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Kréstena, Greece

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2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,864 Population 4,546/sq mi density
256 ft Elevation 78 meters
61°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
Kréstena enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 282 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 30.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

48°F Jan (9°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average61.4°F
14% above US avg
January Average48°F (9°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days282 days/yr

Geography

Elevation256 ft (78 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²)
Population Density4,546/sq mi
Coordinates37.5919°N, 21.6203°W
TimezoneEurope/Athens

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.0"
21% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 5.43"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

8,562 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.9. Most recent: M4.8 on Aug 7, 2025.

Feb 14, 2008 35 km S of Methóni, Greece M6.9 121 km
Nov 18, 1997 22 km SW of Lithakiá, Greece M6.6 85 km
Jun 15, 1995 8 km WNW of Galaxídhion, Greece M6.5 107 km
Feb 14, 2008 50 km S of Koróni, Greece M6.5 140 km
Jun 8, 2008 15 km ESE of Várda, Greece M6.4 42 km
Oct 13, 1997 47 km SSE of Koróni, Greece M6.4 141 km
Jan 6, 2008 15 km WNW of Leonídio, Greece M6.2 104 km
Feb 20, 2008 58 km SSW of Koróni, Greece M6.2 146 km
Jan 26, 2014 1 km ENE of Lixoúri, Greece M6.1 123 km
Feb 3, 2014 8 km NNW of Lixoúri, Greece M6.0 131 km
Nov 18, 1992 10 km SE of Galaxídhion, Greece M5.9 108 km
Mar 29, 2024 34 km WNW of Filiatrá, Greece M5.8 44 km
Apr 16, 2012 29 km SW of Methóni, Greece M5.8 108 km
Nov 3, 2009 38 km SW of Lithakiá, Greece M5.8 100 km
Mar 18, 1993 11 km NNE of Témeni, Greece M5.8 96 km
Apr 12, 2006 16 km SE of Lithakiá, Greece M5.7 59 km
Jan 31, 2005 62 km WSW of Katastárion, Greece M5.7 129 km
Mar 25, 2007 15 km N of Lixoúri, Greece M5.7 134 km
Jan 26, 2014 8 km WNW of Sámi, Greece M5.6 121 km
Jan 23, 1992 19 km NNW of Lixoúri, Greece M5.6 142 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 87 km
1867 PELOPONNESUS, GREECE Earthquake 6.0 m 142 km
1817 CORINTHOS-PATRAS GULF Earthquake 5.0 m 89 km
1965 NORTH CORINTH GULF Eruption + Earthquake 3.0 m 2 120 km
1861 CORINTH GULF Eruption + Earthquake 2.1 m 85 km
2008 SW. CORINTH GULF Unknown 2.0 m 85 km
1996 W. CORINTH GULF Meteorological 2.0 m 95 km
2018 IONIAN SEA Earthquake 1.5 m 94 km
1995 GULF OF CORINTH: AIYION Eruption + Earthquake 1.0 m 26 107 km
1981 ATHENS-EASTERN GULF OF CORINTH Earthquake 1.0 m 22 135 km
1953 IONIAN SEA Earthquake 1.0 m 106 km
1948 IONIAN SEA Earthquake 1.0 m 7 148 km
1947 PELOPONNESUS, GREECE Eruption + Earthquake 1.0 m 3 91 km
1899 IONIAN SEA Earthquake 1.0 m 40 km
1928 CORINTHOS-PATRAS GULF Earthquake 0.6 m 20 129 km
1898 IONIAN ISLANDS Earthquake 0.4 m 57 km
2015 IONIAN SEA Eruption + Earthquake 0.2 m 2 149 km
2018 ISLAND OF ZAKYNTHOS Meteorological 93 km
1992 CORINTH GULF Earthquake 121 km
1984 CORINTHOS GULF, GREECE Eruption + Earthquake 91 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Methana (151 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Methana Lava dome(s) 760 m (2,493 ft) -258 151 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 48°F (9°C) 4.3 in Coldest
February 49°F (9°C) 3.6 in
March 52°F (11°C) 2.8 in
April 57°F (14°C) 2.0 in
May 65°F (18°C) 0.9 in
June 72°F (22°C) 0.3 in
July 76°F (24°C) 0.2 in Driest
August 76°F (25°C) 0.4 in Warmest
September 71°F (22°C) 1.2 in
October 64°F (18°C) 3.6 in
November 56°F (13°C) 5.3 in
December 51°F (10°C) 5.4 in Wettest

Kréstena has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 48°F in January to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 30.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.4") and July the driest (0.2").

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