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Benítses, Greece
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2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
843
Population
52/sq mi density
20 ft
Elevation
6 meters
62°F
Avg Temperature
16°C
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$22,464 median income, unemployment
Benítses enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 262 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
48°F Jan (9°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 61.5°F |
| 14% above US avg | |
| January Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 262 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 20 ft (6 m) |
| Area | 16.2 sq mi (41.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 52/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.5437°N, 19.9137°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Athens |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
6 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.0 m (3 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1948 | IONIAN SEA | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 7 | 121 km |
| 2003 | IONIAN SEA | Earthquake | 0.5 m | — | 73 km |
| 2015 | IONIAN SEA | Eruption + Earthquake | 0.2 m | 2 | 114 km |
| 1883 | IONIAN ISLANDS | Earthquake | — | — | 9 km |
| 1866 | ALBANIAN COASTS | Earthquake | — | 60 | 95 km |
| 1866 | BAY OF VLORE | Earthquake | — | — | 105 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 48°F (9°C) | 4.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 49°F (9°C) | 4.9 in | |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 3.8 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 1.5 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 0.6 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 0.9 in | Warmest |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 2.7 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 5.4 in | |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 7.1 in | Wettest |
| December | 50°F (10°C) | 6.5 in |
Benítses has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 48°F in January to 77°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 40.9 inches, with November being the wettest month (7.1") and July the driest (0.4").