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Kandíla, Greece

Full City Profile

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
690 Population 23/sq mi density
2,523 ft Elevation 769 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 12°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
Kandíla experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 277 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 32.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

38°F Jan (4°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average52.8°F
2% below US avg
January Average38°F (4°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days277 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,523 ft (769 m)
Area29.6 sq mi (76.7 km²)
Population Density23/sq mi
Coordinates37.7725°N, 22.3792°W
TimezoneEurope/Athens

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.4"
15% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 5.00"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.87"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

7,502 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.5. Most recent: M4.8 on Aug 7, 2025.

Jun 15, 1995 8 km WNW of Galaxídhion, Greece M6.5 70 km
Jun 8, 2008 15 km ESE of Várda, Greece M6.4 78 km
Jan 6, 2008 15 km WNW of Leonídio, Greece M6.2 68 km
Sep 7, 1999 5 km WNW of Fylí, Greece M6.0 114 km
Nov 18, 1992 10 km SE of Galaxídhion, Greece M5.9 60 km
Mar 18, 1993 11 km NNE of Témeni, Greece M5.8 66 km
Mar 29, 2024 34 km WNW of Filiatrá, Greece M5.8 111 km
Apr 16, 2012 29 km SW of Methóni, Greece M5.8 150 km
Apr 12, 2006 16 km SE of Lithakiá, Greece M5.7 127 km
Nov 5, 1997 10 km NW of Galaxídhion, Greece M5.6 75 km
Mar 1, 2004 6 km ESE of Arfará, Greece M5.6 75 km
Jul 14, 1993 2 km SE of Pátra, Greece M5.6 74 km
Apr 4, 2014 36 km ESE of Ýdra, Greece M5.6 142 km
Apr 11, 2006 11 km SE of Lithakiá, Greece M5.5 129 km
Apr 4, 2006 14 km SE of Lithakiá, Greece M5.5 126 km
Feb 17, 2021 11 km N of Kamárai, Greece M5.5 77 km
Jan 18, 2010 11 km E of Náfpaktos, Greece M5.5 79 km
Apr 11, 2006 8 km ESE of Lithakiá, Greece M5.5 130 km
Sep 16, 2001 6 km SE of Kopanáki, Greece M5.5 74 km
Nov 18, 1997 49 km S of Lithakiá, Greece M5.4 143 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

20 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.0 m (20 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1963 CORINTH GULF Meteorological 6.0 m 2 68 km
1817 CORINTHOS-PATRAS GULF Earthquake 5.0 m 64 km
1965 NORTH CORINTH GULF Eruption + Earthquake 3.0 m 2 70 km
1894 NORTH EVOIKOS GULF Eruption + Earthquake 3.0 m 121 km
1861 CORINTH GULF Eruption + Earthquake 2.1 m 50 km
2008 SW. CORINTH GULF Unknown 2.0 m 50 km
1996 W. CORINTH GULF Meteorological 2.0 m 71 km
1981 GULF OF CORINTH Earthquake 1.3 m 93 km
1995 GULF OF CORINTH: AIYION Eruption + Earthquake 1.0 m 26 70 km
1981 ATHENS-EASTERN GULF OF CORINTH Earthquake 1.0 m 22 70 km
1947 PELOPONNESUS, GREECE Eruption + Earthquake 1.0 m 3 115 km
1899 IONIAN SEA Earthquake 1.0 m 80 km
1928 CORINTHOS-PATRAS GULF Earthquake 0.6 m 20 60 km
1898 IONIAN ISLANDS Earthquake 0.4 m 121 km
1992 CORINTH GULF Earthquake 69 km
1984 CORINTHOS GULF, GREECE Eruption + Earthquake 64 km
1953 ITHAKI ISLAND Earthquake 144 km
1893 IONIAN SEA Earthquake 138 km
1888 GULF OF CORINTH Eruption + Earthquake 54 km
1886 IONIAN SEA Earthquake 326 96 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Methana (86 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Methana Lava dome(s) 760 m (2,493 ft) -258 86 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (4°C) 4.3 in Coldest
February 38°F (4°C) 4.0 in
March 42°F (6°C) 3.3 in
April 49°F (9°C) 2.7 in
May 57°F (14°C) 1.7 in
June 65°F (19°C) 0.9 in
July 70°F (21°C) 0.9 in Warmest, Driest
August 69°F (21°C) 0.9 in
September 63°F (17°C) 1.1 in
October 55°F (13°C) 3.1 in
November 46°F (8°C) 4.5 in
December 41°F (5°C) 5.0 in Wettest

Kandíla has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 38°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.4 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.0") and July the driest (0.9").

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