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Weather & Climate in Drépano, Greece

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

Drépano experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 278 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 31.8 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 213 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (5°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average54.7°F
1% above US avg
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days278 days/yr

Geography

Elevation213 ft (65 m)
Area7.7 sq mi (19.8 km²)
Population Density71/sq mi
Coordinates38.3215°N, 21.8522°W
TimezoneEurope/Athens

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.8"
16% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 4.88"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.71"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

9,094 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.6.

Nov 18, 1997 22 km SW of Lithakiá, Greece M6.6 134 km 33 km
Jun 15, 1995 8 km WNW of Galaxídhion, Greece M6.5 39 km 14 km
Jun 8, 2008 15 km ESE of Várda, Greece M6.4 49 km 16 km
Aug 14, 2003 8 km S of Kanaláki, Greece M6.3 143 km 10 km
Jan 6, 2008 15 km WNW of Leonídio, Greece M6.2 143 km 75 km
Jan 26, 2014 1 km ENE of Lixoúri, Greece M6.1 123 km 8 km
Feb 3, 2014 8 km NNW of Lixoúri, Greece M6.0 128 km 5 km
Nov 18, 1992 10 km SE of Galaxídhion, Greece M5.9 52 km 15 km
Mar 18, 1993 11 km NNE of Témeni, Greece M5.8 27 km 59 km
Mar 29, 2024 34 km WNW of Filiatrá, Greece M5.8 123 km 27 km
Mar 25, 2007 15 km N of Lixoúri, Greece M5.7 125 km 15 km
Apr 12, 2006 16 km SE of Lithakiá, Greece M5.7 112 km 19 km
Mar 1, 2004 6 km ESE of Arfará, Greece M5.6 134 km 9 km
Jan 26, 2014 8 km WNW of Sámi, Greece M5.6 112 km 10 km
Jul 14, 1993 2 km SE of Pátra, Greece M5.6 14 km 23 km
May 26, 2000 10 km WSW of Préveza, Greece M5.6 125 km 0 km
Nov 5, 1997 10 km NW of Galaxídhion, Greece M5.6 40 km 24 km
Jan 23, 1992 19 km NNW of Lixoúri, Greece M5.6 133 km 17 km
Aug 14, 2003 11 km W of Lefkáda, Greece M5.5 125 km 10 km
Jan 10, 1998 50 km S of Lithakiá, Greece M5.5 150 km 33 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 15 km
1817 CORINTHOS-PATRAS GULF Earthquake 5.0 m 22 km
1965 NORTH CORINTH GULF Eruption + Earthquake 3.0 m 2 61 km
1894 NORTH EVOIKOS GULF Eruption + Earthquake 3.0 m 116 km
1861 CORINTH GULF Eruption + Earthquake 2.1 m 33 km
2008 SW. CORINTH GULF Unknown 2.0 m 33 km
1996 W. CORINTH GULF Meteorological 2.0 m 21 km
2018 IONIAN SEA Earthquake 1.5 m 144 km
1981 GULF OF CORINTH Earthquake 1.3 m 126 km
1995 GULF OF CORINTH: AIYION Eruption + Earthquake 1.0 m 26 39 km
1981 ATHENS-EASTERN GULF OF CORINTH Earthquake 1.0 m 22 95 km
1953 IONIAN SEA Earthquake 1.0 m 112 km
1948 IONIAN SEA Earthquake 1.0 m 7 126 km
1899 IONIAN SEA Earthquake 1.0 m 120 km
1928 CORINTHOS-PATRAS GULF Earthquake 0.6 m 20 107 km
2003 IONIAN SEA Earthquake 0.5 m 143 km
1898 IONIAN ISLANDS Earthquake 0.4 m 98 km
2015 IONIAN SEA Eruption + Earthquake 0.2 m 2 116 km
2018 ISLAND OF ZAKYNTHOS Meteorological 119 km
1992 CORINTH GULF Earthquake 65 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Methana (152 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Methana Lava dome(s) 760 m (2,493 ft) -258 152 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (5°C) 4.0 in Coldest
February 40°F (5°C) 3.9 in
March 44°F (7°C) 3.2 in
April 51°F (10°C) 2.5 in
May 59°F (15°C) 1.5 in
June 67°F (19°C) 0.8 in
July 71°F (22°C) 0.7 in Warmest, Driest
August 71°F (22°C) 0.8 in
September 65°F (18°C) 1.3 in
October 57°F (14°C) 3.4 in
November 48°F (9°C) 4.8 in
December 43°F (6°C) 4.9 in Wettest

Drépano has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 40°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.9") and July the driest (0.7").

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