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Karaíika, Greece

Full City Profile

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
661 Population 17/sq mi density
128 ft Elevation 39 meters
60°F Avg Temperature 16°C
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$17,280 median income, unemployment
Karaíika enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 284 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 28.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

47°F Jan (8°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average60.4°F
12% above US avg
January Average47°F (8°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Sunny Days284 days/yr

Geography

Elevation128 ft (39 m)
Area39.1 sq mi (101.2 km²)
Population Density17/sq mi
Coordinates38.1089°N, 21.5007°W
TimezoneEurope/Athens

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.9"
24% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 5.31"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.35"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

9,128 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.6. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 18, 2025.

Nov 18, 1997 22 km SW of Lithakiá, Greece M6.6 95 km
Jun 15, 1995 8 km WNW of Galaxídhion, Greece M6.5 76 km
Jun 8, 2008 15 km ESE of Várda, Greece M6.4 16 km
Aug 14, 2003 8 km S of Kanaláki, Greece M6.3 140 km
Jan 6, 2008 15 km WNW of Leonídio, Greece M6.2 145 km
Jan 26, 2014 1 km ENE of Lixoúri, Greece M6.1 92 km
Feb 3, 2014 8 km NNW of Lixoúri, Greece M6.0 99 km
Nov 18, 1992 10 km SE of Galaxídhion, Greece M5.9 86 km
Nov 3, 2009 38 km SW of Lithakiá, Greece M5.8 111 km
Mar 29, 2024 34 km WNW of Filiatrá, Greece M5.8 90 km
Mar 18, 1993 11 km NNE of Témeni, Greece M5.8 63 km
Mar 25, 2007 15 km N of Lixoúri, Greece M5.7 98 km
Apr 12, 2006 16 km SE of Lithakiá, Greece M5.7 74 km
Jan 31, 2005 62 km WSW of Katastárion, Greece M5.7 134 km
Nov 5, 1997 10 km NW of Galaxídhion, Greece M5.6 78 km
Jan 23, 1992 19 km NNW of Lixoúri, Greece M5.6 106 km
May 26, 2000 10 km WSW of Préveza, Greece M5.6 117 km
Mar 1, 2004 6 km ESE of Arfará, Greece M5.6 121 km
Jul 14, 1993 2 km SE of Pátra, Greece M5.6 26 km
Jan 26, 2014 8 km WNW of Sámi, Greece M5.6 84 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 51 km
1817 CORINTHOS-PATRAS GULF Earthquake 5.0 m 57 km
1965 NORTH CORINTH GULF Eruption + Earthquake 3.0 m 2 96 km
1861 CORINTH GULF Eruption + Earthquake 2.1 m 62 km
2008 SW. CORINTH GULF Unknown 2.0 m 62 km
1996 W. CORINTH GULF Meteorological 2.0 m 58 km
2018 IONIAN SEA Earthquake 1.5 m 106 km
1995 GULF OF CORINTH: AIYION Eruption + Earthquake 1.0 m 26 76 km
1981 ATHENS-EASTERN GULF OF CORINTH Earthquake 1.0 m 22 126 km
1953 IONIAN SEA Earthquake 1.0 m 79 km
1948 IONIAN SEA Earthquake 1.0 m 7 105 km
1947 PELOPONNESUS, GREECE Eruption + Earthquake 1.0 m 3 149 km
1899 IONIAN SEA Earthquake 1.0 m 98 km
1928 CORINTHOS-PATRAS GULF Earthquake 0.6 m 20 132 km
2003 IONIAN SEA Earthquake 0.5 m 140 km
1898 IONIAN ISLANDS Earthquake 0.4 m 59 km
2015 IONIAN SEA Eruption + Earthquake 0.2 m 2 100 km
2018 ISLAND OF ZAKYNTHOS Meteorological 82 km
1992 CORINTH GULF Earthquake 100 km
1984 CORINTHOS GULF, GREECE Eruption + Earthquake 58 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Methana (170 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Methana Lava dome(s) 760 m (2,493 ft) -258 170 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 47°F (8°C) 3.8 in Coldest
February 47°F (8°C) 3.5 in
March 50°F (10°C) 2.8 in
April 56°F (13°C) 2.1 in
May 64°F (18°C) 1.0 in
June 72°F (22°C) 0.4 in
July 76°F (25°C) 0.4 in Driest
August 76°F (25°C) 0.4 in Warmest
September 71°F (21°C) 1.2 in
October 63°F (17°C) 3.4 in
November 55°F (13°C) 5.3 in Wettest
December 49°F (9°C) 4.7 in

Karaíika has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 47°F in January to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 28.9 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.3") and July the driest (0.4").

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