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Lamía, Greece
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Lamía is a mid-size city in Central Greece, Greece with a population of 52,006. Elevation: 289 ft (88 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Lamía
Lamia is a city in central Greece. The city dates back to antiquity, and is today the capital of the regional unit of Phthiotis and of the Central Greece region. According to the 2021 census, the Municipality of Lamia has a population of 66,657, while Lamia itself has 47,529 inhabitants. The city is located on the slopes of Mount Othrys, near the river Spercheios. It serves as the agricultural center of a fertile rural and livestock area.
People
Economy
C+Climate
| Population | 52,006 |
| Population Density | 326 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 289 ft (88 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.8995°, 22.4335° |
| Timezone | Europe/Athens |
| Country | 🇬🇷 Greece |
| State / Province | Central Greece |
| Average Temperature | 59°F (15°C) |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 24.3 inches (618 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $21,168 |
About Lamía
Lamía is a mid-size city in Greece (Central Greece) with a population of 52,006. The city sits at an elevation of 289 feet (88 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 59°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 43°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 24.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/Athens.
Income: Lamía vs Greece
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Income
| Median HH Income | $21,168 |
| 72% below Greece avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Establishments (County) | 3,016 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Climate in Lamía
Lamía has an average annual temperature of 15.8°C (60°F). The hottest month is Jul (27.6°C), the coldest is Jan (5.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 607 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 59.4°F |
| 10% above Greece avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 292 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 289 ft (88 m) |
| Area | 159.7 sq mi (413.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 326/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.8995°N, 22.4335°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Athens |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | 75 km |
| 1817 | CORINTHOS-PATRAS GULF | Earthquake | 5.0 m | - | 73 km |
| 1965 | NORTH CORINTH GULF | Eruption + Earthquake | 3.0 m | 2 | 58 km |
| 1894 | NORTH EVOIKOS GULF | Eruption + Earthquake | 3.0 m | - | 62 km |
| 1861 | CORINTH GULF | Eruption + Earthquake | 2.1 m | - | 80 km |
| 2008 | SW. CORINTH GULF | Unknown | 2.0 m | - | 80 km |
| 1996 | W. CORINTH GULF | Meteorological | 2.0 m | - | 67 km |
| 1981 | GULF OF CORINTH | Earthquake | 1.3 m | - | 107 km |
| 1995 | GULF OF CORINTH: AIYION | Eruption + Earthquake | 1.0 m | 26 | 57 km |
| 1981 | ATHENS-EASTERN GULF OF CORINTH | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 22 | 87 km |
| 1928 | CORINTHOS-PATRAS GULF | Earthquake | 0.6 m | 20 | 112 km |
| 1992 | CORINTH GULF | Earthquake | - | - | 61 km |
| 1984 | CORINTHOS GULF, GREECE | Eruption + Earthquake | - | - | 72 km |
| 1965 | AEGEAN SEA | Earthquake | - | 38 | 146 km |
| 1955 | VOLOS GULF | Earthquake | - | 8 | 80 km |
| 1888 | GULF OF CORINTH | Eruption + Earthquake | - | - | 83 km |
| 1862 | IONIAN SEA | Earthquake | - | - | 74 km |
| 1853 | CENTRAL GREECE (EVOIKOS GULF) | Earthquake | - | 17 | 118 km |
| 1794 | CORINTH GULF | Eruption + Earthquake | - | - | 68 km |
| 1748 | CORINTHOS-PATRAS GULF | Earthquake | - | - | 73 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Methana (163 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Methana | Lava dome(s) | 760 m (2,493 ft) | -258 | 163 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 2.7 in | |
| March | 49°F (9°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 1.5 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 0.9 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 0.6 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 0.7 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 1.2 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 3.5 in | Wettest |
Lamía has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 43°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.4 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.5") and July the driest (0.6").
Colleges & Universities in Lamía
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Thessaly - Lamia Campus | University | - | Visit → |
| Τμήμα Πληροφορικής με Εφαρμογές στη Βιοϊατρική | University | - | Visit → |
Schools in Lamía
40 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11o Νηπιαγωγείο | - | - | - | - |
| 13ο Δημοτικό Σχολείο | - | - | - | - |
| 3ο Γυμνάσιο | - | - | - | - |
| 19ο Δημοτικό & Νηπιαγωγείο | - | - | - | - |
| 7ο Γυμνάσιο | - | - | - | - |
| Εσπερινό Γυνάσιο & Λύκειο | - | - | - | - |
| B' Κρατικός Παιδικός Σταθμός | - | - | - | - |
| Α' ΚΡΑΤΙΚΟΣ ΠΑΙΔΙΚΟΣ ΣΤΑΘΜΟΣ | - | - | - | - |
| Ζ' ΚΡΑΤΙΚΟΣ ΠΑΙΔΙΚΟΣ ΣΤΑΘΜΟΣ | - | - | - | - |
| Ιδιωτικά Εκπαιδευτήρια ''Μπούκαλη'' | - | - | - | - |
| 10ο Δημοτικό Σχολείο | - | - | - | - |
| 5ο Λύκειο | - | - | - | - |
| νηπιαγωγείο | - | - | - | - |
| 6ο Νηπιαγωγείο Λαμίας | - | - | - | - |
| 20ο Νηπιαγωγείο Λαμίας | - | - | - | - |
| 3ο Λύκειο | - | - | - | - |
| 15ο Δημοτικό | - | - | - | - |
| 18ο Νηπιαγωγείο | - | - | - | - |
| 12ο Δημοτικό & 5ο Γυμνάσιο | - | - | - | - |
| 18ο Δημοτικό Σχολείο | - | - | - | - |
| 6ο Δημοτικό Σχολείο | - | - | - | - |
| 3ο ΕΠΑΛ ΛΑΜΙΑΣ ΕΣΠΕΡΙΝΟ | - | - | - | - |
| 16ο Δημοτικό Σχολείο | - | - | - | - |
| 1ο Γυμνάσιο | - | - | - | - |
| 4ο Γυμνάσιο | - | - | - | - |
| 1ο Λύκειο | - | - | - | - |
| 4ο Λύκειο | - | - | - | - |
| KEK Tetrimida | - | - | - | - |
| Σχολείο Δεύτερης Ευκαιρίας ΣΔΕ Λαμίας | - | - | - | - |
| 16ο & 18ο Δημοτικά Σχολεία | - | - | - | - |
| 1ο ΕΠΑΛ ΛΑΜΙΑΣ | - | - | - | - |
| 2ο Γυμνάσιο Λαμίας | - | - | - | - |
| 2ο Λύκειο Λαμίας | - | - | - | - |
| 11ο Δημοτικό Σχολείο & 16ο Νηπιαγωγείο Λαμίας | - | - | - | - |
| 1ο & 17ο Δημοτικά Σχολεία | - | - | - | - |
| 4ο & 9ο Δημοτικο | - | - | - | - |
| 6ο Γυμνάσιο Λαμίας | - | - | - | - |
| 2ο Δημοτικό Σχολείο | - | - | - | - |
| 3ο Δημοτικό Σχολείο | - | - | - | - |
| 8ο Δημοτικό Σχολείο | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Lamía
26 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Λαϊκός 100.6 | folk, greek | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Λαμία FM 1 | news, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Βόλος | greek, news | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Πήλιο 93.4 | folk, greek | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Ένα 102.5 | greek music | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Ζημιά 96.5 | folk, greek | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Δειλινά 103 FM | greek folk music | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Πρώτος Τύπος Φαρσάλων | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Φυστίκι 95.8 | greek, mainstream | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Ρούμελη News 98 | ethnic, news talk | MP3 160 kbps | |
| 96.2 FM1 | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Μελωδία 88 | greek music | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Ιερά Μητροπόλη Φθιώτιδος 89.4 | ecclesia, greek | MP3 96 kbps | |
| Χρώμα 98.5 | greek music | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Ρυθμός 94.6 | greek, mainstream | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Lamia DeeJay 91.2 | mainstream, pop music | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Roxx Radio | rock | MP3 | |
| FM Αγκάθι/Agathi | - | MP3 | |
| 101 Rock Lamia | rock | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Star Λαμία | greek, news | MP3 96 kbps | |
| Avanti 97.7 | pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Farsala Web Radio | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Cult 99.8 | pop | MP3 96 kbps | |
| Lamia Polis 87.7 | greek music, news | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Volos 98.6 | greek pop, mainstream | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Palmos 95 | greek, pop | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Lamía
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Archaeological Museum of Lamia | ||||
| Byzantine Museum of Phthiotis | ||||
| Pur pur gallery | ||||
| Radio Museum | ||||
| Κέντρο Ιστορικής Ενημέρωσης Θερμοπυλών | ||||
| Λαογραφικό Μουσείο | ||||
| Λαογραφικό Μουσείο Ανάβρας | ||||
| Μουσείο Εθνικής Αντίστασης | ||||
| Μουσείο Νεότερης Ελληνικής Ιστορίας | ||||
| Μουσείο Φυσικής Ιστορίας | ||||
| Σιδηροδρομικό Μουσείο |
Libraries in Lamía
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Thessaly Library - Lamia Science/Physiotherapy Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| Γενικά Αρχεία Κράτους Νομού Φθιώτιδας | 0.0 | |||||
| ΔΗΜΟΤΙΚΗ ΒΙΒΛΙΟΘΗΚΗ | 0.0 | |||||
| Δημοτική Πινακοθήκη Λαμίας | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Lamía
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Δημοτική Αγορά |
Hotels in Lamía
9 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Lamía
22 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Lamía
1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Lamía
3 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Lamía
2 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Lamía
1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Lamía
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Lamía
7 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Lamía
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Lamía
28 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Lamía
10 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Lamía
3 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Ski Resorts Near Lamía
3 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parnassos Ski Centre | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Karpenisi Ski Center | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Χιονοδρομικό Κέντρο Πηλίου Αγριόλευκες | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Lamía
5 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Nea Anchialos National Airport | VOL | Medium Airport |
| Hellenic Sport Aviation Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Kopaida Dimitra Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Molos Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Myrini - Karditsa Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Lamía
4 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| ACS Courier | |
| SPEEDEX - ΛΑΜΙΑ | |
| ΕΛΤΑ | |
| ΕΛΤΑ courier |
UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Lamía
1 UNESCO sites.
| Site | Category | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Delphi |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Lamía
27 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Αγια Βαρβαρα | |
| Αγία Παρασκευή | |
| ΑΓΙΑ ΣΟΦΙΑ | |
| Άγιοι Ανάργυροι | |
| Άγιοι Ανάργυροι | |
| ΑΓΙΟΙ ΘΕΟΔΩΡΟΙ | |
| Άγιος Αθανάσιος | |
| Άγιος Αθανάσιος | |
| ΑΓΙΟΣ ΑΝΔΡΕΑΣ | |
| Άγιος Γεώργιος | |
| Ὰγιος Γεώργιος | |
| Άγιος Δημήτριος | |
| Άγιος Εφραίμ | |
| Άγιος Ιωάννης Χρυσόστομος | |
| Άγιος Λουκάς | |
| Άγιος Νεκτάριος | |
| Άγιος Νεκτάριος | |
| ΑΓΙΟΣ ΝΙΚΟΛΑΟΣ | |
| ΑΓΙΟΣ ΣΠΥΡΙΔΩΝ | |
| Εικόνισμα |
Quick Facts
Things to See Near Lamía
11 places within 15 km
- • Thermopylae, Anthele
- • Ακρόπολη Ναρθακίου
- • Θαλαμοειδείς Τάφοι Κομποτάδων
- • Λόφος Κολωνού
- • Προϊστορικός οικισμός
- + 1 more
- • Μνημείο Καμηλόβρυσης
- • Θερμές πηγές
- • ΙΑΜΑΤΙΚΗ ΠΗΓΗ ΥΠΑΤΗΣ
- • Λόφος Λασπιά
- • Λόφος του Κολωνού
🇬🇷 About Greece
UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Lamía
Public Holidays in Greece
15 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Lamía
What is the population of Lamía?
Lamía has a population of 52,006 residents and is located in Greece. The population density is 326 people per square mile, spread across 159.7 square miles.
Is Lamía expensive to live in?
The median household income is $21,168, 72% below the national average of $75,149.
What is the weather like in Lamía?
Lamía enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 43°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 292 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 24.3 inches.
How is the job market in Lamía?
There are 3,016 business establishments in the area.