Weather & Climate in Drapetsóna, Greece

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Drapetsóna enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 88°F in July. The area gets 340 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 16.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 108 feet.

Temperature

52°F Jan (11°C) 88°F Jul (31°C)

Annual Average	66.9°F
	24% above US avg
January Average	52°F (11°C)
July Average	88°F (31°C)
Sunny Days	340 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	108 ft (33 m)
Area	0.7 sq mi (1.7 km²)
Population Density	20,848/sq mi
Coordinates	37.9499°N, 23.6231°W
Timezone	Europe/Athens

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 16.7"

56% below US avg

Snowfall 3.0"

Wettest Month (Dec) 2.80"

Driest Month (Jul) 0.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

4,149 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	127 km	14 km
Jul 26, 2001	32 km WNW of Skýros, Greece	M6.5	135 km	10 km
Jan 6, 2008	15 km WNW of Leonídio, Greece	M6.2	116 km	75 km
Sep 7, 1999	5 km WNW of Fylí, Greece	M6.0	19 km	10 km
Nov 18, 1992	10 km SE of Galaxídhion, Greece	M5.9	110 km	15 km
Mar 18, 1993	11 km NNE of Témeni, Greece	M5.8	136 km	59 km
Aug 29, 2014	59 km E of Géfyra, Greece	M5.8	141 km	80 km
Apr 4, 2014	36 km ESE of Ýdra, Greece	M5.6	77 km	107 km
Nov 5, 1997	10 km NW of Galaxídhion, Greece	M5.6	129 km	24 km
Feb 17, 2021	11 km N of Kamárai, Greece	M5.5	149 km	5 km
Jun 15, 1995	3 km E of Galaxídhion, Greece	M5.4	116 km	10 km
Jan 22, 2010	14 km NNE of Kamárai, Greece	M5.4	148 km	5 km
Jul 19, 2019	1 km NNE of Magoúla, Greece	M5.3	18 km	10 km
Sep 16, 2013	9 km NNW of Eláteia, Greece	M5.3	115 km	8 km
Mar 30, 2019	2 km SE of Galaxídhion, Greece	M5.3	117 km	10 km
Jun 9, 2015	13 km E of Malesína, Greece	M5.3	77 km	13 km
Nov 4, 1993	8 km N of Kamárai, Greece	M5.3	149 km	17 km
Aug 7, 2013	9 km NW of Eláteia, Greece	M5.3	115 km	0 km
Jan 12, 2021	13 km NNE of Kamárai, Greece	M5.2	146 km	10 km
Jun 18, 2008	4 km NNW of Ayía Triás, Greece	M5.1	80 km	83 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	146 km
1817	CORINTHOS-PATRAS GULF	Earthquake	5.0 m	-	139 km
1965	NORTH CORINTH GULF	Eruption + Earthquake	3.0 m	2	106 km
1894	NORTH EVOIKOS GULF	Eruption + Earthquake	3.0 m	-	95 km
1861	CORINTH GULF	Eruption + Earthquake	2.1 m	-	128 km
2008	SW. CORINTH GULF	Unknown	2.0 m	-	128 km
1996	W. CORINTH GULF	Meteorological	2.0 m	-	142 km
1981	GULF OF CORINTH	Earthquake	1.3 m	-	41 km
1995	GULF OF CORINTH: AIYION	Eruption + Earthquake	1.0 m	26	127 km
1981	ATHENS-EASTERN GULF OF CORINTH	Earthquake	1.0 m	22	68 km
1928	CORINTHOS-PATRAS GULF	Earthquake	0.6 m	20	55 km
1992	CORINTH GULF	Earthquake	-	-	101 km
1984	CORINTHOS GULF, GREECE	Eruption + Earthquake	-	-	138 km
1888	GULF OF CORINTH	Eruption + Earthquake	-	-	136 km
1862	IONIAN SEA	Earthquake	-	-	125 km
1853	CENTRAL GREECE (EVOIKOS GULF)	Earthquake	-	17	35 km
1794	CORINTH GULF	Eruption + Earthquake	-	-	122 km
1748	CORINTHOS-PATRAS GULF	Earthquake	-	-	139 km
1402	GULF OF CORINTH	Earthquake	-	-	108 km
-373	CORINTHOS-PATRAS GULF	Eruption + Earthquake	-	-	125 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Methana (45 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Methana	Lava dome(s)	760 m (2,493 ft)	-258	45 km
Milos	Stratovolcano(es)	751 m (2,464 ft)	140	157 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	52°F (11°C)	2.0 in
February	49°F (10°C)	2.1 in	Coldest
March	52°F (11°C)	2.1 in
April	59°F (15°C)	1.2 in
May	68°F (20°C)	0.7 in
June	76°F (25°C)	0.4 in
July	88°F (31°C)	0.3 in	Warmest, Driest
August	80°F (27°C)	0.3 in
September	74°F (23°C)	0.4 in
October	66°F (19°C)	1.9 in
November	57°F (14°C)	2.5 in
December	52°F (11°C)	2.8 in	Wettest

Drapetsóna has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 49°F in February to 88°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.8") and July the driest (0.3").

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