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Weather & Climate in Alexandroupoli, Greece
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Alexandroupoli enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 295 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 22.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 62 feet.
Temperature
40°F Jan (4°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 56.2°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 295 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 62 ft (19 m) |
| Area | 248.0 sq mi (642.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 214/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.8500°N, 25.8764°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Athens |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,305 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.9.
| May 24, 2014 | 21 km SSW of Kamariótissa, Greece | M6.9 | 75 km | 6 km |
| Jul 6, 2003 | 28 km NNE of Gökçeada, Turkey | M5.7 | 47 km | 17 km |
| Jan 8, 2013 | 47 km ESE of Mýrina, Greece | M5.7 | 136 km | 13 km |
| Jul 6, 2003 | 30 km NE of Gökçeada, Turkey | M5.3 | 52 km | 17 km |
| Feb 7, 2017 | 18 km NNW of Míthymna, Greece | M5.3 | 148 km | 8 km |
| Feb 6, 2017 | 25 km WNW of Behram, Turkey | M5.3 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Feb 12, 2017 | 24 km WNW of Behram, Turkey | M5.3 | 140 km | 6 km |
| Jun 15, 2004 | 26 km N of Gökçeada, Turkey | M5.2 | 46 km | 12 km |
| Feb 6, 2017 | 23 km WNW of Behram, Turkey | M5.2 | 143 km | 7 km |
| Feb 20, 2019 | 10 km N of Ayvac?k, Turkey | M5.1 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Sep 4, 2014 | 29 km NNW of Mýrina, Greece | M4.9 | 118 km | 12 km |
| Feb 6, 2017 | 17 km WNW of Behram, Turkey | M4.9 | 147 km | 10 km |
| May 25, 2014 | Western Turkey | M4.9 | 53 km | 13 km |
| Sep 9, 1999 | 10 km NW of Gökçeada, Turkey | M4.8 | 66 km | 5 km |
| Jul 24, 2015 | 13 km NW of Eceabat, Turkey | M4.8 | 71 km | 10 km |
| Sep 22, 2024 | 10 km NNE of Karyes, Greece | M4.8 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Sep 20, 1999 | 7 km NNE of Marmara, Turkey | M4.8 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Jul 9, 2003 | 17 km N of Gökçeada, Turkey | M4.8 | 55 km | 18 km |
| Oct 12, 1991 | 22 km W of Gökçeada, Turkey | M4.8 | 75 km | 12 km |
| Jun 5, 2025 | 38 km NW of Mýrina, Greece | M4.6 | 122 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
8 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1905 | NORTH AEGEAN SEA | Eruption + Earthquake | 3.0 m | 11 | 135 km |
| 1912 | MARMARA SEA | Eruption + Earthquake | 2.7 m | 2,800 | 106 km |
| 1893 | SAMOTHRACE | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 1 | 50 km |
| 2014 | NORTH AEGEAN SEA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 3 | 75 km |
| 1935 | MARMARA SEA | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 5 | 135 km |
| 1585 | NORTH AEGEAN SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 137 km |
| 1265 | MARMARA SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 129 km |
| 557 | MARMARA SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 145 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 2.4 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 1.5 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 1.4 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 0.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 1.1 in | |
| October | 58°F (15°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 49°F (10°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 3.3 in | Wettest |
Alexandroupoli has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 40°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.9 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.3") and August the driest (0.6").