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Weather & Climate in Corfu, Greece
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Corfu enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (16°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 262 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 40.9 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 43 feet.
Temperature
48°F Jan (9°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 61.5°F |
| 14% above US avg | |
| January Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 262 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 43 ft (13 m) |
| Area | 16.2 sq mi (41.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,475/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.6244°N, 19.9202°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Athens |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
3,649 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.3.
| Aug 14, 2003 | 8 km S of Kanaláki, Greece | M6.3 | 78 km | 10 km |
| Mar 21, 2020 | 14 km NNE of Kanaláki, Greece | M5.7 | 68 km | 10 km |
| Mar 25, 2007 | 15 km N of Lixoúri, Greece | M5.7 | 149 km | 15 km |
| May 26, 2000 | 10 km WSW of Préveza, Greece | M5.6 | 100 km | 0 km |
| Jun 16, 1990 | 6 km WNW of Kanaláki, Greece | M5.6 | 66 km | 32 km |
| Jan 23, 1992 | 19 km NNW of Lixoúri, Greece | M5.6 | 146 km | 17 km |
| Aug 14, 2003 | 11 km W of Lefkáda, Greece | M5.5 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Oct 15, 2016 | 7 km WSW of Asprángeloi, Greece | M5.5 | 65 km | 22 km |
| Feb 5, 2019 | 16 km SW of Néos Oropós, Greece | M5.4 | 86 km | 8 km |
| Jun 29, 2007 | 10 km NE of Gáïos, Greece | M5.4 | 49 km | 10 km |
| Feb 25, 1994 | 15 km W of Lefkáda, Greece | M5.4 | 101 km | 36 km |
| Jul 26, 1996 | Greece-Albania border region | M5.3 | 81 km | 11 km |
| Jun 13, 1993 | 11 km NE of Párga, Greece | M5.3 | 57 km | 20 km |
| Jun 1, 2019 | 12 km SW of Mborje, Albania | M5.2 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Dec 24, 1993 | 8 km NE of Himarë, Albania | M5.2 | 60 km | 25 km |
| Oct 16, 2016 | 8 km SSW of Kalpáki, Greece | M5.2 | 61 km | 13 km |
| Aug 14, 2003 | 10 km NW of Lefkáda, Greece | M5.2 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Apr 9, 2001 | 13 km S of Gjinkar, Albania | M5.1 | 66 km | 53 km |
| Nov 29, 1994 | 23 km SW of Lefkáda, Greece | M5.1 | 113 km | 21 km |
| Aug 5, 1996 | 6 km SSE of Leskovik, Albania | M5.1 | 81 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
6 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.0 m (3 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1948 | IONIAN SEA | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 7 | 129 km |
| 2003 | IONIAN SEA | Earthquake | 0.5 m | — | 78 km |
| 2015 | IONIAN SEA | Eruption + Earthquake | 0.2 m | 2 | 121 km |
| 1883 | IONIAN ISLANDS | Earthquake | — | — | 15 km |
| 1866 | ALBANIAN COASTS | Earthquake | — | 60 | 87 km |
| 1866 | BAY OF VLORE | Earthquake | — | — | 97 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 48°F (9°C) | 4.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 49°F (9°C) | 4.9 in | |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 3.8 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 1.5 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 0.6 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 0.9 in | Warmest |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 2.7 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 5.4 in | |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 7.1 in | Wettest |
| December | 50°F (10°C) | 6.5 in |
Corfu has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 48°F in January to 77°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 40.9 inches, with November being the wettest month (7.1") and July the driest (0.4").