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Weather & Climate in Darátsos, Greece
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Darátsos enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 287 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 27.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 220 feet.
Temperature
47°F Jan (9°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 60.4°F |
| 12% above US avg | |
| January Average | 47°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 287 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 220 ft (67 m) |
| Area | 259.2 sq mi (671.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 18/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.4996°N, 23.9749°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Athens |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2,198 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.7.
| Jan 8, 2006 | 26 km NE of Kýthira, Greece | M6.7 | 113 km | 66 km |
| Oct 12, 2013 | 36 km W of Kíssamos, Greece | M6.6 | 65 km | 40 km |
| May 23, 1994 | 15 km NNE of Pánormos, Greece | M6.1 | 68 km | 76 km |
| Mar 17, 2004 | 74 km WSW of Kastrí, Greece | M6.1 | 117 km | 25 km |
| May 21, 2002 | 18 km SW of Adámas, Greece | M5.9 | 128 km | 97 km |
| Nov 21, 1992 | 51 km WSW of Kýthira, Greece | M5.9 | 142 km | 65 km |
| Aug 29, 2014 | 59 km E of Géfyra, Greece | M5.8 | 134 km | 80 km |
| Feb 28, 2011 | 22 km W of Néa Anatolí, Greece | M5.7 | 143 km | 53 km |
| Dec 7, 1995 | 4 km SSE of Kastrí, Greece | M5.6 | 79 km | 33 km |
| Mar 28, 2008 | 32 km SSE of Pýrgos, Greece | M5.6 | 149 km | 45 km |
| Sep 12, 2012 | 6 km SSE of Kastrí, Greece | M5.5 | 81 km | 32 km |
| Nov 5, 1997 | 12 km SW of Kastrí, Greece | M5.4 | 81 km | 33 km |
| Feb 3, 2007 | 63 km SW of Kýthira, Greece | M5.4 | 144 km | 59 km |
| Dec 10, 1995 | 2 km ESE of Kastrí, Greece | M5.3 | 76 km | 40 km |
| Nov 26, 2001 | 17 km E of Kastrí, Greece | M5.3 | 81 km | 33 km |
| Jul 21, 2024 | 56 km SW of Palaióchora, Greece | M5.3 | 96 km | 10 km |
| Jul 31, 2017 | 35 km S of Kastrí, Greece | M5.3 | 110 km | 39 km |
| Apr 6, 2013 | 3 km S of Kastrí, Greece | M5.3 | 78 km | 34 km |
| Sep 27, 2011 | 44 km SW of Kastrí, Greece | M5.3 | 110 km | 28 km |
| Jan 27, 2012 | 48 km SW of Emporeío, Greece | M5.3 | 115 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
6 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 8.6 m (28 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1866 | S. COASTS PELOPONNESUS, GREECE | Earthquake | 8.6 m | — | 104 km |
| 2013 | CRETE | Earthquake | 0.0 m | — | 66 km |
| 1926 | ARGOLIKOS GULF | Earthquake | — | — | 127 km |
| 1629 | CRETE | Earthquake | — | — | 108 km |
| 1494 | ISLAND OF CRETE | Earthquake | — | — | 138 km |
| 365 | CRETE | Earthquake | — | 5,000 | 105 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Milos (140 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Milos | Stratovolcano(es) | 751 m (2,464 ft) | 140 | 140 km |
| Santorini | Shield(s) | 367 m (1,204 ft) | 1950 | 163 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 47°F (9°C) | 5.5 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 48°F (9°C) | 4.4 in | |
| March | 51°F (10°C) | 3.4 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 0.7 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 0.2 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 0.1 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 0.7 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 50°F (10°C) | 4.4 in |
Darátsos has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 47°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.3 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.5") and July the driest (0.1").