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Messíni, Greece
Peloponnese · Greece
Messíni is a small city in Peloponnese, Greece with a population of 6,773. Elevation: 69 ft (21 m). Average temperature: 60°F (16°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Messíni
Messene, officially Ancient Messene, is a local community within the regional unit of Messenia in the region (perifereia) of Peloponnese.
People
Economy
C+Climate
| Population | 6,773 |
| Population Density | 25 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 69 ft (21 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.0511°, 22.0078° |
| Timezone | Europe/Athens |
| Country | 🇬🇷 Greece |
| State / Province | Peloponnese |
| Average Temperature | 60°F (16°C) |
| January Average | 47°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 30.0 inches (761 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $20,196 |
About Messíni
Messíni is a small city in Greece (Peloponnese) with a population of 6,773. The city sits at an elevation of 69 feet (21 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 60°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 47°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 30.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/Athens.
Income: Messíni vs Greece
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $20,196 |
| 73% below Greece avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Establishments (County) | 393 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Climate in Messíni
Messíni has an average annual temperature of 17.4°C (63°F). The hottest month is Aug (25.7°C), the coldest is Jan (10.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 767 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 60.0°F |
| 11% above Greece avg | |
| January Average | 47°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 282 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 69 ft (21 m) |
| Area | 272.9 sq mi (706.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 25/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.0511°N, 22.0078°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Athens |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
20 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 8.6 m (28 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1866 | S. COASTS PELOPONNESUS, GREECE | Earthquake | 8.6 m | - | 147 km |
| 1963 | CORINTH GULF | Meteorological | 6.0 m | 2 | 140 km |
| 1867 | PELOPONNESUS, GREECE | Earthquake | 6.0 m | - | 74 km |
| 1817 | CORINTHOS-PATRAS GULF | Earthquake | 5.0 m | - | 139 km |
| 1861 | CORINTH GULF | Eruption + Earthquake | 2.1 m | - | 129 km |
| 2008 | SW. CORINTH GULF | Unknown | 2.0 m | - | 129 km |
| 1996 | W. CORINTH GULF | Meteorological | 2.0 m | - | 147 km |
| 2018 | IONIAN SEA | Earthquake | 1.5 m | - | 139 km |
| 1947 | PELOPONNESUS, GREECE | Eruption + Earthquake | 1.0 m | 3 | 28 km |
| 1899 | IONIAN SEA | Earthquake | 1.0 m | - | 32 km |
| 1928 | CORINTHOS-PATRAS GULF | Earthquake | 0.6 m | 20 | 137 km |
| 1898 | IONIAN ISLANDS | Earthquake | 0.4 m | - | 118 km |
| 1984 | CORINTHOS GULF, GREECE | Eruption + Earthquake | - | - | 140 km |
| 1926 | ARGOLIKOS GULF | Earthquake | - | - | 130 km |
| 1893 | IONIAN SEA | Earthquake | - | - | 127 km |
| 1888 | GULF OF CORINTH | Eruption + Earthquake | - | - | 128 km |
| 1886 | IONIAN SEA | Earthquake | - | 326 | 28 km |
| 1862 | IONIAN SEA | Earthquake | - | - | 135 km |
| 1794 | CORINTH GULF | Eruption + Earthquake | - | - | 141 km |
| 1748 | CORINTHOS-PATRAS GULF | Earthquake | - | - | 139 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Methana (133 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Methana | Lava dome(s) | 760 m (2,493 ft) | -258 | 133 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 47°F (8°C) | 4.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 47°F (8°C) | 3.9 in | |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 1.0 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 0.4 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 0.5 in | Warmest |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 1.0 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 5.0 in | |
| December | 49°F (10°C) | 5.4 in | Wettest |
Messíni has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 47°F in January to 75°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 30.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.4") and July the driest (0.4").
Radio Stations near Messíni
19 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Κανάλι 1 Καλαμάτα | folk, greek | MP3 | |
| Δίαυλος 99.2 | folk, greek | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Δημοτική Ραδιοφωνία Τρίπολης 91.5 | greek pop, news talk | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Πολιτεία Σπάρτη | folk, greek | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Ι.Μ. Σπάρτης 88.8 | ecclesia, greek | MP3 64 kbps | |
| Μουσικός Παλμός 94.5 | greek folk music | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Έμφασις | greek, mainstream | MP3 128 kbps | |
| 88.6 Kanali 20 | greek pop, mainstream | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Παλμός 90.5 | greek folk music | MP3 256 kbps | |
| ΔΙΑΥΛΟΣ FM 99.2 | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Kiss 89 | pop, talk | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Nt00 Radio | alternative, beats | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Apollon | greek, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Free GR | student radio | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Fly Σπάρτη | folk, greek | MP3 64 kbps | |
| Antenna Νότιας Ελλάδας 97.2 | greek music, news | MP3 96 kbps | |
| Arcadia Τρίπολη | greek, news | MP3 | |
| 99.7 Δίαυλος 1 | pentecostalism, religion | MP3 128 kbps | |
| ERT Kalamata 107.2 | ert, public radio | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Messíni
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ancient Messene Museum | ||||
| Archeological Museum of Messinia | ||||
| Historical and Folklore Museum of Kalamata | ||||
| Railwaypark | ||||
| The Victoria G. Karelias Collection of greek traditional costumes | ||||
| Λαογραφικό Μουσείο | ||||
| Λαογραφικό Μουσείο Σελλά | ||||
| Οικία Patrick Leigh Fermor Μουσείο Μπενάκη | ||||
| Στρατιωτικό Μουσείο Καλαμάτας |
Libraries in Messíni
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palio Scholeio | 0.0 | |||||
| Κεντρική Βιβλιοθήκη Καλαμάτας | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Messíni
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weekly Market | |||||
| Ζωαγορά Κοπανακίου | |||||
| Κατάστημα | |||||
| Κεντρική Λαϊκή Αγορά Καλαμάτας |
Hotels in Messíni
2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Messíni
1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Messíni
4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Messíni
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Messíni
5 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Kalamata Airport | KLX | Medium Airport |
| Epitalion Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Sparti Airfield | SPJ | Small Airport |
| Triodos Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Tripolis Air Base | - | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Messíni
21 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Holy Ascension Temple | |
| Αγία Κυριακή | |
| Αγία Κυριακή | |
| Αγία Τριάδα | |
| Άγιοι Θεόδωροι | |
| Άγιος Αθανάσιος | |
| Άγιος Γεώργιος | |
| Άγιος Γεώργιος | |
| Άγιος Γεώργιος | |
| Άγιος Ιωάννης | |
| Άγιος Κωνσταντίνος | |
| Άγιος Νικήτας | |
| Άγιος Νικόλαος | |
| Άγιος Νικόλαος | |
| Άγιος Νικόλαος | |
| Άγιος Νικόλαος | |
| Άγιος Πέτρος | |
| Εισόδια της Θεοτόκου | |
| Ζωοδόχος Πηγή | |
| Προφήτης Ηλίας |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Greece
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What is the population of Messíni?
Messíni has a population of 6,773 residents and is located in Greece. The population density is 25 people per square mile, spread across 272.9 square miles.
Is Messíni expensive to live in?
The median household income is $20,196, 73% below the national average of $75,149.
What is the weather like in Messíni?
Messíni enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 47°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. The area receives 282 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 30.0 inches.
How is the job market in Messíni?
There are 393 business establishments in the area.