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Sossano, Italy

Full City Profile

1.9 /5.0
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2,902 Population 214/sq mi density
62 ft Elevation 19 meters
57°F Avg Temperature 14°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
$21,909 median income, 9.7% unemployment
Sossano enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 303 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.5 inches. The area receives 2.8 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average57.0°F
6% above US avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days303 days/yr

Geography

Elevation62 ft (19 m)
Area13.5 sq mi (35.1 km²)
Population Density214/sq mi
Coordinates45.3575°N, 11.5082°W
TimezoneEurope/Rome

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.5"
28% above US avg
Snowfall 2.8"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.54"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,559 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.0. Most recent: M2.7 on May 20, 2025.

May 20, 2012 4 km NNE of Massa Finalese, Italy M6.0 56 km
May 29, 2012 1 km ENE of Medolla, Italy M5.8 65 km
May 29, 2012 2 km NE of San Possidonio, Italy M5.5 65 km
Oct 15, 1996 2 km N of Correggio, Italy M5.4 85 km
Sep 14, 2003 3 km E of Monterenzio, Italy M5.3 115 km
May 10, 2000 7 km SE of Granarolo, Italy M5.1 122 km
Sep 18, 2023 7 km SE of Marradi, Italy M5.1 149 km
May 29, 2012 2 km W of San Possidonio, Italy M5.1 69 km
Jun 3, 2012 3 km ENE of Novi di Modena, Italy M5.1 68 km
Nov 2, 2002 4 km N of Sant'Alberto, Italy M5.0 101 km
May 20, 2012 1 km SSW of Vigarano Mainarda, Italy M5.0 59 km
Jan 25, 2012 1 km N of Poviglio, Italy M4.9 95 km
Jul 17, 2011 0 km W of Sermide, Italy M4.9 43 km
May 20, 2012 2 km ENE of Medolla, Italy M4.9 64 km
Oct 29, 1995 0 km WNW of Adro, Italy M4.9 124 km
May 29, 2012 2 km W of San Possidonio, Italy M4.8 69 km
Mar 1, 2008 6 km NNW of Galliano, Italy M4.8 145 km
May 20, 2012 3 km WSW of Bondeno, Italy M4.8 55 km
Feb 21, 1998 2 km ENE of Campagnola Emilia, Italy M4.8 80 km
May 8, 2000 3 km NE of Faenza, Italy M4.8 120 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 235.0 m (771 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1963 VAJONT DAM, VAJONT RIVER Meteorological 235.0 m 2,000 120 km
1987 VALTELLINA Meteorological 95.0 m 27 145 km
1875 ADRIATIC SEA Earthquake 147 km
1868 LAKE GARDA Earthquake 74 km
1624 DELTA OF THE PO Earthquake 87 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 2.7 in
February 40°F (5°C) 2.3 in Driest
March 48°F (9°C) 2.8 in
April 55°F (13°C) 3.1 in
May 64°F (18°C) 3.4 in
June 70°F (21°C) 3.5 in Wettest
July 76°F (24°C) 2.6 in Warmest
August 74°F (23°C) 3.4 in
September 67°F (19°C) 2.9 in
October 57°F (14°C) 3.5 in
November 46°F (8°C) 3.4 in
December 38°F (4°C) 2.7 in Coldest

Sossano has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 38°F in December to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.5") and February the driest (2.3").

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