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Polýgyros, Greece

Full City Profile

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
10,000 Population 22/sq mi density
1,716 ft Elevation 523 meters
55°F Avg Temperature 13°C
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$19,332 median income, unemployment
Polýgyros experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 300 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 19.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

38°F Jan (4°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average55.1°F
2% above US avg
January Average38°F (4°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days300 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,716 ft (523 m)
Area460.7 sq mi (1,193.2 km²)
Population Density22/sq mi
Coordinates40.3770°N, 23.4414°W
TimezoneEurope/Athens

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.8"
48% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 2.32"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.94"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,074 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.3. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 12, 2025.

Mar 3, 2021 9 km W of Týrnavos, Greece M6.3 128 km
Dec 21, 1990 14 km WNW of Gouménissa, Greece M6.1 119 km
Mar 4, 2021 11 km E of Verdikoússa, Greece M5.8 131 km
Mar 12, 2021 8 km W of Elassóna, Greece M5.6 127 km
Mar 4, 2021 7 km S of Kraniá Elassónas, Greece M5.5 136 km
Jan 16, 2022 25 km SSE of Karyes, Greece M5.5 87 km
Jul 23, 1992 43 km ESE of Sykiá, Greece M5.5 100 km
Jun 7, 2025 6 km WNW of Karyes, Greece M5.4 63 km
May 4, 1995 9 km NNW of Palaiochóri, Greece M5.3 26 km
May 24, 2009 11 km WNW of Stathmós Mourión, Greece M5.3 120 km
Mar 3, 2021 5 km WSW of Týrnavos, Greece M5.3 127 km
Feb 14, 2012 10 km ENE of Sárti, Greece M5.2 62 km
Mar 4, 2012 8 km ENE of Sárti, Greece M5.2 59 km
Aug 22, 2014 12 km S of Kassándreia, Greece M5.2 49 km
Jun 9, 2003 7 km E of Tsarítsani, Greece M5.2 110 km
Mar 3, 2021 11 km NNE of Grizáno, Greece M5.1 134 km
Mar 3, 2021 6 km WSW of Týrnavos, Greece M5.0 128 km
Jul 16, 2010 24 km NNE of Patitírion, Greece M5.0 125 km
Jul 14, 2019 3 km ESE of Áno Kómi, Greece M4.9 135 km
Mar 3, 2021 Greece M4.9 114 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

6 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 11 106 km
1932 NORTH AEGEAN Earthquake 2.0 m 161 41 km
1965 AEGEAN SEA Earthquake 38 119 km
1955 VOLOS GULF Earthquake 8 113 km
1902 AEGEAN SEA Earthquake 5 45 km
1585 NORTH AEGEAN SEA Earthquake 92 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (4°C) 1.8 in Coldest
February 40°F (4°C) 1.7 in
March 45°F (7°C) 1.7 in
April 52°F (11°C) 1.7 in
May 61°F (16°C) 1.8 in
June 69°F (21°C) 1.5 in
July 73°F (23°C) 1.2 in Warmest
August 72°F (22°C) 0.9 in Driest
September 66°F (19°C) 1.1 in
October 57°F (14°C) 2.0 in
November 47°F (9°C) 2.3 in Wettest
December 41°F (5°C) 2.2 in

Polýgyros has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 38°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.8 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.3") and August the driest (0.9").

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