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Senise, Italy

Basilicate · Italy

Senise is a small city in Basilicate, Italy with a population of 6,243. Elevation: 1,099 ft (335 m). Average temperature: 56°F (13°C).

Data updated June 2026

1.9 /5.0
D Poor
6,243 Population 148/sq mi density
1,099 ft Elevation 335 meters
56°F Avg Temperature 13°C
32.2 in Annual Rain
Europe / Rome Timezone
$16,570 Median Income
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1.9 / 5.0
Poor overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
1.9 / 5.0
$16,570 median income, 13.2% unemployment

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About Senise

Senise

Senise is a town in the province of Potenza, Basilicata, southern Italy. It is near Monte Cotugno Lake, one of the largest artificial basins in Europe.

People

Population6,243
Density148/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$16,570
Unemployment13.2%

Climate

Avg Temp56°F (13°C)
Rain32.2 in/yr
Sunny Days277/yr
Elevation1,099 ft (335 m)
Population6,243
Population Density148 / sq mi
Elevation1,099 ft (335 m)
Coordinates40.1462°, 16.2887°
TimezoneEurope/Rome
Country🇮🇹 Italy
State / ProvinceBasilicate
Average Temperature56°F (13°C)
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation32.2 inches (819 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$16,570

About Senise

Senise is a small city in Italy (Basilicate) with a population of 6,243. The city sits at an elevation of 1,099 feet (335 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 56°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 43°F in January to 72°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 32.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/Rome.

The median household income in Senise is $16,570, which is 78% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 13.2% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 468 business establishments.

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Income

Median HH Income$16,570
78% below Italy avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment13.2%
267% above Italy avg
Establishments (County)468

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Senise enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 277 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 32.2 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 1,099 feet.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average56.1°F
4% above Italy avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days277 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,099 ft (335 m)
Area42.2 sq mi (109.2 km²)
Population Density148/sq mi
Coordinates40.1462°N, 16.2887°W
TimezoneEurope/Rome

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.2"
15% below Italy avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 4.53"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.75"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

589 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.8. Most recent: M4.3 on Mar 18, 2025.

May 5, 1990 6 km NE of Avigliano, Italy M5.8 83 km
Sep 9, 1998 2 km NNE of Castelluccio Superiore, Italy M5.6 29 km
May 18, 1998 74 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy M5.5 142 km
Apr 17, 2002 12 km NNE of Mirto, Italy M5.3 69 km
Oct 25, 2012 2 km SE of Mormanno, Italy M5.3 38 km
Dec 14, 1990 50 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy M5.3 119 km
May 1, 2023 33 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy M5.2 103 km
May 17, 2001 43 km NW of Santa Domenica, Italy M5.2 147 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 79 km
Aug 1, 2024 2 km S of Bocchigliero, Italy M5.1 92 km
Oct 16, 2012 21 km WSW of Scalea, Italy M4.9 77 km
Oct 12, 1994 29 km S of Marina di Camerota, Italy M4.8 90 km
Feb 24, 2020 2 km E of San Vincenzo la Costa, Italy M4.8 88 km
Nov 23, 2009 38 km SSW of Marina di Camerota, Italy M4.8 102 km
Aug 19, 2021 31 km WSW of Amantea, Italy M4.8 129 km
Sep 14, 1999 23 km SW of Marina di Camerota, Italy M4.8 99 km
Sep 21, 2019 4 km WNW of Agropoli, Italy M4.7 117 km
Apr 3, 1996 0 km NNE of Muro Lucano, Italy M4.7 96 km
Aug 31, 1993 18 km WSW of Palinuro, Italy M4.7 104 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1870 TYRRHENIAN SEA Earthquake - - 96 km
1836 ROSSANO Earthquake - 589 66 km
1562 REGGIO DI CALABRIA Earthquake - - 78 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Vesuvius (175 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Vesuvius Stratovolcano 1,281 m (4,203 ft) 1944 175 km
Stromboli Stratovolcano 924 m (3,031 ft) 2020 177 km
Campi Flegrei Caldera 458 m (1,503 ft) 1538 197 km
Panarea Stratovolcano 399 m (1,309 ft) Unknown 198 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 3.4 in Coldest
February 43°F (6°C) 3.3 in
March 47°F (8°C) 2.8 in
April 51°F (11°C) 2.6 in
May 60°F (15°C) 1.9 in
June 67°F (19°C) 1.2 in
July 72°F (22°C) 0.8 in Driest
August 72°F (22°C) 1.4 in Warmest
September 66°F (19°C) 2.1 in
October 58°F (15°C) 3.9 in
November 50°F (10°C) 4.4 in
December 45°F (7°C) 4.5 in Wettest

Senise has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 43°F in January to 72°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 32.3 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.5") and July the driest (0.8").

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Radio Stations near Senise

6 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Color hits, musica italiana MP3 192 kbps
Radio Potenza Centrale italian pop, pop AAC+ 32 kbps
Radio Pollino castrovillari, news AAC+ 64 kbps
Radio Laser pisticci, pop MP3 128 kbps
RADIO TOUR anni 70, anni 80 AAC+ 192 kbps
Radio Carina adult contemporary, local music MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Senise

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa Capitano Jannarelli
Casa di confino di Carlo Levi
Casa Museo Albino Pierro
Ecomuseo del Pollino
Ethnomuseum of Arbëreshe Culture
Museo Alessandrino delle Maschere
Museo Comunale Michele Lacava
museo del lupo
Museo dell'Artigianato
Museo della civiltà contadina
Museo della Cività Contadina
Museo Etnografico
Museo Guido Chidichimo
Museo Paul Russotto
Museum of Arbëreshe Culture
Palafrido - Museo Laboratorio della fauna minore
Pinacoteca Carlo Levi

Libraries in Senise

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca Comunale Ferdinando Santoro0.0
Biblioteca comunale G. Salerno0.0
Ludoteca Comunale "Robinson Crusoe"0.0

Farmers Markets in Senise

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercato Coperto

Hotels in Senise

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Villa del Lago

Restaurants in Senise

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ristorante pizzeria La lanterna

Theatres in Senise

1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Arena Sinni

Theme Parks in Senise

1 theme parks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Villa Comunale

Gas Stations in Senise

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Agip
Esso
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Banks in Senise

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Banco di Napoli

Breweries in Senise

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Birrificio artigianale HoneyMonkey

Stadiums & Teams in Senise

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Senise

10 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Gioia del Colle Antonio Ramirez Air Base-Medium Airport
Conca del Re Airfield-Small Airport
Enrico Mattei Airfield-Small Airport
Grumentum Airfield-Small Airport
Natile Airfield-Small Airport
Pantano Airfield-Small Airport
Pisticci Flying Field-Small Airport
Policoro Saline Flying Field-Small Airport
Scalea Airport-Small Airport
Sibari Fly Airfield-Small Airport

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 Senise

What is the population of Senise?

Senise has a population of 6,243 residents and is located in Italy. The population density is 148 people per square mile, spread across 42.2 square miles.

Is Senise expensive to live in?

The median household income is $16,570, 78% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Senise?

Senise enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 43°F in January, while summers reach an average of 72°F in July. The area receives 277 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 32.2 inches.

How is the job market in Senise?

The job market in Senise faces challenges, with unemployment at 13.2% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 468 business establishments in the area.

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