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Poúlithra, Greece

Full City Profile

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
598 Population 1/sq mi density
453 ft Elevation 138 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 14°C
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$20,196 median income, unemployment
Poúlithra enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 289 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 25.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

44°F Jan (7°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average58.0°F
7% above US avg
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days289 days/yr

Geography

Elevation453 ft (138 m)
Area642.6 sq mi (1,664.3 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates37.1094°N, 22.8860°W
TimezoneEurope/Athens

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 25.9"
32% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 4.41"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.39"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3,999 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.9. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 15, 2025.

Feb 14, 2008 35 km S of Methóni, Greece M6.9 128 km
Jan 8, 2006 26 km NE of Kýthira, Greece M6.7 93 km
Feb 14, 2008 50 km S of Koróni, Greece M6.5 125 km
Oct 13, 1997 47 km SSE of Koróni, Greece M6.4 109 km
Feb 20, 2008 58 km SSW of Koróni, Greece M6.2 135 km
Jan 6, 2008 15 km WNW of Leonídio, Greece M6.2 21 km
Sep 7, 1999 5 km WNW of Fylí, Greece M6.0 129 km
May 21, 2002 18 km SW of Adámas, Greece M5.9 135 km
Nov 18, 1992 10 km SE of Galaxídhion, Greece M5.9 139 km
Nov 21, 1992 51 km WSW of Kýthira, Greece M5.9 137 km
Aug 29, 2014 59 km E of Géfyra, Greece M5.8 87 km
Mar 29, 2024 34 km WNW of Filiatrá, Greece M5.8 146 km
Apr 16, 2012 29 km SW of Methóni, Greece M5.8 136 km
May 24, 2000 83 km S of Koróni, Greece M5.7 142 km
Mar 1, 2004 6 km ESE of Arfará, Greece M5.6 68 km
Apr 4, 2014 36 km ESE of Ýdra, Greece M5.6 89 km
Sep 16, 2001 6 km SE of Kopanáki, Greece M5.5 91 km
Jun 25, 2018 37 km WSW of Methóni, Greece M5.5 147 km
Apr 29, 1998 72 km S of Koróni, Greece M5.5 137 km
Mar 26, 1993 10 km WSW of Epitálio, Greece M5.4 143 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

20 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 8.6 m (28 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1866 S. COASTS PELOPONNESUS, GREECE Earthquake 8.6 m 124 km
1867 PELOPONNESUS, GREECE Earthquake 6.0 m 100 km
1817 CORINTHOS-PATRAS GULF Earthquake 5.0 m 149 km
1965 NORTH CORINTH GULF Eruption + Earthquake 3.0 m 2 145 km
1861 CORINTH GULF Eruption + Earthquake 2.1 m 136 km
2008 SW. CORINTH GULF Unknown 2.0 m 136 km
1981 GULF OF CORINTH Earthquake 1.3 m 127 km
1981 ATHENS-EASTERN GULF OF CORINTH Earthquake 1.0 m 22 124 km
1947 PELOPONNESUS, GREECE Eruption + Earthquake 1.0 m 3 93 km
1899 IONIAN SEA Earthquake 1.0 m 102 km
1928 CORINTHOS-PATRAS GULF Earthquake 0.6 m 20 100 km
1992 CORINTH GULF Earthquake 142 km
1984 CORINTHOS GULF, GREECE Eruption + Earthquake 150 km
1926 ARGOLIKOS GULF Earthquake 77 km
1888 GULF OF CORINTH Eruption + Earthquake 140 km
1886 IONIAN SEA Earthquake 326 105 km
1862 IONIAN SEA Earthquake 139 km
1853 CENTRAL GREECE (EVOIKOS GULF) Earthquake 17 138 km
1794 CORINTH GULF Eruption + Earthquake 142 km
1748 CORINTHOS-PATRAS GULF Earthquake 149 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Methana (69 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Methana Lava dome(s) 760 m (2,493 ft) -258 69 km
Milos Stratovolcano(es) 751 m (2,464 ft) 140 145 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (7°C) 3.8 in Coldest
February 44°F (7°C) 3.4 in
March 47°F (9°C) 2.8 in
April 54°F (12°C) 1.9 in
May 62°F (16°C) 1.0 in
June 70°F (21°C) 0.4 in
July 74°F (23°C) 0.4 in Warmest, Driest
August 74°F (23°C) 0.5 in
September 68°F (20°C) 0.7 in
October 60°F (16°C) 2.6 in
November 52°F (11°C) 4.0 in
December 47°F (8°C) 4.4 in Wettest

Poúlithra has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 44°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.9 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.4") and July the driest (0.4").

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