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Athens, Greece
Full City Profile
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
664,046
Population
44,093/sq mi density
230 ft
Elevation
70 meters
67°F
Avg Temperature
19°C
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$33,804 median income, unemployment
Athens enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 88°F in July. The area gets 340 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 16.7 inches. The area receives 3.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
52°F Jan (11°C)
88°F Jul (31°C)
| Annual Average | 66.9°F |
| 24% above US avg | |
| January Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 88°F (31°C) |
| Sunny Days | 340 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 230 ft (70 m) |
| Area | 15.1 sq mi (39.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 44,093/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.9838°N, 23.7278°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Athens |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
20 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.0 m (16 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1817 | CORINTHOS-PATRAS GULF | Earthquake | 5.0 m | — | 147 km |
| 1965 | NORTH CORINTH GULF | Eruption + Earthquake | 3.0 m | 2 | 113 km |
| 1894 | NORTH EVOIKOS GULF | Eruption + Earthquake | 3.0 m | — | 97 km |
| 1861 | CORINTH GULF | Eruption + Earthquake | 2.1 m | — | 136 km |
| 2008 | SW. CORINTH GULF | Unknown | 2.0 m | — | 136 km |
| 1996 | W. CORINTH GULF | Meteorological | 2.0 m | — | 150 km |
| 1981 | GULF OF CORINTH | Earthquake | 1.3 m | — | 46 km |
| 1995 | GULF OF CORINTH: AIYION | Eruption + Earthquake | 1.0 m | 26 | 135 km |
| 1981 | ATHENS-EASTERN GULF OF CORINTH | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 22 | 74 km |
| 1928 | CORINTHOS-PATRAS GULF | Earthquake | 0.6 m | 20 | 64 km |
| 1992 | CORINTH GULF | Earthquake | — | — | 108 km |
| 1984 | CORINTHOS GULF, GREECE | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 146 km |
| 1888 | GULF OF CORINTH | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 145 km |
| 1862 | IONIAN SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 133 km |
| 1853 | CENTRAL GREECE (EVOIKOS GULF) | Earthquake | — | 17 | 36 km |
| 1794 | CORINTH GULF | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 130 km |
| 1748 | CORINTHOS-PATRAS GULF | Earthquake | — | — | 147 km |
| 1402 | GULF OF CORINTH | Earthquake | — | — | 116 km |
| -373 | CORINTHOS-PATRAS GULF | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 133 km |
| -426 | CORINTHOS-PATRAS GULF | Earthquake | — | 2,500 | 136 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Methana (54 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Methana | Lava dome(s) | 760 m (2,493 ft) | -258 | 54 km |
| Milos | Stratovolcano(es) | 751 m (2,464 ft) | 140 | 156 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 52°F (11°C) | 2.2 in | |
| February | 48°F (9°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 58°F (15°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 0.8 in | |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 0.4 in | |
| July | 88°F (31°C) | 0.3 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 0.3 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 0.4 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 2.5 in | |
| December | 51°F (11°C) | 2.9 in | Wettest |
Athens has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 48°F in February to 88°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.9") and July the driest (0.3").