Sign In Register

Karítsa, Greece

Full City Profile

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,225 Population 8/sq mi density
66 ft Elevation 20 meters
58°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
Karítsa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 17.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average57.9°F
7% above US avg
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days304 days/yr

Geography

Elevation66 ft (20 m)
Area263.3 sq mi (682.0 km²)
Population Density8/sq mi
Coordinates40.1875°N, 22.4817°W
TimezoneEurope/Athens

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 17.4"
54% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 2.17"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.91"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,919 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.6. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 18, 2025.

May 13, 1995 10 km W of Aianí, Greece M6.6 67 km
Mar 3, 2021 9 km W of Týrnavos, Greece M6.3 55 km
Dec 21, 1990 14 km WNW of Gouménissa, Greece M6.1 92 km
Mar 4, 2021 11 km E of Verdikoússa, Greece M5.8 54 km
Mar 12, 2021 8 km W of Elassóna, Greece M5.6 47 km
Mar 4, 2021 7 km S of Kraniá Elassónas, Greece M5.5 55 km
Jan 9, 2022 5 km NNW of Flórina, Greece M5.5 116 km
Jun 7, 2025 6 km WNW of Karyes, Greece M5.4 143 km
May 4, 1995 9 km NNW of Palaiochóri, Greece M5.3 105 km
Mar 3, 2021 5 km WSW of Týrnavos, Greece M5.3 56 km
May 24, 2009 11 km WNW of Stathmós Mourión, Greece M5.3 126 km
Aug 22, 2014 12 km S of Kassándreia, Greece M5.2 86 km
Jun 9, 2003 7 km E of Tsarítsani, Greece M5.2 36 km
May 15, 1995 18 km NW of Deskáti, Greece M5.2 72 km
Sep 1, 1994 8 km NW of Kukure?ani, North Macedonia M5.2 149 km
May 17, 1995 17 km WSW of Aianí, Greece M5.2 73 km
Mar 4, 2012 8 km ENE of Sárti, Greece M5.2 134 km
Jul 17, 1995 7 km S of Siátista, Greece M5.2 81 km
Feb 14, 2012 10 km ENE of Sárti, Greece M5.2 137 km
Mar 3, 2021 11 km NNE of Grizáno, Greece M5.1 60 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

4 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 161 125 km
1955 VOLOS GULF Earthquake 8 102 km
1902 AEGEAN SEA Earthquake 5 90 km
-426 CORINTHOS-PATRAS GULF Earthquake 2,500 144 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (4°C) 1.3 in Coldest
February 42°F (6°C) 1.5 in
March 48°F (9°C) 1.6 in
April 56°F (13°C) 1.6 in
May 64°F (18°C) 1.7 in
June 73°F (23°C) 1.1 in
July 77°F (25°C) 1.0 in Warmest
August 76°F (24°C) 0.9 in Driest
September 69°F (21°C) 1.0 in
October 60°F (15°C) 1.9 in
November 49°F (10°C) 2.2 in Wettest
December 42°F (5°C) 1.7 in

Karítsa has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 40°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.4 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.2") and August the driest (0.9").

View full weather details →