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Skiáthos, Greece

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2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
5,187 Population 150/sq mi density
13 ft Elevation 4 meters
63°F Avg Temperature 17°C
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$18,684 median income, unemployment
Skiáthos enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 303 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 18.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

48°F Jan (9°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average63.0°F
17% above US avg
January Average48°F (9°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days303 days/yr

Geography

Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Area34.6 sq mi (89.7 km²)
Population Density150/sq mi
Coordinates39.1623°N, 23.4909°W
TimezoneEurope/Athens

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.4"
52% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 2.80"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.39"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

4,095 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.5. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 18, 2025.

Jul 26, 2001 32 km WNW of Skýros, Greece M6.5 66 km
Jun 15, 1995 8 km WNW of Galaxídhion, Greece M6.5 135 km
Mar 3, 2021 9 km W of Týrnavos, Greece M6.3 131 km
Sep 7, 1999 5 km WNW of Fylí, Greece M6.0 116 km
Nov 18, 1992 10 km SE of Galaxídhion, Greece M5.9 131 km
Mar 18, 1993 11 km NNE of Témeni, Greece M5.8 148 km
Mar 4, 2021 11 km E of Verdikoússa, Greece M5.8 137 km
Nov 5, 1997 10 km NW of Galaxídhion, Greece M5.6 132 km
Mar 12, 2021 8 km W of Elassóna, Greece M5.6 145 km
Jan 16, 2022 25 km SSE of Karyes, Greece M5.5 123 km
Jul 23, 1992 43 km ESE of Sykiá, Greece M5.5 108 km
Jun 7, 2025 6 km WNW of Karyes, Greece M5.4 136 km
Jun 15, 1995 3 km E of Galaxídhion, Greece M5.4 127 km
Jun 9, 2015 13 km E of Malesína, Greece M5.3 61 km
Sep 16, 2013 9 km NNW of Eláteia, Greece M5.3 83 km
Jul 19, 2019 1 km NNE of Magoúla, Greece M5.3 119 km
Mar 30, 2019 2 km SE of Galaxídhion, Greece M5.3 130 km
Mar 3, 2021 5 km WSW of Týrnavos, Greece M5.3 126 km
Aug 7, 2013 9 km NW of Eláteia, Greece M5.3 87 km
Jun 9, 2003 7 km E of Tsarítsani, Greece M5.2 130 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

18 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1965 NORTH CORINTH GULF Eruption + Earthquake 3.0 m 2 119 km
1905 NORTH AEGEAN SEA Eruption + Earthquake 3.0 m 11 142 km
1894 NORTH EVOIKOS GULF Eruption + Earthquake 3.0 m 62 km
1981 GULF OF CORINTH Earthquake 1.3 m 108 km
1968 LEMNOS ISLAND, NORTH AEGEAN SEA Earthquake 1.2 m 22 128 km
1995 GULF OF CORINTH: AIYION Eruption + Earthquake 1.0 m 26 135 km
1981 ATHENS-EASTERN GULF OF CORINTH Earthquake 1.0 m 22 115 km
1928 CORINTHOS-PATRAS GULF Earthquake 0.6 m 20 136 km
1992 CORINTH GULF Earthquake 118 km
1965 AEGEAN SEA Earthquake 38 51 km
1955 VOLOS GULF Earthquake 8 43 km
1862 IONIAN SEA Earthquake 148 km
1853 CENTRAL GREECE (EVOIKOS GULF) Earthquake 17 101 km
1794 CORINTH GULF Eruption + Earthquake 141 km
1585 NORTH AEGEAN SEA Earthquake 144 km
1402 GULF OF CORINTH Earthquake 150 km
-373 CORINTHOS-PATRAS GULF Eruption + Earthquake 148 km
-426 CORINTHOS-PATRAS GULF Earthquake 2,500 74 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Methana (173 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Methana Lava dome(s) 760 m (2,493 ft) -258 173 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 48°F (9°C) 2.2 in Coldest
February 49°F (9°C) 2.1 in
March 53°F (12°C) 2.0 in
April 58°F (15°C) 1.3 in
May 68°F (20°C) 1.0 in
June 76°F (24°C) 0.6 in
July 80°F (27°C) 0.4 in Warmest, Driest
August 80°F (26°C) 0.5 in
September 73°F (23°C) 0.8 in
October 65°F (18°C) 2.2 in
November 57°F (14°C) 2.4 in
December 51°F (10°C) 2.8 in Wettest

Skiáthos has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 48°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.4 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.8") and July the driest (0.4").

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