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Póros, Greece

Full City Profile

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,059 Population 65/sq mi density
62 ft Elevation 19 meters
60°F Avg Temperature 15°C
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$22,464 median income, unemployment
Póros enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 269 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

47°F Jan (8°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average59.6°F
10% above US avg
January Average47°F (8°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days269 days/yr

Geography

Elevation62 ft (19 m)
Area16.3 sq mi (42.2 km²)
Population Density65/sq mi
Coordinates38.1537°N, 20.7712°W
TimezoneEurope/Athens

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.9"
3% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 6.34"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.39"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

8,826 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.6. Most recent: M4.0 on Aug 8, 2025.

Nov 18, 1997 22 km SW of Lithakiá, Greece M6.6 66 km
Jun 15, 1995 8 km WNW of Galaxídhion, Greece M6.5 135 km
Jun 8, 2008 15 km ESE of Várda, Greece M6.4 69 km
Aug 14, 2003 8 km S of Kanaláki, Greece M6.3 113 km
Jan 26, 2014 1 km ENE of Lixoúri, Greece M6.1 29 km
Feb 3, 2014 8 km NNW of Lixoúri, Greece M6.0 36 km
Nov 18, 1992 10 km SE of Galaxídhion, Greece M5.9 148 km
Mar 29, 2024 34 km WNW of Filiatrá, Greece M5.8 102 km
Mar 18, 1993 11 km NNE of Témeni, Greece M5.8 123 km
Nov 3, 2009 38 km SW of Lithakiá, Greece M5.8 76 km
Apr 12, 2006 16 km SE of Lithakiá, Greece M5.7 63 km
Mar 21, 2020 14 km NNE of Kanaláki, Greece M5.7 134 km
Mar 25, 2007 15 km N of Lixoúri, Greece M5.7 37 km
Jan 31, 2005 62 km WSW of Katastárion, Greece M5.7 88 km
Nov 5, 1997 10 km NW of Galaxídhion, Greece M5.6 136 km
Jul 14, 1993 2 km SE of Pátra, Greece M5.6 86 km
Jun 16, 1990 6 km WNW of Kanaláki, Greece M5.6 125 km
Jan 23, 1992 19 km NNW of Lixoúri, Greece M5.6 45 km
Jan 26, 2014 8 km WNW of Sámi, Greece M5.6 24 km
May 26, 2000 10 km WSW of Préveza, Greece M5.6 86 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 2 111 km
1817 CORINTHOS-PATRAS GULF Earthquake 5.0 m 117 km
1861 CORINTH GULF Eruption + Earthquake 2.1 m 125 km
2008 SW. CORINTH GULF Unknown 2.0 m 125 km
1996 W. CORINTH GULF Meteorological 2.0 m 117 km
2018 IONIAN SEA Earthquake 1.5 m 73 km
1995 GULF OF CORINTH: AIYION Eruption + Earthquake 1.0 m 26 135 km
1953 IONIAN SEA Earthquake 1.0 m 16 km
1948 IONIAN SEA Earthquake 1.0 m 7 52 km
1899 IONIAN SEA Earthquake 1.0 m 132 km
2003 IONIAN SEA Earthquake 0.5 m 113 km
1898 IONIAN ISLANDS Earthquake 0.4 m 49 km
2015 IONIAN SEA Eruption + Earthquake 0.2 m 2 59 km
2018 ISLAND OF ZAKYNTHOS Meteorological 35 km
1984 CORINTHOS GULF, GREECE Eruption + Earthquake 118 km
1983 IONIAN SEA Earthquake 50 km
1953 ITHAKI ISLAND Earthquake 9 km
1953 IONIAN SEA Earthquake 476 17 km
1893 IONIAN SEA Earthquake 53 km
1888 GULF OF CORINTH Eruption + Earthquake 116 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 47°F (8°C) 5.0 in Coldest
February 47°F (9°C) 4.5 in
March 50°F (10°C) 3.5 in
April 55°F (13°C) 2.5 in
May 62°F (17°C) 1.1 in
June 69°F (21°C) 0.5 in
July 74°F (23°C) 0.4 in Driest
August 75°F (24°C) 0.6 in Warmest
September 69°F (21°C) 1.7 in
October 62°F (17°C) 4.5 in
November 55°F (13°C) 6.3 in Wettest
December 50°F (10°C) 6.2 in

Póros has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 47°F in January to 75°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 36.9 inches, with November being the wettest month (6.3") and July the driest (0.4").

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