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Weather & Climate in Gáïos, Greece
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Gáïos enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 268 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 37.3 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 13 feet.
Temperature
48°F Jan (9°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 61.2°F |
| 13% above US avg | |
| January Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 268 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 13 ft (4 m) |
| Area | 15.7 sq mi (40.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 31/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.1972°N, 20.1856°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Athens |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
4,915 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.3.
| Aug 14, 2003 | 8 km S of Kanaláki, Greece | M6.3 | 36 km | 10 km |
| Jan 26, 2014 | 1 km ENE of Lixoúri, Greece | M6.1 | 112 km | 8 km |
| Feb 3, 2014 | 8 km NNW of Lixoúri, Greece | M6.0 | 105 km | 5 km |
| Mar 21, 2020 | 14 km NNE of Kanaláki, Greece | M5.7 | 43 km | 10 km |
| Mar 25, 2007 | 15 km N of Lixoúri, Greece | M5.7 | 98 km | 15 km |
| Jun 16, 1990 | 6 km WNW of Kanaláki, Greece | M5.6 | 30 km | 32 km |
| Jan 23, 1992 | 19 km NNW of Lixoúri, Greece | M5.6 | 95 km | 17 km |
| May 26, 2000 | 10 km WSW of Préveza, Greece | M5.6 | 50 km | 0 km |
| Jan 26, 2014 | 8 km WNW of Sámi, Greece | M5.6 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Aug 14, 2003 | 11 km W of Lefkáda, Greece | M5.5 | 53 km | 10 km |
| Sep 8, 2022 | 45 km SW of Lixoúri, Greece | M5.5 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Oct 15, 2016 | 7 km WSW of Asprángeloi, Greece | M5.5 | 78 km | 22 km |
| Jun 29, 2007 | 10 km NE of Gáïos, Greece | M5.4 | 10 km | 10 km |
| Feb 25, 1994 | 15 km W of Lefkáda, Greece | M5.4 | 49 km | 36 km |
| Feb 5, 2019 | 16 km SW of Néos Oropós, Greece | M5.4 | 38 km | 8 km |
| Jan 26, 2014 | 4 km NNW of Lixoúri, Greece | M5.4 | 109 km | 22 km |
| Jul 28, 2002 | 12 km NNW of Katastárion, Greece | M5.3 | 147 km | 22 km |
| Jun 13, 1993 | 11 km NE of Párga, Greece | M5.3 | 32 km | 20 km |
| Jul 26, 1996 | Greece-Albania border region | M5.3 | 106 km | 11 km |
| Jun 26, 1991 | 11 km S of Astakós, Greece | M5.3 | 116 km | 40 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
11 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.0 m (3 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1953 | IONIAN SEA | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 127 km |
| 1948 | IONIAN SEA | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 7 | 77 km |
| 2003 | IONIAN SEA | Earthquake | 0.5 m | — | 36 km |
| 2015 | IONIAN SEA | Eruption + Earthquake | 0.2 m | 2 | 69 km |
| 1983 | IONIAN SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 130 km |
| 1953 | ITHAKI ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 123 km |
| 1953 | IONIAN SEA | Earthquake | — | 476 | 113 km |
| 1883 | IONIAN ISLANDS | Earthquake | — | — | 37 km |
| 1867 | IONIAN SEA | Earthquake | — | 223 | 109 km |
| 1866 | ALBANIAN COASTS | Earthquake | — | 60 | 140 km |
| 1866 | BAY OF VLORE | Earthquake | — | — | 150 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 48°F (9°C) | 4.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 49°F (9°C) | 4.8 in | |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 3.4 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 2.3 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 1.4 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 0.6 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| August | 76°F (25°C) | 0.8 in | Warmest |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 2.3 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 4.4 in | |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 6.4 in | Wettest |
| December | 51°F (10°C) | 6.1 in |
Gáïos has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 48°F in January to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 37.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (6.4") and July the driest (0.3").