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Ammótopos, Greece

Full City Profile

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
618 Population 3/sq mi density
879 ft Elevation 268 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$15,768 median income, unemployment
Ammótopos enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 269 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

44°F Jan (7°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average58.8°F
9% above US avg
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days269 days/yr

Geography

Elevation879 ft (268 m)
Area186.3 sq mi (482.5 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates39.2710°N, 20.9426°W
TimezoneEurope/Athens

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.7"
3% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 5.83"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.75"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

7,465 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.6. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 18, 2025.

May 13, 1995 10 km W of Aianí, Greece M6.6 117 km
Aug 14, 2003 8 km S of Kanaláki, Greece M6.3 32 km
Mar 3, 2021 9 km W of Týrnavos, Greece M6.3 119 km
Jan 26, 2014 1 km ENE of Lixoúri, Greece M6.1 126 km
Feb 3, 2014 8 km NNW of Lixoúri, Greece M6.0 122 km
Mar 18, 1993 11 km NNE of Témeni, Greece M5.8 148 km
Mar 4, 2021 11 km E of Verdikoússa, Greece M5.8 116 km
Mar 21, 2020 14 km NNE of Kanaláki, Greece M5.7 28 km
Mar 25, 2007 15 km N of Lixoúri, Greece M5.7 113 km
Jul 14, 1993 2 km SE of Pátra, Greece M5.6 136 km
Nov 5, 1997 10 km NW of Galaxídhion, Greece M5.6 149 km
Jan 23, 1992 19 km NNW of Lixoúri, Greece M5.6 116 km
May 26, 2000 10 km WSW of Préveza, Greece M5.6 47 km
Jun 16, 1990 6 km WNW of Kanaláki, Greece M5.6 36 km
Jan 26, 2014 8 km WNW of Sámi, Greece M5.6 114 km
Mar 12, 2021 8 km W of Elassóna, Greece M5.6 120 km
Mar 4, 2021 7 km S of Kraniá Elassónas, Greece M5.5 112 km
Jan 18, 2010 11 km E of Náfpaktos, Greece M5.5 131 km
Feb 17, 2021 11 km N of Kamárai, Greece M5.5 134 km
Aug 14, 2003 11 km W of Lefkáda, Greece M5.5 59 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

13 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.0 m (20 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1963 CORINTH GULF Meteorological 6.0 m 2 142 km
1817 CORINTHOS-PATRAS GULF Earthquake 5.0 m 147 km
1996 W. CORINTH GULF Meteorological 2.0 m 141 km
1953 IONIAN SEA Earthquake 1.0 m 134 km
1948 IONIAN SEA Earthquake 1.0 m 7 94 km
2003 IONIAN SEA Earthquake 0.5 m 32 km
2015 IONIAN SEA Eruption + Earthquake 0.2 m 2 73 km
1984 CORINTHOS GULF, GREECE Eruption + Earthquake 147 km
1953 ITHAKI ISLAND Earthquake 118 km
1953 IONIAN SEA Earthquake 476 109 km
1883 IONIAN ISLANDS Earthquake 85 km
1867 IONIAN SEA Earthquake 223 124 km
1748 CORINTHOS-PATRAS GULF Earthquake 147 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (7°C) 4.1 in Coldest
February 45°F (7°C) 4.4 in
March 49°F (10°C) 3.5 in
April 55°F (13°C) 2.8 in
May 63°F (17°C) 1.9 in
June 70°F (21°C) 0.9 in
July 75°F (24°C) 0.8 in Warmest, Driest
August 75°F (24°C) 0.9 in
September 69°F (21°C) 2.0 in
October 61°F (16°C) 3.9 in
November 52°F (11°C) 5.8 in Wettest
December 46°F (8°C) 5.7 in

Ammótopos has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 44°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.7 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.8") and July the driest (0.8").

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