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Markópoulo, Greece

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2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
9,513 Population 212/sq mi density
312 ft Elevation 95 meters
65°F Avg Temperature 18°C
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$33,804 median income, unemployment
Markópoulo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 340 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 18.6 inches. The area receives 5.3 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

51°F Jan (10°C) 85°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average64.5°F
19% above US avg
January Average51°F (10°C)
July Average85°F (29°C)
Sunny Days340 days/yr

Geography

Elevation312 ft (95 m)
Area44.9 sq mi (116.3 km²)
Population Density212/sq mi
Coordinates37.8833°N, 23.9333°W
TimezoneEurope/Athens

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.6"
51% below US avg
Snowfall 5.3"
Wettest Month (Dec) 2.80"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3,029 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.5. Most recent: M5.0 on May 27, 2025.

Jul 26, 2001 32 km WNW of Skýros, Greece M6.5 134 km
Jan 6, 2008 15 km WNW of Leonídio, Greece M6.2 132 km
Sep 7, 1999 5 km WNW of Fylí, Greece M6.0 39 km
May 21, 2002 18 km SW of Adámas, Greece M5.9 143 km
Nov 18, 1992 10 km SE of Galaxídhion, Greece M5.9 138 km
Aug 29, 2014 59 km E of Géfyra, Greece M5.8 135 km
Apr 4, 2014 36 km ESE of Ýdra, Greece M5.6 67 km
Jun 15, 1995 3 km E of Galaxídhion, Greece M5.4 144 km
Mar 30, 2019 2 km SE of Galaxídhion, Greece M5.3 145 km
Aug 7, 2013 9 km NW of Eláteia, Greece M5.3 140 km
Sep 16, 2013 9 km NNW of Eláteia, Greece M5.3 139 km
Jul 19, 2019 1 km NNE of Magoúla, Greece M5.3 43 km
Jun 9, 2015 13 km E of Malesína, Greece M5.3 95 km
Mar 20, 1992 9 km SE of Adámas, Greece M5.2 145 km
Oct 9, 2010 14 km NE of Xylókastro, Greece M5.1 109 km
Oct 11, 2017 32 km E of Patitírion, Greece M5.1 145 km
Jun 18, 2008 4 km NNW of Ayía Triás, Greece M5.1 104 km
Feb 4, 1993 15 km S of Antikyra, Greece M5.0 118 km
May 27, 2025 13 km S of Antikyra, Greece M5.0 120 km
Sep 22, 2012 8 km NNE of Káto Dhiminió, Greece M5.0 105 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

8 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 2 134 km
1894 NORTH EVOIKOS GULF Eruption + Earthquake 3.0 m 116 km
1981 GULF OF CORINTH Earthquake 1.3 m 67 km
1981 ATHENS-EASTERN GULF OF CORINTH Earthquake 1.0 m 22 95 km
1928 CORINTHOS-PATRAS GULF Earthquake 0.6 m 20 83 km
1992 CORINTH GULF Earthquake 129 km
1853 CENTRAL GREECE (EVOIKOS GULF) Earthquake 17 56 km
1402 GULF OF CORINTH Earthquake 136 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Methana (60 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Methana Lava dome(s) 760 m (2,493 ft) -258 60 km
Milos Stratovolcano(es) 751 m (2,464 ft) 140 139 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 51°F (10°C) 2.1 in
February 49°F (10°C) 2.1 in Coldest
March 53°F (11°C) 2.1 in
April 59°F (15°C) 1.2 in
May 68°F (20°C) 0.7 in
June 76°F (25°C) 0.3 in
July 85°F (29°C) 0.2 in Warmest, Driest
August 80°F (27°C) 0.3 in
September 74°F (23°C) 0.4 in
October 66°F (19°C) 1.9 in
November 58°F (14°C) 2.4 in
December 52°F (11°C) 2.8 in Wettest

Markópoulo has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 49°F in February to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.5 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.8") and July the driest (0.2").

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