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Irákleia, Greece

Full City Profile

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
3,786 Population 683/sq mi density
128 ft Elevation 39 meters
62°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
$19,332 median income, unemployment
Irákleia enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 311 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 20.5 inches. The area receives 0.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

47°F Jan (8°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average62.4°F
16% above US avg
January Average47°F (8°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days311 days/yr

Geography

Elevation128 ft (39 m)
Area5.5 sq mi (14.3 km²)
Population Density683/sq mi
Coordinates41.1822°N, 23.2824°W
TimezoneEurope/Athens

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 20.5"
46% below US avg
Snowfall 0.1"
Wettest Month (Nov) 2.13"
Driest Month (Aug) 1.02"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,229 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.1. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 12, 2025.

Dec 21, 1990 14 km WNW of Gouménissa, Greece M6.1 85 km
Jun 7, 2025 6 km WNW of Karyes, Greece M5.4 126 km
May 4, 1995 9 km NNW of Palaiochóri, Greece M5.3 73 km
May 24, 2009 11 km WNW of Stathmós Mourión, Greece M5.3 49 km
Mar 4, 2012 8 km ENE of Sárti, Greece M5.2 134 km
Feb 14, 2012 10 km ENE of Sárti, Greece M5.2 135 km
Aug 22, 2014 12 km S of Kassándreia, Greece M5.2 139 km
Jan 2, 2018 2 km N of Stathmós Mourión, Greece M4.9 39 km
Feb 7, 2023 4 km SSW of Níkiti, Greece M4.9 115 km
Apr 21, 2018 3 km ESE of Pefkochóri, Greece M4.9 138 km
Feb 15, 2025 12 km E of Ouranoupolis, Greece M4.9 118 km
Sep 22, 2024 10 km NNE of Karyes, Greece M4.8 127 km
May 24, 2009 9 km W of Stathmós Mourión, Greece M4.8 47 km
Apr 10, 1994 0 km SE of Pefkochóri, Greece M4.7 137 km
May 3, 1995 11 km N of Palaiochóri, Greece M4.7 73 km
Jan 31, 1990 1 km NNW of Kuklis, North Macedonia M4.6 58 km
Aug 10, 1993 14 km SSW of Néa Kallikráteia, Greece M4.6 112 km
Feb 13, 1995 1 km SW of Géfyra, Greece M4.6 72 km
May 3, 1995 10 km NNE of Palaiochóri, Greece M4.6 75 km
Aug 8, 2010 7 km N of Arnaía, Greece M4.6 75 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.0 m (7 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1932 NORTH AEGEAN Earthquake 2.0 m 161 92 km
1902 AEGEAN SEA Earthquake 5 48 km
1585 NORTH AEGEAN SEA Earthquake 150 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 47°F (8°C) 1.4 in
February 40°F (4°C) 1.4 in
March 46°F (8°C) 1.6 in
April 54°F (12°C) 1.6 in
May 63°F (17°C) 1.9 in
June 70°F (21°C) 1.7 in
July 84°F (29°C) 1.3 in Warmest
August 73°F (23°C) 1.0 in Driest
September 67°F (19°C) 1.1 in
October 57°F (14°C) 1.8 in
November 47°F (8°C) 2.1 in Wettest
December 39°F (4°C) 1.9 in Coldest

Irákleia has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 39°F in December to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.9 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.1") and August the driest (1.0").

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