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Weather & Climate in Foliá, Greece

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

Foliá enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 306 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 33.1 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 896 feet.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average60.5°F
12% above US avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days306 days/yr

Geography

Elevation896 ft (273 m)
Area337.5 sq mi (874.1 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates40.8094°N, 24.1569°W
TimezoneEurope/Athens

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.1"
13% below US avg
Snowfall 0.4"
Wettest Month (Nov) 2.76"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.59"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,565 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.9.

May 24, 2014 21 km SSW of Kamariótissa, Greece M6.9 119 km 6 km
Jan 16, 2022 25 km SSE of Karyes, Greece M5.5 87 km 7 km
Jul 23, 1992 43 km ESE of Sykiá, Greece M5.5 109 km 7 km
Jun 7, 2025 6 km WNW of Karyes, Greece M5.4 60 km 10 km
May 24, 2009 11 km WNW of Stathmós Mourión, Greece M5.3 133 km 0 km
May 4, 1995 9 km NNW of Palaiochóri, Greece M5.3 53 km 10 km
Mar 4, 2012 8 km ENE of Sárti, Greece M5.2 76 km 3 km
Feb 14, 2012 10 km ENE of Sárti, Greece M5.2 76 km 24 km
Aug 22, 2014 12 km S of Kassándreia, Greece M5.2 115 km 14 km
Feb 7, 2023 4 km SSW of Níkiti, Greece M4.9 82 km 10 km
Feb 15, 2025 12 km E of Ouranoupolis, Greece M4.9 52 km 14 km
Apr 21, 2018 3 km ESE of Pefkochóri, Greece M4.9 102 km 10 km
Jan 2, 2018 2 km N of Stathmós Mourión, Greece M4.9 123 km 12 km
Sep 4, 2014 29 km NNW of Mýrina, Greece M4.9 100 km 12 km
Sep 22, 2024 10 km NNE of Karyes, Greece M4.8 54 km 10 km
May 24, 2009 9 km W of Stathmós Mourión, Greece M4.8 130 km 2 km
Oct 12, 1991 22 km W of Gökçeada, Turkey M4.8 143 km 12 km
May 24, 2014 25 km ESE of Sárti, Greece M4.8 88 km 14 km
Apr 10, 1994 0 km SE of Pefkochóri, Greece M4.7 103 km 20 km
May 3, 1995 11 km N of Palaiochóri, Greece M4.7 47 km 10 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tsunami History

6 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1905 NORTH AEGEAN SEA Eruption + Earthquake 3.0 m 11 89 km
1932 NORTH AEGEAN Earthquake 2.0 m 161 41 km
1893 SAMOTHRACE Earthquake 1.0 m 1 118 km
2014 NORTH AEGEAN SEA Earthquake 0.2 m 3 119 km
1902 AEGEAN SEA Earthquake 5 77 km
1585 NORTH AEGEAN SEA Earthquake 74 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 45°F (7°C) 2.4 in
February 42°F (6°C) 1.6 in Coldest
March 47°F (8°C) 1.8 in
April 55°F (13°C) 1.5 in
May 64°F (18°C) 1.6 in
June 72°F (22°C) 1.6 in
July 82°F (28°C) 1.1 in Warmest
August 75°F (24°C) 0.6 in Driest
September 68°F (20°C) 1.0 in
October 59°F (15°C) 2.2 in
November 50°F (10°C) 2.8 in Wettest
December 43°F (6°C) 2.7 in

Foliá has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 42°F in February to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.7 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.8") and August the driest (0.6").

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