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Paralía Tyroú, Greece

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2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
831 Population 64/sq mi density
46 ft Elevation 14 meters
61°F Avg Temperature 16°C
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$20,196 median income, unemployment
Paralía Tyroú 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 292 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 24.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

47°F Jan (8°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average60.6°F
12% above US avg
January Average47°F (8°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days292 days/yr

Geography

Elevation46 ft (14 m)
Area13.0 sq mi (33.6 km²)
Population Density64/sq mi
Coordinates37.2482°N, 22.8580°W
TimezoneEurope/Athens

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.1"
37% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 4.13"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.35"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

4,944 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.9. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 15, 2025.

Feb 14, 2008 35 km S of Methóni, Greece M6.9 134 km
Jan 8, 2006 26 km NE of Kýthira, Greece M6.7 109 km
Jun 15, 1995 8 km WNW of Galaxídhion, Greece M6.5 138 km
Feb 14, 2008 50 km S of Koróni, Greece M6.5 134 km
Jun 8, 2008 15 km ESE of Várda, Greece M6.4 142 km
Oct 13, 1997 47 km SSE of Koróni, Greece M6.4 119 km
Jan 6, 2008 15 km WNW of Leonídio, Greece M6.2 15 km
Feb 20, 2008 58 km SSW of Koróni, Greece M6.2 144 km
Sep 7, 1999 5 km WNW of Fylí, Greece M6.0 117 km
Nov 18, 1992 10 km SE of Galaxídhion, Greece M5.9 123 km
May 21, 2002 18 km SW of Adámas, Greece M5.9 144 km
Aug 29, 2014 59 km E of Géfyra, Greece M5.8 98 km
Apr 16, 2012 29 km SW of Methóni, Greece M5.8 141 km
Mar 29, 2024 34 km WNW of Filiatrá, Greece M5.8 142 km
Mar 18, 1993 11 km NNE of Témeni, Greece M5.8 136 km
Mar 1, 2004 6 km ESE of Arfará, Greece M5.6 67 km
Nov 5, 1997 10 km NW of Galaxídhion, Greece M5.6 142 km
Apr 4, 2014 36 km ESE of Ýdra, Greece M5.6 90 km
Jul 14, 1993 2 km SE of Pátra, Greece M5.6 146 km
Feb 17, 2021 11 km N of Kamárai, Greece M5.5 148 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

20 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 8.6 m (28 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1866 S. COASTS PELOPONNESUS, GREECE Earthquake 8.6 m 139 km
1963 CORINTH GULF Meteorological 6.0 m 2 139 km
1867 PELOPONNESUS, GREECE Earthquake 6.0 m 111 km
1817 CORINTHOS-PATRAS GULF Earthquake 5.0 m 135 km
1965 NORTH CORINTH GULF Eruption + Earthquake 3.0 m 2 129 km
1861 CORINTH GULF Eruption + Earthquake 2.1 m 121 km
2008 SW. CORINTH GULF Unknown 2.0 m 121 km
1996 W. CORINTH GULF Meteorological 2.0 m 142 km
1981 GULF OF CORINTH Earthquake 1.3 m 113 km
1995 GULF OF CORINTH: AIYION Eruption + Earthquake 1.0 m 26 138 km
1981 ATHENS-EASTERN GULF OF CORINTH Earthquake 1.0 m 22 109 km
1947 PELOPONNESUS, GREECE Eruption + Earthquake 1.0 m 3 97 km
1899 IONIAN SEA Earthquake 1.0 m 98 km
1928 CORINTHOS-PATRAS GULF Earthquake 0.6 m 20 85 km
1992 CORINTH GULF Earthquake 126 km
1984 CORINTHOS GULF, GREECE Eruption + Earthquake 135 km
1926 ARGOLIKOS GULF Earthquake 92 km
1888 GULF OF CORINTH Eruption + Earthquake 125 km
1886 IONIAN SEA Earthquake 326 104 km
1862 IONIAN SEA Earthquake 124 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Methana (59 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Methana Lava dome(s) 760 m (2,493 ft) -258 59 km
Milos Stratovolcano(es) 751 m (2,464 ft) 140 153 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 47°F (8°C) 3.4 in Coldest
February 47°F (8°C) 3.1 in
March 50°F (10°C) 2.5 in
April 56°F (13°C) 1.8 in
May 64°F (18°C) 0.9 in
June 72°F (22°C) 0.4 in Driest
July 77°F (25°C) 0.4 in Warmest
August 76°F (25°C) 0.5 in
September 71°F (22°C) 0.7 in
October 63°F (17°C) 2.5 in
November 55°F (13°C) 3.9 in
December 50°F (10°C) 4.1 in Wettest

Paralía Tyroú has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 47°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.1") and June the driest (0.4").

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