Museo Diocesano San Giovanni
Museo etnografico dell'agricoltura
Museo Eugenio Guglielminetti
Museo Luigi Tenco
Museo paleontologico astigiano
Nuovo Polo Museale Perrando
Oratorio di Santa Caterina
Pinacoteca Civica

Libraries in Rocchetta Palafea

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Astense Giorgio Faletti0.0
Biblioteca civica0.0
Biblioteca Civica0.0
Biblioteca Civica - La Fabbrica dei libri0.0
Biblioteca civica Franco e Carolina Franzetti0.0
Biblioteca comunale0.0
Biblioteca comunale G. Deluigi0.0
Biblioteca del Seminario Vescovile di Asti0.0
Biblioteca dell'infanzia0.0
Biblioteca Guido Gozzano0.0
Biblioteca Luciano Rapetti0.0
Biblioteca Vittorio Gallesio0.0
Civica biblioteca "Tomaso e Angiolina Battaglia"0.0
Istituto per la Storia della Resistenza0.0

Farmers Markets in Rocchetta Palafea

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Alimentari Vogliotti Elisabetta
Mercato coperto
Mercato coperto
Mercato grande
Weekly Market

Cafes in Rocchetta Palafea

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bar del Truc

Breweries in Rocchetta Palafea

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Birrificio dell'AltaVia

Stadiums & Teams in Rocchetta Palafea

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Rocchetta Palafea

9 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Monesi di Triora 0.0 $0
Garéssio 2000 0.0 $0
Prato Nevoso 0.0 $0
Artesina 0.0 $0
Centro Fondo Marguareis 0.0 $0
Saint Grée di Viola 0.0 $0
Frabosa Ski 0.0 $0
Lurisia – Monte Pigna 0.0 $0
Sangiacomo Cardini 0.0 $0

Airports Near Rocchetta Palafea

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Genoa Cristoforo Colombo AirportGOALarge Airport
Turin AirportTRNLarge Airport
Cuneo International AirportCUFMedium Airport
Novi Ligure Eugenio Mossi AirfieldMedium Airport
Riviera Villanova d'Albenga International AirportMedium Airport
Torino-Aeritalia AirportMedium Airport
Aeroteam AirfieldSmall Airport
Airfield ASD Carisio Gliding ClubSmall Airport
Alessandria AirfieldSmall Airport
Alpi Marittime AirfieldSmall Airport
Alta Langa AirfieldSmall Airport
Astigiana AirfieldSmall Airport
Aviosuperficie Acqui TermeSmall Airport
Aviosuperficie Francavilla BisioSmall Airport
Aviosuperficie PioveraSmall Airport
Aviosuperficie privata "La Ceriella"Small Airport
Beltrutta AirfieldSmall Airport
Boglietto AirfieldSmall Airport
Bosio Guido AirfieldSmall Airport
Campo di Volo "Cab Club"Small Airport
Campo di Volo OndalbaSmall Airport
Campo di volo PloiaSmall Airport
Canavese Ultralight Flight ClubSmall Airport
Carolina AirfieldSmall Airport
Casale Monferrato AirfieldSmall Airport
Cascina Rosio AirfieldSmall Airport
Castelnuovo Don Bosco AirfieldSmall Airport
Città di Tortona AirfieldSmall Airport
Country Fly AirfieldSmall Airport
Giancarlo Filippi AirfieldSmall Airport
Gianni Cerutti AirfieldSmall Airport
Giuliano Borgonovi AirfieldSmall Airport
Il Falco AirfieldSmall Airport
Il Laghetto AirfieldSmall Airport
L'Airone AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Streghe AirfieldSmall Airport
Leonardo da Vinci AirfieldSmall Airport
Lucchina Fly Club AirfieldSmall Airport
Mantovana AirfieldSmall Airport
Mezzana Bigli AirfieldSmall Airport
Moncucco AirfieldSmall Airport
Natale/Battistoni AirfieldSmall Airport
Navigli AirfieldSmall Airport
Ozzano private airfieldSmall Airport
Pegasus 2000 AirfieldSmall Airport
Rosangeles AirfieldSmall Airport
Sant'Elia AirfieldSmall Airport
Val Triversa AirfieldSmall Airport
Venaria Reale Mario Santi AirfieldSmall Airport
Vercelli AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Rocchetta Palafea

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chiesa di Sant'Evasio

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 Rocchetta Palafea

What is the population of Rocchetta Palafea?

Rocchetta Palafea has a population of 139 residents and is located in Italy. The population density is 15 people per square mile, spread across 9.6 square miles.

Is Rocchetta Palafea expensive to live in?

The median household income is $17,620, 77% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Rocchetta Palafea?

Rocchetta Palafea enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 39°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. The area receives 292 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 30.1 inches, with 14.1 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Rocchetta Palafea?

The job market in Rocchetta Palafea faces challenges, with unemployment at 11.6% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 10 business establishments in the area.

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