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Salento, Italy
Full City Profile
1.9
/5.0
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Poor
760
Population
48/sq mi density
1,378 ft
Elevation
420 meters
57°F
Avg Temperature
14°C
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Overall
1.9 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
1.9 / 5.0
$15,145 median income, 12.8% unemployment
Salento enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 277 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 32.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
45°F Jan (7°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 57.3°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 277 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,378 ft (420 m) |
| Area | 15.8 sq mi (40.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 48/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.2491°N, 15.1894°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
7 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.0 m (16 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1631 | BAY OF NAPLES | Eruption | 5.0 m | 4,000 | 91 km |
| 1906 | TYRRHENIAN SEA | Astronomical | 0.4 m | 350 | 91 km |
| 1870 | TYRRHENIAN SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 143 km |
| 1836 | ROSSANO | Earthquake | — | 589 | 140 km |
| 1731 | TYRRHENIAN SEA | Earthquake | — | 3,600 | 142 km |
| 1562 | REGGIO DI CALABRIA | Earthquake | — | — | 38 km |
| 79 | BAY OF NAPLES | Eruption | — | 2,100 | 91 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Vesuvius (91 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Vesuvius | Stratovolcano | 1,281 m (4,203 ft) | 1944 | 91 km |
| Campi Flegrei | Caldera | 458 m (1,503 ft) | 1538 | 110 km |
| Ischia | Complex | 789 m (2,589 ft) | 1302 | 122 km |
| Stromboli | Stratovolcano | 924 m (3,031 ft) | 2020 | 162 km |
| Panarea | Stratovolcano | 399 m (1,309 ft) | Unknown | 180 km |
| Lipari | Stratovolcano(es) | 590 m (1,936 ft) | 1230 | 197 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 45°F (7°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 3.3 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 2.9 in | |
| April | 53°F (11°C) | 3.1 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 1.9 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 1.0 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 1.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 60°F (16°C) | 3.8 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| December | 47°F (8°C) | 3.9 in |
Salento has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 45°F in January to 72°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 32.8 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.5") and July the driest (0.8").