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Apólpaina, Greece

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2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
819 Population 18/sq mi density
246 ft Elevation 75 meters
61°F Avg Temperature 16°C
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$22,464 median income, unemployment
Apólpaina enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 271 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

48°F Jan (9°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average60.9°F
13% above US avg
January Average48°F (9°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days271 days/yr

Geography

Elevation246 ft (75 m)
Area46.6 sq mi (120.7 km²)
Population Density18/sq mi
Coordinates38.8154°N, 20.6867°W
TimezoneEurope/Athens

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.7"
6% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 6.26"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.43"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

8,410 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.6. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 18, 2025.

Nov 18, 1997 22 km SW of Lithakiá, Greece M6.6 139 km
Jun 15, 1995 8 km WNW of Galaxídhion, Greece M6.5 146 km
Jun 8, 2008 15 km ESE of Várda, Greece M6.4 120 km
Aug 14, 2003 8 km S of Kanaláki, Greece M6.3 39 km
Jan 26, 2014 1 km ENE of Lixoúri, Greece M6.1 71 km
Feb 3, 2014 8 km NNW of Lixoúri, Greece M6.0 67 km
Mar 18, 1993 11 km NNE of Témeni, Greece M5.8 138 km
Nov 3, 2009 38 km SW of Lithakiá, Greece M5.8 147 km
Mar 25, 2007 15 km N of Lixoúri, Greece M5.7 58 km
Jan 31, 2005 62 km WSW of Katastárion, Greece M5.7 150 km
Mar 21, 2020 14 km NNE of Kanaláki, Greece M5.7 60 km
Apr 12, 2006 16 km SE of Lithakiá, Greece M5.7 136 km
Jul 14, 1993 2 km SE of Pátra, Greece M5.6 114 km
Nov 5, 1997 10 km NW of Galaxídhion, Greece M5.6 145 km
May 26, 2000 10 km WSW of Préveza, Greece M5.6 13 km
Jan 23, 1992 19 km NNW of Lixoúri, Greece M5.6 61 km
Jun 16, 1990 6 km WNW of Kanaláki, Greece M5.6 51 km
Jan 26, 2014 8 km WNW of Sámi, Greece M5.6 60 km
Apr 11, 2006 8 km ESE of Lithakiá, Greece M5.5 128 km
Apr 4, 2006 14 km SE of Lithakiá, Greece M5.5 133 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

20 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 2 129 km
1817 CORINTHOS-PATRAS GULF Earthquake 5.0 m 136 km
1861 CORINTH GULF Eruption + Earthquake 2.1 m 148 km
2008 SW. CORINTH GULF Unknown 2.0 m 148 km
1996 W. CORINTH GULF Meteorological 2.0 m 131 km
2018 IONIAN SEA Earthquake 1.5 m 145 km
1995 GULF OF CORINTH: AIYION Eruption + Earthquake 1.0 m 26 146 km
1953 IONIAN SEA Earthquake 1.0 m 80 km
1948 IONIAN SEA Earthquake 1.0 m 7 39 km
2003 IONIAN SEA Earthquake 0.5 m 39 km
1898 IONIAN ISLANDS Earthquake 0.4 m 122 km
2015 IONIAN SEA Eruption + Earthquake 0.2 m 2 18 km
2018 ISLAND OF ZAKYNTHOS Meteorological 106 km
1984 CORINTHOS GULF, GREECE Eruption + Earthquake 136 km
1983 IONIAN SEA Earthquake 96 km
1953 IONIAN SEA Earthquake 476 58 km
1953 ITHAKI ISLAND Earthquake 68 km
1893 IONIAN SEA Earthquake 127 km
1888 GULF OF CORINTH Eruption + Earthquake 141 km
1883 IONIAN ISLANDS Earthquake 96 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 48°F (9°C) 4.3 in Coldest
February 48°F (9°C) 4.6 in
March 51°F (11°C) 3.4 in
April 56°F (13°C) 2.5 in
May 64°F (18°C) 1.3 in
June 71°F (22°C) 0.6 in
July 76°F (24°C) 0.4 in Driest
August 76°F (25°C) 0.7 in Warmest
September 71°F (22°C) 1.9 in
October 64°F (18°C) 4.1 in
November 56°F (13°C) 6.3 in Wettest
December 50°F (10°C) 5.7 in

Apólpaina has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 48°F in January to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 35.7 inches, with November being the wettest month (6.3") and July the driest (0.4").

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