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Megísti, Greece

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2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
62 ft Elevation 19 meters
60°F Avg Temperature 15°C
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$24,732 median income, unemployment
Megísti enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 347 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 23.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

63°F Jan (17°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average59.5°F
10% above US avg
January Average63°F (17°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days347 days/yr

Geography

Elevation62 ft (19 m)
Area256.2 sq mi (663.5 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates36.1489°N, 29.5936°W
TimezoneEurope/Athens

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.6"
38% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 5.90"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,191 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.0. Most recent: M5.8 on Jun 2, 2025.

Jun 10, 2012 28 km SW of Ölüdeniz, Turkey M6.0 71 km
Jan 25, 2023 60 km SE of Lárdos, Greece M5.9 110 km
Jan 23, 2005 45 km S of Ka?, Turkey M5.8 40 km
Jun 19, 2009 90 km SSE of Lárdos, Greece M5.8 135 km
Jun 2, 2025 8 km SSW of İçmeler, Turkey M5.8 141 km
Jun 23, 2001 61 km SSE of Lárdos, Greece M5.7 146 km
Mar 20, 2019 16 km E of Ac?payam, Turkey M5.7 140 km
Jul 9, 2012 85 km SSW of Kalkan, Turkey M5.6 86 km
Jul 18, 1990 4 km E of Alt?nyayla, Turkey M5.5 94 km
Apr 26, 1996 8 km SW of Kremastí, Greece M5.5 141 km
Jun 28, 2020 5 km SSE of ?çmeler, Turkey M5.4 138 km
Nov 13, 1994 20 km NNE of Göcek, Turkey M5.4 97 km
Sep 4, 2014 41 km SE of Tekirova, Turkey M5.3 110 km
Jan 30, 2005 43 km S of Ka?, Turkey M5.3 38 km
Oct 5, 1999 7 km S of ?çmeler, Turkey M5.2 137 km
Jan 24, 2019 7 km ESE of Lárdos, Greece M5.1 135 km
Oct 18, 1991 61 km SE of Lárdos, Greece M5.1 112 km
Mar 9, 1998 32 km SE of Archángelos, Greece M5.1 109 km
Jun 18, 2009 87 km SSE of Lárdos, Greece M5.0 137 km
Jun 25, 2012 23 km SW of Ölüdeniz, Turkey M5.0 67 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.0 m (13 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2002 DODECANESE ISLANDS Unknown 4.0 m 129 km
1481 ISLAND OF RHODES Earthquake 3.0 m 144 km
1851 ASIA MINOR Earthquake 1.8 m 85 km
1851 FETIYE, ASIA MINOR Earthquake 0.6 m 66 km
1741 ISLAND OF RHODES Earthquake 98 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 63°F (17°C) 5.9 in Wettest
February 45°F (7°C) 4.3 in Coldest
March 49°F (10°C) 2.8 in
April 56°F (13°C) 1.5 in
May 63°F (17°C) 1.1 in
June 71°F (22°C) 0.6 in
July 77°F (25°C) 0.3 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 0.2 in Driest
September 71°F (22°C) 0.5 in
October 62°F (17°C) 2.1 in
November 54°F (12°C) 3.1 in
December 47°F (8°C) 5.7 in

Megísti has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 45°F in February to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.1 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.9") and August the driest (0.2").

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