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Nípsa, Greece

Full City Profile

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
523 Population 56/sq mi density
577 ft Elevation 176 meters
57°F Avg Temperature 14°C
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$15,768 median income, unemployment
Nípsa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 295 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 22.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average56.5°F
5% above US avg
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days295 days/yr

Geography

Elevation577 ft (176 m)
Area9.3 sq mi (24.1 km²)
Population Density56/sq mi
Coordinates40.9291°N, 26.0180°W
TimezoneEurope/Athens

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.8"
40% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 3.39"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.59"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,323 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.9. Most recent: M4.6 on Jun 5, 2025.

May 24, 2014 21 km SSW of Kamariótissa, Greece M6.9 89 km
Jul 6, 2003 28 km NNE of Gökçeada, Turkey M5.7 54 km
Jan 8, 2013 47 km ESE of Mýrina, Greece M5.7 147 km
Jul 6, 2003 30 km NE of Gökçeada, Turkey M5.3 57 km
Feb 6, 2017 25 km WNW of Behram, Turkey M5.3 148 km
Feb 12, 2017 24 km WNW of Behram, Turkey M5.3 148 km
Jun 15, 2004 26 km N of Gökçeada, Turkey M5.2 56 km
Jul 25, 2011 25 km SW of Marmara Ere?lisi, Turkey M5.1 147 km
Feb 20, 2019 10 km N of Ayvac?k, Turkey M5.1 141 km
May 25, 2014 Western Turkey M4.9 57 km
Sep 4, 2014 29 km NNW of Mýrina, Greece M4.9 133 km
Sep 9, 1999 10 km NW of Gökçeada, Turkey M4.8 77 km
Oct 12, 1991 22 km W of Gökçeada, Turkey M4.8 87 km
Jul 9, 2003 17 km N of Gökçeada, Turkey M4.8 64 km
Sep 20, 1999 7 km NNE of Marmara, Turkey M4.8 136 km
Jul 24, 2015 13 km NW of Eceabat, Turkey M4.8 75 km
Apr 13, 1995 18 km E of Kumba?, Turkey M4.7 139 km
Feb 20, 2006 16 km ENE of Kardzhali, Bulgaria M4.6 95 km
Jul 30, 2013 10 km NNW of Gökçeada, Turkey M4.6 72 km
Jun 5, 2025 38 km NW of Mýrina, Greece M4.6 137 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

7 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1905 NORTH AEGEAN SEA Eruption + Earthquake 3.0 m 11 150 km
1912 MARMARA SEA Eruption + Earthquake 2.7 m 2,800 95 km
1893 SAMOTHRACE Earthquake 1.0 m 1 65 km
2014 NORTH AEGEAN SEA Earthquake 0.2 m 3 89 km
1935 MARMARA SEA Eruption + Earthquake 5 126 km
1265 MARMARA SEA Earthquake 119 km
557 MARMARA SEA Earthquake 133 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (4°C) 2.3 in Coldest
February 41°F (5°C) 2.4 in
March 45°F (7°C) 2.2 in
April 53°F (12°C) 1.8 in
May 62°F (16°C) 1.5 in
June 69°F (21°C) 1.3 in
July 74°F (23°C) 0.9 in Warmest
August 74°F (23°C) 0.6 in Driest
September 67°F (20°C) 1.1 in
October 59°F (15°C) 2.1 in
November 50°F (10°C) 3.2 in
December 44°F (6°C) 3.4 in Wettest

Nípsa has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 40°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.4") and August the driest (0.6").

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