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Plátanos, Greece

Full City Profile

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
811 Population 13,517/sq mi density
650 ft Elevation 198 meters
61°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
$18,684 median income, unemployment
Plátanos enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 317 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.9 inches. The area receives 1.2 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

44°F Jan (6°C) 85°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average61.0°F
13% above US avg
January Average44°F (6°C)
July Average85°F (29°C)
Sunny Days317 days/yr

Geography

Elevation650 ft (198 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.2 km²)
Population Density13,517/sq mi
Coordinates39.6606°N, 21.7691°W
TimezoneEurope/Athens

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 52.9"
39% above US avg
Snowfall 1.2"
Wettest Month (Dec) 3.90"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.67"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

5,630 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 55 km
Jun 15, 1995 8 km WNW of Galaxídhion, Greece M6.5 147 km
Mar 3, 2021 9 km W of Týrnavos, Greece M6.3 36 km
Aug 14, 2003 8 km S of Kanaláki, Greece M6.3 115 km
Mar 4, 2021 11 km E of Verdikoússa, Greece M5.8 33 km
Mar 21, 2020 14 km NNE of Kanaláki, Greece M5.7 103 km
Mar 12, 2021 8 km W of Elassóna, Greece M5.6 38 km
May 26, 2000 10 km WSW of Préveza, Greece M5.6 127 km
Nov 5, 1997 10 km NW of Galaxídhion, Greece M5.6 143 km
Jun 16, 1990 6 km WNW of Kanaláki, Greece M5.6 116 km
Oct 15, 2016 7 km WSW of Asprángeloi, Greece M5.5 97 km
Aug 14, 2003 11 km W of Lefkáda, Greece M5.5 139 km
Feb 17, 2021 11 km N of Kamárai, Greece M5.5 141 km
Mar 4, 2021 7 km S of Kraniá Elassónas, Greece M5.5 30 km
Jan 9, 2022 5 km NNW of Flórina, Greece M5.5 134 km
Jan 18, 2010 11 km E of Náfpaktos, Greece M5.5 141 km
Jun 29, 2007 10 km NE of Gáïos, Greece M5.4 137 km
Jan 22, 2010 14 km NNE of Kamárai, Greece M5.4 140 km
Feb 5, 2019 16 km SW of Néos Oropós, Greece M5.4 122 km
Feb 25, 1994 15 km W of Lefkáda, Greece M5.4 139 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

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

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1996 W. CORINTH GULF Meteorological 2.0 m 146 km
1995 GULF OF CORINTH: AIYION Eruption + Earthquake 1.0 m 26 147 km
2003 IONIAN SEA Earthquake 0.5 m 115 km
2015 IONIAN SEA Eruption + Earthquake 0.2 m 2 149 km
1955 VOLOS GULF Earthquake 8 118 km
-426 CORINTHOS-PATRAS GULF Earthquake 2,500 117 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (6°C) 3.1 in Coldest
February 45°F (7°C) 3.1 in
March 50°F (10°C) 3.0 in
April 58°F (14°C) 2.1 in
May 65°F (19°C) 1.7 in
June 74°F (23°C) 1.1 in
July 85°F (29°C) 0.8 in Warmest
August 79°F (26°C) 0.7 in Driest
September 72°F (22°C) 1.4 in
October 64°F (18°C) 3.2 in
November 53°F (12°C) 3.9 in
December 45°F (7°C) 3.9 in Wettest

Plátanos has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 44°F in January to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.9") and August the driest (0.7").

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