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Palekastro, Greece
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2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,094
Population
5/sq mi density
121 ft
Elevation
37 meters
66°F
Avg Temperature
19°C
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$21,060 median income, unemployment
Palekastro enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 79°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
54°F Jan (12°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 65.5°F |
| 21% above US avg | |
| January Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 295 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 121 ft (37 m) |
| Area | 244.4 sq mi (633.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 5/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.1979°N, 26.2543°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Athens |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
10 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 7.3 m (24 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1948 | DODECANESE, KARPATHOS IS. | Earthquake | 7.3 m | — | 96 km |
| 2020 | CRETE | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 123 km |
| 2000 | CRETE | Eruption + Earthquake | 0.5 m | — | 120 km |
| 2009 | CRETE | Earthquake | 0.3 m | — | 136 km |
| 2025 | ISLAND OF CRETE | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 77 km |
| 2013 | CRETE | Earthquake | 0.0 m | — | 143 km |
| 1870 | ALEXANDRIA | Earthquake | — | — | 92 km |
| 1629 | CRETE | Earthquake | — | — | 144 km |
| 1494 | ISLAND OF CRETE | Earthquake | — | — | 76 km |
| 1303 | AEGEAN SEA | Earthquake | — | 4,000 | 71 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Santorini (155 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Santorini | Shield(s) | 367 m (1,204 ft) | 1950 | 155 km |
| Nisyros | Stratovolcano | 698 m (2,290 ft) | 1888 | 175 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 54°F (12°C) | 4.9 in | Wettest |
| February | 54°F (12°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
| March | 56°F (13°C) | 2.7 in | |
| April | 60°F (16°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 0.6 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 0.1 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 0.6 in | |
| October | 69°F (20°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 62°F (17°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 57°F (14°C) | 4.3 in |
Palekastro has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 54°F in February to 79°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 22.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.9") and July the driest (0.0").