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Valýra, Greece
Peloponnese · Greece
Valýra is a small town in Peloponnese, Greece with a population of 991. Elevation: 135 ft (41 m). Average temperature: 61°F (16°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Valýra
Valyra is a small village in southern Greece. Situated on the Peloponnese Peninsula, Valyra was the seat of the Ithomi municipality. Located near the ancient city of Messene, it lies 18 km NW of Kalamata, and about 177 km SW of Athens.
People
Economy
C+Climate
| Population | 991 |
| Population Density | 4 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 135 ft (41 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.1655°, 21.9817° |
| Timezone | Europe/Athens |
| Country | 🇬🇷 Greece |
| State / Province | Peloponnese |
| Average Temperature | 61°F (16°C) |
| January Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 30.1 inches (765 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $20,196 |
About Valýra
Valýra is a small town in Greece (Peloponnese) with a population of 991. The city sits at an elevation of 135 feet (41 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 61°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 48°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 30.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Athens.
Income: Valýra vs Greece
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Income
| Median HH Income | $20,196 |
| 73% below Greece avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Establishments (County) | 57 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Climate in Valýra
Valýra has an average annual temperature of 17.4°C (63°F). The hottest month is Aug (25.7°C), the coldest is Jan (10.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 767 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 61.2°F |
| 13% above Greece avg | |
| January Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 281 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 135 ft (41 m) |
| Area | 272.9 sq mi (706.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 4/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.1655°N, 21.9817°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Athens |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | 127 km |
| 1867 | PELOPONNESUS, GREECE | Earthquake | 6.0 m | — | 87 km |
| 1817 | CORINTHOS-PATRAS GULF | Earthquake | 5.0 m | — | 127 km |
| 1965 | NORTH CORINTH GULF | Eruption + Earthquake | 3.0 m | 2 | 144 km |
| 1861 | CORINTH GULF | Eruption + Earthquake | 2.1 m | — | 117 km |
| 2008 | SW. CORINTH GULF | Unknown | 2.0 m | — | 117 km |
| 1996 | W. CORINTH GULF | Meteorological | 2.0 m | — | 134 km |
| 2018 | IONIAN SEA | Earthquake | 1.5 m | — | 132 km |
| 1995 | GULF OF CORINTH: AIYION | Eruption + Earthquake | 1.0 m | 26 | 140 km |
| 1981 | ATHENS-EASTERN GULF OF CORINTH | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 22 | 144 km |
| 1947 | PELOPONNESUS, GREECE | Eruption + Earthquake | 1.0 m | 3 | 40 km |
| 1899 | IONIAN SEA | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 23 km |
| 1928 | CORINTHOS-PATRAS GULF | Earthquake | 0.6 m | 20 | 129 km |
| 1898 | IONIAN ISLANDS | Earthquake | 0.4 m | — | 108 km |
| 2018 | ISLAND OF ZAKYNTHOS | Meteorological | — | — | 142 km |
| 1992 | CORINTH GULF | Earthquake | — | — | 144 km |
| 1984 | CORINTHOS GULF, GREECE | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 128 km |
| 1926 | ARGOLIKOS GULF | Earthquake | — | — | 139 km |
| 1893 | IONIAN SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 118 km |
| 1888 | GULF OF CORINTH | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 116 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Methana (130 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Methana | Lava dome(s) | 760 m (2,493 ft) | -258 | 130 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 48°F (9°C) | 4.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 48°F (9°C) | 3.9 in | |
| March | 51°F (11°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 0.9 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 0.3 in | |
| July | 76°F (25°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 0.4 in | Warmest |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 1.1 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 5.2 in | |
| December | 50°F (10°C) | 5.5 in | Wettest |
Valýra has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 48°F in January to 77°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 30.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.5") and July the driest (0.2").
Radio Stations near Valýra
19 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Κανάλι 1 Καλαμάτα | folk, greek | MP3 | |
| Δίαυλος 99.2 | folk, greek | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Δημοτική Ραδιοφωνία Τρίπολης 91.5 | greek pop, news talk | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Πολιτεία Σπάρτη | folk, greek | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Ι.Μ. Σπάρτης 88.8 | ecclesia, greek | MP3 64 kbps | |
| Μουσικός Παλμός 94.5 | greek folk music | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Έμφασις | greek, mainstream | MP3 128 kbps | |
| 88.6 Kanali 20 | greek pop, mainstream | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Παλμός 90.5 | greek folk music | MP3 256 kbps | |
| ΔΙΑΥΛΟΣ FM 99.2 | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Kiss 89 | pop, talk | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Nt00 Radio | alternative, beats | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Apollon | greek, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Free GR | student radio | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Fly Σπάρτη | folk, greek | MP3 64 kbps | |
| Antenna Νότιας Ελλάδας 97.2 | greek music, news | MP3 96 kbps | |
| Arcadia Τρίπολη | greek, news | MP3 | |
| 99.7 Δίαυλος 1 | pentecostalism, religion | MP3 128 kbps | |
| ERT Kalamata 107.2 | ert, public radio | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Valýra
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ancient Messene Museum | ||||
| Archeological Museum of Messinia | ||||
| Historical and Folklore Museum of Kalamata | ||||
| Railwaypark | ||||
| The Victoria G. Karelias Collection of greek traditional costumes | ||||
| Αρχαιολογικό Μουσείο Λυκοσούρας | ||||
| Λαογραφικό Μουσείο | ||||
| Λαογραφικό Μουσείο Σελλά | ||||
| Στρατιωτικό Μουσείο Καλαμάτας |
Libraries in Valýra
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palio Scholeio | 0.0 | |||||
| Κεντρική Βιβλιοθήκη Καλαμάτας | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Valýra
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flea market | |||||
| Weekly Market | |||||
| Ζωαγορά Κοπανακίου | |||||
| Κατάστημα | |||||
| Κεντρική Λαϊκή Αγορά Καλαμάτας |
Cafes in Valýra
2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Valýra
4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Valýra
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Valýra
5 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Kalamata Airport | KLX | Medium Airport |
| Epitalion Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Sparti Airfield | SPJ | Small Airport |
| Triodos Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Tripolis Air Base | — | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Valýra
28 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Agios Athanasios | |
| Agios Dimitrios | |
| Agios Nikolaos | |
| Church | |
| Church | |
| Panagitsa | |
| Saint Constantine | |
| Saint Dimitrios | |
| Saint Dimitrios | |
| Saint John | |
| Άγ. Γεώργιος (1784) | |
| Αγ. Μαρίνα | |
| Άγιος Αθανάσιος | |
| Άγιος Αθανάσιος | |
| Άγιος Γεώργιος | |
| Άγιος Γεώργιος | |
| Άγιος Γεώργιος | |
| Άγιος Δημήτριος | |
| Άγιος Δημήτριος | |
| Άγιος Ιωάννης |
Quick Facts
🇬🇷 About Greece
Public Holidays in Greece
15 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Valýra
What is the population of Valýra?
Valýra has a population of 991 residents and is located in Greece. The population density is 4 people per square mile, spread across 272.9 square miles.
Is Valýra expensive to live in?
The median household income is $20,196, 73% below the national average of $75,149.
What is the weather like in Valýra?
Valýra enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 48°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 281 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 30.1 inches.
How is the job market in Valýra?
There are 57 business establishments in the area.