Pescocostanzo

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Pescocostanzo
Pescocostanzo (Abruzzo)
Coordinates: 41°53′14″N14°3′59″E / 41.88722°N 14.06639°E / 41.88722; 14.06639
Country Italy
Region Abruzzo
Province L'Aquila (AQ)
Frazioni Sant'Antonio Bosco
Area
[1]
  Total52.16 km2 (20.14 sq mi)
Elevation
1,395 m (4,577 ft)
Population
 (1 January 2007) [2]
  Total1,196
  Density23/km2 (59/sq mi)
Demonym Pescolani
Time zone UTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST) UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
67033
Dialing code 0864
ISTAT code 066070
Patron saint San Felice
Saint day8 August
Website Official website

Pescocostanzo is a comune and town of 1038 inhabitants in the Province of L'Aquila in the Abruzzo region of Italy. It is a tourist destination, attracting people from all over Italy due to its landscape and environment.[ citation needed ] It is part of the Maiella National Park and is one of I Borghi più belli d'Italia ("The most beautiful villages of Italy"). [3] In winter, Pescocostanzo is a destination for skiers and snowboarders, and has its own ski resort. The towns of Roccaraso and Rivisondoli are close by.

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Climate data for Pescocostanzo, elevation 1,395 m (4,577 ft), (1951–2000)
MonthJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecYear
Record high °C (°F)14.2
(57.6)
17.0
(62.6)
19.2
(66.6)
21.5
(70.7)
26.5
(79.7)
30.0
(86.0)
33.5
(92.3)
33.5
(92.3)
30.5
(86.9)
23.5
(74.3)
19.9
(67.8)
17.1
(62.8)
33.5
(92.3)
Mean daily maximum °C (°F)3.2
(37.8)
4.2
(39.6)
6.7
(44.1)
9.9
(49.8)
14.6
(58.3)
18.4
(65.1)
21.5
(70.7)
21.8
(71.2)
17.8
(64.0)
12.9
(55.2)
7.8
(46.0)
4.5
(40.1)
11.9
(53.5)
Daily mean °C (°F)0.2
(32.4)
0.7
(33.3)
3.0
(37.4)
5.9
(42.6)
10.3
(50.5)
13.9
(57.0)
16.7
(62.1)
16.8
(62.2)
13.5
(56.3)
9.1
(48.4)
4.7
(40.5)
1.5
(34.7)
8.0
(46.5)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F)−2.6
(27.3)
−2.7
(27.1)
−0.8
(30.6)
2.0
(35.6)
6.1
(43.0)
9.5
(49.1)
11.8
(53.2)
11.7
(53.1)
9.1
(48.4)
5.3
(41.5)
1.6
(34.9)
−1.4
(29.5)
4.1
(39.4)
Record low °C (°F)−18.5
(−1.3)
−15.6
(3.9)
−14.5
(5.9)
−10.2
(13.6)
−5.5
(22.1)
0.0
(32.0)
1.2
(34.2)
2.0
(35.6)
−2.0
(28.4)
−7.0
(19.4)
−12.0
(10.4)
−18.8
(−1.8)
−18.8
(−1.8)
Average precipitation mm (inches)98.4
(3.87)
85.3
(3.36)
78.9
(3.11)
77.1
(3.04)
66.7
(2.63)
53.5
(2.11)
53.0
(2.09)
45.4
(1.79)
68.0
(2.68)
90.2
(3.55)
113.2
(4.46)
112.8
(4.44)
942.5
(37.13)
Average precipitation days9.09.08.39.59.67.45.95.46.99.110.19.8100
Source: Regione Abruzzo [4]

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