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Sparta, Greece
Full City Profile
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
16,239
Population
498/sq mi density
676 ft
Elevation
206 meters
59°F
Avg Temperature
15°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
Sparta enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 285 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 28.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
45°F Jan (7°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 58.7°F |
| 9% above US avg | |
| January Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 285 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 676 ft (206 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 498/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.0745°N, 22.4301°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Athens |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | — | 130 km |
| 1963 | CORINTH GULF | Meteorological | 6.0 m | 2 | 142 km |
| 1867 | PELOPONNESUS, GREECE | Earthquake | 6.0 m | — | 78 km |
| 1817 | CORINTHOS-PATRAS GULF | Earthquake | 5.0 m | — | 139 km |
| 1965 | NORTH CORINTH GULF | Eruption + Earthquake | 3.0 m | 2 | 146 km |
| 1861 | CORINTH GULF | Eruption + Earthquake | 2.1 m | — | 127 km |
| 2008 | SW. CORINTH GULF | Unknown | 2.0 m | — | 127 km |
| 1996 | W. CORINTH GULF | Meteorological | 2.0 m | — | 147 km |
| 1981 | GULF OF CORINTH | Earthquake | 1.3 m | — | 147 km |
| 1995 | GULF OF CORINTH: AIYION | Eruption + Earthquake | 1.0 m | 26 | 148 km |
| 1981 | ATHENS-EASTERN GULF OF CORINTH | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 22 | 135 km |
| 1947 | PELOPONNESUS, GREECE | Eruption + Earthquake | 1.0 m | 3 | 55 km |
| 1899 | IONIAN SEA | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 63 km |
| 1928 | CORINTHOS-PATRAS GULF | Earthquake | 0.6 m | 20 | 115 km |
| 1898 | IONIAN ISLANDS | Earthquake | 0.4 m | — | 147 km |
| 1992 | CORINTH GULF | Earthquake | — | — | 144 km |
| 1984 | CORINTHOS GULF, GREECE | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 140 km |
| 1926 | ARGOLIKOS GULF | Earthquake | — | — | 100 km |
| 1888 | GULF OF CORINTH | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 129 km |
| 1886 | IONIAN SEA | Earthquake | — | 326 | 65 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Methana (100 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Methana | Lava dome(s) | 760 m (2,493 ft) | -258 | 100 km |
| Milos | Stratovolcano(es) | 751 m (2,464 ft) | 140 | 184 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 45°F (7°C) | 4.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 3.6 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 1.0 in | |
| June | 71°F (21°C) | 0.4 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 0.4 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 74°F (24°C) | 0.6 in | |
| September | 69°F (20°C) | 0.9 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 4.5 in | |
| December | 47°F (9°C) | 4.9 in | Wettest |
Sparta has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 45°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.9") and July the driest (0.4").