Petroússa, Greece

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3,169 Population 17/sq mi density
860 ft Elevation 262 meters
61°F Avg Temperature 16°C
Petroússa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.1 inches. The area receives 0.4 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average60.5°F
12% above US avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)

Geography

Elevation860 ft (262 m)
Area188.7 sq mi (488.8 km²)
Population Density17/sq mi
Coordinates41.1947°N, 24.0173°E
TimezoneEurope/Athens

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.1"
13% below US avg
Snowfall 0.4"
Wettest Month (Dec) 2.48"
Driest Month (Aug) 1.22"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,396 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.1. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 12, 2025.

Dec 21, 1990 14 km WNW of Gouménissa, Greece M6.1 146 km
Jan 16, 2022 25 km SSE of Karyes, Greece M5.5 132 km
Jun 7, 2025 6 km WNW of Karyes, Greece M5.4 103 km
May 4, 1995 9 km NNW of Palaiochóri, Greece M5.3 77 km
May 24, 2009 11 km WNW of Stathmós Mourión, Greece M5.3 110 km
Aug 22, 2014 12 km S of Kassándreia, Greece M5.2 149 km
Feb 14, 2012 10 km ENE of Sárti, Greece M5.2 119 km
Mar 4, 2012 8 km ENE of Sárti, Greece M5.2 118 km
Apr 21, 2018 3 km ESE of Pefkochóri, Greece M4.9 139 km
Jan 2, 2018 2 km N of Stathmós Mourión, Greece M4.9 99 km
Feb 7, 2023 4 km SSW of Níkiti, Greece M4.9 117 km
Feb 15, 2025 12 km E of Ouranoupolis, Greece M4.9 95 km
Sep 4, 2014 29 km NNW of Mýrina, Greece M4.9 142 km
Sep 22, 2024 10 km NNE of Karyes, Greece M4.8 98 km
May 24, 2014 25 km ESE of Sárti, Greece M4.8 132 km
May 24, 2009 9 km W of Stathmós Mourión, Greece M4.8 108 km
Apr 5, 2002 4 km NE of Asenovgrad, Bulgaria M4.7 120 km
May 3, 1995 11 km N of Palaiochóri, Greece M4.7 73 km
Apr 10, 1994 0 km SE of Pefkochóri, Greece M4.7 139 km
Jan 31, 1990 1 km NNW of Kuklis, North Macedonia M4.6 116 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1905 NORTH AEGEAN SEA Eruption + Earthquake 3.0 m 11 133 km
1932 NORTH AEGEAN Earthquake 2.0 m 161 78 km
1893 SAMOTHRACE Earthquake 1.0 m 1 147 km
1902 AEGEAN SEA Earthquake - 5 81 km
1585 NORTH AEGEAN SEA Earthquake - - 118 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 45°F (7°C) 2.1 in
February 35°F (1°C) 1.9 in Coldest
March 40°F (5°C) 2.0 in
April 48°F (9°C) 2.1 in
May 57°F (14°C) 2.3 in
June 64°F (18°C) 2.3 in
July 82°F (28°C) 1.6 in Warmest
August 67°F (20°C) 1.2 in Driest
September 61°F (16°C) 1.2 in
October 52°F (11°C) 1.8 in
November 43°F (6°C) 2.4 in
December 36°F (2°C) 2.5 in Wettest

Petroússa has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 35°F in February to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.4 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.5") and August the driest (1.2").

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