Nea Lava, Greece

Full City Profile

2.6 /5.0

C+ Fair

1,143 Population 57/sq mi density

1,473 ft Elevation 449 meters

52°F Avg Temperature 11°C

C+

Overall

2.6 / 5.0

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

C+

Economy

2.6 / 5.0

$17,064 median income, unemployment

Nea Lava experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 323 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 27.1 inches. The area receives 7.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 71°F Jul (21°C)

Annual Average	52.4°F
	3% below US avg
January Average	36°F (2°C)
July Average	71°F (21°C)
Sunny Days	323 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,473 ft (449 m)
Area	20.2 sq mi (52.3 km²)
Population Density	57/sq mi
Coordinates	40.1905°N, 22.0132°W
Timezone	Europe/Athens

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.1"

29% below US avg

Snowfall 7.1"

Wettest Month (Nov) 2.30"

Driest Month (Aug) 1.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3,278 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.6. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 18, 2025.

May 13, 1995	10 km W of Aianí, Greece	M6.6	27 km
Mar 3, 2021	9 km W of Týrnavos, Greece	M6.3	50 km
Dec 21, 1990	14 km WNW of Gouménissa, Greece	M6.1	94 km
Mar 4, 2021	11 km E of Verdikoússa, Greece	M5.8	46 km
Sep 1, 1994	4 km S of Demir Hisar, North Macedonia	M5.8	130 km
Mar 21, 2020	14 km NNE of Kanaláki, Greece	M5.7	150 km
Mar 12, 2021	8 km W of Elassóna, Greece	M5.6	34 km
Oct 15, 2016	7 km WSW of Asprángeloi, Greece	M5.5	124 km
Mar 4, 2021	7 km S of Kraniá Elassónas, Greece	M5.5	35 km
Jan 9, 2022	5 km NNW of Flórina, Greece	M5.5	88 km
Jul 26, 1996	Greece-Albania border region	M5.3	116 km
May 4, 1995	9 km NNW of Palaiochóri, Greece	M5.3	142 km
Mar 3, 2021	5 km WSW of Týrnavos, Greece	M5.3	55 km
May 24, 2009	11 km WNW of Stathmós Mourión, Greece	M5.3	137 km
Jun 1, 2019	12 km SW of Mborje, Albania	M5.2	117 km
Oct 16, 2016	8 km SSW of Kalpáki, Greece	M5.2	128 km
Jun 9, 2003	7 km E of Tsarítsani, Greece	M5.2	42 km
Jul 17, 1995	7 km S of Siátista, Greece	M5.2	41 km
Sep 1, 1994	8 km NW of Kukure?ani, North Macedonia	M5.2	124 km
May 17, 1995	17 km WSW of Aianí, Greece	M5.2	34 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.

Year	Location	Cause	Max Wave	Deaths	Distance
1955	VOLOS GULF	Earthquake	—	8	128 km
1911	OCHRIDA LAKE	Earthquake	—	—	129 km
1902	AEGEAN SEA	Earthquake	—	5	122 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	36°F (2°C)	1.6 in	Coldest
February	37°F (3°C)	1.7 in
March	42°F (6°C)	1.9 in
April	50°F (10°C)	2.0 in
May	58°F (15°C)	2.1 in
June	66°F (19°C)	1.4 in
July	71°F (21°C)	1.4 in	Warmest
August	70°F (21°C)	1.2 in	Driest
September	64°F (18°C)	1.2 in
October	54°F (12°C)	2.2 in
November	45°F (7°C)	2.3 in	Wettest
December	38°F (3°C)	2.0 in

Nea Lava has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 36°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.0 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.3") and August the driest (1.2").

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