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Lefkópetra, Greece

Full City Profile

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
700 Population 4/sq mi density
210 ft Elevation 64 meters
58°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
Lefkópetra enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 296 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 21.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

40°F Jan (5°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average57.8°F
7% above US avg
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days296 days/yr

Geography

Elevation210 ft (64 m)
Area191.1 sq mi (495.0 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates41.1363°N, 24.9793°W
TimezoneEurope/Athens

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 21.8"
43% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 2.95"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.63"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,235 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.9. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 12, 2025.

May 24, 2014 21 km SSW of Kamariótissa, Greece M6.9 100 km
Jul 6, 2003 28 km NNE of Gökçeada, Turkey M5.7 117 km
Jan 16, 2022 25 km SSE of Karyes, Greece M5.5 133 km
Jun 7, 2025 6 km WNW of Karyes, Greece M5.4 118 km
Jul 6, 2003 30 km NE of Gökçeada, Turkey M5.3 125 km
May 4, 1995 9 km NNW of Palaiochóri, Greece M5.3 131 km
Mar 4, 2012 8 km ENE of Sárti, Greece M5.2 136 km
Jun 15, 2004 26 km N of Gökçeada, Turkey M5.2 108 km
Feb 14, 2012 10 km ENE of Sárti, Greece M5.2 135 km
Feb 15, 2025 12 km E of Ouranoupolis, Greece M4.9 113 km
May 25, 2014 Western Turkey M4.9 126 km
Sep 4, 2014 29 km NNW of Mýrina, Greece M4.9 115 km
Jul 24, 2015 13 km NW of Eceabat, Turkey M4.8 144 km
Sep 22, 2024 10 km NNE of Karyes, Greece M4.8 105 km
Oct 12, 1991 22 km W of Gökçeada, Turkey M4.8 118 km
Jul 9, 2003 17 km N of Gökçeada, Turkey M4.8 118 km
May 24, 2014 25 km ESE of Sárti, Greece M4.8 138 km
Sep 9, 1999 10 km NW of Gökçeada, Turkey M4.8 120 km
May 3, 1995 11 km N of Palaiochóri, Greece M4.7 125 km
Dec 11, 1998 7 km NW of Chirpan, Bulgaria M4.7 127 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

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

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1905 NORTH AEGEAN SEA Eruption + Earthquake 3.0 m 11 120 km
1932 NORTH AEGEAN Earthquake 2.0 m 161 115 km
1893 SAMOTHRACE Earthquake 1.0 m 1 83 km
2014 NORTH AEGEAN SEA Earthquake 0.2 m 3 100 km
1585 NORTH AEGEAN SEA Earthquake 112 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (5°C) 2.4 in Coldest
February 42°F (5°C) 1.8 in
March 47°F (8°C) 2.0 in
April 55°F (13°C) 1.6 in
May 64°F (18°C) 1.7 in
June 72°F (22°C) 1.7 in
July 77°F (25°C) 1.1 in Warmest
August 76°F (24°C) 0.6 in Driest
September 69°F (20°C) 1.0 in
October 60°F (15°C) 2.1 in
November 50°F (10°C) 2.8 in
December 43°F (6°C) 3.0 in Wettest

Lefkópetra has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 40°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.0") and August the driest (0.6").

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