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Lárisa, Greece

Full City Profile

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
146,926 Population 4,316/sq mi density
249 ft Elevation 76 meters
60°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
$18,684 median income, unemployment
Lárisa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 17.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

42°F Jan (5°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average59.5°F
10% above US avg
January Average42°F (5°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days304 days/yr

Geography

Elevation249 ft (76 m)
Area34.0 sq mi (88.2 km²)
Population Density4,316/sq mi
Coordinates39.6285°N, 22.4211°W
TimezoneEurope/Athens

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 17.8"
53% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 2.56"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.71"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

4,971 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.6. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 18, 2025.

May 13, 1995 10 km W of Aianí, Greece M6.6 85 km
Jun 15, 1995 8 km WNW of Galaxídhion, Greece M6.5 137 km
Mar 3, 2021 9 km W of Týrnavos, Greece M6.3 25 km
Nov 18, 1992 10 km SE of Galaxídhion, Greece M5.9 147 km
Mar 4, 2021 11 km E of Verdikoússa, Greece M5.8 32 km
Mar 18, 1993 11 km NNE of Témeni, Greece M5.8 145 km
Nov 5, 1997 10 km NW of Galaxídhion, Greece M5.6 133 km
Mar 12, 2021 8 km W of Elassóna, Greece M5.6 41 km
Feb 17, 2021 11 km N of Kamárai, Greece M5.5 140 km
Jan 18, 2010 11 km E of Náfpaktos, Greece M5.5 142 km
Mar 4, 2021 7 km S of Kraniá Elassónas, Greece M5.5 47 km
Jun 15, 1995 3 km E of Galaxídhion, Greece M5.4 139 km
Jan 22, 2010 14 km NNE of Kamárai, Greece M5.4 138 km
Aug 7, 2013 9 km NW of Eláteia, Greece M5.3 107 km
May 4, 1995 9 km NNW of Palaiochóri, Greece M5.3 146 km
Sep 16, 2013 9 km NNW of Eláteia, Greece M5.3 106 km
Nov 4, 1993 8 km N of Kamárai, Greece M5.3 144 km
Jun 9, 2015 13 km E of Malesína, Greece M5.3 140 km
Mar 3, 2021 5 km WSW of Týrnavos, Greece M5.3 20 km
Mar 30, 2019 2 km SE of Galaxídhion, Greece M5.3 140 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

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

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1965 NORTH CORINTH GULF Eruption + Earthquake 3.0 m 2 139 km
1894 NORTH EVOIKOS GULF Eruption + Earthquake 3.0 m 119 km
1996 W. CORINTH GULF Meteorological 2.0 m 143 km
1995 GULF OF CORINTH: AIYION Eruption + Earthquake 1.0 m 26 137 km
1992 CORINTH GULF Earthquake 141 km
1984 CORINTHOS GULF, GREECE Eruption + Earthquake 149 km
1965 AEGEAN SEA Earthquake 38 138 km
1955 VOLOS GULF Earthquake 8 64 km
1902 AEGEAN SEA Earthquake 5 143 km
1794 CORINTH GULF Eruption + Earthquake 148 km
-426 CORINTHOS-PATRAS GULF Earthquake 2,500 85 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (5°C) 1.5 in Coldest
February 44°F (7°C) 1.7 in
March 49°F (9°C) 1.7 in
April 56°F (13°C) 1.5 in
May 65°F (19°C) 1.5 in
June 75°F (24°C) 0.9 in
July 79°F (26°C) 0.8 in Warmest
August 78°F (25°C) 0.7 in Driest
September 71°F (22°C) 1.0 in
October 61°F (16°C) 2.0 in
November 51°F (11°C) 2.6 in Wettest
December 44°F (6°C) 2.1 in

Lárisa has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 42°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.8 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.6") and August the driest (0.7").

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