Préveza, Greece

Full City Profile

19,309 Population 75/sq mi density
30 ft Elevation 9 meters
62°F Avg Temperature 17°C
Préveza enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

48°F Jan (9°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average61.9°F
15% above US avg
January Average48°F (9°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)

Geography

Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Area257.9 sq mi (668.0 km²)
Population Density75/sq mi
Coordinates38.9562°N, 20.7505°E
TimezoneEurope/Athens

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.7"
9% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 6.14"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.39"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

8,274 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.5. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 18, 2025.

Jun 15, 1995 8 km WNW of Galaxídhion, Greece M6.5 147 km
Jun 8, 2008 15 km ESE of Várda, Greece M6.4 129 km
Aug 14, 2003 8 km S of Kanaláki, Greece M6.3 26 km
Jan 26, 2014 1 km ENE of Lixoúri, Greece M6.1 87 km
Feb 3, 2014 8 km NNW of Lixoúri, Greece M6.0 83 km
Mar 18, 1993 11 km NNE of Témeni, Greece M5.8 140 km
Mar 4, 2021 11 km E of Verdikoússa, Greece M5.8 149 km
Mar 25, 2007 15 km N of Lixoúri, Greece M5.7 74 km
Mar 21, 2020 14 km NNE of Kanaláki, Greece M5.7 46 km
Jun 16, 1990 6 km WNW of Kanaláki, Greece M5.6 39 km
Jul 14, 1993 2 km SE of Pátra, Greece M5.6 119 km
Jan 23, 1992 19 km NNW of Lixoúri, Greece M5.6 77 km
Nov 5, 1997 10 km NW of Galaxídhion, Greece M5.6 145 km
May 26, 2000 10 km WSW of Préveza, Greece M5.6 10 km
Jan 26, 2014 8 km WNW of Sámi, Greece M5.6 76 km
Apr 4, 2006 14 km SE of Lithakiá, Greece M5.5 148 km
Feb 17, 2021 11 km N of Kamárai, Greece M5.5 126 km
Oct 15, 2016 7 km WSW of Asprángeloi, Greece M5.5 95 km
Mar 4, 2021 7 km S of Kraniá Elassónas, Greece M5.5 147 km
Sep 8, 2022 45 km SW of Lixoúri, Greece M5.5 131 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

19 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 2 132 km
1817 CORINTHOS-PATRAS GULF Earthquake 5.0 m - 138 km
1996 W. CORINTH GULF Meteorological 2.0 m - 133 km
1995 GULF OF CORINTH: AIYION Eruption + Earthquake 1.0 m 26 147 km
1953 IONIAN SEA Earthquake 1.0 m - 96 km
1948 IONIAN SEA Earthquake 1.0 m 7 55 km
2003 IONIAN SEA Earthquake 0.5 m - 26 km
1898 IONIAN ISLANDS Earthquake 0.4 m - 136 km
2015 IONIAN SEA Eruption + Earthquake 0.2 m 2 34 km
2018 ISLAND OF ZAKYNTHOS Meteorological - - 122 km
1984 CORINTHOS GULF, GREECE Eruption + Earthquake - - 138 km
1983 IONIAN SEA Earthquake - - 113 km
1953 IONIAN SEA Earthquake - 476 73 km
1953 ITHAKI ISLAND Earthquake - - 83 km
1893 IONIAN SEA Earthquake - - 142 km
1888 GULF OF CORINTH Eruption + Earthquake - - 144 km
1883 IONIAN ISLANDS Earthquake - - 89 km
1867 IONIAN SEA Earthquake - 223 85 km
1748 CORINTHOS-PATRAS GULF Earthquake - - 138 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 48°F (9°C) 4.1 in Coldest
February 49°F (10°C) 4.5 in
March 52°F (11°C) 3.2 in
April 58°F (14°C) 2.4 in
May 65°F (19°C) 1.3 in
June 73°F (23°C) 0.6 in
July 77°F (25°C) 0.4 in Driest
August 78°F (25°C) 0.6 in Warmest
September 72°F (22°C) 1.8 in
October 65°F (18°C) 4.0 in
November 56°F (13°C) 6.1 in Wettest
December 50°F (10°C) 5.7 in

Préveza has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 48°F in January to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 34.7 inches, with November being the wettest month (6.1") and July the driest (0.4").

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