Pétra, Greece

North Aegean · Greece

Pétra is a small town in North Aegean, Greece with a population of 1,112. Elevation: 52 ft (16 m). Average temperature: 60°F (16°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

1,112 Population 57/sq mi density
52 ft Elevation 16 meters
60°F Avg Temperature 16°C
24.1 in Annual Rain
Europe / Athens Timezone

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About Pétra

Pétra

Petra is a former municipality on the island of Lesbos, North Aegean, Greece. Since the 2019 local government reform, it is a municipal unit of the municipality of West Lesbos.

People

Population1,112
Density57/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp60°F (16°C)
Rain24.1 in/yr
Elevation52 ft (16 m)
Population1,112
Population Density57 / sq mi
Elevation52 ft (16 m)
Coordinates39.3268°, 26.1765°
TimezoneEurope/Athens
Country🇬🇷 Greece
State / ProvinceNorth Aegean
Average Temperature60°F (16°C)
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation24.1 inches (613 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Pétra

Pétra is a small town in Greece (North Aegean) with a population of 1,112. The city sits at an elevation of 52 feet (16 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 60°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 45°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 24.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Athens.

Pétra enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 24.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 52 feet.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average60.3°F
12% above Greece avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)

Geography

Elevation52 ft (16 m)
Area19.4 sq mi (50.2 km²)
Population Density57/sq mi
Coordinates39.3268°N, 26.1765°E
TimezoneEurope/Athens

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.1"
37% below Greece avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 4.69"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

5,604 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.9. Most recent: M4.3 on Jan 23, 2025.

May 24, 2014 21 km SSW of Kamariótissa, Greece M6.9 126 km
Jun 12, 2017 5 km S of Plomári, Greece M6.3 47 km
Nov 6, 1992 14 km ESE of Seferihisar, Turkey M6.1 148 km
Nov 14, 1997 36 km SSW of Eresós, Greece M6.0 62 km
Apr 10, 2003 10 km ENE of Seferihisar, Turkey M5.8 140 km
Jan 8, 2013 47 km ESE of Mýrina, Greece M5.7 66 km
Jul 6, 2003 28 km NNE of Gökçeada, Turkey M5.7 125 km
Jun 10, 2001 6 km NE of Psará, Greece M5.6 96 km
Jan 22, 2020 15 km ESE of K?rka?aç, Turkey M5.6 146 km
May 24, 1994 4 km NE of Karaburun, Turkey M5.5 80 km
Jan 28, 1994 7 km SW of Saruhanl?, Turkey M5.4 134 km
Jul 6, 2003 30 km NE of Gökçeada, Turkey M5.3 122 km
Feb 7, 2017 18 km NNW of Míthymna, Greece M5.3 23 km
Feb 6, 2017 25 km WNW of Behram, Turkey M5.3 32 km
Feb 12, 2017 24 km WNW of Behram, Turkey M5.3 31 km
Apr 17, 2003 14 km ESE of Seferihisar, Turkey M5.2 148 km
Jun 15, 2004 26 km N of Gökçeada, Turkey M5.2 126 km
Feb 6, 2017 23 km WNW of Behram, Turkey M5.2 29 km
Jun 17, 2017 10 km SSE of Plomári, Greece M5.2 53 km
Feb 1, 2021 11 km SW of Polichnítos, Greece M5.2 35 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

10 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.0 m (7 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1949 CHIOS ISLAND, AEGEAN ISLANDS Earthquake 2.0 m 7 73 km
1968 LEMNOS ISLAND, NORTH AEGEAN SEA Earthquake 1.2 m 22 105 km
1893 SAMOTHRACE Earthquake 1.0 m 1 143 km
2017 LESBOS Earthquake 0.2 m 1 47 km
2014 NORTH AEGEAN SEA Earthquake 0.2 m 3 126 km
1944 EDREMIT GULF, AEGEAN SEA Earthquake - 30 41 km
1867 LESBOS Earthquake - 563 24 km
1856 CHIOS ISLAND, AEGEAN ISLANDS Earthquake - - 92 km
1668 SMYRNA, W. TURKEY Earthquake - - 130 km
1389 CHIOS ISLAND, AEGEAN ISLANDS Earthquake - 2 104 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 45°F (7°C) 4.1 in Coldest
February 46°F (8°C) 3.4 in
March 49°F (9°C) 2.7 in
April 57°F (14°C) 1.8 in
May 65°F (18°C) 1.1 in
June 73°F (23°C) 0.5 in
July 78°F (25°C) 0.3 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 0.2 in Driest
September 71°F (22°C) 0.7 in
October 62°F (17°C) 1.4 in
November 54°F (12°C) 3.4 in
December 48°F (9°C) 4.7 in Wettest

Pétra has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 45°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.7") and August the driest (0.2").

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Schools in Pétra

1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Φροντιστήριο - - - -
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Radio Stations near Pétra

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Batı Radyo (TR) classical AAC+ 64 kbps
105FM antifa news, electronic MP3 320 kbps

Museums in Pétra

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Assos
Digital Museum Georgios Iakovidis
Gogos Mansion
Industrial olive oil production museum in Lesvos
Ottoman Bath Museum
Smintheion
Vareltzidiana's Mansion
Λαϊκό μουσείο
Λαογραφικό Μουσείο Συκαμινέας

Libraries in Pétra

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
mythimna library0.0
Δημοτική βιβλιοθήκη0.0

Hotels in Pétra

32 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

ALMA HOTEL
Anaxos Hill
Anaxos Hotel
Birds Bay
Cavo Christo
Christina's Garden Hotel
Clara Hotel
Defkalion
Eleftheria Apartments
Eleia Seafront Rooms & Villas
Fotis Rooms
Hotel Petra (closed)
Hotel Toula
Ilion Hotel
Jalouse Apartments
King's View
Little birds
Michaelia
Michelle's Studios
Miramare
Nikis Suites Petra
Paradise studios
Studio Ippokratis
Studios Aquarius
Studios Nikos
Sunset Hotel Lesvos
Sunshine Hotel
The Coast
Theodora Hotel
Theofilos
Vassilis Studios
Villa Marianthi

Cafes in Pétra

15 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Beba's Corner
Daily dose
Dak
Eden
Europa
Kantina
Malibu
Michelle
Mojo Beach Bar
Palatino
The taste
Tsalikis
Zefiros
Κουρσάρος
Πλατεία

Monuments in Pétra

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Μνημείο πεσόντων

Clinics in Pétra

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

GR #490827391

Gas Stations in Pétra

5 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BP
EKO
GR #3696949820
GR #382869287
SHELL

Airports Near Pétra

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Mytilene International AirportMJTMedium Airport
Assos Aviation Village Airport-Small Airport
Bozcaada Airport-Small Airport
Sarımsaklı Airfield-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Pétra

10 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Aghia Fotini
Αγία Κυριακή
Αγία Παρασκευή
Άγιος Γεώργιος
Άγιος Γεώργιος
Άγιος Κήρυκος
Άγιος Νικόλαος
Δωρεά Ευστρατίου Ματζουρανη
Κοίμηση Θεοτόκου
Παναγία Γλυκοφιλούσα

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Athens
Elevation
13 m (43 ft)
Postal Code
811 09

🇬🇷 About Greece

Capital Athens
Population 10,727,668
Area 131,940 km²
GDP (USD) $242,946,187,738
GDP per capita $23,344
HDI 0.893
Life expectancy 81.5 years
Internet users 85.0%
Urban population 78.8%
Currency EUR (Euro)
Languages Greek
Calling code +30
TLD .gr
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Greece

15 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Πρωτοχρονιά
Jan 6 Epiphany Θεοφάνεια
Feb 23 Clean Monday Καθαρά Δευτέρα
Mar 25 Annunciation Ευαγγελισμός της Θεοτόκου
Mar 25 Independence Day Εικοστή Πέμπτη Μαρτίου
Apr 10 Good Friday Μεγάλη Παρασκευή
Apr 12 Easter Sunday Κυριακή του Πάσχα
Apr 13 Easter Monday Δευτέρα του Πάσχα
May 1 Labour Day Εργατική Πρωτομαγιά
May 31 Pentecost Πεντηκοστή
Jun 1 Whit Monday Δευτέρα Πεντηκοστής
Aug 15 Assumption Day Κοίμηση της Θεοτόκου
Oct 28 Ochi Day Το Όχι
Dec 25 Christmas Day Χριστούγεννα
Dec 26 St. Stephen's Day Σύναξις Υπεραγίας Θεοτόκου Μαρίας

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Frequently Asked Questions About Pétra

What is the population of Pétra?

Pétra has a population of 1,112 residents and is located in Greece. The population density is 57 people per square mile, spread across 19.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Pétra?

Pétra enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 45°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 24.1 inches.

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