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Péta, Greece

Full City Profile

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,952 Population 12/sq mi density
574 ft Elevation 175 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$15,768 median income, unemployment
Péta enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 272 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average58.5°F
8% above US avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days272 days/yr

Geography

Elevation574 ft (175 m)
Area168.6 sq mi (436.8 km²)
Population Density12/sq mi
Coordinates39.1667°N, 21.0347°W
TimezoneEurope/Athens

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.4"
7% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 5.59"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.79"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

8,109 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 M6.6 123 km
Jun 15, 1995 8 km WNW of Galaxídhion, Greece M6.5 138 km
Jun 8, 2008 15 km ESE of Várda, Greece M6.4 141 km
Aug 14, 2003 8 km S of Kanaláki, Greece M6.3 37 km
Mar 3, 2021 9 km W of Týrnavos, Greece M6.3 118 km
Jan 26, 2014 1 km ENE of Lixoúri, Greece M6.1 118 km
Feb 3, 2014 8 km NNW of Lixoúri, Greece M6.0 115 km
Mar 4, 2021 11 km E of Verdikoússa, Greece M5.8 116 km
Mar 18, 1993 11 km NNE of Témeni, Greece M5.8 134 km
Mar 25, 2007 15 km N of Lixoúri, Greece M5.7 106 km
Mar 21, 2020 14 km NNE of Kanaláki, Greece M5.7 40 km
Jan 23, 1992 19 km NNW of Lixoúri, Greece M5.6 110 km
Jun 16, 1990 6 km WNW of Kanaláki, Greece M5.6 45 km
Jul 14, 1993 2 km SE of Pátra, Greece M5.6 122 km
Jan 26, 2014 8 km WNW of Sámi, Greece M5.6 106 km
Nov 5, 1997 10 km NW of Galaxídhion, Greece M5.6 135 km
Mar 12, 2021 8 km W of Elassóna, Greece M5.6 121 km
May 26, 2000 10 km WSW of Préveza, Greece M5.6 44 km
Aug 14, 2003 11 km W of Lefkáda, Greece M5.5 55 km
Jan 18, 2010 11 km E of Náfpaktos, Greece M5.5 117 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 2 128 km
1817 CORINTHOS-PATRAS GULF Earthquake 5.0 m 134 km
1861 CORINTH GULF Eruption + Earthquake 2.1 m 148 km
2008 SW. CORINTH GULF Unknown 2.0 m 148 km
1996 W. CORINTH GULF Meteorological 2.0 m 127 km
1995 GULF OF CORINTH: AIYION Eruption + Earthquake 1.0 m 26 138 km
1953 IONIAN SEA Earthquake 1.0 m 125 km
1948 IONIAN SEA Earthquake 1.0 m 7 88 km
2003 IONIAN SEA Earthquake 0.5 m 37 km
2015 IONIAN SEA Eruption + Earthquake 0.2 m 2 67 km
2018 ISLAND OF ZAKYNTHOS Meteorological 150 km
1984 CORINTHOS GULF, GREECE Eruption + Earthquake 134 km
1983 IONIAN SEA Earthquake 145 km
1953 IONIAN SEA Earthquake 476 99 km
1953 ITHAKI ISLAND Earthquake 107 km
1888 GULF OF CORINTH Eruption + Earthquake 142 km
1883 IONIAN ISLANDS Earthquake 96 km
1867 IONIAN SEA Earthquake 223 117 km
1862 IONIAN SEA Earthquake 147 km
1794 CORINTH GULF Eruption + Earthquake 146 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 3.9 in Coldest
February 45°F (7°C) 4.2 in
March 49°F (9°C) 3.4 in
April 55°F (13°C) 2.7 in
May 63°F (17°C) 1.9 in
June 70°F (21°C) 1.0 in
July 75°F (24°C) 0.8 in Warmest, Driest
August 75°F (24°C) 0.9 in
September 69°F (21°C) 1.9 in
October 61°F (16°C) 3.7 in
November 52°F (11°C) 5.6 in Wettest
December 45°F (7°C) 5.4 in

Péta has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 43°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.4 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.6") and July the driest (0.8").

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