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Plátanos, Greece

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2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,764 Population 4,302/sq mi density
190 ft Elevation 58 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
$17,280 median income, unemployment
Plátanos enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 280 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 30.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

46°F Jan (8°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average60.0°F
11% above US avg
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days280 days/yr

Geography

Elevation190 ft (58 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²)
Population Density4,302/sq mi
Coordinates37.6673°N, 21.6111°W
TimezoneEurope/Athens

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.9"
19% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 5.43"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.31"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

8,686 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.9. Most recent: M4.8 on Aug 7, 2025.

Feb 14, 2008 35 km S of Methóni, Greece M6.9 130 km
Nov 18, 1997 22 km SW of Lithakiá, Greece M6.6 85 km
Jun 15, 1995 8 km WNW of Galaxídhion, Greece M6.5 101 km
Feb 14, 2008 50 km S of Koróni, Greece M6.5 149 km
Jun 8, 2008 15 km ESE of Várda, Greece M6.4 34 km
Oct 13, 1997 47 km SSE of Koróni, Greece M6.4 149 km
Jan 6, 2008 15 km WNW of Leonídio, Greece M6.2 108 km
Jan 26, 2014 1 km ENE of Lixoúri, Greece M6.1 118 km
Feb 3, 2014 8 km NNW of Lixoúri, Greece M6.0 126 km
Nov 18, 1992 10 km SE of Galaxídhion, Greece M5.9 102 km
Nov 3, 2009 38 km SW of Lithakiá, Greece M5.8 100 km
Mar 18, 1993 11 km NNE of Témeni, Greece M5.8 89 km
Mar 29, 2024 34 km WNW of Filiatrá, Greece M5.8 50 km
Apr 16, 2012 29 km SW of Methóni, Greece M5.8 116 km
Mar 25, 2007 15 km N of Lixoúri, Greece M5.7 128 km
Apr 12, 2006 16 km SE of Lithakiá, Greece M5.7 59 km
Jan 31, 2005 62 km WSW of Katastárion, Greece M5.7 129 km
Nov 5, 1997 10 km NW of Galaxídhion, Greece M5.6 104 km
Jan 23, 1992 19 km NNW of Lixoúri, Greece M5.6 136 km
Jan 26, 2014 8 km WNW of Sámi, Greece M5.6 115 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 80 km
1817 CORINTHOS-PATRAS GULF Earthquake 5.0 m 82 km
1965 NORTH CORINTH GULF Eruption + Earthquake 3.0 m 2 114 km
1861 CORINTH GULF Eruption + Earthquake 2.1 m 79 km
2008 SW. CORINTH GULF Unknown 2.0 m 79 km
1996 W. CORINTH GULF Meteorological 2.0 m 88 km
2018 IONIAN SEA Earthquake 1.5 m 94 km
1995 GULF OF CORINTH: AIYION Eruption + Earthquake 1.0 m 26 101 km
1981 ATHENS-EASTERN GULF OF CORINTH Earthquake 1.0 m 22 131 km
1953 IONIAN SEA Earthquake 1.0 m 101 km
1948 IONIAN SEA Earthquake 1.0 m 7 141 km
1947 PELOPONNESUS, GREECE Eruption + Earthquake 1.0 m 3 99 km
1899 IONIAN SEA Earthquake 1.0 m 48 km
1928 CORINTHOS-PATRAS GULF Earthquake 0.6 m 20 128 km
1898 IONIAN ISLANDS Earthquake 0.4 m 55 km
2015 IONIAN SEA Eruption + Earthquake 0.2 m 2 142 km
2018 ISLAND OF ZAKYNTHOS Meteorological 89 km
1992 CORINTH GULF Earthquake 116 km
1984 CORINTHOS GULF, GREECE Eruption + Earthquake 84 km
1983 IONIAN SEA Earthquake 128 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Methana (152 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Methana Lava dome(s) 760 m (2,493 ft) -258 152 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 46°F (8°C) 4.3 in Coldest
February 47°F (8°C) 3.7 in
March 50°F (10°C) 3.0 in
April 56°F (13°C) 2.2 in
May 63°F (17°C) 1.0 in
June 71°F (22°C) 0.4 in
July 75°F (24°C) 0.3 in Driest
August 76°F (24°C) 0.4 in Warmest
September 70°F (21°C) 1.2 in
October 63°F (17°C) 3.6 in
November 55°F (13°C) 5.4 in Wettest
December 49°F (9°C) 5.3 in

Plátanos has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 46°F in January to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 30.9 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.4") and July the driest (0.3").

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