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Sondrio, Italy

Lombardy · Italy

Sondrio is a small city in Lombardy, Italy with a population of 19,208. Elevation: 1,007 ft (307 m). Average temperature: 40°F (4°C).

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19,208 Population 2,241/sq mi density
1,007 ft Elevation 307 meters
40°F Avg Temperature 4°C
71.9 in Annual Rain
Europe / Rome Timezone
$27,042 Median Income
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Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.0 / 5.0
$27,042 median income, 10.9% unemployment

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About Sondrio

Sondrio

Sondrio is an Italian city, comune and administrative centre for the province of Sondrio, located in the heart of the Valtellina. As of 2015, Sondrio counted approximately 21,876 inhabitants. In 2007, Sondrio was named the Alpine Town of the Year.

People

Population19,208
Density2,241/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$27,042
Unemployment10.9%

Climate

Avg Temp40°F (4°C)
Rain71.9 in/yr
Sunny Days295/yr
Elevation1,007 ft (307 m)
Population19,208
Population Density2,241 / sq mi
Elevation1,007 ft (307 m)
Coordinates46.1685°, 9.8713°
TimezoneEurope/Rome
Country🇮🇹 Italy
State / ProvinceLombardy
Average Temperature40°F (4°C)
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)
Annual Precipitation71.9 inches (1,825 mm)
Annual Snowfall111.7 inches (284 cm)
Median Household Income$27,042

About Sondrio

Sondrio is a small city in Italy (Lombardy) with a population of 19,208. The city sits at an elevation of 1,007 feet (307 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 40°F (4°C). Temperatures range from 23°F in January to 57°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 71.9 inches. The timezone is Europe/Rome.

The median household income in Sondrio is $27,042, which is 64% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 10.9% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 1,441 business establishments.

Income: Sondrio vs Italy

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Income

Median HH Income$27,042
64% below Italy avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment10.9%
203% above Italy avg
Establishments (County)1,441

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Sondrio

Sondrio has an average annual temperature of 7.4°C (45°F). The hottest month is Jul (17.5°C), the coldest is Jan (-2.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 1348 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -2.8°C / 27°F -14.3° / 6.5° 51.3
Feb 0.1°C / 32°F -11.9° / 10.7° 58.1
Mar 2.3°C / 36°F -7.1° / 13.1° 67.5
Apr 5.5°C / 42°F -3.9° / 16.1° 101.3
May 9.7°C / 49°F 1° / 18.4° 162.3
Jun 15.4°C / 60°F 6.4° / 25° 144.4
Jul 17.5°C / 64°F 7.3° / 25.1° 123.7
Aug 17.1°C / 63°F 7° / 25.2° 132.9
Sep 12.8°C / 55°F 2.4° / 21.6° 123.2
Oct 9°C / 48°F 0.8° / 17.6° 177.6
Nov 2.8°C / 37°F -7.4° / 13.5° 112.8
Dec -1°C / 30°F -12.9° / 7.3° 92.5
Sondrio has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July. The area gets 295 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 71.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 111.7 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 1,007 feet.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 57°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average39.5°F
27% below Italy avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)
Sunny Days295 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,007 ft (307 m)
Area8.6 sq mi (22.2 km²)
Population Density2,241/sq mi
Coordinates46.1685°N, 9.8713°W
TimezoneEurope/Rome

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 71.9"
89% above Italy avg
Snowfall 111.7"
Wettest Month (Aug) 3.58"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.34"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

689 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.9. Most recent: M2.7 on May 20, 2025.

Oct 29, 1995 0 km WNW of Adro, Italy M4.9 61 km
Dec 29, 1999 12 km N of Isolaccia, Italy M4.8 59 km
Mar 31, 1994 2 km W of Warth, Austria M4.7 122 km
Nov 20, 1991 1 km WSW of Churwalden, Switzerland M4.7 73 km
Jul 17, 2001 3 km NNE of Rifiano, Italy M4.7 120 km
Jun 5, 1997 2 km ESE of Namlos, Austria M4.6 145 km
Jan 4, 2009 3 km S of Wildhaus, Switzerland M4.5 119 km
Oct 1, 2001 11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy M4.5 60 km
Apr 6, 2000 11 km WSW of Tubre, Italy M4.5 60 km
Oct 3, 2012 1 km WSW of Lugagnano Val d'Arda, Italy M4.5 150 km
Feb 17, 1992 4 km NNE of Scharans, Switzerland M4.5 72 km
Aug 28, 1994 6 km SSW of Muotathal, Switzerland M4.5 120 km
May 15, 1992 1 km W of Sennwald, Switzerland M4.4 125 km
May 8, 1992 0 km NNW of Sennwald, Switzerland M4.4 125 km
Nov 22, 1997 4 km SSW of Krummenau, Switzerland M4.4 128 km
Jun 14, 1993 3 km S of Vogogna, Italy M4.4 123 km
May 8, 1992 2 km WSW of Sennwald, Switzerland M4.4 124 km
May 6, 2003 7 km WSW of Linthal, Switzerland M4.3 110 km
Feb 22, 2021 2 km SSE of Brentonico, Italy M4.3 94 km
Nov 16, 1995 1 km ENE of Einsiedeln, Switzerland M4.3 137 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 95.0 m (312 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1987 VALTELLINA Meteorological 95.0 m 27 43 km
1601 LAKE LUCERNE Eruption + Earthquake 4.0 m 8 126 km
1868 LAKE GARDA Earthquake 83 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 23°F (-5°C) 1.8 in Coldest
February 24°F (-4°C) 1.3 in Driest
March 29°F (-2°C) 1.9 in
April 34°F (1°C) 2.4 in
May 42°F (6°C) 3.1 in
June 49°F (9°C) 3.5 in
July 57°F (14°C) 3.4 in Warmest
August 53°F (12°C) 3.6 in Wettest
September 47°F (8°C) 3.4 in
October 40°F (4°C) 3.1 in
November 30°F (-1°C) 2.3 in
December 25°F (-4°C) 1.8 in

Sondrio has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 23°F in January to 57°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.6") and February the driest (1.3").

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Colleges & Universities in Sondrio

Institution Type Founded Website
Convitto “Don Bosco” College

Schools in Sondrio

16 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
I.P.S.C.T. "F. Besta"
Istituto Tecnico Industriale Statale Enea Mattei
Liceo “Giuseppe Piazzi – Candida Lena Perpenti”
Istituto Tecnico Commerciale "A. De Simoni"
Istituto Tecnico per Geometri "M. Quadrio"
Scuola Primaria "Bruno Credaro"
Campus
Liceo Scientifico Statale “Carlo Donegani”
Scuola Primaria "Enrico Paini"
Scuola Primaria "A. Racchetti"
Scuola Media "Sassi"
Scuola Elementare "Francesco Saverio Quadrio"
Scuola Media Statale "G. P. Ligari"
Scuole Pio XII
Scuola Media "Luigi Torelli"
Convitto Nazionale "G. Piazzi"
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Radio Stations near Sondrio

10 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Armisa anni 80, anni 90 AAC 192 kbps
Futura FM (HD OGG) 80s, retro OGG 1500 kbps
Radio Valle Camonica news talk music, oldies MP3 256 kbps
Radio Number One AAC 128 kbps
Radio Bergamo bergamo, oldies MP3 256 kbps
Radio Merate Jazz MP3 128 kbps
Radio Pianeta cividate al piano, pop MP3 128 kbps
UniBg OnAir radio college MP3
StudioRadio - The Vintage Station adult contemporary, classic hits MP3 320 kbps
Studioradio MP3 320 kbps

Museums in Sondrio

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Atelier Segantini
Bagnada
CASA TOMÉ
CAST
Dioli
EcoMuseo delle Miniere
Monte Rolla Ecomuseum
Museo Belvedere
Museo Casa Console
Museo dei Minerali di Valtellina e Valchiavenna
Museo del Legno
Museo delle armi bianche e delle pergamene
Museo Etnografico Vallivo
Museo Mineralogico della Valmalenco
Museo Poschiavino
Museo Valtellinese della Moto d'Epoca
Museo Valtellinese di Storia e Arte
Palazzo Besta

Libraries in Sondrio

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblio.ludo.teca La Sorgente0.0
Biblioteca0.0
Biblioteca Civica "Pio Rajna"0.0
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca Comunale "Aurelio Tognini"0.0
Biblioteca Comunale "Elisa Branchi"0.0
Biblioteca comunale di Sopra Porta0.0
Biblioteca comunale di Valgoglio0.0
Biblioteca di Piazza Brembana0.0
Biblioteca Luigi Credaro0.0
Biblioteca pubblica di Maloja0.0
Libreria Comunale0.0

Farmers Markets in Sondrio

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercato (Estivo)
Mercato Coperto
Mercato Settimanale di Sondrio

Hotels in Sondrio

5 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Albergo Gembro
Grand Hotel della Posta
Hotel Europa
Schenatti
Vitttoria

Restaurants in Sondrio

19 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bar Eden
Cima 11
Da Beppe
Il Locale
IL Passatore
La Duchessa
La Locanda dello Zio Peppo
La Scala
Olmo
Osteria Petrus 1935
Piadineria La Pecora Nera
Pizzeria il Meneghino
Pizzeria Spaghetteria Spizzico
Pomodoro rosso
Posta
Terra di Mezzo spaghetteria
Trattoria Bar Della Patrona Lorenza
Vecchia Carbonera
Vecchio Mulino

Cafes in Sondrio

32 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bar Alpina
Bar Bliss
Bar Diamond
Bar Gino
Bar J'adore
Bar Kennedy
Bar Mach2
Bar Rosso 27
Bar Sassella
Bar Senso Unico
Caffé Cavour
Caffè moderno
Caffè Piazzi
Caffè Stazione
Crema & Cioccolato
Dolci Tentazioni
Eta Beta
Felix
Gelateria Bar la dolce vita
Il Bar
Il Gatto e la Volpe
King's Caffè
La Scala
La Sofia
Liberty
Mokino
Mundial Bar
Nazionale
Shamà Cafè
Snack bar l'angolo
Tosca
Tourist

Cinemas in Sondrio

2 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Excelsior
Starplex

Theatres in Sondrio

2 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Sala Polifunzionale Don Vittorio Chiari
Teatro Sociale

Monuments in Sondrio

2 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Monumento ai Caduti
Sacrario Militare di Sondrio

Castles in Sondrio

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Castel Masegra

Clinics in Sondrio

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hippocrates

Veterinaries in Sondrio

2 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Clinica Veterinaria
Veterinario

Train Stations in Sondrio

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Sondrio

Bus Stations in Sondrio

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Autostazione Sondrio

Gas Stations in Sondrio

7 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

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Banks in Sondrio

15 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banca Generali
Banca Popolare di Sondrio
Banca Popolare di Sondrio
Banca Popolare di Sondrio
Banca Popolare di Sondrio
Banca Popolare di Sondrio
Banca Popolare di Sondrio
Banca Popolare di Sondrio
Banca Popolare di Sondrio
BNL
Crédit Agricole
Crédit Agricole
Crédit Agricole
Intesa Sanpaolo
Popular Bank of Sondrio

Shopping Malls in Sondrio

3 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Iperal Sondrio
La Garberia
La piastra

Gyms in Sondrio

3 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Centro Studi Tibetani
Equilibrio
Gym Center

Stadiums & Teams in Sondrio

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Ski Resorts Near Sondrio

65 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Minschuns 0.0 $0
Tenna 0.0 $0
Rinerhorn 0.0 $0
Sarn-Heinzenberg 0.0 $0
Watles - Vatles 0.0 $0
Tschappina 0.0 $0
Lenz 0.0 $0
Alvaneu 0.0 $0
Obermutten 0.0 $0
Arosa Lenzerheide 0.0 $0
Bergün - Filisur / Darlux 0.0 $0
St. Moritz – Zuoz 0.0 $0
Kinderland 0.0 $0
Kinderskiparadies La Nars 0.0 $0
Savognin 0.0 $0
Müsella – La Punt 0.0 $0
Trafoi 0.0 $0
Samedan (St. Moritz) 0.0 $0
Jakobshorn 0.0 $0
Tarasp 0.0 $0
Schöneben - Belpiano 0.0 $0
Feldis 0.0 $0
Schatzalp/Strela (Davos Klosters) 0.0 $0
Pischa 0.0 $0
Tschiertschen 0.0 $0
Bündalift – Davos 0.0 $0
Scuol Motta Naluns 0.0 $0
Chur - Brambrüesch 0.0 $0
Laax 0.0 $0
Parsenn 0.0 $0
Hochwang – Goldgruben 0.0 $0
Skilift Selfranga 0.0 $0
Fideriser Heuberge 0.0 $0
Casaccia 0.0 $0
Monte Pora 0.0 $0
Borno 0.0 $0
Piani di Artavaggio 0.0 $0
Spiazzi di Gromo 0.0 $0
Piani di Bobbio - Valtorta Skiarea 0.0 $0
Colere 0.0 $0
Alpe Cainallo 0.0 $0
Nuova Lizzola 0.0 $0
Pescegallo 0.0 $0
Foppolo-Carona 0.0 $0
San Simone 0.0 $0
Aprica 0.0 $0
Alpe Teglio 0.0 $0
Ponte di Legno - Passo Tonale 0.0 $0
Valmalenco Bernina 0.0 $0
Selvino 0.0 $0
Aela (Maloja) 0.0 $0
Santa Caterina 0.0 $0
Skiarea Valchiavenna 0.0 $0
Diavolezza-Lagalb 0.0 $0
Bormio Ski 0.0 $0
Corvatsch-Furtschellas 0.0 $0
Avers 0.0 $0
Bivio 0.0 $0
Pian Cales / San Bernardino 0.0 $0
Cima Piazzi – San Colombano 0.0 $0
Pontresina 0.0 $0
Corviglia 0.0 $0
Passo Stelvio 0.0 $0
Livigno 0.0 $0
Splügen 0.0 $0

Airports Near Sondrio

27 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Il Caravaggio International AirportBGYLarge Airport
Milano Linate AirportLINLarge Airport
Brescia Gabriele d'Annunzio AirportVBSMedium Airport
Engadin AirportSMVMedium Airport
Ghedi Air BaseMedium Airport
Alzate Brianza AirfieldSmall Airport
Baialupo AirfieldSmall Airport
Bedizzole AirfieldSmall Airport
Caiolo Sondrio AirfieldSmall Airport
Campo di Volo Castel CaladanSmall Airport
Careas AirfieldSmall Airport
Carzago Riviera AirfieldSmall Airport
Casa Bianca Model AirfieldSmall Airport
Corry's AirfieldSmall Airport
Kong AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Panizze AirfieldSmall Airport
Le Tartarughe Volanti AirfieldSmall Airport
Milano-Bresso AirfieldSmall Airport
Passo del Tonale AirfieldSmall Airport
Pradelle AirfieldSmall Airport
Punto Volo AirfieldSmall Airport
Samolaco AirfieldSmall Airport
Santa Lucia AirfieldSmall Airport
Skydive Iseo AirfieldSmall Airport
Valbrembo AirfieldSmall Airport
Vallecamonica AirfieldSmall Airport
Vorabgletscher Mountain Landing SiteSmall Airport

Post Offices in Sondrio

4 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Poste Italiane
Sondrio 1
Sondrio 2
Sondrio Centro

Churches & Religious Organizations in Sondrio

13 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Cappella del Santo Nome di Maria
Cappella della Madonna del Rosario
Cappella della Madonna dell'Uva
Cappella della Madonna della Rocca
Cappella della Madonna di Lourdes
Cappella di Maria Ausiliatrice
Cappella di San Francesco Saverio
Chiesa del Sacro Cuore
Chiesa dell'Angelo Custode
Chiesa di San Rocco
Chiesa Parrocchiale della Beata Vergine del Rosario
Collegiata dei Santi Gervasio e Protasio
Sala del Regno dei Testimoni di Geova

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 Sondrio

What is the population of Sondrio?

Sondrio has a population of 19,208 residents and is located in Italy. The population density is 2,241 people per square mile, spread across 8.6 square miles.

Is Sondrio expensive to live in?

The median household income is $27,042, 64% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Sondrio?

Sondrio has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winter temperatures average 23°F in January, while summers reach an average of 57°F in July. The area receives 295 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 71.9 inches, with 111.7 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Sondrio?

The job market in Sondrio faces challenges, with unemployment at 10.9% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 1,441 business establishments in the area.

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