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Oichalía, Greece

Full City Profile

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
3,271 Population 17/sq mi density
348 ft Elevation 106 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
$18,684 median income, unemployment
Oichalía enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 317 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.9 inches. The area receives 1.2 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

44°F Jan (6°C) 85°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average61.0°F
13% above US avg
January Average44°F (6°C)
July Average85°F (29°C)
Sunny Days317 days/yr

Geography

Elevation348 ft (106 m)
Area191.4 sq mi (495.8 km²)
Population Density17/sq mi
Coordinates39.6083°N, 21.9800°W
TimezoneEurope/Athens

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 52.9"
39% above US avg
Snowfall 1.2"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.43"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.71"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

5,745 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 65 km
Jun 15, 1995 8 km WNW of Galaxídhion, Greece M6.5 137 km
Aug 14, 2003 8 km S of Kanaláki, Greece M6.3 128 km
Mar 3, 2021 9 km W of Týrnavos, Greece M6.3 23 km
Mar 4, 2021 11 km E of Verdikoússa, Greece M5.8 23 km
Mar 18, 1993 11 km NNE of Témeni, Greece M5.8 142 km
Mar 21, 2020 14 km NNE of Kanaláki, Greece M5.7 119 km
Mar 12, 2021 8 km W of Elassóna, Greece M5.6 33 km
May 26, 2000 10 km WSW of Préveza, Greece M5.6 138 km
Jun 16, 1990 6 km WNW of Kanaláki, Greece M5.6 131 km
Nov 5, 1997 10 km NW of Galaxídhion, Greece M5.6 133 km
Feb 17, 2021 11 km N of Kamárai, Greece M5.5 134 km
Jan 18, 2010 11 km E of Náfpaktos, Greece M5.5 134 km
Aug 14, 2003 11 km W of Lefkáda, Greece M5.5 149 km
Jan 9, 2022 5 km NNW of Flórina, Greece M5.5 144 km
Oct 15, 2016 7 km WSW of Asprángeloi, Greece M5.5 116 km
Mar 4, 2021 7 km S of Kraniá Elassónas, Greece M5.5 30 km
Jan 22, 2010 14 km NNE of Kamárai, Greece M5.4 132 km
Feb 5, 2019 16 km SW of Néos Oropós, Greece M5.4 135 km
Jun 15, 1995 3 km E of Galaxídhion, Greece M5.4 142 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

13 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 2 144 km
1817 CORINTHOS-PATRAS GULF Earthquake 5.0 m 146 km
1965 NORTH CORINTH GULF Eruption + Earthquake 3.0 m 2 145 km
1894 NORTH EVOIKOS GULF Eruption + Earthquake 3.0 m 140 km
1996 W. CORINTH GULF Meteorological 2.0 m 138 km
1995 GULF OF CORINTH: AIYION Eruption + Earthquake 1.0 m 26 137 km
2003 IONIAN SEA Earthquake 0.5 m 128 km
1992 CORINTH GULF Earthquake 148 km
1984 CORINTHOS GULF, GREECE Eruption + Earthquake 145 km
1955 VOLOS GULF Earthquake 8 99 km
1794 CORINTH GULF Eruption + Earthquake 148 km
1748 CORINTHOS-PATRAS GULF Earthquake 146 km
-426 CORINTHOS-PATRAS GULF Earthquake 2,500 100 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (6°C) 2.6 in Coldest
February 44°F (7°C) 2.7 in
March 49°F (9°C) 2.7 in
April 57°F (14°C) 2.1 in
May 65°F (18°C) 1.7 in
June 74°F (23°C) 1.1 in
July 85°F (29°C) 0.8 in Warmest
August 78°F (26°C) 0.7 in Driest
September 71°F (22°C) 1.3 in
October 63°F (17°C) 2.8 in
November 52°F (11°C) 3.4 in Wettest
December 44°F (7°C) 3.4 in

Oichalía has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 44°F in January to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.4") and August the driest (0.7").

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