Kavála, Greece

Full City Profile

52,082 Population 1,198/sq mi density
112 ft Elevation 34 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 14°C
Kavála enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 21.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average57.7°F
7% above US avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)

Geography

Elevation112 ft (34 m)
Area43.5 sq mi (112.6 km²)
Population Density1,198/sq mi
Coordinates40.9396°N, 24.4069°E
TimezoneEurope/Athens

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 21.5"
43% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 2.91"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.51"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,594 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.9. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 12, 2025.

May 24, 2014 21 km SSW of Kamariótissa, Greece M6.9 110 km
Jul 6, 2003 28 km NNE of Gökçeada, Turkey M5.7 147 km
Jul 23, 1992 43 km ESE of Sykiá, Greece M5.5 122 km
Jan 16, 2022 25 km SSE of Karyes, Greece M5.5 100 km
Jun 7, 2025 6 km WNW of Karyes, Greece M5.4 77 km
May 4, 1995 9 km NNW of Palaiochóri, Greece M5.3 78 km
May 24, 2009 11 km WNW of Stathmós Mourión, Greece M5.3 147 km
Mar 4, 2012 8 km ENE of Sárti, Greece M5.2 94 km
Aug 22, 2014 12 km S of Kassándreia, Greece M5.2 139 km
Jun 15, 2004 26 km N of Gökçeada, Turkey M5.2 135 km
Feb 14, 2012 10 km ENE of Sárti, Greece M5.2 94 km
Feb 15, 2025 12 km E of Ouranoupolis, Greece M4.9 70 km
Jan 2, 2018 2 km N of Stathmós Mourión, Greece M4.9 137 km
Sep 4, 2014 29 km NNW of Mýrina, Greece M4.9 101 km
Feb 7, 2023 4 km SSW of Níkiti, Greece M4.9 106 km
Apr 21, 2018 3 km ESE of Pefkochóri, Greece M4.9 125 km
May 24, 2009 9 km W of Stathmós Mourión, Greece M4.8 145 km
Sep 22, 2024 10 km NNE of Karyes, Greece M4.8 67 km
Oct 12, 1991 22 km W of Gökçeada, Turkey M4.8 133 km
May 24, 2014 25 km ESE of Sárti, Greece M4.8 103 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

6 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1905 NORTH AEGEAN SEA Eruption + Earthquake 3.0 m 11 96 km
1932 NORTH AEGEAN Earthquake 2.0 m 161 65 km
1893 SAMOTHRACE Earthquake 1.0 m 1 104 km
2014 NORTH AEGEAN SEA Earthquake 0.2 m 3 110 km
1902 AEGEAN SEA Earthquake - 5 100 km
1585 NORTH AEGEAN SEA Earthquake - - 83 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 2.7 in Coldest
February 42°F (6°C) 1.6 in
March 47°F (8°C) 1.9 in
April 55°F (13°C) 1.4 in
May 64°F (18°C) 1.6 in
June 72°F (22°C) 1.7 in
July 76°F (25°C) 1.1 in Warmest
August 76°F (24°C) 0.5 in Driest
September 68°F (20°C) 0.9 in
October 59°F (15°C) 2.2 in
November 50°F (10°C) 2.9 in Wettest
December 43°F (6°C) 2.9 in

Kavála has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 41°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.5 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.9") and August the driest (0.5").

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