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Torre Orsaia, Italy

Campania · Italy

Torre Orsaia is a small town in Campania, Italy with a population of 1,405. Elevation: 968 ft (295 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).

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1,405 Population 205/sq mi density
968 ft Elevation 295 meters
64°F Avg Temperature 18°C
53.0 in Annual Rain
Europe / Rome Timezone
$16,001 Median Income
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Poor overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
1.9 / 5.0
$16,001 median income, 14.6% unemployment

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About Torre Orsaia

Torre Orsaia

Torre Orsaia is a town and comune in the province of Salerno in the Campania region of south-western Italy.

People

Population1,405
Density205/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$16,001
Unemployment14.6%

Climate

Avg Temp64°F (18°C)
Rain53.0 in/yr
Sunny Days319/yr
Elevation968 ft (295 m)
Population1,405
Population Density205 / sq mi
Elevation968 ft (295 m)
Coordinates40.1328°, 15.4725°
TimezoneEurope/Rome
Country🇮🇹 Italy
State / ProvinceCampania
Average Temperature64°F (18°C)
January Average52°F (11°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation53.0 inches (1,345 mm)
Annual Snowfall1.7 inches (4 cm)
Median Household Income$16,001

About Torre Orsaia

Torre Orsaia is a small town in Italy (Campania) with a population of 1,405. The city sits at an elevation of 968 feet (295 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 64°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 52°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 53.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/Rome.

The median household income in Torre Orsaia is $16,001, which is 79% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 14.6% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 105 business establishments.

Income: Torre Orsaia vs Italy

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Income

Median HH Income$16,001
79% below Italy avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment14.6%
306% above Italy avg
Establishments (County)105

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

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Climate in Torre Orsaia

Torre Orsaia has an average annual temperature of 17.5°C (64°F). The hottest month is Aug (26°C), the coldest is Feb (10.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 683 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 10.5°C / 51°F 7.7° / 13.3° 71.9
Feb 10.4°C / 51°F 7.2° / 13.5° 61.6
Mar 12.3°C / 54°F 9° / 15.6° 54.8
Apr 14.6°C / 58°F 11° / 18.3° 63.7
May 18.6°C / 65°F 14.9° / 22.4° 39.2
Jun 22.6°C / 73°F 18.8° / 26.5° 14.0
Jul 25.3°C / 78°F 21.3° / 29.3° 14.6
Aug 26°C / 79°F 22.3° / 29.8° 22.1
Sep 22.8°C / 73°F 19° / 26.5° 56.3
Oct 19.4°C / 67°F 16.1° / 22.7° 81.5
Nov 15.4°C / 60°F 12.4° / 18.5° 109.2
Dec 11.9°C / 53°F 9.1° / 14.7° 94.1
Torre Orsaia enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 319 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 53.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 968 feet.

Temperature

52°F Jan (11°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average64.1°F
19% above Italy avg
January Average52°F (11°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days319 days/yr

Geography

Elevation968 ft (295 m)
Area6.8 sq mi (17.7 km²)
Population Density205/sq mi
Coordinates40.1328°N, 15.4725°W
TimezoneEurope/Rome

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.0"
39% above Italy avg
Snowfall 1.7"
Wettest Month (Nov) 4.45"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.71"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

595 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.8. Most recent: M4.0 on May 13, 2025.

May 5, 1990 6 km NE of Avigliano, Italy M5.8 76 km
Jan 5, 1994 62 km NNE of Malfa, Italy M5.8 120 km
Sep 9, 1998 2 km NNE of Castelluccio Superiore, Italy M5.6 45 km
May 18, 1998 74 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy M5.5 103 km
Feb 26, 1991 52 km SW of Anacapri, Italy M5.3 140 km
Oct 25, 2012 2 km SE of Mormanno, Italy M5.3 54 km
Apr 17, 2002 12 km NNE of Mirto, Italy M5.3 126 km
Dec 14, 1990 50 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy M5.3 88 km
May 1, 2023 33 km WSW of Cittadella del Capo, Italy M5.2 78 km
Jul 4, 2007 39 km NE of Santa Marina Salina, Italy M5.2 150 km
May 17, 2001 43 km NW of Santa Domenica, Italy M5.2 131 km
Mar 21, 1994 29 km WSW of Scalea, Italy M5.1 43 km
Aug 1, 2024 2 km S of Bocchigliero, Italy M5.1 136 km
May 26, 1991 3 km E of Avigliano, Italy M5.1 71 km
Oct 16, 2012 21 km WSW of Scalea, Italy M4.9 43 km
Nov 27, 1993 35 km N of Malfa, Italy M4.8 147 km
Nov 23, 2009 38 km SSW of Marina di Camerota, Italy M4.8 55 km
Aug 19, 2021 31 km WSW of Amantea, Italy M4.8 120 km
Feb 24, 2020 2 km E of San Vincenzo la Costa, Italy M4.8 105 km
Oct 12, 1994 29 km S of Marina di Camerota, Italy M4.8 44 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

7 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 10.0 m (33 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1916 STROMBOLI ISLAND Earthquake 10.0 m 148 km
1631 BAY OF NAPLES Eruption 5.0 m 4,000 117 km
1906 TYRRHENIAN SEA Astronomical 0.4 m 350 117 km
1870 TYRRHENIAN SEA Earthquake 117 km
1836 ROSSANO Earthquake 589 113 km
1562 REGGIO DI CALABRIA Earthquake 41 km
79 BAY OF NAPLES Eruption 2,100 117 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Vesuvius (117 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Vesuvius Stratovolcano 1,281 m (4,203 ft) 1944 117 km
Campi Flegrei Caldera 458 m (1,503 ft) 1538 137 km
Ischia Complex 789 m (2,589 ft) 1302 149 km
Stromboli Stratovolcano 924 m (3,031 ft) 2020 151 km
Panarea Stratovolcano 399 m (1,309 ft) Unknown 170 km
Lipari Stratovolcano(es) 590 m (1,936 ft) 1230 189 km
Vulcano Stratovolcano(es) 500 m (1,640 ft) 1890 197 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 52°F (11°C) 3.4 in
February 48°F (9°C) 3.3 in Coldest
March 51°F (10°C) 3.1 in
April 55°F (13°C) 3.1 in
May 62°F (17°C) 1.9 in
June 69°F (21°C) 0.9 in
July 80°F (27°C) 0.7 in Warmest, Driest
August 75°F (24°C) 1.1 in
September 70°F (21°C) 2.6 in
October 63°F (17°C) 3.9 in
November 55°F (13°C) 4.5 in Wettest
December 50°F (10°C) 3.7 in

Torre Orsaia has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 48°F in February to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.0 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.5") and July the driest (0.7").

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Radio Stations near Torre Orsaia

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
DumDUM indie rock, instrumental MP3 320 kbps
Radio Azzurra italian pop, pop MP3 128 kbps
Radio Color hits, musica italiana MP3 192 kbps
Radio Digiesse classic hits, hits MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Torre Orsaia

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Antiquarium
Antiquarium II
Antiquarium Roccagloriosa
Antiqvarivm
C'è
Casa Museo Joe Petrosino
MU.VI. - Museo Virtuale
Museo Archeologico
Museo Civico Montesano sulla Marcellana
Museo Civico Multimediale
Museo della Civiltà Contadina
Museo delle Arti e Tradizioni Popolari
Museo delle erbe e delle antiche coltivazioni
Museo didattico della pietra di Padula
Museo Diocesano
Museo Diocesano San Pietro
Museo Etnografico
Museo In Cammino
Museo Paleontologico del Parco Nazionale del Cilento e Vallo di Diano
MUVIP Camerota
Palazzo De Lieto - Pinacoteca Angelo Brando

Libraries in Torre Orsaia

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca del Centro culturale Josè Mario Cernicchiaro0.0
Centro multimediale0.0

Farmers Markets in Torre Orsaia

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercato Ortofrutticolo Comunale
Mercato settimanale (sabato)

Gyms in Torre Orsaia

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Palestra Pulsariae Gymnasium

Stadiums & Teams in Torre Orsaia

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Torre Orsaia

11 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Salerno Costa d'Amalfi AirportQSRMedium Airport
Altavillafly AirfieldSmall Airport
Aviosuperficie del SoleSmall Airport
Aviosuperficie Templare PaestumSmall Airport
Campo di volo S.Elia (Buccino)Small Airport
Conca del Re AirfieldSmall Airport
Grumentum AirfieldSmall Airport
Oasi da Peppe AirfieldSmall Airport
Pantano AirfieldSmall Airport
Policastro AirfieldSmall Airport
Scalea AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Torre Orsaia

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Cappella Madonna delle Grazie
Chiesa di Sal Lorenzo

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 Torre Orsaia

What is the population of Torre Orsaia?

Torre Orsaia has a population of 1,405 residents and is located in Italy. The population density is 205 people per square mile, spread across 6.8 square miles.

Is Torre Orsaia expensive to live in?

The median household income is $16,001, 79% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Torre Orsaia?

Torre Orsaia enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 52°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 319 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 53.0 inches, with 1.7 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Torre Orsaia?

The job market in Torre Orsaia faces challenges, with unemployment at 14.6% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 105 business establishments in the area.

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