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Pálairos, Greece

Full City Profile

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,589 Population 96/sq mi density
95 ft Elevation 29 meters
58°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
$17,280 median income, unemployment
Pálairos enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 269 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

44°F Jan (7°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average57.6°F
7% above US avg
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days269 days/yr

Geography

Elevation95 ft (29 m)
Area27.0 sq mi (69.9 km²)
Population Density96/sq mi
Coordinates38.7830°N, 20.8818°W
TimezoneEurope/Athens

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.7"
3% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 6.02"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.67"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

8,749 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 M6.6 136 km
Jun 15, 1995 8 km WNW of Galaxídhion, Greece M6.5 129 km
Jun 8, 2008 15 km ESE of Várda, Greece M6.4 107 km
Aug 14, 2003 8 km S of Kanaláki, Greece M6.3 48 km
Jan 26, 2014 1 km ENE of Lixoúri, Greece M6.1 74 km
Feb 3, 2014 8 km NNW of Lixoúri, Greece M6.0 72 km
Nov 18, 1992 10 km SE of Galaxídhion, Greece M5.9 147 km
Mar 18, 1993 11 km NNE of Témeni, Greece M5.8 121 km
Nov 3, 2009 38 km SW of Lithakiá, Greece M5.8 146 km
Mar 25, 2007 15 km N of Lixoúri, Greece M5.7 64 km
Apr 12, 2006 16 km SE of Lithakiá, Greece M5.7 131 km
Mar 21, 2020 14 km NNE of Kanaláki, Greece M5.7 67 km
Jan 26, 2014 8 km WNW of Sámi, Greece M5.6 62 km
May 26, 2000 10 km WSW of Préveza, Greece M5.6 26 km
Nov 5, 1997 10 km NW of Galaxídhion, Greece M5.6 128 km
Jul 14, 1993 2 km SE of Pátra, Greece M5.6 98 km
Jun 16, 1990 6 km WNW of Kanaláki, Greece M5.6 61 km
Jan 23, 1992 19 km NNW of Lixoúri, Greece M5.6 68 km
Oct 15, 2016 7 km WSW of Asprángeloi, Greece M5.5 116 km
Apr 11, 2006 11 km SE of Lithakiá, Greece M5.5 127 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 2 112 km
1817 CORINTHOS-PATRAS GULF Earthquake 5.0 m 119 km
1861 CORINTH GULF Eruption + Earthquake 2.1 m 132 km
2008 SW. CORINTH GULF Unknown 2.0 m 132 km
1996 W. CORINTH GULF Meteorological 2.0 m 114 km
2018 IONIAN SEA Earthquake 1.5 m 143 km
1995 GULF OF CORINTH: AIYION Eruption + Earthquake 1.0 m 26 129 km
1953 IONIAN SEA Earthquake 1.0 m 80 km
1948 IONIAN SEA Earthquake 1.0 m 7 48 km
2003 IONIAN SEA Earthquake 0.5 m 48 km
1898 IONIAN ISLANDS Earthquake 0.4 m 115 km
2015 IONIAN SEA Eruption + Earthquake 0.2 m 2 28 km
2018 ISLAND OF ZAKYNTHOS Meteorological 105 km
1984 CORINTHOS GULF, GREECE Eruption + Earthquake 119 km
1983 IONIAN SEA Earthquake 102 km
1953 ITHAKI ISLAND Earthquake 63 km
1953 IONIAN SEA Earthquake 476 54 km
1893 IONIAN SEA Earthquake 123 km
1888 GULF OF CORINTH Eruption + Earthquake 124 km
1883 IONIAN ISLANDS Earthquake 110 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (7°C) 4.3 in Coldest
February 45°F (7°C) 4.5 in
March 48°F (9°C) 3.5 in
April 53°F (12°C) 2.8 in
May 61°F (16°C) 1.7 in
June 69°F (20°C) 0.8 in
July 73°F (23°C) 0.7 in Driest
August 73°F (23°C) 0.8 in Warmest
September 68°F (20°C) 1.9 in
October 60°F (16°C) 4.1 in
November 52°F (11°C) 6.0 in Wettest
December 46°F (8°C) 5.7 in

Pálairos has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 44°F in January to 73°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 36.7 inches, with November being the wettest month (6.0") and July the driest (0.7").

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