San Donato di Lecce, Italy

Full City Profile

1.9 /5.0

D Poor

4,458 Population 425/sq mi density

259 ft Elevation 79 meters

64°F Avg Temperature 18°C

Overall

1.9 / 5.0

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

Economy

1.9 / 5.0

$18,433 median income, 12.9% unemployment

San Donato di Lecce enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 322 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 27.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

51°F Jan (10°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)

Annual Average	64.1°F
	19% above US avg
January Average	51°F (10°C)
July Average	82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days	322 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	259 ft (79 m)
Area	10.5 sq mi (27.2 km²)
Population Density	425/sq mi
Coordinates	40.2673°N, 18.1826°W
Timezone	Europe/Rome

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.3"

28% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Nov) 3.58"

Driest Month (Jul) 0.47"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

475 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M4.1 on Sep 13, 2024.

Apr 17, 2002	12 km NNE of Mirto, Italy	M5.3	130 km
Dec 24, 1993	8 km NE of Himarë, Albania	M5.2	139 km
May 19, 2018	17 km W of Memaliaj, Albania	M4.9	135 km
Jan 19, 1997	9 km NNW of Roskovec, Albania	M4.8	139 km
Aug 8, 2006	9 km N of Himarë, Albania	M4.8	134 km
Jan 4, 2019	9 km N of Himarë, Albania	M4.8	131 km
Mar 22, 2024	32 km WSW of Agios Georgis, Greece	M4.8	120 km
Aug 6, 2006	6 km N of Himarë, Albania	M4.8	132 km
Jan 12, 1997	3 km WNW of Lushnjë, Albania	M4.8	147 km
Nov 24, 1999	18 km N of Himarë, Albania	M4.8	134 km
Jun 22, 2013	17 km ESE of Orikum, Albania	M4.7	125 km
May 14, 1990	11 km NE of Ballsh, Albania	M4.7	145 km
Mar 5, 2008	14 km NNW of Himarë, Albania	M4.6	127 km
Apr 27, 1996	10 km NE of Fabrizio, Italy	M4.6	145 km
May 8, 1992	1 km NNE of Himarë, Albania	M4.5	134 km
Mar 25, 2009	14 km E of Orikum, Albania	M4.5	123 km
Apr 17, 2006	15 km NE of Torretta, Italy	M4.5	118 km
Jan 31, 2013	10 km NW of Acharávi, Greece	M4.5	140 km
May 10, 2006	17 km SW of Orikum, Albania	M4.5	96 km
Jan 12, 2021	4 km WSW of Himarë, Albania	M4.5	131 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.

Year	Location	Cause	Max Wave	Deaths	Distance
1866	ALBANIAN COASTS	Earthquake	—	60	103 km
1866	BAY OF VLORE	Earthquake	—	—	104 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	51°F (10°C)	3.0 in
February	50°F (10°C)	2.2 in	Coldest
March	52°F (11°C)	2.3 in
April	57°F (14°C)	1.4 in
May	65°F (18°C)	0.9 in
June	73°F (23°C)	0.6 in
July	82°F (28°C)	0.5 in	Warmest, Driest
August	78°F (26°C)	1.0 in
September	72°F (22°C)	2.0 in
October	65°F (18°C)	3.2 in
November	57°F (14°C)	3.6 in	Wettest
December	51°F (11°C)	2.6 in

San Donato di Lecce has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 50°F in February to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.6") and July the driest (0.5").

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