Melíssi, Greece

Full City Profile

2.6 /5.0

C+ Fair

1,024 Population 4/sq mi density

26 ft Elevation 8 meters

60°F Avg Temperature 16°C

C+

Overall

2.6 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

C+

Economy

2.6 / 5.0

$19,332 median income, unemployment

Melíssi enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 321 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 23.4 inches. The area receives 2.3 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

44°F Jan (7°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)

Annual Average	60.2°F
	11% above US avg
January Average	44°F (7°C)
July Average	81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days	321 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	26 ft (8 m)
Area	241.1 sq mi (624.5 km²)
Population Density	4/sq mi
Coordinates	40.7741°N, 22.3530°W
Timezone	Europe/Athens

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.4"

39% below US avg

Snowfall 2.3"

Wettest Month (Nov) 2.09"

Driest Month (Aug) 0.94"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,325 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.6. Most recent: M4.3 on Jun 16, 2025.

May 13, 1995	10 km W of Aianí, Greece	M6.6	89 km
Mar 3, 2021	9 km W of Týrnavos, Greece	M6.3	114 km
Dec 21, 1990	14 km WNW of Gouménissa, Greece	M6.1	26 km
Sep 1, 1994	4 km S of Demir Hisar, North Macedonia	M5.8	107 km
Mar 4, 2021	11 km E of Verdikoússa, Greece	M5.8	112 km
Mar 12, 2021	8 km W of Elassóna, Greece	M5.6	101 km
Jan 9, 2022	5 km NNW of Flórina, Greece	M5.5	81 km
Mar 4, 2021	7 km S of Kraniá Elassónas, Greece	M5.5	104 km
Mar 3, 2021	5 km WSW of Týrnavos, Greece	M5.3	117 km
May 4, 1995	9 km NNW of Palaiochóri, Greece	M5.3	109 km
May 24, 2009	11 km WNW of Stathmós Mourión, Greece	M5.3	66 km
Sep 1, 1994	8 km NW of Kukure?ani, North Macedonia	M5.2	101 km
Aug 22, 2014	12 km S of Kassándreia, Greece	M5.2	131 km
Jul 17, 1995	7 km S of Siátista, Greece	M5.2	95 km
May 17, 1995	17 km WSW of Aianí, Greece	M5.2	97 km
Jun 1, 2019	12 km SW of Mborje, Albania	M5.2	142 km
May 15, 1995	18 km NW of Deskáti, Greece	M5.2	101 km
Jun 9, 2003	7 km E of Tsarítsani, Greece	M5.2	98 km
Mar 3, 2021	11 km NNE of Grizáno, Greece	M5.1	119 km
May 17, 1995	15 km SE of Grevená, Greece	M5.1	110 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.0 m (7 ft).

Year	Location	Cause	Max Wave	Deaths	Distance
1932	NORTH AEGEAN	Earthquake	2.0 m	161	134 km
1911	OCHRIDA LAKE	Earthquake	—	—	131 km
1902	AEGEAN SEA	Earthquake	—	5	76 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	44°F (7°C)	1.2 in
February	43°F (6°C)	1.3 in
March	50°F (10°C)	1.5 in
April	58°F (14°C)	1.5 in
May	67°F (19°C)	1.8 in
June	75°F (24°C)	1.3 in
July	81°F (27°C)	1.1 in	Warmest
August	77°F (25°C)	0.9 in	Driest
September	70°F (21°C)	1.1 in
October	61°F (16°C)	1.8 in
November	49°F (10°C)	2.1 in	Wettest
December	41°F (5°C)	1.7 in	Coldest

Melíssi has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 41°F in December to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.1") and August the driest (0.9").

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