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Methóni, Greece

Peloponnese · Greece

Methóni is a small town in Peloponnese, Greece with a population of 1,165. Elevation: 66 ft (20 m). Average temperature: 63°F (17°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,165 Population 21/sq mi density
66 ft Elevation 20 meters
63°F Avg Temperature 17°C
27.4 in Annual Rain
Europe / Athens Timezone
$20,196 Median Income
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Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$20,196 median income

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About Methóni

Methóni

Methoni, formerly Methone or Modon, is a village and a former municipality in Messenia, Peloponnese, Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality of Pylos-Nestor, of which it is a municipal unit. The municipal unit has an area of 97.202 km2. Its name may be derived from Mothona, a mythical rock. It is located 11 km south of Pylos and 11 km west of Foinikounta. The municipal unit of Methoni includes the nearby villages of Grizokampos, Foinikounta, Foiniki, Lachanada, Varakes, Kainourgio Chorio, Kamaria, Evangelismos, and the Oinnoussai Islands. The islands are Sapientza, Schiza, and Santa Marina; they form a natural protection for Methoni harbour.

People

Population1,165
Density21/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$20,196

Climate

Avg Temp63°F (17°C)
Rain27.4 in/yr
Sunny Days286/yr
Elevation66 ft (20 m)
Population1,165
Population Density21 / sq mi
Elevation66 ft (20 m)
Coordinates36.8197°, 21.7049°
TimezoneEurope/Athens
Country🇬🇷 Greece
State / ProvincePeloponnese
Average Temperature63°F (17°C)
January Average50°F (10°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation27.4 inches (695 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$20,196

About Methóni

Methóni is a small town in Greece (Peloponnese) with a population of 1,165. The city sits at an elevation of 66 feet (20 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 63°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 50°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 27.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/Athens.

The median household income in Methóni is $20,196, which is 73% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 68 business establishments.

Income: Methóni vs Greece

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Income

Median HH Income$20,196
73% below Greece avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)68

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Methóni

Methóni has an average annual temperature of 17.8°C (64°F). The hottest month is Aug (25.8°C), the coldest is Feb (11.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 638 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 11.4°C / 53°F 7.8° / 14.9° 98.2
Feb 11.2°C / 52°F 7.6° / 14.9° 88.1
Mar 12.6°C / 55°F 8.8° / 16.5° 54.7
Apr 15.1°C / 59°F 11.2° / 19° 37.5
May 18.7°C / 66°F 14.8° / 22.6° 25.1
Jun 22.5°C / 73°F 18.7° / 26.3° 7.3
Jul 24.7°C / 76°F 21° / 28.4° 2.2
Aug 25.8°C / 78°F 21.8° / 29.9° 2.9
Sep 23.2°C / 74°F 19° / 27.4° 31.5
Oct 20°C / 68°F 15.7° / 24.2° 70.1
Nov 16°C / 61°F 12.1° / 20° 100.3
Dec 12.7°C / 55°F 9.1° / 16.3° 119.8
Methóni enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 286 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 27.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 66 feet.

Temperature

50°F Jan (10°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average62.5°F
16% above Greece avg
January Average50°F (10°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days286 days/yr

Geography

Elevation66 ft (20 m)
Area55.6 sq mi (143.9 km²)
Population Density21/sq mi
Coordinates36.8197°N, 21.7049°W
TimezoneEurope/Athens

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.4"
28% below Greece avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 5.20"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

5,467 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.9. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 15, 2025.

Feb 14, 2008 35 km S of Methóni, Greece M6.9 36 km
Jan 8, 2006 26 km NE of Kýthira, Greece M6.7 146 km
Nov 18, 1997 22 km SW of Lithakiá, Greece M6.6 125 km
Feb 14, 2008 50 km S of Koróni, Greece M6.5 55 km
Oct 13, 1997 47 km SSE of Koróni, Greece M6.4 59 km
Jun 8, 2008 15 km ESE of Várda, Greece M6.4 128 km
Feb 20, 2008 58 km SSW of Koróni, Greece M6.2 60 km
Jan 6, 2008 15 km WNW of Leonídio, Greece M6.2 98 km
Nov 21, 1992 51 km WSW of Kýthira, Greece M5.9 123 km
Jul 27, 1997 148 km SSW of Methóni, Greece M5.8 149 km
Mar 29, 2024 34 km WNW of Filiatrá, Greece M5.8 69 km
Apr 16, 2012 29 km SW of Methóni, Greece M5.8 29 km
Nov 3, 2009 38 km SW of Lithakiá, Greece M5.8 132 km
Apr 12, 2006 16 km SE of Lithakiá, Greece M5.7 110 km
May 24, 2000 83 km S of Koróni, Greece M5.7 91 km
Jun 21, 2008 82 km S of Koróni, Greece M5.6 85 km
Mar 1, 2004 6 km ESE of Arfará, Greece M5.6 51 km
Apr 4, 2006 14 km SE of Lithakiá, Greece M5.5 112 km
Sep 16, 2001 6 km SE of Kopanáki, Greece M5.5 50 km
Jun 25, 2018 37 km WSW of Methóni, Greece M5.5 38 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

11 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
1867 PELOPONNESUS, GREECE Earthquake 6.0 m - 64 km
2018 IONIAN SEA Earthquake 1.5 m - 128 km
1947 PELOPONNESUS, GREECE Eruption + Earthquake 1.0 m 3 19 km
1899 IONIAN SEA Earthquake 1.0 m - 48 km
1898 IONIAN ISLANDS Earthquake 0.4 m - 121 km
2018 ISLAND OF ZAKYNTHOS Meteorological - - 150 km
1926 ARGOLIKOS GULF Earthquake - - 147 km
1893 IONIAN SEA Earthquake - - 124 km
1886 IONIAN SEA Earthquake - 326 31 km
1633 ISLAND OF ZAKYNTHOS Earthquake - - 107 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Methana (169 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Methana Lava dome(s) 760 m (2,493 ft) -258 169 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 50°F (10°C) 4.3 in Coldest
February 50°F (10°C) 3.5 in
March 53°F (12°C) 2.5 in
April 58°F (15°C) 1.6 in
May 65°F (19°C) 0.6 in
June 73°F (23°C) 0.2 in
July 77°F (25°C) 0.1 in Driest
August 77°F (25°C) 0.2 in Warmest
September 72°F (22°C) 1.2 in
October 65°F (19°C) 3.3 in
November 58°F (14°C) 4.7 in
December 52°F (11°C) 5.2 in Wettest

Methóni has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 50°F in January to 77°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 27.4 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.2") and July the driest (0.1").

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Radio Stations near Methóni

11 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Κανάλι 1 Καλαμάτα folk, greek MP3
ΔΙΑΥΛΟΣ FM 99.2 - MP3 128 kbps
Παλμός 90.5 greek folk music MP3 256 kbps
88.6 Kanali 20 greek pop, mainstream MP3 128 kbps
Έμφασις greek, mainstream MP3 128 kbps
Δίαυλος 99.2 folk, greek MP3 128 kbps
Apollon greek, pop MP3 128 kbps
ERT Kalamata 107.2 ert, public radio MP3 128 kbps
Nt00 Radio alternative, beats MP3 192 kbps
Kiss 89 pop, talk MP3 128 kbps
Free GR student radio MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Methóni

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Archaeological Museum of Pylos
Museum of Marine Archaeological Finds
Rene Puaux Collection Exhibition
Αντωνοπούλειο Αρχαιολογικό Μουσείο Πύλου
Αρχαιολογικό Μουσείο Χώρας

Libraries in Methóni

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Μπρίσκειος Δημοτική Βιβλιοθήκη0.0

Hotels in Methóni

4 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Achilles Hill Hotel
Hotel Ulysses
Methoni Beach
Niriides Luxury Villas

Cafes in Methóni

2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ostria
Sureal

Castles in Methóni

3 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bourtzi
Methoni Castle
Tower at Limni Papa

Gas Stations in Methóni

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

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Stadiums & Teams in Methóni

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Airports Near Methóni

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Kalamata AirportKLXMedium Airport
Triodos Airfield-Small Airport
Tripolis Air Base-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Methóni

18 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Aghia Marina
Agios Ioannis
Transfiguration of the Saviour
Virgin Mary of Rypainas
Αγία Κυριακή
Αγία Παρασκευή
Άγιος Αθανάσιος
Άγιος Αθανάσιος
Άγιος Αθανάσιος
Άγιος Βασίλειος
Άγιος Γεώργιος
Άγιος Γεώργιος
Άγιος Κωνσταντίνος
Άγιος Λάζαρος
Άγιος Λεόν
Άγιος Νικόλαος
Κοίμηση της Θεοτόκου
Προφήτης Ηλίας

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Shipwrecks
3
Documented shipwreck sites from historical maritime records
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Athens
Elevation
5 m (16 ft)
Postal Code
240 06

🇬🇷 About Greece

Capital Athens
Population 10,727,668
Area 131,940 km²
GDP (USD) $242,946,187,738
GDP per capita $23,344
HDI 0.893
Life expectancy 81.5 years
Internet users 85.0%
Urban population 78.8%
Currency EUR (Euro)
Languages Greek
Calling code +30
TLD .gr
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Greece

15 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Πρωτοχρονιά
Jan 6 Epiphany Θεοφάνεια
Feb 23 Clean Monday Καθαρά Δευτέρα
Mar 25 Annunciation Ευαγγελισμός της Θεοτόκου
Mar 25 Independence Day Εικοστή Πέμπτη Μαρτίου
Apr 10 Good Friday Μεγάλη Παρασκευή
Apr 12 Easter Sunday Κυριακή του Πάσχα
Apr 13 Easter Monday Δευτέρα του Πάσχα
May 1 Labour Day Εργατική Πρωτομαγιά
May 31 Pentecost Πεντηκοστή
Jun 1 Whit Monday Δευτέρα Πεντηκοστής
Aug 15 Assumption Day Κοίμηση της Θεοτόκου
Oct 28 Ochi Day Το Όχι
Dec 25 Christmas Day Χριστούγεννα
Dec 26 St. Stephen's Day Σύναξις Υπεραγίας Θεοτόκου Μαρίας

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Frequently Asked Questions About Methóni

What is the population of Methóni?

Methóni has a population of 1,165 residents and is located in Greece. The population density is 21 people per square mile, spread across 55.6 square miles.

Is Methóni 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 Methóni?

Methóni enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 50°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 286 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 27.4 inches.

How is the job market in Methóni?

There are 68 business establishments in the area.

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