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Kárystos, Greece
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2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
5,091
Population
11/sq mi density
23 ft
Elevation
7 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
$21,168 median income, unemployment
Kárystos 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 300 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 19.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
47°F Jan (8°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 60.4°F |
| 12% above US avg | |
| January Average | 47°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 300 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 23 ft (7 m) |
| Area | 459.1 sq mi (1,189.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 11/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.0133°N, 24.4161°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Athens |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1894 | NORTH EVOIKOS GULF | Eruption + Earthquake | 3.0 m | — | 138 km |
| 1981 | GULF OF CORINTH | Earthquake | 1.3 m | — | 101 km |
| 1981 | ATHENS-EASTERN GULF OF CORINTH | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 22 | 132 km |
| 1928 | CORINTHOS-PATRAS GULF | Earthquake | 0.6 m | 20 | 124 km |
| 1853 | CENTRAL GREECE (EVOIKOS GULF) | Earthquake | — | 17 | 84 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Methana (105 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Methana | Lava dome(s) | 760 m (2,493 ft) | -258 | 105 km |
| Milos | Stratovolcano(es) | 751 m (2,464 ft) | 140 | 146 km |
| Santorini | Shield(s) | 367 m (1,204 ft) | 1950 | 199 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 47°F (8°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 47°F (8°C) | 2.6 in | |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 0.8 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 0.4 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 0.3 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 0.3 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 0.5 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 50°F (10°C) | 3.3 in | Wettest |
Kárystos has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 47°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.3") and July the driest (0.3").