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San Cosmo Albanese, Italy

Calabria · Italy

San Cosmo Albanese is a small town in Calabria, Italy with a population of 581. Elevation: 1,312 ft (400 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).

Data updated June 2026

1.9 /5.0
D Poor
581 Population 6/sq mi density
1,312 ft Elevation 400 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
48.0 in Annual Rain
Europe / Rome Timezone
$13,639 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
$13,639 median income, 14.6% unemployment

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People

Population581
Density6/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$13,639
Unemployment14.6%

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
Rain48.0 in/yr
Sunny Days302/yr
Elevation1,312 ft (400 m)
Population581
Population Density6 / sq mi
Elevation1,312 ft (400 m)
Coordinates39.5836°, 16.4147°
TimezoneEurope/Rome
Country🇮🇹 Italy
State / ProvinceCalabria
Average Temperature54°F (12°C)
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation48.0 inches (1,220 mm)
Annual Snowfall29.2 inches (74 cm)
Median Household Income$13,639

About San Cosmo Albanese

San Cosmo Albanese is a small town in Italy (Calabria) with a population of 581. The city sits at an elevation of 1,312 feet (400 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 48.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/Rome.

The median household income in San Cosmo Albanese is $13,639, which is 82% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 14.6% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 44 business establishments.

Income: San Cosmo Albanese vs Italy

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Income

Median HH Income$13,639
82% below Italy avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment14.6%
306% above Italy avg
Establishments (County)44

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

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Climate in San Cosmo Albanese

San Cosmo Albanese has an average annual temperature of 7.9°C (46°F). The hottest month is Aug (17.2°C), the coldest is Feb (0.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 1073 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0.4°C / 33°F -1.9° / 2.8° 141.0
Feb 0.1°C / 32°F -2.5° / 2.7° 102.3
Mar 2.4°C / 36°F -0.4° / 5.2° 108.3
Apr 5.2°C / 41°F 2° / 8.5° 84.6
May 10.2°C / 50°F 6.7° / 13.8° 66.0
Jun 14.2°C / 58°F 10.4° / 17.9° 39.4
Jul 16.4°C / 62°F 12.5° / 20.4° 30.2
Aug 17.2°C / 63°F 13.4° / 21° 22.6
Sep 12.6°C / 55°F 9.4° / 15.8° 78.9
Oct 9.6°C / 49°F 6.7° / 12.6° 96.5
Nov 5.2°C / 41°F 2.9° / 7.5° 146.0
Dec 1.3°C / 34°F -0.8° / 3.4° 156.9
San Cosmo Albanese experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 302 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 48.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 29.2 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 1,312 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average54.3°F
1% above Italy avg
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days302 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,312 ft (400 m)
Area101.7 sq mi (263.5 km²)
Population Density6/sq mi
Coordinates39.5836°N, 16.4147°W
TimezoneEurope/Rome

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.0"
26% above Italy avg
Snowfall 29.2"
Wettest Month (Dec) 4.96"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.51"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

619 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 M5.8 123 km
May 5, 1990 6 km NE of Avigliano, Italy M5.8 144 km
Sep 9, 1998 2 km NNE of Castelluccio Superiore, Italy M5.6 62 km
May 18, 1998 74 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy M5.5 118 km
Apr 17, 2002 12 km NNE of Mirto, Italy M5.3 39 km
Oct 25, 2012 2 km SE of Mormanno, Italy M5.3 48 km
Dec 14, 1990 50 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy M5.3 95 km
May 1, 2023 33 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy M5.2 79 km
Jul 4, 2007 39 km NE of Santa Marina Salina, Italy M5.2 136 km
May 17, 2001 43 km NW of Santa Domenica, Italy M5.2 103 km
Aug 1, 2024 2 km S of Bocchigliero, Italy M5.1 36 km
Mar 21, 1994 29 km WSW of Scalea, Italy M5.1 84 km
May 26, 1991 3 km E of Avigliano, Italy M5.1 139 km
Oct 16, 2012 21 km WSW of Scalea, Italy M4.9 77 km
Feb 6, 2015 28 km NE of Santa Marina Salina, Italy M4.8 147 km
Nov 23, 2009 38 km SSW of Marina di Camerota, Italy M4.8 98 km
Feb 25, 1996 22 km NW of Santa Domenica, Italy M4.8 107 km
Oct 12, 1994 29 km S of Marina di Camerota, Italy M4.8 90 km
Sep 14, 1999 23 km SW of Marina di Camerota, Italy M4.8 107 km
Aug 19, 2021 31 km WSW of Amantea, Italy M4.8 83 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

20 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 10.9 m (36 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2002 STROMBOLI ISLAND Explosion 10.9 m 136 km
1916 STROMBOLI ISLAND Earthquake 10.0 m 133 km
1930 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 2.5 m 6 136 km
2019 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 1.3 m 1 136 km
1905 TYRRHENIAN CALABRIA Earthquake 1.3 m 557 106 km
2022 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 0.8 m 136 km
1919 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 0.8 m 4 136 km
2021 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 0.4 m 136 km
2019 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 0.3 m 136 km
2022 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 0.0 m 136 km
2024 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 136 km
1954 STROMBOLI ISLAND Astronomical 136 km
1944 STROMBOLI ISLAND Explosion 136 km
1870 TYRRHENIAN SEA Earthquake 36 km
1836 ROSSANO Earthquake 589 16 km
1784 IONIAN CALABRIA Earthquake 141 km
1783 TYRRHENIAN CALABRIA Earthquake 89 km
1783 TYRRHENIAN CALABRIA Earthquake 91 km
1783 TYRRHENIAN CALABRIA Earthquake 30,000 148 km
1562 REGGIO DI CALABRIA Earthquake 128 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Stromboli (136 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Stromboli Stratovolcano 924 m (3,031 ft) 2020 136 km
Panarea Stratovolcano 399 m (1,309 ft) Unknown 157 km
Lipari Stratovolcano(es) 590 m (1,936 ft) 1230 177 km
Vulcano Stratovolcano(es) 500 m (1,640 ft) 1890 182 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (4°C) 4.0 in Coldest
February 47°F (8°C) 3.3 in
March 50°F (10°C) 3.0 in
April 54°F (12°C) 2.4 in
May 62°F (17°C) 1.6 in
June 69°F (21°C) 0.8 in
July 76°F (24°C) 0.5 in Warmest, Driest
August 75°F (24°C) 1.1 in
September 69°F (21°C) 1.9 in
October 61°F (16°C) 4.9 in
November 54°F (12°C) 4.6 in
December 48°F (9°C) 5.0 in Wettest

San Cosmo Albanese has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 40°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.0") and July the driest (0.5").

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Radio Stations near San Cosmo Albanese

10 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Balla Balla belvedere marittimo, folk music MP3 128 kbps
Radio Calabria corigliano calabro, folk music MP3 128 kbps
Radio Flash Sud adult contemporary, marzi MP3 96 kbps
Radio CRT MP3 192 kbps
Radio Movida Crotone pop MP3 256 kbps
TeleA1 classic hits, classic rock MP3 128 kbps
Radio Ciroma MP3 192 kbps
Radio Nord Castrovillari castrovillari, news MP3 128 kbps
SMC Radio AAC+ 96 kbps
Radio Pollino castrovillari, news AAC+ 64 kbps

Museums in San Cosmo Albanese

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Antiquarium
Ecomuseo
Ecomuseo dell'antica Filanda Filardi
La Nave della Sila
MACA (Museo Civico di Arte Contemporanea Silvio Vigliaturo)
Museo archeologico nazionale della Sibaritide
Museo Archeologico Nazionale della Sibaritide
Museo Castello Ducale
Museo Civico Archeologico
Museo del "Palio del Principe"
Museo del fungo liofilizzato
Museo del Mare della Riserva naturale Foce del fiume Crati
Museo del Santuario di Sant'Umile
Museo del Telaio
Museo dell’Artigianato silano e della Difesa del suolo
Museo della Biodiversità
Museo della civiltà contadina
Museo della Liquirizia
Museo di arte e della civiltà contadina
Museo Diocesano - Chiuso definitivamente
Museo Diocesano di Arte Sacra
Museo Diocesano e del Codex
Museo Etnico Arbëreshë
Museo Etnografico
Museo Interattivo di Archeologia Informatica
Museo Internazionale "Raccolta di Arte presepiale"
Museo Minimo
Museo Permanente Beato Angelo
Palazzo Bugliari sede del Museo del Costume Albanese
Palazzo Viafora
Pinacoteca Andrea Alfano
Raccolta Barracco
Raccolta sulla cultura contadina ed artigiana

Libraries in San Cosmo Albanese

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Civica "Umberto Caldora"0.0
Biblioteca Civica «A. Masci»0.0
Biblioteca Civica Quattromiglia0.0
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca dell'Area della ricerca di Cosenza del CNR0.0
Biblioteca di Area tecnico-scientifica. BATS.0.0
Biblioteca di Area umanistica Francesco Ernesto Fagiani. BAU.0.0
Biblioteca Diocesana0.0
Biblioteca interdipartimentale di scienze economiche e sociali Ezio Tarantelli.0.0
Biblioteca Minnicelli0.0
Biblioteca vescovile Bonaventura Sculco0.0

Farmers Markets in San Cosmo Albanese

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercato Acri (CS)
Mercato Itiico

Restaurants in San Cosmo Albanese

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Il cacciatore

Stadiums & Teams in San Cosmo Albanese

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Airports Near San Cosmo Albanese

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Lamezia Terme Sant'Eufemia International AirportSUFLarge Airport
Crotone Sant'Anna Pythagoras AirportCRVMedium Airport
Conca del Re AirfieldSmall Airport
Franca AirfieldSmall Airport
Grumentum AirfieldSmall Airport
Policoro Saline Flying FieldSmall Airport
Scalea AirportSmall Airport
Sibari Fly AirfieldSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in San Cosmo Albanese

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chiesa Matrice dei SS. Pietro e Paolo
Santi Cosma e Damiano

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 San Cosmo Albanese

What is the population of San Cosmo Albanese?

San Cosmo Albanese has a population of 581 residents and is located in Italy. The population density is 6 people per square mile, spread across 101.7 square miles.

Is San Cosmo Albanese expensive to live in?

The median household income is $13,639, 82% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in San Cosmo Albanese?

San Cosmo Albanese has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 302 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 48.0 inches, with 29.2 inches of snow.

How is the job market in San Cosmo Albanese?

The job market in San Cosmo Albanese faces challenges, with unemployment at 14.6% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 44 business establishments in the area.

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