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Stérnes, Greece

Full City Profile

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
836 Population 98/sq mi density
568 ft Elevation 173 meters
65°F Avg Temperature 18°C
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$21,060 median income, unemployment
Stérnes enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 295 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 22.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

53°F Jan (11°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average65.0°F
20% above US avg
January Average53°F (11°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days295 days/yr

Geography

Elevation568 ft (173 m)
Area8.5 sq mi (22.0 km²)
Population Density98/sq mi
Coordinates35.5109°N, 24.1462°W
TimezoneEurope/Athens

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.7"
40% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 4.57"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,187 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.7. Most recent: M4.5 on Aug 20, 2025.

Jan 8, 2006 26 km NE of Kýthira, Greece M6.7 122 km
Oct 12, 2013 36 km W of Kíssamos, Greece M6.6 81 km
Jun 15, 2013 68 km S of Pýrgos, Greece M6.2 147 km
Mar 17, 2004 74 km WSW of Kastrí, Greece M6.1 127 km
May 23, 1994 15 km NNE of Pánormos, Greece M6.1 53 km
May 21, 2002 18 km SW of Adámas, Greece M5.9 125 km
Aug 29, 2014 59 km E of Géfyra, Greece M5.8 136 km
Feb 28, 2011 22 km W of Néa Anatolí, Greece M5.7 130 km
Mar 28, 2008 32 km SSE of Pýrgos, Greece M5.6 138 km
Dec 7, 1995 4 km SSE of Kastrí, Greece M5.6 80 km
Sep 12, 2012 6 km SSE of Kastrí, Greece M5.5 81 km
Nov 5, 1997 12 km SW of Kastrí, Greece M5.4 84 km
Jan 27, 2012 48 km SW of Emporeío, Greece M5.3 102 km
Jul 15, 2017 23 km WSW of Néa Anatolí, Greece M5.3 134 km
Nov 26, 2001 17 km E of Kastrí, Greece M5.3 78 km
Dec 10, 1995 2 km ESE of Kastrí, Greece M5.3 76 km
Jul 21, 2024 56 km SW of Palaióchora, Greece M5.3 109 km
Jul 31, 2017 35 km S of Kastrí, Greece M5.3 111 km
Sep 27, 2011 44 km SW of Kastrí, Greece M5.3 115 km
Apr 6, 2013 3 km S of Kastrí, Greece M5.3 79 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

8 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 90.0 m (295 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
-1610 THERA ISLAND (SANTORINI) Astronomical 90.0 m 150 km
1866 S. COASTS PELOPONNESUS, GREECE Earthquake 8.6 m 117 km
2013 CRETE Earthquake 0.0 m 147 km
2013 CRETE Earthquake 0.0 m 81 km
1926 ARGOLIKOS GULF Earthquake 134 km
1629 CRETE Earthquake 94 km
1494 ISLAND OF CRETE Earthquake 123 km
365 CRETE Earthquake 5,000 119 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Milos (135 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Milos Stratovolcano(es) 751 m (2,464 ft) 140 135 km
Santorini Shield(s) 367 m (1,204 ft) 1950 150 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 53°F (11°C) 4.6 in Coldest, Wettest
February 53°F (11°C) 3.7 in
March 55°F (13°C) 2.9 in
April 61°F (16°C) 1.1 in
May 68°F (20°C) 0.4 in
June 76°F (24°C) 0.1 in
July 79°F (26°C) 0.0 in Warmest, Driest
August 78°F (26°C) 0.1 in
September 74°F (23°C) 0.6 in
October 68°F (20°C) 2.3 in
November 61°F (16°C) 3.2 in
December 55°F (13°C) 3.7 in

Stérnes has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 53°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.6") and July the driest (0.0").

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