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Weather & Climate in Firá, Greece
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Firá enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 301 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 19.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 801 feet.
Temperature
54°F Jan (12°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 65.2°F |
| 21% above US avg | |
| January Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 301 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 801 ft (244 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,400/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.4211°N, 25.4309°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Athens |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,593 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.2.
| May 22, 2025 | 66 km SE of Emporeío, Greece | M6.2 | 73 km | 64 km |
| Jan 22, 2002 | 49 km NW of Fry, Greece | M6.2 | 128 km | 88 km |
| May 23, 1994 | 15 km NNE of Pánormos, Greece | M6.1 | 115 km | 76 km |
| Apr 1, 2011 | 42 km NW of Fry, Greece | M6.0 | 132 km | 60 km |
| May 21, 2002 | 18 km SW of Adámas, Greece | M5.9 | 106 km | 97 km |
| Aug 1, 2021 | 26 km SSW of Mandráki, Greece | M5.6 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Jun 21, 2021 | 20 km SSW of Mandráki, Greece | M5.5 | 144 km | 9 km |
| Feb 10, 2025 | 26 km SW of Amorgós, Greece | M5.3 | 36 km | 10 km |
| Feb 4, 2025 | 21 km NE of Firá, Greece | M5.3 | 21 km | 14 km |
| Sep 13, 2003 | 13 km SSW of Kéfalos, Greece | M5.3 | 135 km | 155 km |
| Apr 13, 2021 | 10 km SW of Mandráki, Greece | M5.3 | 146 km | 6 km |
| Jan 27, 2012 | 48 km SW of Emporeío, Greece | M5.3 | 53 km | 5 km |
| Jan 13, 2009 | 52 km NNE of Palekastro, Greece | M5.3 | 121 km | 42 km |
| Aug 3, 2021 | 25 km SSW of Mandráki, Greece | M5.2 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Feb 9, 2025 | 30 km SW of Amorgós, Greece | M5.2 | 32 km | 10 km |
| Mar 20, 1992 | 9 km SE of Adámas, Greece | M5.2 | 86 km | 14 km |
| Jan 25, 2017 | 23 km NE of Palekastro, Greece | M5.2 | 148 km | 57 km |
| Jan 26, 2012 | Dodecanese Islands, Greece | M5.2 | 52 km | 29 km |
| Mar 27, 2015 | 42 km NW of Fry, Greece | M5.2 | 133 km | 67 km |
| Jun 6, 2002 | 49 km N of Sitia, Greece | M5.2 | 109 km | 87 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
11 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 90.0 m (295 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| -1610 | THERA ISLAND (SANTORINI) | Astronomical | 90.0 m | — | 4 km |
| 1650 | THERA ISLAND (SANTORINI) | Explosion | 30.0 m | 120 | 4 km |
| 1956 | CYCLADES | Eruption + Earthquake | 20.0 m | 56 | 54 km |
| 1956 | AMORGOS ISLAND, AEGEAN ISLANDS | Earthquake | 10.0 m | — | 43 km |
| 1968 | ISLAND OF KOS | Eruption + Earthquake | 1.2 m | — | 136 km |
| 2025 | ISLAND OF CRETE | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 78 km |
| 1870 | ALEXANDRIA | Earthquake | — | — | 69 km |
| 1629 | CRETE | Earthquake | — | — | 61 km |
| 1494 | ISLAND OF CRETE | Earthquake | — | — | 103 km |
| 1050 | ISLAND OF THIRA | Astronomical | — | — | 4 km |
| 46 | THERA ISLAND (SANTORINI) | Astronomical | — | — | 4 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Santorini (4 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Santorini | Shield(s) | 367 m (1,204 ft) | 1950 | 4 km |
| Milos | Stratovolcano(es) | 751 m (2,464 ft) | 140 | 94 km |
| Nisyros | Stratovolcano | 698 m (2,290 ft) | 1888 | 156 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 54°F (12°C) | 3.7 in | Wettest |
| February | 53°F (12°C) | 3.1 in | Coldest |
| March | 56°F (13°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 60°F (16°C) | 1.0 in | |
| May | 67°F (20°C) | 0.5 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 0.1 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 0.1 in | |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 0.3 in | |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 62°F (16°C) | 2.7 in | |
| December | 56°F (13°C) | 3.4 in |
Firá has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 53°F in February to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.3 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.7") and July the driest (0.0").