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Weather & Climate in Foúrnoi, Greece

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

Foúrnoi enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 347 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 20.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 39 feet.

Temperature

60°F Jan (15°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average63.2°F
17% above US avg
January Average60°F (15°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days347 days/yr

Geography

Elevation39 ft (12 m)
Area44.8 sq mi (116.0 km²)
Population Density25/sq mi
Coordinates37.5785°N, 26.4807°W
TimezoneEurope/Athens

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 20.2"
47% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 5.30"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,985 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.6.

Jul 20, 2017 11 km ENE of Kos, Greece M6.6 110 km 7 km
Nov 6, 1992 14 km ESE of Seferihisar, Turkey M6.1 79 km 17 km
Apr 10, 2003 10 km ENE of Seferihisar, Turkey M5.8 83 km 10 km
Aug 4, 2004 15 km NE of Datça, Turkey M5.6 144 km 10 km
Aug 1, 2021 26 km SSW of Mandráki, Greece M5.6 140 km 10 km
Jun 10, 2001 6 km NE of Psará, Greece M5.6 135 km 33 km
Jun 21, 2021 20 km SSW of Mandráki, Greece M5.5 136 km 9 km
May 24, 1994 4 km NE of Karaburun, Turkey M5.5 121 km 17 km
Jan 10, 2005 23 km SE of Güvercinlik, Turkey M5.5 133 km 16 km
Aug 31, 2022 14 km NW of Megálo Chorió, Greece M5.4 33 km 11 km
Apr 2, 1996 8 km N of Samos, Greece M5.4 53 km 33 km
Feb 10, 2025 26 km SW of Amorgós, Greece M5.3 123 km 10 km
Aug 8, 2017 15 km ESE of Bodrum, Turkey M5.3 118 km 10 km
Apr 13, 2021 10 km SW of Mandráki, Greece M5.3 127 km 6 km
Sep 13, 2003 13 km SSW of Kéfalos, Greece M5.3 113 km 155 km
Aug 4, 2004 16 km NE of Datça, Turkey M5.3 145 km 10 km
Feb 4, 2025 21 km NE of Firá, Greece M5.3 138 km 14 km
Apr 12, 1996 4 km W of Mandráki, Greece M5.2 120 km 159 km
Nov 30, 1995 6 km SSW of Mandráki, Greece M5.2 128 km 134 km
Aug 3, 2021 25 km SSW of Mandráki, Greece M5.2 141 km 10 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tsunami History

11 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 20.0 m (66 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1956 CYCLADES Eruption + Earthquake 20.0 m 56 112 km
1956 AMORGOS ISLAND, AEGEAN ISLANDS Earthquake 10.0 m - 123 km
2020 AEGEAN SEA Earthquake 5.3 m 118 44 km
1949 CHIOS ISLAND, AEGEAN ISLANDS Earthquake 2.0 m 7 127 km
2017 GULF OF GÖKOVA Earthquake 1.9 m 2 110 km
1968 ISLAND OF KOS Eruption + Earthquake 1.2 m - 125 km
1856 CHIOS ISLAND, AEGEAN ISLANDS Earthquake - - 104 km
1668 SMYRNA, W. TURKEY Earthquake - - 106 km
1389 CHIOS ISLAND, AEGEAN ISLANDS Earthquake - 2 93 km
558 DODECANESE ISLANDS Earthquake - - 120 km
554 ISLAND OF KOS Earthquake - - 113 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Nisyros (126 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Nisyros Stratovolcano 698 m (2,290 ft) 1888 126 km
Santorini Shield(s) 367 m (1,204 ft) 1950 162 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 60°F (15°C) 5.1 in
February 49°F (10°C) 3.9 in Coldest
March 53°F (11°C) 3.0 in
April 59°F (15°C) 1.4 in
May 66°F (19°C) 0.7 in
June 75°F (24°C) 0.2 in
July 80°F (27°C) 0.1 in Warmest, Driest
August 79°F (26°C) 0.1 in
September 73°F (23°C) 0.5 in
October 66°F (19°C) 1.6 in
November 58°F (14°C) 3.3 in
December 52°F (11°C) 5.3 in Wettest

Foúrnoi has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 49°F in February to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.3") and July the driest (0.1").

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