Melissano
City in Apulia, Italy
Overview
Melissano is a picturesque small town in southern Apulia, Italy, renowned for its tranquil rural charm, traditional food, and proximity to the Salento coast. With a warm community atmosphere and historic roots, it offers an authentic Italian experience away from the crowds.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Italy
Region
Apulia
Population
6,771
Time Zone
Europe/Rome
Coordinates
39.97°, 18.12°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
76
Female Safety
72
LGBTQ+ Safety
60
Traffic Safety
70
Food Safety
92
Monthly Cost
$1,474
Local Cost
$802
Local Income
$1,200
Cashless
50
English
35
Temperature
18.5°C
Summer Avg
26.1°C
Winter Avg
11.9°C
Record High
37.0°C
Record Low
0.9°C
Humidity
73%
Precipitation
672 mm
Internet Speed
58 Mbps
Upload
16 Mbps
Latency
20 ms
City Vibrancy
18
Coworking
0
Cafes
6
Nightlife
2
Parks
10
Transport
73
Walk Score
73
Footways
145.0
Airport
LCC
Distance
30 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 8 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 76/100.