Polýkastro, Greece

Full City Profile

6,602 Population 17/sq mi density
118 ft Elevation 36 meters
60°F Avg Temperature 16°C
Polýkastro enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 23.4 inches. The area receives 2.3 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

44°F Jan (7°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average60.2°F
11% above US avg
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)

Geography

Elevation118 ft (36 m)
Area381.0 sq mi (986.7 km²)
Population Density17/sq mi
Coordinates40.9944°N, 22.5691°E
TimezoneEurope/Athens

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.4"
39% below US avg
Snowfall 2.3"
Wettest Month (Nov) 2.05"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.98"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,199 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.6. Most recent: M4.4 on Jun 10, 2025.

May 13, 1995 10 km W of Aianí, Greece M6.6 120 km
Mar 3, 2021 9 km W of Týrnavos, Greece M6.3 142 km
Dec 21, 1990 14 km WNW of Gouménissa, Greece M6.1 23 km
Sep 1, 1994 4 km S of Demir Hisar, North Macedonia M5.8 117 km
Mar 4, 2021 11 km E of Verdikoússa, Greece M5.8 140 km
Mar 12, 2021 8 km W of Elassóna, Greece M5.6 129 km
Mar 4, 2021 7 km S of Kraniá Elassónas, Greece M5.5 134 km
Jan 9, 2022 5 km NNW of Flórina, Greece M5.5 101 km
May 24, 2009 11 km WNW of Stathmós Mourión, Greece M5.3 36 km
May 4, 1995 9 km NNW of Palaiochóri, Greece M5.3 100 km
Mar 3, 2021 5 km WSW of Týrnavos, Greece M5.3 144 km
Jul 17, 1995 7 km S of Siátista, Greece M5.2 125 km
May 17, 1995 17 km WSW of Aianí, Greece M5.2 127 km
May 15, 1995 18 km NW of Deskáti, Greece M5.2 132 km
Aug 22, 2014 12 km S of Kassándreia, Greece M5.2 139 km
Jun 9, 2003 7 km E of Tsarítsani, Greece M5.2 124 km
Sep 1, 1994 8 km NW of Kukure?ani, North Macedonia M5.2 111 km
Sep 11, 2016 3 km ESE of ?air, North Macedonia M5.1 144 km
May 19, 1995 11 km E of Grevená, Greece M5.1 133 km
Mar 3, 2021 11 km NNE of Grizáno, Greece M5.1 147 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

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

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1932 NORTH AEGEAN Earthquake 2.0 m 161 125 km
1911 OCHRIDA LAKE Earthquake - - 149 km
1902 AEGEAN SEA Earthquake - 5 63 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (7°C) 1.1 in
February 43°F (6°C) 1.3 in
March 49°F (10°C) 1.4 in
April 57°F (14°C) 1.5 in
May 66°F (19°C) 1.7 in
June 74°F (24°C) 1.4 in
July 81°F (27°C) 1.1 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 1.0 in Driest
September 70°F (21°C) 1.0 in
October 60°F (15°C) 1.7 in
November 49°F (9°C) 2.1 in Wettest
December 41°F (5°C) 1.6 in Coldest

Polýkastro has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 41°F in December to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.0 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.1") and August the driest (1.0").

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