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Weather & Climate in Empesós, Greece
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Empesós 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 271 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 35.8 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 991 feet.
Temperature
40°F Jan (4°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 54.5°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 271 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 991 ft (302 m) |
| Area | 5.5 sq mi (14.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 108/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.0239°N, 21.3196°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Athens |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
8,678 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 | 129 km | 14 km |
| Jun 15, 1995 | 8 km WNW of Galaxídhion, Greece | M6.5 | 109 km | 14 km |
| Jun 8, 2008 | 15 km ESE of Várda, Greece | M6.4 | 119 km | 16 km |
| Aug 14, 2003 | 8 km S of Kanaláki, Greece | M6.3 | 64 km | 10 km |
| Mar 3, 2021 | 9 km W of Týrnavos, Greece | M6.3 | 110 km | 8 km |
| Jan 26, 2014 | 1 km ENE of Lixoúri, Greece | M6.1 | 118 km | 8 km |
| Feb 3, 2014 | 8 km NNW of Lixoúri, Greece | M6.0 | 117 km | 5 km |
| Nov 18, 1992 | 10 km SE of Galaxídhion, Greece | M5.9 | 127 km | 15 km |
| Mar 4, 2021 | 11 km E of Verdikoússa, Greece | M5.8 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Mar 18, 1993 | 11 km NNE of Témeni, Greece | M5.8 | 105 km | 59 km |
| Mar 21, 2020 | 14 km NNE of Kanaláki, Greece | M5.7 | 69 km | 10 km |
| Mar 25, 2007 | 15 km N of Lixoúri, Greece | M5.7 | 109 km | 15 km |
| Jul 14, 1993 | 2 km SE of Pátra, Greece | M5.6 | 97 km | 23 km |
| Jun 16, 1990 | 6 km WNW of Kanaláki, Greece | M5.6 | 73 km | 32 km |
| Jan 23, 1992 | 19 km NNW of Lixoúri, Greece | M5.6 | 114 km | 17 km |
| Jan 26, 2014 | 8 km WNW of Sámi, Greece | M5.6 | 105 km | 10 km |
| May 26, 2000 | 10 km WSW of Préveza, Greece | M5.6 | 60 km | 0 km |
| Mar 12, 2021 | 8 km W of Elassóna, Greece | M5.6 | 117 km | 7 km |
| Nov 5, 1997 | 10 km NW of Galaxídhion, Greece | M5.6 | 106 km | 24 km |
| Aug 14, 2003 | 11 km W of Lefkáda, Greece | M5.5 | 68 km | 10 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 | 100 km |
| 1817 | CORINTHOS-PATRAS GULF | Earthquake | 5.0 m | — | 105 km |
| 1965 | NORTH CORINTH GULF | Eruption + Earthquake | 3.0 m | 2 | 128 km |
| 1861 | CORINTH GULF | Eruption + Earthquake | 2.1 m | — | 119 km |
| 2008 | SW. CORINTH GULF | Unknown | 2.0 m | — | 119 km |
| 1996 | W. CORINTH GULF | Meteorological | 2.0 m | — | 99 km |
| 1995 | GULF OF CORINTH: AIYION | Eruption + Earthquake | 1.0 m | 26 | 109 km |
| 1953 | IONIAN SEA | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 120 km |
| 1948 | IONIAN SEA | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 7 | 95 km |
| 2003 | IONIAN SEA | Earthquake | 0.5 m | — | 64 km |
| 1898 | IONIAN ISLANDS | Earthquake | 0.4 m | — | 144 km |
| 2015 | IONIAN SEA | Eruption + Earthquake | 0.2 m | 2 | 74 km |
| 2018 | ISLAND OF ZAKYNTHOS | Meteorological | — | — | 143 km |
| 1992 | CORINTH GULF | Earthquake | — | — | 133 km |
| 1984 | CORINTHOS GULF, GREECE | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 105 km |
| 1983 | IONIAN SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 146 km |
| 1953 | ITHAKI ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 99 km |
| 1953 | IONIAN SEA | Earthquake | — | 476 | 92 km |
| 1888 | GULF OF CORINTH | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 114 km |
| 1883 | IONIAN ISLANDS | Earthquake | — | — | 125 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 3.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 4.1 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 3.5 in | |
| April | 51°F (10°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 1.1 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 1.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 1.0 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 1.8 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 3.8 in | |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 5.3 in | Wettest |
| December | 42°F (6°C) | 5.2 in |
Empesós has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 40°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.8 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.3") and July the driest (1.0").