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Kyparissía, Greece

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2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
5,033 Population 93/sq mi density
144 ft Elevation 44 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$20,196 median income, unemployment
Kyparissía enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 279 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 31.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average58.7°F
9% above US avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days279 days/yr

Geography

Elevation144 ft (44 m)
Area54.3 sq mi (140.6 km²)
Population Density93/sq mi
Coordinates37.2511°N, 21.6736°W
TimezoneEurope/Athens

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.6"
17% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 5.67"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.31"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

7,756 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 83 km
Nov 18, 1997 22 km SW of Lithakiá, Greece M6.6 97 km
Jun 15, 1995 8 km WNW of Galaxídhion, Greece M6.5 139 km
Feb 14, 2008 50 km S of Koróni, Greece M6.5 102 km
Oct 13, 1997 47 km SSE of Koróni, Greece M6.4 103 km
Jun 8, 2008 15 km ESE of Várda, Greece M6.4 80 km
Feb 20, 2008 58 km SSW of Koróni, Greece M6.2 108 km
Jan 6, 2008 15 km WNW of Leonídio, Greece M6.2 90 km
Nov 18, 1992 10 km SE of Galaxídhion, Greece M5.9 136 km
Nov 3, 2009 38 km SW of Lithakiá, Greece M5.8 108 km
Mar 18, 1993 11 km NNE of Témeni, Greece M5.8 128 km
Mar 29, 2024 34 km WNW of Filiatrá, Greece M5.8 38 km
Apr 16, 2012 29 km SW of Methóni, Greece M5.8 71 km
Apr 12, 2006 16 km SE of Lithakiá, Greece M5.7 75 km
May 24, 2000 83 km S of Koróni, Greece M5.7 138 km
Jan 31, 2005 62 km WSW of Katastárion, Greece M5.7 138 km
Nov 5, 1997 10 km NW of Galaxídhion, Greece M5.6 142 km
Jun 21, 2008 82 km S of Koróni, Greece M5.6 133 km
Jul 14, 1993 2 km SE of Pátra, Greece M5.6 108 km
Mar 1, 2004 6 km ESE of Arfará, Greece M5.6 41 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 2 122 km
1867 PELOPONNESUS, GREECE Earthquake 6.0 m 106 km
1817 CORINTHOS-PATRAS GULF Earthquake 5.0 m 123 km
1965 NORTH CORINTH GULF Eruption + Earthquake 3.0 m 2 147 km
1861 CORINTH GULF Eruption + Earthquake 2.1 m 115 km
2008 SW. CORINTH GULF Unknown 2.0 m 115 km
1996 W. CORINTH GULF Meteorological 2.0 m 129 km
2018 IONIAN SEA Earthquake 1.5 m 103 km
1995 GULF OF CORINTH: AIYION Eruption + Earthquake 1.0 m 26 139 km
1953 IONIAN SEA Earthquake 1.0 m 134 km
1947 PELOPONNESUS, GREECE Eruption + Earthquake 1.0 m 3 54 km
1899 IONIAN SEA Earthquake 1.0 m 7 km
1928 CORINTHOS-PATRAS GULF Earthquake 0.6 m 20 144 km
1898 IONIAN ISLANDS Earthquake 0.4 m 81 km
2018 ISLAND OF ZAKYNTHOS Meteorological 115 km
1992 CORINTH GULF Earthquake 148 km
1984 CORINTHOS GULF, GREECE Eruption + Earthquake 124 km
1953 ITHAKI ISLAND Earthquake 130 km
1953 IONIAN SEA Earthquake 476 140 km
1893 IONIAN SEA Earthquake 90 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Methana (152 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Methana Lava dome(s) 760 m (2,493 ft) -258 152 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 45°F (7°C) 4.7 in Coldest
February 46°F (8°C) 3.9 in
March 49°F (9°C) 3.0 in
April 54°F (12°C) 2.2 in
May 62°F (17°C) 1.0 in
June 70°F (21°C) 0.4 in
July 74°F (23°C) 0.3 in Driest
August 74°F (23°C) 0.5 in Warmest
September 69°F (20°C) 1.2 in
October 61°F (16°C) 3.5 in
November 53°F (12°C) 5.3 in
December 48°F (9°C) 5.7 in Wettest

Kyparissía has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 45°F in January to 74°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 31.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.7") and July the driest (0.3").

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