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Weather & Climate in Élafos, Greece
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Élafos enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (16°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 313 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 32.9 inches. The area receives 1.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,165 feet.
Temperature
46°F Jan (8°C)
83°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 61.5°F |
| 14% above US avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 313 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,165 ft (355 m) |
| Area | 12.9 sq mi (33.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 48/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.3737°N, 22.3974°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Athens |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2,640 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.6.
| May 13, 1995 | 10 km W of Aianí, Greece | M6.6 | 65 km | 14 km |
| Mar 3, 2021 | 9 km W of Týrnavos, Greece | M6.3 | 71 km | 8 km |
| Dec 21, 1990 | 14 km WNW of Gouménissa, Greece | M6.1 | 71 km | 13 km |
| Sep 1, 1994 | 4 km S of Demir Hisar, North Macedonia | M5.8 | 135 km | 14 km |
| Mar 4, 2021 | 11 km E of Verdikoússa, Greece | M5.8 | 70 km | 10 km |
| Mar 12, 2021 | 8 km W of Elassóna, Greece | M5.6 | 60 km | 7 km |
| Mar 4, 2021 | 7 km S of Kraniá Elassónas, Greece | M5.5 | 65 km | 10 km |
| Jan 9, 2022 | 5 km NNW of Flórina, Greece | M5.5 | 99 km | 13 km |
| May 4, 1995 | 9 km NNW of Palaiochóri, Greece | M5.3 | 106 km | 10 km |
| May 24, 2009 | 11 km WNW of Stathmós Mourión, Greece | M5.3 | 107 km | 0 km |
| Mar 3, 2021 | 5 km WSW of Týrnavos, Greece | M5.3 | 74 km | 10 km |
| Jul 17, 1995 | 7 km S of Siátista, Greece | M5.2 | 76 km | 22 km |
| Jun 1, 2019 | 12 km SW of Mborje, Albania | M5.2 | 144 km | 10 km |
| May 15, 1995 | 18 km NW of Deskáti, Greece | M5.2 | 74 km | 14 km |
| Mar 4, 2012 | 8 km ENE of Sárti, Greece | M5.2 | 144 km | 3 km |
| May 17, 1995 | 17 km WSW of Aianí, Greece | M5.2 | 72 km | 19 km |
| Feb 14, 2012 | 10 km ENE of Sárti, Greece | M5.2 | 146 km | 24 km |
| Aug 22, 2014 | 12 km S of Kassándreia, Greece | M5.2 | 101 km | 14 km |
| Sep 1, 1994 | 8 km NW of Kukure?ani, North Macedonia | M5.2 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Jun 9, 2003 | 7 km E of Tsarítsani, Greece | M5.2 | 54 km | 18 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.0 m (7 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1932 | NORTH AEGEAN | Earthquake | 2.0 m | 161 | 128 km |
| 1955 | VOLOS GULF | Earthquake | — | 8 | 124 km |
| 1911 | OCHRIDA LAKE | Earthquake | — | — | 147 km |
| 1902 | AEGEAN SEA | Earthquake | — | 5 | 83 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46°F (8°C) | 1.2 in | |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 1.4 in | |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 1.6 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 1.7 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 1.2 in | |
| July | 83°F (29°C) | 1.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 1.0 in | Driest |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 1.1 in | |
| October | 58°F (15°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 2.1 in | Wettest |
| December | 40°F (5°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest |
Élafos has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 40°F in December to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.4 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.1") and August the driest (1.0").