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Gialós, Greece

Full City Profile

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
873 Population 3/sq mi density
135 ft Elevation 41 meters
63°F Avg Temperature 17°C
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$21,060 median income, unemployment
Gialós enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 292 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 24.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

50°F Jan (10°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average62.8°F
16% above US avg
January Average50°F (10°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days292 days/yr

Geography

Elevation135 ft (41 m)
Area259.4 sq mi (671.8 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates35.2391°N, 23.6349°W
TimezoneEurope/Athens

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.2"
36% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 4.96"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,025 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.7. Most recent: M4.5 on Aug 20, 2025.

Jan 8, 2006 26 km NE of Kýthira, Greece M6.7 125 km
Oct 12, 2013 36 km W of Kíssamos, Greece M6.6 46 km
Mar 17, 2004 74 km WSW of Kastrí, Greece M6.1 78 km
May 23, 1994 15 km NNE of Pánormos, Greece M6.1 105 km
Nov 21, 1992 51 km WSW of Kýthira, Greece M5.9 128 km
Dec 7, 1995 4 km SSE of Kastrí, Greece M5.6 65 km
Sep 12, 2012 6 km SSE of Kastrí, Greece M5.5 67 km
Feb 3, 2007 63 km SW of Kýthira, Greece M5.4 126 km
Mar 14, 2023 101 km SW of K?thira, Greece M5.4 136 km
Nov 5, 1997 12 km SW of Kastrí, Greece M5.4 61 km
Jul 21, 2024 56 km SW of Palaióchora, Greece M5.3 54 km
Jul 31, 2017 35 km S of Kastrí, Greece M5.3 89 km
Sep 27, 2011 44 km SW of Kastrí, Greece M5.3 81 km
Nov 26, 2001 17 km E of Kastrí, Greece M5.3 75 km
Dec 10, 1995 2 km ESE of Kastrí, Greece M5.3 63 km
Apr 6, 2013 3 km S of Kastrí, Greece M5.3 64 km
Sep 13, 2011 Crete, Greece M5.2 93 km
May 19, 2011 60 km SSW of Kastrí, Greece M5.2 96 km
Jul 30, 2016 66 km W of Palaióchora, Greece M5.2 63 km
Aug 28, 2024 13 km NE of Kastrí, Greece M5.1 63 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 8.6 m (28 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1866 S. COASTS PELOPONNESUS, GREECE Earthquake 8.6 m 102 km
2013 CRETE Earthquake 0.0 m 46 km
1926 ARGOLIKOS GULF Earthquake 143 km
1629 CRETE Earthquake 150 km
365 CRETE Earthquake 5,000 64 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Milos (178 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Milos Stratovolcano(es) 751 m (2,464 ft) 140 178 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 50°F (10°C) 5.0 in Coldest, Wettest
February 51°F (10°C) 3.9 in
March 53°F (12°C) 2.9 in
April 58°F (15°C) 1.3 in
May 65°F (19°C) 0.5 in
June 73°F (23°C) 0.2 in
July 77°F (25°C) 0.1 in Warmest, Driest
August 77°F (25°C) 0.1 in
September 72°F (22°C) 0.6 in
October 66°F (19°C) 2.3 in
November 59°F (15°C) 3.3 in
December 53°F (12°C) 4.1 in

Gialós has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 50°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.0") and July the driest (0.1").

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