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Ókhthia, Greece

Full City Profile

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
506 Population 9/sq mi density
141 ft Elevation 43 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
$17,280 median income, unemployment
Ókhthia enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

47°F Jan (8°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average61.2°F
13% above US avg
January Average47°F (8°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation141 ft (43 m)
Area59.2 sq mi (153.3 km²)
Population Density9/sq mi
Coordinates38.6580°N, 21.2853°W
TimezoneEurope/Athens

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.5"
12% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 6.02"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.51"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

9,238 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.6. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 18, 2025.

Nov 18, 1997 22 km SW of Lithakiá, Greece M6.6 133 km
Jun 15, 1995 8 km WNW of Galaxídhion, Greece M6.5 91 km
Jun 8, 2008 15 km ESE of Várda, Greece M6.4 80 km
Mar 3, 2021 9 km W of Týrnavos, Greece M6.3 144 km
Aug 14, 2003 8 km S of Kanaláki, Greece M6.3 81 km
Jan 26, 2014 1 km ENE of Lixoúri, Greece M6.1 88 km
Feb 3, 2014 8 km NNW of Lixoúri, Greece M6.0 90 km
Nov 18, 1992 10 km SE of Galaxídhion, Greece M5.9 109 km
Mar 29, 2024 34 km WNW of Filiatrá, Greece M5.8 149 km
Mar 4, 2021 11 km E of Verdikoússa, Greece M5.8 144 km
Mar 18, 1993 11 km NNE of Témeni, Greece M5.8 84 km
Nov 3, 2009 38 km SW of Lithakiá, Greece M5.8 146 km
Apr 12, 2006 16 km SE of Lithakiá, Greece M5.7 120 km
Mar 25, 2007 15 km N of Lixoúri, Greece M5.7 83 km
Mar 21, 2020 14 km NNE of Kanaláki, Greece M5.7 96 km
Nov 5, 1997 10 km NW of Galaxídhion, Greece M5.6 90 km
Jul 14, 1993 2 km SE of Pátra, Greece M5.6 63 km
Jan 23, 1992 19 km NNW of Lixoúri, Greece M5.6 90 km
Jan 26, 2014 8 km WNW of Sámi, Greece M5.6 75 km
Jun 16, 1990 6 km WNW of Kanaláki, Greece M5.6 94 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

20 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 75 km
1817 CORINTHOS-PATRAS GULF Earthquake 5.0 m 81 km
1965 NORTH CORINTH GULF Eruption + Earthquake 3.0 m 2 114 km
1861 CORINTH GULF Eruption + Earthquake 2.1 m 95 km
2008 SW. CORINTH GULF Unknown 2.0 m 95 km
1996 W. CORINTH GULF Meteorological 2.0 m 77 km
2018 IONIAN SEA Earthquake 1.5 m 142 km
1995 GULF OF CORINTH: AIYION Eruption + Earthquake 1.0 m 26 91 km
1953 IONIAN SEA Earthquake 1.0 m 86 km
1948 IONIAN SEA Earthquake 1.0 m 7 76 km
2003 IONIAN SEA Earthquake 0.5 m 81 km
1898 IONIAN ISLANDS Earthquake 0.4 m 104 km
2015 IONIAN SEA Eruption + Earthquake 0.2 m 2 60 km
2018 ISLAND OF ZAKYNTHOS Meteorological 106 km
1992 CORINTH GULF Earthquake 119 km
1984 CORINTHOS GULF, GREECE Eruption + Earthquake 82 km
1983 IONIAN SEA Earthquake 116 km
1953 ITHAKI ISLAND Earthquake 63 km
1953 IONIAN SEA Earthquake 476 58 km
1893 IONIAN SEA Earthquake 116 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 47°F (8°C) 3.9 in Coldest
February 48°F (9°C) 4.3 in
March 52°F (11°C) 3.1 in
April 57°F (14°C) 2.4 in
May 65°F (18°C) 1.3 in
June 72°F (22°C) 0.6 in
July 77°F (25°C) 0.5 in Driest
August 77°F (25°C) 0.6 in Warmest
September 72°F (22°C) 1.6 in
October 64°F (18°C) 3.8 in
November 55°F (13°C) 6.0 in Wettest
December 49°F (10°C) 5.3 in

Ókhthia has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 47°F in January to 77°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 33.5 inches, with November being the wettest month (6.0") and July the driest (0.5").

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