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Irákleion, Greece
Full City Profile
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
137,154
Population
3,258/sq mi density
197 ft
Elevation
60 meters
64°F
Avg Temperature
18°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
Irákleion enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 291 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 24.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
51°F Jan (11°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 63.5°F |
| 18% above US avg | |
| January Average | 51°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 291 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 197 ft (60 m) |
| Area | 42.1 sq mi (109.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,258/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.3279°N, 25.1434°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Athens |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
12 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 90.0 m (295 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| -1610 | THERA ISLAND (SANTORINI) | Astronomical | 90.0 m | — | 121 km |
| 1650 | THERA ISLAND (SANTORINI) | Explosion | 30.0 m | 120 | 122 km |
| 2020 | CRETE | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 138 km |
| 2000 | CRETE | Eruption + Earthquake | 0.5 m | — | 133 km |
| 2009 | CRETE | Earthquake | 0.3 m | — | 133 km |
| 2025 | ISLAND OF CRETE | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 84 km |
| 2013 | CRETE | Earthquake | 0.0 m | — | 104 km |
| 1870 | ALEXANDRIA | Earthquake | — | — | 108 km |
| 1629 | CRETE | Earthquake | — | — | 76 km |
| 1494 | ISLAND OF CRETE | Earthquake | — | — | 38 km |
| 1050 | ISLAND OF THIRA | Astronomical | — | — | 122 km |
| 46 | THERA ISLAND (SANTORINI) | Astronomical | — | — | 122 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Santorini (122 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Santorini | Shield(s) | 367 m (1,204 ft) | 1950 | 122 km |
| Milos | Stratovolcano(es) | 751 m (2,464 ft) | 140 | 165 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 51°F (11°C) | 4.8 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 52°F (11°C) | 3.6 in | |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 3.1 in | |
| April | 60°F (15°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 0.6 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 0.2 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 0.7 in | |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 59°F (15°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 54°F (12°C) | 4.3 in |
Irákleion has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 51°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.8") and August the driest (0.0").