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Weather & Climate in Árta, Greece
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Árta enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 273 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 34.5 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 171 feet.
Temperature
47°F Jan (8°C)
78°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 61.8°F |
| 14% above US avg | |
| January Average | 47°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 273 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 171 ft (52 m) |
| Area | 168.6 sq mi (436.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 130/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.1601°N, 20.9856°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Athens |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
8,084 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 | 126 km | 14 km |
| Jun 15, 1995 | 8 km WNW of Galaxídhion, Greece | M6.5 | 141 km | 14 km |
| Jun 8, 2008 | 15 km ESE of Várda, Greece | M6.4 | 141 km | 16 km |
| Aug 14, 2003 | 8 km S of Kanaláki, Greece | M6.3 | 33 km | 10 km |
| Mar 3, 2021 | 9 km W of Týrnavos, Greece | M6.3 | 122 km | 8 km |
| Jan 26, 2014 | 1 km ENE of Lixoúri, Greece | M6.1 | 116 km | 8 km |
| Feb 3, 2014 | 8 km NNW of Lixoúri, Greece | M6.0 | 112 km | 5 km |
| Mar 18, 1993 | 11 km NNE of Témeni, Greece | M5.8 | 136 km | 59 km |
| Mar 4, 2021 | 11 km E of Verdikoússa, Greece | M5.8 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Mar 25, 2007 | 15 km N of Lixoúri, Greece | M5.7 | 104 km | 15 km |
| Mar 21, 2020 | 14 km NNE of Kanaláki, Greece | M5.7 | 37 km | 10 km |
| May 26, 2000 | 10 km WSW of Préveza, Greece | M5.6 | 40 km | 0 km |
| Jun 16, 1990 | 6 km WNW of Kanaláki, Greece | M5.6 | 41 km | 32 km |
| Jul 14, 1993 | 2 km SE of Pátra, Greece | M5.6 | 124 km | 23 km |
| Mar 12, 2021 | 8 km W of Elassóna, Greece | M5.6 | 125 km | 7 km |
| Jan 26, 2014 | 8 km WNW of Sámi, Greece | M5.6 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Nov 5, 1997 | 10 km NW of Galaxídhion, Greece | M5.6 | 138 km | 24 km |
| Jan 23, 1992 | 19 km NNW of Lixoúri, Greece | M5.6 | 107 km | 17 km |
| Mar 4, 2021 | 7 km S of Kraniá Elassónas, Greece | M5.5 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Jan 18, 2010 | 11 km E of Náfpaktos, Greece | M5.5 | 119 km | 1 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
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 | 130 km |
| 1817 | CORINTHOS-PATRAS GULF | Earthquake | 5.0 m | - | 136 km |
| 1861 | CORINTH GULF | Eruption + Earthquake | 2.1 m | - | 150 km |
| 2008 | SW. CORINTH GULF | Unknown | 2.0 m | - | 150 km |
| 1996 | W. CORINTH GULF | Meteorological | 2.0 m | - | 130 km |
| 1995 | GULF OF CORINTH: AIYION | Eruption + Earthquake | 1.0 m | 26 | 141 km |
| 1953 | IONIAN SEA | Earthquake | 1.0 m | - | 123 km |
| 1948 | IONIAN SEA | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 7 | 85 km |
| 2003 | IONIAN SEA | Earthquake | 0.5 m | - | 33 km |
| 2015 | IONIAN SEA | Eruption + Earthquake | 0.2 m | 2 | 64 km |
| 2018 | ISLAND OF ZAKYNTHOS | Meteorological | - | - | 148 km |
| 1984 | CORINTHOS GULF, GREECE | Eruption + Earthquake | - | - | 136 km |
| 1983 | IONIAN SEA | Earthquake | - | - | 142 km |
| 1953 | IONIAN SEA | Earthquake | - | 476 | 97 km |
| 1953 | ITHAKI ISLAND | Earthquake | - | - | 106 km |
| 1888 | GULF OF CORINTH | Eruption + Earthquake | - | - | 144 km |
| 1883 | IONIAN ISLANDS | Earthquake | - | - | 93 km |
| 1867 | IONIAN SEA | Earthquake | - | 223 | 114 km |
| 1862 | IONIAN SEA | Earthquake | - | - | 149 km |
| 1794 | CORINTH GULF | Eruption + Earthquake | - | - | 149 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 47°F (8°C) | 4.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 49°F (9°C) | 4.4 in | |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 3.2 in | |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 1.5 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 0.7 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 0.5 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 0.7 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 1.8 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 5.9 in | Wettest |
| December | 49°F (9°C) | 5.6 in |
Árta has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 47°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.5 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.9") and July the driest (0.5").