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Mytilene, Greece

Full City Profile

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
28,322 Population 683/sq mi density
46 ft Elevation 14 meters
61°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
$14,904 median income, unemployment
Mytilene enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 291 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 25.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

46°F Jan (8°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average61.2°F
13% above US avg
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days291 days/yr

Geography

Elevation46 ft (14 m)
Area41.5 sq mi (107.5 km²)
Population Density683/sq mi
Coordinates39.1077°N, 26.5553°W
TimezoneEurope/Athens

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 25.0"
34% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 5.00"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

5,867 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.3. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 27, 2025.

Jun 12, 2017 5 km S of Plomári, Greece M6.3 26 km
Aug 10, 2025 10 km WSW of Bigadiç, Turkey M6.1 129 km
Nov 6, 1992 14 km ESE of Seferihisar, Turkey M6.1 112 km
Nov 14, 1997 36 km SSW of Eresós, Greece M6.0 71 km
Apr 10, 2003 10 km ENE of Seferihisar, Turkey M5.8 105 km
Jan 8, 2013 47 km ESE of Mýrina, Greece M5.7 106 km
Jan 22, 2020 15 km ESE of K?rka?aç, Turkey M5.6 111 km
Jun 10, 2001 6 km NE of Psará, Greece M5.6 100 km
May 24, 1994 4 km NE of Karaburun, Turkey M5.5 49 km
Jan 28, 1994 7 km SW of Saruhanl?, Turkey M5.4 93 km
Apr 2, 1996 8 km N of Samos, Greece M5.4 148 km
Feb 7, 2017 18 km NNW of Míthymna, Greece M5.3 61 km
Feb 12, 2017 24 km WNW of Behram, Turkey M5.3 68 km
Feb 6, 2017 25 km WNW of Behram, Turkey M5.3 69 km
Apr 17, 2003 14 km ESE of Seferihisar, Turkey M5.2 112 km
Feb 6, 2017 23 km WNW of Behram, Turkey M5.2 66 km
Jun 17, 2017 10 km SSE of Plomári, Greece M5.2 27 km
Feb 1, 2021 11 km SW of Polichnítos, Greece M5.2 42 km
Jun 26, 2020 13 km NW of Gölmarmara, Turkey M5.2 113 km
Jul 25, 1999 14 km SW of Bigadiç, Turkey M5.2 127 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

9 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.3 m (17 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2020 AEGEAN SEA Earthquake 5.3 m 118 136 km
1949 CHIOS ISLAND, AEGEAN ISLANDS Earthquake 2.0 m 7 44 km
1968 LEMNOS ISLAND, NORTH AEGEAN SEA Earthquake 1.2 m 22 141 km
2017 LESBOS Earthquake 0.2 m 1 26 km
1944 EDREMIT GULF, AEGEAN SEA Earthquake 30 45 km
1867 LESBOS Earthquake 563 17 km
1856 CHIOS ISLAND, AEGEAN ISLANDS Earthquake 73 km
1668 SMYRNA, W. TURKEY Earthquake 92 km
1389 CHIOS ISLAND, AEGEAN ISLANDS Earthquake 2 82 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Kula (180 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Kula Pyroclastic cone(s) 750 m (2,461 ft) Unknown 180 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 46°F (8°C) 4.3 in Coldest
February 47°F (8°C) 3.5 in
March 50°F (10°C) 2.9 in
April 58°F (14°C) 1.9 in
May 66°F (19°C) 1.0 in
June 74°F (23°C) 0.4 in
July 78°F (26°C) 0.2 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 0.2 in Driest
September 72°F (22°C) 0.5 in
October 63°F (17°C) 1.5 in
November 55°F (13°C) 3.7 in
December 49°F (10°C) 5.0 in Wettest

Mytilene has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 46°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.0") and August the driest (0.2").

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