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Makrinítsa, Greece

Full City Profile

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
694 Population 2,313/sq mi density
1,988 ft Elevation 606 meters
58°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
Makrinítsa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 19.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

42°F Jan (6°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average58.3°F
8% above US avg
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,988 ft (606 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²)
Population Density2,313/sq mi
Coordinates39.4013°N, 22.9873°W
TimezoneEurope/Athens

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.2"
50% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 2.52"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.67"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

5,566 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 M6.6 138 km
Jul 26, 2001 32 km WNW of Skýros, Greece M6.5 115 km
Jun 15, 1995 8 km WNW of Galaxídhion, Greece M6.5 127 km
Mar 3, 2021 9 km W of Týrnavos, Greece M6.3 80 km
Nov 18, 1992 10 km SE of Galaxídhion, Greece M5.9 130 km
Mar 18, 1993 11 km NNE of Témeni, Greece M5.8 138 km
Mar 4, 2021 11 km E of Verdikoússa, Greece M5.8 86 km
Nov 5, 1997 10 km NW of Galaxídhion, Greece M5.6 123 km
Mar 12, 2021 8 km W of Elassóna, Greece M5.6 95 km
Feb 17, 2021 11 km N of Kamárai, Greece M5.5 139 km
Mar 4, 2021 7 km S of Kraniá Elassónas, Greece M5.5 102 km
Jan 16, 2022 25 km SSE of Karyes, Greece M5.5 137 km
Jan 18, 2010 11 km E of Náfpaktos, Greece M5.5 142 km
Jul 23, 1992 43 km ESE of Sykiá, Greece M5.5 130 km
Jan 22, 2010 14 km NNE of Kamárai, Greece M5.4 136 km
Jun 15, 1995 3 km E of Galaxídhion, Greece M5.4 124 km
Jun 7, 2025 6 km WNW of Karyes, Greece M5.4 140 km
Sep 16, 2013 9 km NNW of Eláteia, Greece M5.3 80 km
Mar 3, 2021 5 km WSW of Týrnavos, Greece M5.3 75 km
May 4, 1995 9 km NNW of Palaiochóri, Greece M5.3 141 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 2 147 km
1817 CORINTHOS-PATRAS GULF Earthquake 5.0 m 145 km
1965 NORTH CORINTH GULF Eruption + Earthquake 3.0 m 2 119 km
1894 NORTH EVOIKOS GULF Eruption + Earthquake 3.0 m 79 km
1861 CORINTH GULF Eruption + Earthquake 2.1 m 150 km
2008 SW. CORINTH GULF Unknown 2.0 m 150 km
1996 W. CORINTH GULF Meteorological 2.0 m 139 km
1932 NORTH AEGEAN Earthquake 2.0 m 161 145 km
1981 GULF OF CORINTH Earthquake 1.3 m 135 km
1995 GULF OF CORINTH: AIYION Eruption + Earthquake 1.0 m 26 127 km
1981 ATHENS-EASTERN GULF OF CORINTH Earthquake 1.0 m 22 131 km
1992 CORINTH GULF Earthquake 120 km
1984 CORINTHOS GULF, GREECE Eruption + Earthquake 143 km
1965 AEGEAN SEA Earthquake 38 87 km
1955 VOLOS GULF Earthquake 8 10 km
1862 IONIAN SEA Earthquake 143 km
1853 CENTRAL GREECE (EVOIKOS GULF) Earthquake 17 136 km
1794 CORINTH GULF Eruption + Earthquake 136 km
1748 CORINTHOS-PATRAS GULF Earthquake 145 km
-373 CORINTHOS-PATRAS GULF Eruption + Earthquake 143 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (6°C) 1.9 in Coldest
February 43°F (6°C) 2.0 in
March 48°F (9°C) 1.9 in
April 55°F (13°C) 1.5 in
May 64°F (18°C) 1.4 in
June 72°F (22°C) 0.9 in
July 76°F (25°C) 0.7 in Warmest, Driest
August 75°F (24°C) 0.7 in
September 69°F (21°C) 1.0 in
October 60°F (16°C) 2.1 in
November 51°F (11°C) 2.5 in Wettest
December 44°F (7°C) 2.5 in

Makrinítsa has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 42°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.5") and July the driest (0.7").

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