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San Severo, Italy

Full City Profile

1.9 /5.0
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51,919 Population 317/sq mi density
282 ft Elevation 86 meters
61°F Avg Temperature 16°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
$16,666 median income, 13.8% unemployment
San Severo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 306 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 16.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

47°F Jan (9°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average60.7°F
12% above US avg
January Average47°F (9°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days306 days/yr

Geography

Elevation282 ft (86 m)
Area164.0 sq mi (424.7 km²)
Population Density317/sq mi
Coordinates41.6856°N, 15.3815°W
TimezoneEurope/Rome

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 16.3"
57% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 2.01"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.91"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

622 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.9. Most recent: M4.0 on May 13, 2025.

Oct 31, 2002 4 km WSW of Larino, Italy M5.9 44 km
Nov 1, 2002 2 km ESE of Casacalenda, Italy M5.8 42 km
May 5, 1990 6 km NE of Avigliano, Italy M5.8 106 km
Mar 27, 2021 55 km N of Peschici, Italy M5.5 101 km
Sep 30, 1995 3 km S of Ischitella, Italy M5.2 47 km
May 26, 1991 3 km E of Avigliano, Italy M5.1 111 km
Mar 14, 2025 14 km NNE of Lesina, Italy M5.0 33 km
Feb 16, 2013 3 km W of Sora, Italy M4.8 150 km
Apr 3, 1996 0 km NNE of Muro Lucano, Italy M4.7 103 km
May 29, 2006 6 km SE of Carpino, Italy M4.7 45 km
Mar 28, 2023 2 km NNW of Montagano, Italy M4.7 60 km
Feb 1, 1990 10 km NNE of Isole Tremiti, Italy M4.7 60 km
May 5, 1990 1 km W of Pietragalla, Italy M4.6 112 km
Sep 27, 2012 0 km E of Sant'Arcangelo Trimonte, Italy M4.6 68 km
Feb 20, 2008 3 km W of Belmonte Castello, Italy M4.6 134 km
Apr 15, 2021 59 km N of Peschici, Italy M4.6 105 km
Mar 19, 1997 1 km SSE of Sepino, Italy M4.6 71 km
Sep 22, 1998 6 km SE of Carpino, Italy M4.5 46 km
Nov 1, 2002 2 km SE of Lupara, Italy M4.5 52 km
May 5, 1990 5 km W of Pietragalla, Italy M4.5 110 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

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 4,000 125 km
1906 TYRRHENIAN SEA Astronomical 0.4 m 350 125 km
1805 CAMPANIA Earthquake 79 km
1731 TYRRHENIAN SEA Earthquake 3,600 23 km
1627 GARGANO PENINSULA Earthquake 5,000 6 km
1562 REGGIO DI CALABRIA Earthquake 132 km
79 BAY OF NAPLES Eruption 2,100 125 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Vesuvius (125 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Vesuvius Stratovolcano 1,281 m (4,203 ft) 1944 125 km
Campi Flegrei Caldera 458 m (1,503 ft) 1538 141 km
Ischia Complex 789 m (2,589 ft) 1302 163 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 47°F (9°C) 1.3 in
February 47°F (8°C) 1.3 in Coldest
March 51°F (10°C) 1.3 in
April 56°F (13°C) 1.2 in
May 65°F (18°C) 1.1 in
June 72°F (22°C) 1.0 in
July 77°F (25°C) 0.9 in Driest
August 77°F (25°C) 1.1 in Warmest
September 71°F (21°C) 1.7 in
October 63°F (17°C) 1.8 in
November 55°F (13°C) 2.0 in Wettest
December 49°F (10°C) 1.7 in

San Severo has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 47°F in February to 77°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 16.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.0") and July the driest (0.9").

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