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Méthana, Greece

Full City Profile

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
892 Population 57/sq mi density
43 ft Elevation 13 meters
63°F Avg Temperature 17°C
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$33,804 median income, unemployment
Méthana enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 18.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

49°F Jan (10°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average62.7°F
16% above US avg
January Average49°F (10°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days302 days/yr

Geography

Elevation43 ft (13 m)
Area15.7 sq mi (40.6 km²)
Population Density57/sq mi
Coordinates37.5813°N, 23.3902°W
TimezoneEurope/Athens

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.5"
51% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 3.19"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3,841 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.7. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 15, 2025.

Jan 8, 2006 26 km NE of Kýthira, Greece M6.7 142 km
Jun 15, 1995 8 km WNW of Galaxídhion, Greece M6.5 133 km
Jan 6, 2008 15 km WNW of Leonídio, Greece M6.2 74 km
Sep 7, 1999 5 km WNW of Fylí, Greece M6.0 63 km
Nov 18, 1992 10 km SE of Galaxídhion, Greece M5.9 115 km
May 21, 2002 18 km SW of Adámas, Greece M5.9 132 km
Mar 18, 1993 11 km NNE of Témeni, Greece M5.8 137 km
Aug 29, 2014 59 km E of Géfyra, Greece M5.8 104 km
Nov 5, 1997 10 km NW of Galaxídhion, Greece M5.6 136 km
Mar 1, 2004 6 km ESE of Arfará, Greece M5.6 123 km
Apr 4, 2014 36 km ESE of Ýdra, Greece M5.6 54 km
Sep 16, 2001 6 km SE of Kopanáki, Greece M5.5 139 km
Jun 15, 1995 3 km E of Galaxídhion, Greece M5.4 123 km
Sep 16, 2013 9 km NNW of Eláteia, Greece M5.3 138 km
Feb 15, 2016 14 km E of Kréstena, Greece M5.3 142 km
Aug 7, 2013 9 km NW of Eláteia, Greece M5.3 137 km
Jun 9, 2015 13 km E of Malesína, Greece M5.3 116 km
Mar 30, 2019 2 km SE of Galaxídhion, Greece M5.3 123 km
Jul 19, 2019 1 km NNE of Magoúla, Greece M5.3 58 km
Jan 12, 2021 13 km NNE of Kamárai, Greece M5.2 148 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

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 2 145 km
1817 CORINTHOS-PATRAS GULF Earthquake 5.0 m 139 km
1965 NORTH CORINTH GULF Eruption + Earthquake 3.0 m 2 116 km
1894 NORTH EVOIKOS GULF Eruption + Earthquake 3.0 m 127 km
1861 CORINTH GULF Eruption + Earthquake 2.1 m 125 km
2008 SW. CORINTH GULF Unknown 2.0 m 125 km
1996 W. CORINTH GULF Meteorological 2.0 m 144 km
1981 GULF OF CORINTH Earthquake 1.3 m 70 km
1995 GULF OF CORINTH: AIYION Eruption + Earthquake 1.0 m 26 133 km
1981 ATHENS-EASTERN GULF OF CORINTH Earthquake 1.0 m 22 82 km
1899 IONIAN SEA Earthquake 1.0 m 150 km
1928 CORINTHOS-PATRAS GULF Earthquake 0.6 m 20 58 km
1992 CORINTH GULF Earthquake 111 km
1984 CORINTHOS GULF, GREECE Eruption + Earthquake 138 km
1926 ARGOLIKOS GULF Earthquake 121 km
1888 GULF OF CORINTH Eruption + Earthquake 133 km
1862 IONIAN SEA Earthquake 125 km
1853 CENTRAL GREECE (EVOIKOS GULF) Earthquake 17 75 km
1794 CORINTH GULF Eruption + Earthquake 125 km
1748 CORINTHOS-PATRAS GULF Earthquake 139 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Methana (6 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Methana Lava dome(s) 760 m (2,493 ft) -258 6 km
Milos Stratovolcano(es) 751 m (2,464 ft) 140 135 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 49°F (10°C) 2.4 in
February 49°F (9°C) 2.4 in Coldest
March 52°F (11°C) 2.2 in
April 58°F (14°C) 1.3 in
May 66°F (19°C) 0.7 in
June 75°F (24°C) 0.3 in
July 79°F (26°C) 0.2 in Warmest, Driest
August 79°F (26°C) 0.4 in
September 73°F (23°C) 0.4 in
October 65°F (18°C) 2.1 in
November 57°F (14°C) 3.0 in
December 52°F (11°C) 3.2 in Wettest

Méthana has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 49°F in February to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.5 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.2") and July the driest (0.2").

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