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Weather & Climate in Foinikounta, Greece

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

Foinikounta enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 286 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 27.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 13 feet.

Temperature

50°F Jan (10°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average62.5°F
16% above US avg
January Average50°F (10°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days286 days/yr

Geography

Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Area55.6 sq mi (143.9 km²)
Population Density10/sq mi
Coordinates36.8081°N, 21.8070°W
TimezoneEurope/Athens

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.4"
28% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 5.20"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

5,421 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 36 km 29 km
Jan 8, 2006 26 km NE of Kýthira, Greece M6.7 137 km 66 km
Nov 18, 1997 22 km SW of Lithakiá, Greece M6.6 133 km 33 km
Feb 14, 2008 50 km S of Koróni, Greece M6.5 52 km 28 km
Oct 13, 1997 47 km SSE of Koróni, Greece M6.4 53 km 24 km
Jun 8, 2008 15 km ESE of Várda, Greece M6.4 131 km 16 km
Jan 6, 2008 15 km WNW of Leonídio, Greece M6.2 91 km 75 km
Feb 20, 2008 58 km SSW of Koróni, Greece M6.2 58 km 10 km
Nov 21, 1992 51 km WSW of Kýthira, Greece M5.9 117 km 65 km
Apr 16, 2012 29 km SW of Methóni, Greece M5.8 36 km 29 km
Mar 29, 2024 34 km WNW of Filiatrá, Greece M5.8 75 km 27 km
Nov 3, 2009 38 km SW of Lithakiá, Greece M5.8 140 km 10 km
Apr 12, 2006 16 km SE of Lithakiá, Greece M5.7 117 km 19 km
May 24, 2000 83 km S of Koróni, Greece M5.7 87 km 33 km
Mar 1, 2004 6 km ESE of Arfará, Greece M5.6 46 km 9 km
Jun 21, 2008 82 km S of Koróni, Greece M5.6 83 km 5 km
Apr 29, 1998 72 km S of Koróni, Greece M5.5 76 km 33 km
Jan 11, 1994 92 km S of Koróni, Greece M5.5 95 km 33 km
Apr 11, 2006 11 km SE of Lithakiá, Greece M5.5 121 km 18 km
Jun 25, 2018 37 km WSW of Methóni, Greece M5.5 45 km 10 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tsunami History

10 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 140 km
1867 PELOPONNESUS, GREECE Earthquake 6.0 m 57 km
2018 IONIAN SEA Earthquake 1.5 m 136 km
1947 PELOPONNESUS, GREECE Eruption + Earthquake 1.0 m 3 10 km
1899 IONIAN SEA Earthquake 1.0 m 49 km
1898 IONIAN ISLANDS Earthquake 0.4 m 127 km
1926 ARGOLIKOS GULF Earthquake 138 km
1893 IONIAN SEA Earthquake 131 km
1886 IONIAN SEA Earthquake 326 34 km
1633 ISLAND OF ZAKYNTHOS Earthquake 113 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Methana (162 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Methana Lava dome(s) 760 m (2,493 ft) -258 162 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 50°F (10°C) 4.3 in Coldest
February 50°F (10°C) 3.5 in
March 53°F (12°C) 2.5 in
April 58°F (15°C) 1.6 in
May 65°F (19°C) 0.6 in
June 73°F (23°C) 0.2 in
July 77°F (25°C) 0.1 in Driest
August 77°F (25°C) 0.2 in Warmest
September 72°F (22°C) 1.2 in
October 65°F (19°C) 3.3 in
November 58°F (14°C) 4.7 in
December 52°F (11°C) 5.2 in Wettest

Foinikounta has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 50°F in January to 77°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 27.4 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.2") and July the driest (0.1").

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