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Vamvakófyto, Greece

Full City Profile

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,061 Population 2/sq mi density
246 ft Elevation 75 meters
62°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
$19,332 median income, unemployment
Vamvakófyto enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 311 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 20.5 inches. The area receives 0.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

47°F Jan (8°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average62.4°F
16% above US avg
January Average47°F (8°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days311 days/yr

Geography

Elevation246 ft (75 m)
Area522.2 sq mi (1,352.5 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates41.1792°N, 23.3960°W
TimezoneEurope/Athens

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 20.5"
46% below US avg
Snowfall 0.1"
Wettest Month (Nov) 2.17"
Driest Month (Aug) 1.02"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,239 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.1. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 12, 2025.

Dec 21, 1990 14 km WNW of Gouménissa, Greece M6.1 94 km
Jun 7, 2025 6 km WNW of Karyes, Greece M5.4 120 km
May 24, 2009 11 km WNW of Stathmós Mourión, Greece M5.3 59 km
May 4, 1995 9 km NNW of Palaiochóri, Greece M5.3 70 km
Aug 22, 2014 12 km S of Kassándreia, Greece M5.2 138 km
Feb 14, 2012 10 km ENE of Sárti, Greece M5.2 131 km
Mar 4, 2012 8 km ENE of Sárti, Greece M5.2 129 km
Jan 2, 2018 2 km N of Stathmós Mourión, Greece M4.9 48 km
Apr 21, 2018 3 km ESE of Pefkochóri, Greece M4.9 136 km
Feb 7, 2023 4 km SSW of Níkiti, Greece M4.9 113 km
Feb 15, 2025 12 km E of Ouranoupolis, Greece M4.9 112 km
May 24, 2014 25 km ESE of Sárti, Greece M4.8 148 km
Sep 22, 2024 10 km NNE of Karyes, Greece M4.8 120 km
May 24, 2009 9 km W of Stathmós Mourión, Greece M4.8 57 km
Apr 10, 1994 0 km SE of Pefkochóri, Greece M4.7 135 km
May 3, 1995 11 km N of Palaiochóri, Greece M4.7 69 km
Aug 8, 2010 7 km N of Arnaía, Greece M4.6 72 km
Aug 10, 1993 14 km SSW of Néa Kallikráteia, Greece M4.6 114 km
May 3, 1995 10 km NNE of Palaiochóri, Greece M4.6 71 km
Feb 1, 2023 22 km ENE of Leptokaryá, Greece M4.6 126 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.0 m (7 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1932 NORTH AEGEAN Earthquake 2.0 m 161 87 km
1902 AEGEAN SEA Earthquake 5 49 km
1585 NORTH AEGEAN SEA Earthquake 143 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 47°F (8°C) 1.5 in
February 39°F (4°C) 1.4 in
March 46°F (8°C) 1.5 in
April 54°F (12°C) 1.6 in
May 63°F (17°C) 1.9 in
June 70°F (21°C) 1.7 in
July 84°F (29°C) 1.4 in Warmest
August 74°F (23°C) 1.0 in Driest
September 66°F (19°C) 1.1 in
October 57°F (14°C) 1.7 in
November 46°F (8°C) 2.2 in Wettest
December 39°F (4°C) 2.0 in Coldest

Vamvakófyto has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 39°F in December to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.0 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.2") and August the driest (1.0").

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