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Lamía, Greece

Full City Profile

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
52,006 Population 326/sq mi density
289 ft Elevation 88 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
$21,168 median income, unemployment
Lamía enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 292 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 24.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average59.4°F
10% above US avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days292 days/yr

Geography

Elevation289 ft (88 m)
Area159.7 sq mi (413.5 km²)
Population Density326/sq mi
Coordinates38.8995°N, 22.4335°W
TimezoneEurope/Athens

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.3"
36% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 3.46"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.63"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

6,745 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.5. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 18, 2025.

Jun 15, 1995 8 km WNW of Galaxídhion, Greece M6.5 57 km
Jun 8, 2008 15 km ESE of Várda, Greece M6.4 131 km
Mar 3, 2021 9 km W of Týrnavos, Greece M6.3 98 km
Sep 7, 1999 5 km WNW of Fylí, Greece M6.0 134 km
Nov 18, 1992 10 km SE of Galaxídhion, Greece M5.9 66 km
Mar 18, 1993 11 km NNE of Témeni, Greece M5.8 67 km
Mar 4, 2021 11 km E of Verdikoússa, Greece M5.8 102 km
Nov 5, 1997 10 km NW of Galaxídhion, Greece M5.6 53 km
Jul 14, 1993 2 km SE of Pátra, Greece M5.6 96 km
Mar 12, 2021 8 km W of Elassóna, Greece M5.6 114 km
Mar 4, 2021 7 km S of Kraniá Elassónas, Greece M5.5 116 km
Jan 18, 2010 11 km E of Náfpaktos, Greece M5.5 69 km
Feb 17, 2021 11 km N of Kamárai, Greece M5.5 66 km
Jun 15, 1995 3 km E of Galaxídhion, Greece M5.4 58 km
Jan 22, 2010 14 km NNE of Kamárai, Greece M5.4 63 km
Mar 3, 2021 5 km WSW of Týrnavos, Greece M5.3 94 km
Nov 4, 1993 8 km N of Kamárai, Greece M5.3 70 km
Jun 26, 1991 11 km S of Astakós, Greece M5.3 127 km
Mar 30, 2019 2 km SE of Galaxídhion, Greece M5.3 60 km
Sep 16, 2013 9 km NNW of Eláteia, Greece M5.3 33 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 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
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

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
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

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").

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