Sign In Register

Samarína, Greece

Full City Profile

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
839 Population 1/sq mi density
4,721 ft Elevation 1,439 meters
47°F Avg Temperature 8°C
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$17,064 median income, unemployment
Samarína experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 273 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.8 inches. The area receives 6.5 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-0°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average46.8°F
13% below US avg
January Average31°F (-0°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days273 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,721 ft (1,439 m)
Area801.3 sq mi (2,075.4 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates40.1046°N, 21.0186°W
TimezoneEurope/Athens

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.8"
8% below US avg
Snowfall 6.5"
Wettest Month (Nov) 4.25"
Driest Month (Jun) 1.69"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

4,546 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.6. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 18, 2025.

May 13, 1995 10 km W of Aianí, Greece M6.6 58 km
Mar 3, 2021 9 km W of Týrnavos, Greece M6.3 106 km
Aug 14, 2003 8 km S of Kanaláki, Greece M6.3 111 km
Dec 21, 1990 14 km WNW of Gouménissa, Greece M6.1 147 km
Sep 1, 1994 4 km S of Demir Hisar, North Macedonia M5.8 121 km
Mar 4, 2021 11 km E of Verdikoússa, Greece M5.8 100 km
Mar 21, 2020 14 km NNE of Kanaláki, Greece M5.7 89 km
Mar 12, 2021 8 km W of Elassóna, Greece M5.6 94 km
Jun 16, 1990 6 km WNW of Kanaláki, Greece M5.6 103 km
May 26, 2000 10 km WSW of Préveza, Greece M5.6 136 km
Oct 15, 2016 7 km WSW of Asprángeloi, Greece M5.5 46 km
Aug 14, 2003 11 km W of Lefkáda, Greece M5.5 147 km
Jan 9, 2022 5 km NNW of Flórina, Greece M5.5 86 km
Mar 4, 2021 7 km S of Kraniá Elassónas, Greece M5.5 86 km
May 16, 1997 10 km SE of Elbasan, Albania M5.4 127 km
Feb 5, 2019 16 km SW of Néos Oropós, Greece M5.4 123 km
Jun 29, 2007 10 km NE of Gáïos, Greece M5.4 113 km
Feb 25, 1994 15 km W of Lefkáda, Greece M5.4 145 km
Jul 26, 1996 Greece-Albania border region M5.3 31 km
Mar 3, 2021 5 km WSW of Týrnavos, Greece M5.3 111 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.5 m (2 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2003 IONIAN SEA Earthquake 0.5 m 111 km
1911 OCHRIDA LAKE Earthquake 90 km
1883 IONIAN ISLANDS Earthquake 110 km
1866 ALBANIAN COASTS Earthquake 60 139 km
1866 BAY OF VLORE Earthquake 141 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 31°F (-0°C) 3.4 in Coldest
February 32°F (-0°C) 3.1 in
March 36°F (2°C) 3.1 in
April 44°F (6°C) 3.2 in
May 52°F (11°C) 2.8 in
June 59°F (15°C) 1.7 in Driest
July 63°F (17°C) 1.7 in Warmest
August 63°F (17°C) 1.7 in
September 57°F (14°C) 2.1 in
October 48°F (9°C) 3.9 in
November 40°F (4°C) 4.3 in Wettest
December 37°F (3°C) 3.9 in

Samarína has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 31°F in January to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.8 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.3") and June the driest (1.7").

View full weather details →