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Weather & Climate in Ammótopos, Greece
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ammótopos enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 269 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 36.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 879 feet.
Temperature
44°F Jan (7°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 58.8°F |
| 9% above US avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 269 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 879 ft (268 m) |
| Area | 186.3 sq mi (482.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.2710°N, 20.9426°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Athens |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
7,465 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.6.
| May 13, 1995 | 10 km W of Aianí, Greece | M6.6 | 117 km | 14 km |
| Aug 14, 2003 | 8 km S of Kanaláki, Greece | M6.3 | 32 km | 10 km |
| Mar 3, 2021 | 9 km W of Týrnavos, Greece | M6.3 | 119 km | 8 km |
| Jan 26, 2014 | 1 km ENE of Lixoúri, Greece | M6.1 | 126 km | 8 km |
| Feb 3, 2014 | 8 km NNW of Lixoúri, Greece | M6.0 | 122 km | 5 km |
| Mar 18, 1993 | 11 km NNE of Témeni, Greece | M5.8 | 148 km | 59 km |
| Mar 4, 2021 | 11 km E of Verdikoússa, Greece | M5.8 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Mar 21, 2020 | 14 km NNE of Kanaláki, Greece | M5.7 | 28 km | 10 km |
| Mar 25, 2007 | 15 km N of Lixoúri, Greece | M5.7 | 113 km | 15 km |
| Jul 14, 1993 | 2 km SE of Pátra, Greece | M5.6 | 136 km | 23 km |
| Nov 5, 1997 | 10 km NW of Galaxídhion, Greece | M5.6 | 149 km | 24 km |
| Jan 23, 1992 | 19 km NNW of Lixoúri, Greece | M5.6 | 116 km | 17 km |
| May 26, 2000 | 10 km WSW of Préveza, Greece | M5.6 | 47 km | 0 km |
| Jun 16, 1990 | 6 km WNW of Kanaláki, Greece | M5.6 | 36 km | 32 km |
| Jan 26, 2014 | 8 km WNW of Sámi, Greece | M5.6 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Mar 12, 2021 | 8 km W of Elassóna, Greece | M5.6 | 120 km | 7 km |
| Mar 4, 2021 | 7 km S of Kraniá Elassónas, Greece | M5.5 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Jan 18, 2010 | 11 km E of Náfpaktos, Greece | M5.5 | 131 km | 1 km |
| Feb 17, 2021 | 11 km N of Kamárai, Greece | M5.5 | 134 km | 5 km |
| Aug 14, 2003 | 11 km W of Lefkáda, Greece | M5.5 | 59 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
13 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 | 142 km |
| 1817 | CORINTHOS-PATRAS GULF | Earthquake | 5.0 m | — | 147 km |
| 1996 | W. CORINTH GULF | Meteorological | 2.0 m | — | 141 km |
| 1953 | IONIAN SEA | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 134 km |
| 1948 | IONIAN SEA | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 7 | 94 km |
| 2003 | IONIAN SEA | Earthquake | 0.5 m | — | 32 km |
| 2015 | IONIAN SEA | Eruption + Earthquake | 0.2 m | 2 | 73 km |
| 1984 | CORINTHOS GULF, GREECE | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 147 km |
| 1953 | ITHAKI ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 118 km |
| 1953 | IONIAN SEA | Earthquake | — | 476 | 109 km |
| 1883 | IONIAN ISLANDS | Earthquake | — | — | 85 km |
| 1867 | IONIAN SEA | Earthquake | — | 223 | 124 km |
| 1748 | CORINTHOS-PATRAS GULF | Earthquake | — | — | 147 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (7°C) | 4.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 4.4 in | |
| March | 49°F (10°C) | 3.5 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 1.9 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 0.9 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 0.8 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 0.9 in | |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 2.0 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 5.8 in | Wettest |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 5.7 in |
Ammótopos has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 44°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.7 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.8") and July the driest (0.8").