Sign In Register

Gýtheio, Greece

Full City Profile

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
4,279 Population 47/sq mi density
551 ft Elevation 168 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
$20,196 median income, unemployment
Gýtheio enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 23.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

50°F Jan (10°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average63.2°F
17% above US avg
January Average50°F (10°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation551 ft (168 m)
Area92.0 sq mi (238.3 km²)
Population Density47/sq mi
Coordinates36.7550°N, 22.5642°W
TimezoneEurope/Athens

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.6"
38% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 4.37"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3,653 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.9. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 15, 2025.

Feb 14, 2008 35 km S of Methóni, Greece M6.9 85 km
Jan 8, 2006 26 km NE of Kýthira, Greece M6.7 76 km
Feb 14, 2008 50 km S of Koróni, Greece M6.5 78 km
Oct 13, 1997 47 km SSE of Koróni, Greece M6.4 61 km
Jan 6, 2008 15 km WNW of Leonídio, Greece M6.2 53 km
Feb 20, 2008 58 km SSW of Koróni, Greece M6.2 88 km
Nov 21, 1992 51 km WSW of Kýthira, Greece M5.9 94 km
Aug 29, 2014 59 km E of Géfyra, Greece M5.8 102 km
Mar 29, 2024 34 km WNW of Filiatrá, Greece M5.8 132 km
Apr 16, 2012 29 km SW of Methóni, Greece M5.8 98 km
May 24, 2000 83 km S of Koróni, Greece M5.7 93 km
Apr 4, 2014 36 km ESE of Ýdra, Greece M5.6 130 km
Mar 1, 2004 6 km ESE of Arfará, Greece M5.6 58 km
Jun 21, 2008 82 km S of Koróni, Greece M5.6 102 km
Jan 11, 1994 92 km S of Koróni, Greece M5.5 104 km
Sep 16, 2001 6 km SE of Kopanáki, Greece M5.5 82 km
Apr 29, 1998 72 km S of Koróni, Greece M5.5 89 km
Jun 25, 2018 37 km WSW of Methóni, Greece M5.5 110 km
Apr 17, 1999 86 km S of Methóni, Greece M5.4 112 km
Feb 26, 2008 98 km S of Koróni, Greece M5.4 113 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

7 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 93 km
1867 PELOPONNESUS, GREECE Earthquake 6.0 m 51 km
1947 PELOPONNESUS, GREECE Eruption + Earthquake 1.0 m 3 58 km
1899 IONIAN SEA Earthquake 1.0 m 91 km
1928 CORINTHOS-PATRAS GULF Earthquake 0.6 m 20 144 km
1926 ARGOLIKOS GULF Earthquake 72 km
1886 IONIAN SEA Earthquake 326 86 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Methana (118 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Methana Lava dome(s) 760 m (2,493 ft) -258 118 km
Milos Stratovolcano(es) 751 m (2,464 ft) 140 167 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 50°F (10°C) 3.5 in Coldest
February 50°F (10°C) 3.2 in
March 53°F (12°C) 2.4 in
April 58°F (15°C) 1.6 in
May 66°F (19°C) 0.6 in
June 74°F (23°C) 0.2 in Driest
July 79°F (26°C) 0.2 in Warmest
August 78°F (26°C) 0.3 in
September 73°F (23°C) 0.6 in
October 66°F (19°C) 2.5 in
November 58°F (14°C) 4.1 in
December 53°F (12°C) 4.4 in Wettest

Gýtheio has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 50°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.4") and June the driest (0.2").

View full weather details →