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Weather & Climate in Desfína, Greece
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Desfína enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 286 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 27.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,890 feet.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 55.9°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 286 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,890 ft (576 m) |
| Area | 2.3 sq mi (6.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 747/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.4169°N, 22.5293°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Athens |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
6,897 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.5.
| Jun 15, 1995 | 8 km WNW of Galaxídhion, Greece | M6.5 | 22 km | 14 km |
| Jun 8, 2008 | 15 km ESE of Várda, Greece | M6.4 | 101 km | 16 km |
| Jan 6, 2008 | 15 km WNW of Leonídio, Greece | M6.2 | 134 km | 75 km |
| Sep 7, 1999 | 5 km WNW of Fylí, Greece | M6.0 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Nov 18, 1992 | 10 km SE of Galaxídhion, Greece | M5.9 | 14 km | 15 km |
| Mar 18, 1993 | 11 km NNE of Témeni, Greece | M5.8 | 34 km | 59 km |
| Jul 14, 1993 | 2 km SE of Pátra, Greece | M5.6 | 71 km | 23 km |
| Nov 5, 1997 | 10 km NW of Galaxídhion, Greece | M5.6 | 22 km | 24 km |
| Mar 1, 2004 | 6 km ESE of Arfará, Greece | M5.6 | 147 km | 9 km |
| Sep 16, 2001 | 6 km SE of Kopanáki, Greece | M5.5 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Jan 18, 2010 | 11 km E of Náfpaktos, Greece | M5.5 | 50 km | 1 km |
| Feb 17, 2021 | 11 km N of Kamárai, Greece | M5.5 | 45 km | 5 km |
| Jan 22, 2010 | 14 km NNE of Kamárai, Greece | M5.4 | 42 km | 5 km |
| Mar 26, 1993 | 10 km WSW of Epitálio, Greece | M5.4 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Jun 15, 1995 | 3 km E of Galaxídhion, Greece | M5.4 | 10 km | 10 km |
| Mar 30, 2019 | 2 km SE of Galaxídhion, Greece | M5.3 | 13 km | 10 km |
| Aug 7, 2013 | 9 km NW of Eláteia, Greece | M5.3 | 34 km | 0 km |
| Mar 3, 2021 | 5 km WSW of Týrnavos, Greece | M5.3 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Jun 26, 1991 | 11 km S of Astakós, Greece | M5.3 | 125 km | 40 km |
| Feb 15, 2016 | 14 km E of Kréstena, Greece | M5.3 | 115 km | 29 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 | 46 km |
| 1817 | CORINTHOS-PATRAS GULF | Earthquake | 5.0 m | - | 40 km |
| 1965 | NORTH CORINTH GULF | Eruption + Earthquake | 3.0 m | 2 | 4 km |
| 1894 | NORTH EVOIKOS GULF | Eruption + Earthquake | 3.0 m | - | 59 km |
| 1861 | CORINTH GULF | Eruption + Earthquake | 2.1 m | - | 38 km |
| 2008 | SW. CORINTH GULF | Unknown | 2.0 m | - | 38 km |
| 1996 | W. CORINTH GULF | Meteorological | 2.0 m | - | 39 km |
| 1981 | GULF OF CORINTH | Earthquake | 1.3 m | - | 70 km |
| 1995 | GULF OF CORINTH: AIYION | Eruption + Earthquake | 1.0 m | 26 | 22 km |
| 1981 | ATHENS-EASTERN GULF OF CORINTH | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 22 | 41 km |
| 1899 | IONIAN SEA | Earthquake | 1.0 m | - | 147 km |
| 1928 | CORINTHOS-PATRAS GULF | Earthquake | 0.6 m | 20 | 62 km |
| 1992 | CORINTH GULF | Earthquake | - | - | 8 km |
| 1984 | CORINTHOS GULF, GREECE | Eruption + Earthquake | - | - | 39 km |
| 1955 | VOLOS GULF | Earthquake | - | 8 | 120 km |
| 1953 | ITHAKI ISLAND | Earthquake | - | - | 150 km |
| 1888 | GULF OF CORINTH | Eruption + Earthquake | - | - | 45 km |
| 1862 | IONIAN SEA | Earthquake | - | - | 31 km |
| 1853 | CENTRAL GREECE (EVOIKOS GULF) | Earthquake | - | 17 | 87 km |
| 1794 | CORINTH GULF | Eruption + Earthquake | - | - | 24 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Methana (114 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Methana | Lava dome(s) | 760 m (2,493 ft) | -258 | 114 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 3.3 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 2.9 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 1.6 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 0.9 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 0.7 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 0.8 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 1.2 in | |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 2.9 in | |
| November | 49°F (10°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 4.2 in | Wettest |
Desfína has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 41°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.2") and July the driest (0.7").