Mégara, Greece
Full City Profile
25,467
Population
205/sq mi density
115 ft
Elevation
35 meters
67°F
Avg Temperature
19°C
Mégara enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 88°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 16.7 inches. The area receives 3.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
52°F Jan (11°C)
88°F Jul (31°C)
| Annual Average | 66.9°F |
| 24% above US avg | |
| January Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 88°F (31°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 115 ft (35 m) |
| Area | 124.4 sq mi (322.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 205/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.9947°N, 23.3432°E |
| Timezone | Europe/Athens |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | 121 km |
| 1817 | CORINTHOS-PATRAS GULF | Earthquake | 5.0 m | - | 114 km |
| 1965 | NORTH CORINTH GULF | Eruption + Earthquake | 3.0 m | 2 | 82 km |
| 1894 | NORTH EVOIKOS GULF | Eruption + Earthquake | 3.0 m | - | 81 km |
| 1861 | CORINTH GULF | Eruption + Earthquake | 2.1 m | - | 103 km |
| 2008 | SW. CORINTH GULF | Unknown | 2.0 m | - | 103 km |
| 1996 | W. CORINTH GULF | Meteorological | 2.0 m | - | 118 km |
| 1981 | GULF OF CORINTH | Earthquake | 1.3 m | - | 24 km |
| 1995 | GULF OF CORINTH: AIYION | Eruption + Earthquake | 1.0 m | 26 | 103 km |
| 1981 | ATHENS-EASTERN GULF OF CORINTH | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 22 | 44 km |
| 1928 | CORINTHOS-PATRAS GULF | Earthquake | 0.6 m | 20 | 30 km |
| 1992 | CORINTH GULF | Earthquake | - | - | 77 km |
| 1984 | CORINTHOS GULF, GREECE | Eruption + Earthquake | - | - | 113 km |
| 1888 | GULF OF CORINTH | Eruption + Earthquake | - | - | 111 km |
| 1862 | IONIAN SEA | Earthquake | - | - | 100 km |
| 1853 | CENTRAL GREECE (EVOIKOS GULF) | Earthquake | - | 17 | 32 km |
| 1794 | CORINTH GULF | Eruption + Earthquake | - | - | 97 km |
| 1748 | CORINTHOS-PATRAS GULF | Earthquake | - | - | 114 km |
| 1402 | GULF OF CORINTH | Earthquake | - | - | 83 km |
| -373 | CORINTHOS-PATRAS GULF | Eruption + Earthquake | - | - | 100 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Methana (42 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Methana | Lava dome(s) | 760 m (2,493 ft) | -258 | 42 km |
| Milos | Stratovolcano(es) | 751 m (2,464 ft) | 140 | 174 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 52°F (11°C) | 2.2 in | |
| February | 49°F (9°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 58°F (15°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 0.8 in | |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 0.4 in | |
| July | 88°F (31°C) | 0.3 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 80°F (26°C) | 0.4 in | |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 0.5 in | |
| October | 65°F (19°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 52°F (11°C) | 3.0 in | Wettest |
Mégara has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 49°F in February to 88°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.5 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.0") and July the driest (0.3").