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Karyá, Greece

Full City Profile

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
589 Population 13/sq mi density
1,650 ft Elevation 503 meters
57°F Avg Temperature 14°C
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$22,464 median income, unemployment
Karyá enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 267 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average57.4°F
6% above US avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days267 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,650 ft (503 m)
Area46.6 sq mi (120.7 km²)
Population Density13/sq mi
Coordinates38.7588°N, 20.6492°W
TimezoneEurope/Athens

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.0"
0% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 6.38"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.59"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

8,408 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 M6.6 132 km
Jun 15, 1995 8 km WNW of Galaxídhion, Greece M6.5 148 km
Jun 8, 2008 15 km ESE of Várda, Greece M6.4 117 km
Aug 14, 2003 8 km S of Kanaláki, Greece M6.3 45 km
Jan 26, 2014 1 km ENE of Lixoúri, Greece M6.1 64 km
Feb 3, 2014 8 km NNW of Lixoúri, Greece M6.0 60 km
Nov 3, 2009 38 km SW of Lithakiá, Greece M5.8 140 km
Mar 18, 1993 11 km NNE of Témeni, Greece M5.8 139 km
Jan 31, 2005 62 km WSW of Katastárion, Greece M5.7 143 km
Mar 21, 2020 14 km NNE of Kanaláki, Greece M5.7 67 km
Apr 12, 2006 16 km SE of Lithakiá, Greece M5.7 130 km
Mar 25, 2007 15 km N of Lixoúri, Greece M5.7 51 km
Jan 23, 1992 19 km NNW of Lixoúri, Greece M5.6 53 km
May 26, 2000 10 km WSW of Préveza, Greece M5.6 18 km
Jun 16, 1990 6 km WNW of Kanaláki, Greece M5.6 57 km
Jul 14, 1993 2 km SE of Pátra, Greece M5.6 113 km
Jan 26, 2014 8 km WNW of Sámi, Greece M5.6 53 km
Nov 5, 1997 10 km NW of Galaxídhion, Greece M5.6 147 km
Oct 15, 2016 7 km WSW of Asprángeloi, Greece M5.5 117 km
Apr 11, 2006 11 km SE of Lithakiá, Greece M5.5 127 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 2 129 km
1817 CORINTHOS-PATRAS GULF Earthquake 5.0 m 136 km
1861 CORINTH GULF Eruption + Earthquake 2.1 m 149 km
2008 SW. CORINTH GULF Unknown 2.0 m 149 km
1996 W. CORINTH GULF Meteorological 2.0 m 132 km
2018 IONIAN SEA Earthquake 1.5 m 138 km
1995 GULF OF CORINTH: AIYION Eruption + Earthquake 1.0 m 26 148 km
1953 IONIAN SEA Earthquake 1.0 m 73 km
1948 IONIAN SEA Earthquake 1.0 m 7 32 km
2003 IONIAN SEA Earthquake 0.5 m 45 km
1898 IONIAN ISLANDS Earthquake 0.4 m 116 km
2015 IONIAN SEA Eruption + Earthquake 0.2 m 2 11 km
2018 ISLAND OF ZAKYNTHOS Meteorological 100 km
1984 CORINTHOS GULF, GREECE Eruption + Earthquake 137 km
1983 IONIAN SEA Earthquake 89 km
1953 IONIAN SEA Earthquake 476 53 km
1953 ITHAKI ISLAND Earthquake 62 km
1893 IONIAN SEA Earthquake 121 km
1888 GULF OF CORINTH Eruption + Earthquake 141 km
1883 IONIAN ISLANDS Earthquake 100 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 45°F (7°C) 4.6 in Coldest
February 45°F (7°C) 4.7 in
March 48°F (9°C) 3.6 in
April 53°F (12°C) 2.8 in
May 61°F (16°C) 1.6 in
June 68°F (20°C) 0.8 in
July 73°F (23°C) 0.6 in Driest
August 73°F (23°C) 0.8 in Warmest
September 67°F (20°C) 2.0 in
October 60°F (16°C) 4.3 in
November 52°F (11°C) 6.4 in Wettest
December 47°F (8°C) 5.9 in

Karyá has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 45°F in January to 73°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 38.0 inches, with November being the wettest month (6.4") and July the driest (0.6").

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