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Weather & Climate in Áratos, Greece
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Áratos enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 296 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 22.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 112 feet.
Temperature
40°F Jan (4°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 57.0°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 296 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 112 ft (34 m) |
| Area | 148.8 sq mi (385.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 8/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.0814°N, 25.5519°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Athens |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
976 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 | 89 km | 6 km |
| Jul 6, 2003 | 28 km NNE of Gökçeada, Turkey | M5.7 | 81 km | 17 km |
| Jun 7, 2025 | 6 km WNW of Karyes, Greece | M5.4 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Jul 6, 2003 | 30 km NE of Gökçeada, Turkey | M5.3 | 88 km | 17 km |
| Jun 15, 2004 | 26 km N of Gökçeada, Turkey | M5.2 | 76 km | 12 km |
| Sep 4, 2014 | 29 km NNW of Mýrina, Greece | M4.9 | 123 km | 12 km |
| May 25, 2014 | Western Turkey | M4.9 | 89 km | 13 km |
| Feb 15, 2025 | 12 km E of Ouranoupolis, Greece | M4.9 | 145 km | 14 km |
| Oct 12, 1991 | 22 km W of Gökçeada, Turkey | M4.8 | 98 km | 12 km |
| Jul 9, 2003 | 17 km N of Gökçeada, Turkey | M4.8 | 87 km | 18 km |
| Jul 24, 2015 | 13 km NW of Eceabat, Turkey | M4.8 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Sep 22, 2024 | 10 km NNE of Karyes, Greece | M4.8 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Sep 9, 1999 | 10 km NW of Gökçeada, Turkey | M4.8 | 94 km | 5 km |
| Dec 11, 1998 | 7 km NW of Chirpan, Bulgaria | M4.7 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Apr 5, 2002 | 4 km NE of Asenovgrad, Bulgaria | M4.7 | 119 km | 27 km |
| Jul 30, 2013 | 10 km NNW of Gökçeada, Turkey | M4.6 | 92 km | 10 km |
| May 24, 2014 | 28 km NE of Gökçeada, Turkey | M4.6 | 92 km | 9 km |
| Jun 7, 2023 | Bulgaria | M4.6 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Jun 5, 2025 | 38 km NW of Mýrina, Greece | M4.6 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Feb 20, 2006 | 16 km ENE of Kardzhali, Bulgaria | M4.6 | 70 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
5 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 | 138 km |
| 1893 | SAMOTHRACE | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 1 | 65 km |
| 2014 | NORTH AEGEAN SEA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 3 | 89 km |
| 1585 | NORTH AEGEAN SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 132 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 2.1 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 1.6 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 1.5 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 1.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 1.0 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 49°F (10°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 3.1 in | Wettest |
Áratos has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 40°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.1") and August the driest (0.7").