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Iráklion, Greece
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2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,278
Population
2/sq mi density
331 ft
Elevation
101 meters
57°F
Avg Temperature
14°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
Iráklion enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 17.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
38°F Jan (4°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 57.3°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 304 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 331 ft (101 m) |
| Area | 616.6 sq mi (1,597.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.7568°N, 23.0356°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Athens |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | 78 km |
| 1902 | AEGEAN SEA | Earthquake | — | 5 | 18 km |
| 1585 | NORTH AEGEAN SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 139 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (4°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 1.4 in | |
| March | 47°F (9°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 1.8 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 1.4 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 1.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 1.0 in | Driest |
| September | 69°F (20°C) | 1.0 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 1.8 in | |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 2.2 in | Wettest |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 1.9 in |
Iráklion has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 38°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.9 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.2") and August the driest (1.0").