Sulmona, Italy
Abruzzo · Italy
Sulmona is a small city in Abruzzo, Italy with a population of 21,086. Elevation: 1,329 ft (405 m). Average temperature: 53°F (11°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
Economy
DClimate
| Population | 21,086 |
| Population Density | 674 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,329 ft (405 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.0495°, 13.9258° |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
| Country | 🇮🇹 Italy |
| State / Province | Abruzzo |
| Average Temperature | 53°F (11°C) |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 42.7 inches (1,083 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 55.2 inches (140 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $21,998 |
About Sulmona
Sulmona is a small city in Italy (Abruzzo) with a population of 21,086. The city sits at an elevation of 1,329 feet (405 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 36°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 42.7 inches. The timezone is Europe/Rome.
Income: Sulmona vs Italy
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Income
| Median HH Income | $21,998 |
| 71% below Italy avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 12.5% |
| 247% above Italy avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,581 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Climate in Sulmona
Sulmona has an average annual temperature of 11.4°C (53°F). The hottest month is Jul (23.1°C), the coldest is Jan (1.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 640 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 52.6°F |
| 3% below Italy avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 301 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,329 ft (405 m) |
| Area | 31.3 sq mi (81.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 674/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.0495°N, 13.9258°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
6 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 | 143 km |
| 1906 | TYRRHENIAN SEA | Astronomical | 0.4 m | 350 | 143 km |
| 1805 | CAMPANIA | Earthquake | - | - | 76 km |
| 1731 | TYRRHENIAN SEA | Earthquake | - | 3,600 | 144 km |
| 1627 | GARGANO PENINSULA | Earthquake | - | 5,000 | 123 km |
| 79 | BAY OF NAPLES | Eruption | - | 2,100 | 143 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Colli Albani (108 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Colli Albani | Caldera | 949 m (3,114 ft) | Unknown | 108 km |
| Campi Flegrei | Caldera | 458 m (1,503 ft) | 1538 | 137 km |
| Vesuvius | Stratovolcano | 1,281 m (4,203 ft) | 1944 | 143 km |
| Ischia | Complex | 789 m (2,589 ft) | 1302 | 147 km |
| Vulsini | Caldera | 800 m (2,625 ft) | -104 | 175 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 2.3 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 2.4 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 2.4 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 3.1 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 3.7 in | Wettest |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 2.8 in |
Sulmona has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 36°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.8 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.7") and July the driest (2.1").
Schools in Sulmona
8 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liceo Classico Ovidio | - | - | - | - |
| Scuola Media Statale "Giuseppe Capograssi" | - | - | - | - |
| Istituto Comprensivo Lombardo Radice - Ovidio | - | - | - | - |
| Scuola Elementare "Lola Di Stefano" | - | - | - | - |
| Scuola Media "Panfilo Serafini" | - | - | - | - |
| Liceo Giambattista Vico | - | - | - | - |
| Liceo Scientifico Enrico Fermi | - | - | - | - |
| Liceo Artistico Gentile Mazara | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Sulmona
4 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio Ciao | atessa, entertainment | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Rouge Italy | - | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Radio Parsifal | italian pop, pescara | MP3 | |
| Nuova Rete | music, news | AAC+ 64 kbps |
Museums in Sulmona
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Borgo semiabbandonato di Sperone Borgo semiabbandonato di Sperone | ||||
| Casa Michetti | ||||
| Centro D'arte Alberto di Giovanni (Ex Chiesa SS. Annunziata) | ||||
| Centro di documentazione Ocriticum | ||||
| Centro visite | ||||
| Ecomuseo del paleolitico della valle Giumentina | ||||
| Ecomuseo del paleolitico della valle Giumentina | ||||
| Edolo Masci | ||||
| Frantoio Fantasia | ||||
| GAMuF - Gagliano Aterno Museo Fotografico | ||||
| Giardino Botanico “Daniela Brescia” | ||||
| Museo 'Pier Luigi Calore' | ||||
| Museo Borbonico | ||||
| Museo Civico "Pina di Roberto" | ||||
| Museo civico archeologico Antonio De Nino | ||||
| Museo civico di Sulmona | ||||
| Museo dei Fossili e delle Ambre | ||||
| Museo Del Grano | ||||
| Museo del Lupo | ||||
| Museo del merletto a tombolo | ||||
| Museo dell'arte e della tecnologia confettiera | ||||
| Museo dell'Orso Marsicano (MOM) | ||||
| Museo della Civiltà Contadina | ||||
| Museo delle acque | ||||
| Museo delle arti e tradizioni popolari | ||||
| Museo delle Corde Armoniche | ||||
| Museo di storia locale | ||||
| Museo Naturalistico P.N.A. | ||||
| Taverna ducale |
Libraries in Sulmona
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Comunale | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Comunale | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Comunale "Antonio de Angelis" | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Comunale di Pettorano sul Gizio | 0.0 | |||||
| Mediateca Comunale | 0.0 | |||||
| Sala Polifunzionale "Pietro Di Nello" | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Sulmona
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercato Settimanale di Scafa | |||||
| Mercato Settimanale di Scafa | |||||
| Mercato Settimanale di Scafa |
Hotels in Sulmona
3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Sulmona
12 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Sulmona
10 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Sulmona
1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Sulmona
1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Sulmona
2 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Sulmona
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Sulmona
9 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Sulmona
1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Sulmona
1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Sulmona
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birrificio Maiella |
Stadiums & Teams in Sulmona
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Sulmona
2 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roccaraso - Rivisondoli | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Campo Imperatore | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Sulmona
25 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Abruzzo Airport | PSR | Large Airport |
| AliMatese Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Aquino Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Aviosuperficie "Amici del Volo" | - | Small Airport |
| Aviosuperficie "Avioclub Alanno" | - | Small Airport |
| Aviosuperficie "Villa Selva Air Park" | - | Small Airport |
| Aviosuperficie Celano | - | Small Airport |
| Aviosuperficie Corfinio | - | Small Airport |
| Aviosuperficie L'Aquila | - | Small Airport |
| Aviosuperficie Pegaso Flying Club | - | Small Airport |
| Base Aerea Molise | - | Small Airport |
| Campo di Volo "Avioclub Elice" | - | Small Airport |
| Campo di Volo Alicocco | - | Small Airport |
| Campo di Volo Amyclae | - | Small Airport |
| Campo di Volo Avio Pontina Fly | - | Small Airport |
| Campo di Volo Collerotondo | - | Small Airport |
| Campo di Volo Giovanni Zaccini | - | Small Airport |
| Costa del Monte Flying Field | - | Small Airport |
| Frosinone Air Base | - | Small Airport |
| Il Grifo Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| L'Aquila–Preturo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Piana Cinque Miglia Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Pica Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| UFO Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Volo Molise | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Sulmona
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Poste Italiane |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Sulmona
19 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Cattedrale di San Panfilo | |
| Chiesa della Madonna del Carmine | |
| Chiesa di Cristo Re | |
| Chiesa di Madonna del Rosario | |
| Chiesa di Maria Santissima Incoronata | |
| Chiesa di San Domenico | |
| Chiesa di San Francesco della Scarpa | |
| Chiesa di San Giovanni da Capestrano | |
| Chiesa di San Giovanni Evangelista | |
| Chiesa di Santa Caterina | |
| Chiesa di Santa Lucia | |
| Chiesa di Santa Maria della Tomba | |
| Chiesa di Santa Maria di Montevergine | |
| Chiesa Maria Santissima Ausiliatrice | |
| Chiesa parrocchiale del Santissimo Crocifisso | |
| Chiesa Virgo Potens | |
| Complesso della Santissima Annunziata | |
| Parrocchia di San Francesco di Paola | |
| Sant'Antonio |
Quick Facts
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Sulmona
What is the population of Sulmona?
Sulmona has a population of 21,086 residents and is located in Italy. The population density is 674 people per square mile, spread across 31.3 square miles.
Is Sulmona expensive to live in?
The median household income is $21,998, 71% below the national average of $75,149.
What is the weather like in Sulmona?
Sulmona has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 36°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 301 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 42.7 inches, with 55.2 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Sulmona?
The job market in Sulmona faces challenges, with unemployment at 12.5% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 1,581 business establishments in the area.
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