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Pétra, Greece
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2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,299
Population
67/sq mi density
52 ft
Elevation
16 meters
60°F
Avg Temperature
16°C
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$14,904 median income, unemployment
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. The area gets 292 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 24.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
45°F Jan (7°C)
78°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 60.3°F |
| 12% above US avg | |
| January Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 292 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 52 ft (16 m) |
| Area | 19.4 sq mi (50.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 67/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.3268°N, 26.1765°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Athens |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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").