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Weather & Climate in Elafónisos, Greece
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Elafónisos enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 297 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 21.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet.
Temperature
50°F Jan (10°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 62.6°F |
| 16% above US avg | |
| January Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 297 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 16 ft (5 m) |
| Area | 642.6 sq mi (1,664.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.5081°N, 22.9789°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Athens |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
3,030 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.9.
| Feb 14, 2008 | 35 km S of Methóni, Greece | M6.9 | 117 km | 29 km |
| Jan 8, 2006 | 26 km NE of Kýthira, Greece | M6.7 | 30 km | 66 km |
| Oct 12, 2013 | 36 km W of Kíssamos, Greece | M6.6 | 113 km | 40 km |
| Feb 14, 2008 | 50 km S of Koróni, Greece | M6.5 | 102 km | 28 km |
| Oct 13, 1997 | 47 km SSE of Koróni, Greece | M6.4 | 83 km | 24 km |
| Jan 6, 2008 | 15 km WNW of Leonídio, Greece | M6.2 | 83 km | 75 km |
| Feb 20, 2008 | 58 km SSW of Koróni, Greece | M6.2 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Nov 21, 1992 | 51 km WSW of Kýthira, Greece | M5.9 | 79 km | 65 km |
| May 21, 2002 | 18 km SW of Adámas, Greece | M5.9 | 116 km | 97 km |
| Aug 29, 2014 | 59 km E of Géfyra, Greece | M5.8 | 68 km | 80 km |
| Apr 16, 2012 | 29 km SW of Methóni, Greece | M5.8 | 135 km | 29 km |
| May 24, 2000 | 83 km S of Koróni, Greece | M5.7 | 101 km | 33 km |
| Apr 4, 2014 | 36 km ESE of Ýdra, Greece | M5.6 | 117 km | 107 km |
| Mar 1, 2004 | 6 km ESE of Arfará, Greece | M5.6 | 104 km | 9 km |
| Jun 21, 2008 | 82 km S of Koróni, Greece | M5.6 | 115 km | 5 km |
| Jan 11, 1994 | 92 km S of Koróni, Greece | M5.5 | 111 km | 33 km |
| Apr 29, 1998 | 72 km S of Koróni, Greece | M5.5 | 102 km | 33 km |
| Jun 25, 2018 | 37 km WSW of Methóni, Greece | M5.5 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Sep 16, 2001 | 6 km SE of Kopanáki, Greece | M5.5 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Feb 3, 2007 | 63 km SW of Kýthira, Greece | M5.4 | 92 km | 59 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
7 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 | — | 57 km |
| 1867 | PELOPONNESUS, GREECE | Earthquake | 6.0 m | — | 71 km |
| 1947 | PELOPONNESUS, GREECE | Eruption + Earthquake | 1.0 m | 3 | 101 km |
| 1899 | IONIAN SEA | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 137 km |
| 2013 | CRETE | Earthquake | 0.0 m | — | 113 km |
| 1926 | ARGOLIKOS GULF | Earthquake | — | — | 29 km |
| 1886 | IONIAN SEA | Earthquake | — | 326 | 132 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Methana (127 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Methana | Lava dome(s) | 760 m (2,493 ft) | -258 | 127 km |
| Milos | Stratovolcano(es) | 751 m (2,464 ft) | 140 | 132 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 50°F (10°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 50°F (10°C) | 3.0 in | |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 1.4 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 0.6 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 0.2 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 0.3 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 0.5 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 58°F (14°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 53°F (12°C) | 4.0 in | Wettest |
Elafónisos has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 50°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.0") and July the driest (0.2").