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Sale, Italy

Piedmont · Italy

Sale is a small town in Piedmont, Italy with a population of 3,080. Elevation: 272 ft (83 m). Average temperature: 58°F (15°C).

Data updated June 2026

1.9 /5.0
D Poor
3,080 Population 169/sq mi density
272 ft Elevation 83 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 15°C
35.5 in Annual Rain
Europe / Rome Timezone
$21,515 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
$21,515 median income, 11.4% unemployment

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About Sale

Sale

Sale is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Alessandria in the Italian region Piedmont, located about 90 kilometres (56 mi) east of Turin and about 15 kilometres (9 mi) northeast of Alessandria.

People

Population3,080
Density169/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$21,515
Unemployment11.4%

Climate

Avg Temp58°F (15°C)
Rain35.5 in/yr
Sunny Days286/yr
Elevation272 ft (83 m)
Population3,080
Population Density169 / sq mi
Elevation272 ft (83 m)
Coordinates44.9793°, 8.8096°
TimezoneEurope/Rome
Country🇮🇹 Italy
State / ProvincePiedmont
Average Temperature58°F (15°C)
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation35.5 inches (901 mm)
Annual Snowfall4.9 inches (13 cm)
Median Household Income$21,515

About Sale

Sale is a small town in Italy (Piedmont) with a population of 3,080. The city sits at an elevation of 272 feet (83 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 58°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 35.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/Rome.

The median household income in Sale is $21,515, which is 71% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 11.4% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 231 business establishments.

Income: Sale vs Italy

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Income

Median HH Income$21,515
71% below Italy avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment11.4%
217% above Italy avg
Establishments (County)231

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Sale enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 286 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 35.5 inches. The area receives 4.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 272 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average58.4°F
8% above Italy avg
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days286 days/yr

Geography

Elevation272 ft (83 m)
Area18.2 sq mi (47.2 km²)
Population Density169/sq mi
Coordinates44.9793°N, 8.8096°W
TimezoneEurope/Rome

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.5"
7% below Italy avg
Snowfall 4.9"
Wettest Month (Oct) 4.53"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.42"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,011 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M2.5 on Mar 4, 2025.

Jun 21, 2013 6 km WSW of Minucciano, Italy M5.2 140 km
Jan 27, 2012 4 km SE of Berceto, Italy M5.0 111 km
Apr 11, 2003 1 km SSW of Carezzano Maggiore, Italy M5.0 22 km
Apr 18, 2005 2 km WSW of Marsaglia, Italy M4.9 52 km
Jun 30, 2013 6 km SW of Minucciano, Italy M4.9 142 km
Oct 29, 1995 0 km WNW of Adro, Italy M4.9 115 km
Jan 25, 2012 1 km N of Poviglio, Italy M4.9 137 km
Aug 21, 2000 1 km WNW of Oviglio, Italy M4.9 29 km
Mar 5, 2012 3 km NNW of Santo Stefano d'Aveto, Italy M4.7 67 km
Jun 23, 2013 6 km WSW of Minucciano, Italy M4.7 141 km
Jul 18, 2001 3 km S of Masio, Italy M4.7 36 km
Oct 10, 1995 2 km SSE of Pallerone, Italy M4.7 130 km
Jan 20, 1994 1 km NE of Melle, Italy M4.6 125 km
Aug 13, 2019 4 km SW of Stazione Valmozzola, Italy M4.6 98 km
Jun 21, 2013 2 km S of Comano, Italy M4.5 131 km
Feb 24, 1997 36 km SE of Cervo, Italy M4.5 146 km
Jul 17, 1993 0 km NNW of Calice Ligure, Italy M4.5 95 km
Apr 16, 2020 2 km SE of Marsaglia, Italy M4.5 56 km
Oct 3, 2012 2 km N of Melle, Italy M4.5 126 km
Jun 21, 2013 5 km SSW of Casola in Lunigiana, Italy M4.5 139 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1968 LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR Earthquake 3.0 m - 119 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (4°C) 2.5 in
February 40°F (4°C) 1.8 in
March 48°F (9°C) 2.4 in
April 54°F (12°C) 2.8 in
May 62°F (16°C) 2.8 in
June 69°F (20°C) 2.1 in
July 77°F (25°C) 1.4 in Warmest, Driest
August 74°F (23°C) 2.6 in
September 67°F (19°C) 2.9 in
October 56°F (14°C) 4.5 in Wettest
November 45°F (7°C) 3.0 in
December 38°F (3°C) 2.2 in Coldest

Sale has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 38°F in December to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.5") and July the driest (1.4").

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Schools in Sale

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Scuole Elementari Carlo Giacomini - - - -
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Radio Stations near Sale

27 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
RMC Radio Monte Carlo adult contemporary, mediaset MP3 128 kbps
Radio Popolare independent, milano MP3 64 kbps
VirginRadio - Pink Floyd pop rock, rock MP3 128 kbps
Funky Radio funky MP3 320 kbps
Lattemiele musica italiana MP3 256 kbps
Deejay 30 Songs 30son, webradio AAC+ 122 kbps
70 80 Hits HQ pop music MP3 320 kbps
Milano XR alternative rock, classic rock AAC+ 96 kbps
LifeGate Radio - MP3
Radio Raheem ambient, balearic MP3 192 kbps
RMC Sport Network firenze, soccer MP3 128 kbps
Radio Classica classical MP3
Radio RBS (FR) electro, funk MP3 128 kbps
RADIO GOLD WONDERLAND - MP3 192 kbps
Radio Magenta pop, top 40 MP3 128 kbps
Virgin Radio Italy alternative rock, classic rock MP3 128 kbps
Deejay 4 Christmas christmas songs, seasonal UNKNOWN
Radio Emotions dance, pop MP3 320 kbps
Radio Voghera italian pop, news MP3 128 kbps
Radio Emotions chillout, relaxing MP3 128 kbps
POWER 927 AM Milano 70s, 80s AAC+ 192 kbps
Radio City 4 You - AAC+ 88 kbps
Radio Musica TuttaUnAltraMusica - AAC+ 96 kbps
Radio City - Vercelli, Biella e Novara adult contemporary, local news AAC+ 88 kbps
Radio City castelletto d'orba, news MP3
Radio 6023 - MP3 320 kbps
Studioradio the Vintage Station funky MP3 320 kbps

Museums in Sale

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Associazione Beni Culturali Casei Gerola
Civico Museo di scienze naturali "Giuseppe Orlandi"
Cucina dei Frati
Ex acquedotto comunale
Fausto Coppi House Museum
Geosito La Guarnera
Marengo Museum
Mausoleo Fausto e Serse Coppi
Museo ACdB (Alessandria Città delle Biciclette)
Museo Civico di Palazzo Cuttica
Museo dei campionissimi
Museo del cappello "Giuseppe Borsalino"
Museo del contadino
Museo del Ferro
Museo del Fiume
Museo del Gioiello
Museo di Arte e Tradizione Contadina
Museo di Arte Partecipata
Museo Didattico
Museo Etnografico "C'era una volta"
Museo Ferroviario "Enrico Pessina"
Museo Solferino
Museo Storico "Giuseppe Beccari"
Pinacoteca Il Divisionismo
Sale d'Arte
Studio di Giuseppe Pelizza da Volpedo
Teatro delle Scienze e Planetario
Villa Delavo

Libraries in Sale

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca "Sandro Castelli" di Pontecurone0.0
Biblioteca civica0.0
Biblioteca Civica "Paolo Migliora"0.0
Biblioteca Civica di Valenza0.0
Biblioteca Civica Vignetta0.0
Biblioteca Comunale "G.Marucchi"0.0
Biblioteca Comunale "Pier Angelo Soldini"0.0
Biblioteca Comunale di Mede0.0
Biblioteca Comunale Roberto Gatti0.0
Biblioteca di Olevano0.0
Biblioteca Silvia Guerra0.0
Centro di documentazione Fausto e Serse Coppi0.0
Civica Biblioteca Ricottiana0.0
Civico Cinque0.0

Gas Stations in Sale

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Esso
IT #5851838484

Stadiums & Teams in Sale

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Ski Resorts Near Sale

3 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Area Sciistica Pian del Poggio Monte Chiappo 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Area sciistica Caldirola 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Passo Penice 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Sale

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Genoa Cristoforo Colombo AirportGOALarge Airport
Milan Malpensa International AirportMXPLarge Airport
Milano Linate AirportLINLarge Airport
Biella-Cerrione Airfield-Medium Airport
Cameri Air Base-Medium Airport
Novi Ligure Eugenio Mossi Airfield-Medium Airport
Aeroteam Airfield-Small Airport
Air Folies Airfield-Small Airport
Airfield ASD Carisio Gliding Club-Small Airport
Airfield ASD Verbano fly-Small Airport
Alessandria Airfield-Small Airport
Alta Langa Airfield-Small Airport
Arbuschi Airfield-Small Airport
Astigiana Airfield-Small Airport
Aviosuperficie Acqui Terme-Small Airport
Aviosuperficie Francavilla Bisio-Small Airport
Aviosuperficie Piovera-Small Airport
Aviosuperficie privata "La Ceriella"-Small Airport
Baialupo Airfield-Small Airport
Boglietto Airfield-Small Airport
Campo di Volo "Cab Club"-Small Airport
Campo di volo Ploia-Small Airport
Casale Monferrato Airfield-Small Airport
Cascina Colombare Airfield-Small Airport
Cascina Rosio Airfield-Small Airport
Cerreto Castello Airfield-Small Airport
Città di Tortona Airfield-Small Airport
Cogliate Airfield-Small Airport
Cornegliano Airfield-Small Airport
Cossato Airfield-Small Airport
Dovera Airfield-Small Airport
Gattinara Airfield-Small Airport
Gianni Cerutti Airfield-Small Airport
Giuliano Borgonovi Airfield-Small Airport
Groane Airfield-Small Airport
Il Laghetto Airfield-Small Airport
Il Picchio Airfield-Small Airport
L'Airone Airfield-Small Airport
La Speziana Airfield-Small Airport
Le Merline Airfield-Small Airport
Le Streghe Airfield-Small Airport
Le Tartarughe Volanti Airfield-Small Airport
Leonardo da Vinci Airfield-Small Airport
Mantovana Airfield-Small Airport
Massalengo Airfield-Small Airport
Mezzana Bigli Airfield-Small Airport
Milano-Bresso Airfield-Small Airport
Natale/Battistoni Airfield-Small Airport
Navigli Airfield-Small Airport
Oasi Airfield-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Sale

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chiesa di San Calogero
Chiesa di San Giovanni
Chiesa di Santa Maria e San Siro

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 Sale

What is the population of Sale?

Sale has a population of 3,080 residents and is located in Italy. The population density is 169 people per square mile, spread across 18.2 square miles.

Is Sale expensive to live in?

The median household income is $21,515, 71% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Sale?

Sale enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 286 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 35.5 inches, with 4.9 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Sale?

The job market in Sale faces challenges, with unemployment at 11.4% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 231 business establishments in the area.

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