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Lávara, Greece

Full City Profile

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,447 Population 3/sq mi density
82 ft Elevation 25 meters
56°F Avg Temperature 14°C
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$15,768 median income, unemployment
Lávara enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 23.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average56.4°F
4% above US avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation82 ft (25 m)
Area512.0 sq mi (1,326.0 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates41.2696°N, 26.3852°W
TimezoneEurope/Athens

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.9"
37% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 3.31"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.79"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,163 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.9. Most recent: M4.2 on Feb 27, 2024.

May 24, 2014 21 km SSW of Kamariótissa, Greece M6.9 138 km
Jul 6, 2003 28 km NNE of Gökçeada, Turkey M5.7 97 km
Jul 6, 2003 30 km NE of Gökçeada, Turkey M5.3 97 km
Jun 15, 2004 26 km N of Gökçeada, Turkey M5.2 102 km
Jul 25, 2011 25 km SW of Marmara Ere?lisi, Turkey M5.1 126 km
Jun 7, 2012 13 km SSW of Marmara Ere?lisi, Turkey M4.9 137 km
May 25, 2014 Western Turkey M4.9 96 km
Sep 9, 1999 10 km NW of Gökçeada, Turkey M4.8 122 km
Jul 9, 2003 17 km N of Gökçeada, Turkey M4.8 109 km
Oct 12, 1991 22 km W of Gökçeada, Turkey M4.8 135 km
Jul 24, 2015 13 km NW of Eceabat, Turkey M4.8 110 km
Sep 20, 1999 7 km NNE of Marmara, Turkey M4.8 123 km
Apr 5, 2002 4 km NE of Asenovgrad, Bulgaria M4.7 150 km
Dec 11, 1998 7 km NW of Chirpan, Bulgaria M4.7 143 km
Apr 13, 1995 18 km E of Kumba?, Turkey M4.7 117 km
May 24, 2014 28 km NE of Gökçeada, Turkey M4.6 100 km
Feb 20, 2006 16 km ENE of Kardzhali, Bulgaria M4.6 85 km
Jan 24, 2009 Western Turkey M4.6 129 km
Jul 30, 2013 10 km NNW of Gökçeada, Turkey M4.6 117 km
Aug 13, 2001 13 km N of Yambol, Bulgaria M4.6 149 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

6 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.7 m (9 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1912 MARMARA SEA Eruption + Earthquake 2.7 m 2,800 86 km
1893 SAMOTHRACE Earthquake 1.0 m 1 113 km
2014 NORTH AEGEAN SEA Earthquake 0.2 m 3 138 km
1935 MARMARA SEA Eruption + Earthquake 5 115 km
1265 MARMARA SEA Earthquake 106 km
557 MARMARA SEA Earthquake 110 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 2.4 in Coldest
February 40°F (5°C) 2.4 in
March 45°F (7°C) 2.4 in
April 54°F (12°C) 2.0 in
May 62°F (17°C) 1.7 in
June 70°F (21°C) 1.5 in
July 74°F (23°C) 0.9 in Warmest
August 74°F (23°C) 0.8 in Driest
September 67°F (20°C) 1.3 in
October 59°F (15°C) 2.2 in
November 50°F (10°C) 3.1 in
December 43°F (6°C) 3.3 in Wettest

Lávara has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 39°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.9 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.3") and August the driest (0.8").

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