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Valsamáta, Greece

Full City Profile

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,008 Population 0/sq mi density
1,362 ft Elevation 415 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$22,464 median income, unemployment
Valsamáta enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 269 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

46°F Jan (8°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average58.7°F
9% above US avg
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days269 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,362 ft (415 m)
Area60,876.7 sq mi (157,670.7 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates38.1760°N, 20.5839°W
TimezoneEurope/Athens

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.1"
3% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 6.30"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.43"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

8,522 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.6. Most recent: M4.0 on Aug 8, 2025.

Nov 18, 1997 22 km SW of Lithakiá, Greece M6.6 68 km
Jun 8, 2008 15 km ESE of Várda, Greece M6.4 86 km
Aug 14, 2003 8 km S of Kanaláki, Greece M6.3 109 km
Jan 26, 2014 1 km ENE of Lixoúri, Greece M6.1 12 km
Feb 3, 2014 8 km NNW of Lixoúri, Greece M6.0 20 km
Mar 18, 1993 11 km NNE of Témeni, Greece M5.8 138 km
Mar 29, 2024 34 km WNW of Filiatrá, Greece M5.8 112 km
Nov 3, 2009 38 km SW of Lithakiá, Greece M5.8 75 km
Mar 25, 2007 15 km N of Lixoúri, Greece M5.7 23 km
Jan 31, 2005 62 km WSW of Katastárion, Greece M5.7 81 km
Apr 12, 2006 16 km SE of Lithakiá, Greece M5.7 71 km
Mar 21, 2020 14 km NNE of Kanaláki, Greece M5.7 131 km
Jan 23, 1992 19 km NNW of Lixoúri, Greece M5.6 30 km
Jul 14, 1993 2 km SE of Pátra, Greece M5.6 103 km
May 26, 2000 10 km WSW of Préveza, Greece M5.6 83 km
Jan 26, 2014 8 km WNW of Sámi, Greece M5.6 13 km
Jun 16, 1990 6 km WNW of Kanaláki, Greece M5.6 120 km
Aug 22, 2010 94 km SW of Lithakiá, Greece M5.5 118 km
Apr 11, 2006 8 km ESE of Lithakiá, Greece M5.5 62 km
Apr 11, 2006 11 km SE of Lithakiá, Greece M5.5 67 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

20 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 2 126 km
1817 CORINTHOS-PATRAS GULF Earthquake 5.0 m — 133 km
1861 CORINTH GULF Eruption + Earthquake 2.1 m — 141 km
2008 SW. CORINTH GULF Unknown 2.0 m — 141 km
1996 W. CORINTH GULF Meteorological 2.0 m — 133 km
2018 IONIAN SEA Earthquake 1.5 m — 73 km
1953 IONIAN SEA Earthquake 1.0 m — 9 km
1948 IONIAN SEA Earthquake 1.0 m 7 42 km
1899 IONIAN SEA Earthquake 1.0 m — 145 km
2003 IONIAN SEA Earthquake 0.5 m — 109 km
1898 IONIAN ISLANDS Earthquake 0.4 m — 60 km
2015 IONIAN SEA Eruption + Earthquake 0.2 m 2 55 km
2018 ISLAND OF ZAKYNTHOS Meteorological — — 35 km
1984 CORINTHOS GULF, GREECE Eruption + Earthquake — — 134 km
1983 IONIAN SEA Earthquake — — 35 km
1953 ITHAKI ISLAND Earthquake — — 22 km
1953 IONIAN SEA Earthquake — 476 23 km
1893 IONIAN SEA Earthquake — — 59 km
1888 GULF OF CORINTH Eruption + Earthquake — — 133 km
1867 IONIAN SEA Earthquake — 223 15 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 46°F (8°C) 4.8 in Coldest
February 46°F (8°C) 4.7 in
March 49°F (9°C) 3.5 in
April 54°F (12°C) 2.6 in
May 62°F (16°C) 1.2 in
June 69°F (20°C) 0.6 in
July 73°F (23°C) 0.4 in Driest
August 74°F (23°C) 0.6 in Warmest
September 68°F (20°C) 1.7 in
October 61°F (16°C) 4.5 in
November 54°F (12°C) 6.3 in Wettest
December 49°F (9°C) 6.1 in

Valsamáta has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 46°F in January to 74°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 37.0 inches, with November being the wettest month (6.3") and July the driest (0.4").

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