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Weather & Climate in Genisséa, Greece

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

Genisséa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 296 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 21.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 85 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (5°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average57.8°F
7% above US avg
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days296 days/yr

Geography

Elevation85 ft (26 m)
Area191.1 sq mi (495.0 km²)
Population Density10/sq mi
Coordinates41.0617°N, 24.9625°W
TimezoneEurope/Athens

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 21.8"
43% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 2.95"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.63"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,302 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 93 km 6 km
Jul 6, 2003 28 km NNE of Gökçeada, Turkey M5.7 113 km 17 km
Jul 23, 1992 43 km ESE of Sykiá, Greece M5.5 144 km 7 km
Jan 16, 2022 25 km SSE of Karyes, Greece M5.5 124 km 7 km
Jun 7, 2025 6 km WNW of Karyes, Greece M5.4 111 km 10 km
May 4, 1995 9 km NNW of Palaiochóri, Greece M5.3 126 km 10 km
Jul 6, 2003 30 km NE of Gökçeada, Turkey M5.3 121 km 17 km
Jun 15, 2004 26 km N of Gökçeada, Turkey M5.2 103 km 12 km
Feb 14, 2012 10 km ENE of Sárti, Greece M5.2 127 km 24 km
Mar 4, 2012 8 km ENE of Sárti, Greece M5.2 128 km 3 km
Feb 7, 2023 4 km SSW of Níkiti, Greece M4.9 148 km 10 km
Feb 15, 2025 12 km E of Ouranoupolis, Greece M4.9 106 km 14 km
Sep 4, 2014 29 km NNW of Mýrina, Greece M4.9 107 km 12 km
May 25, 2014 Western Turkey M4.9 122 km 13 km
Sep 9, 1999 10 km NW of Gökçeada, Turkey M4.8 115 km 5 km
Oct 12, 1991 22 km W of Gökçeada, Turkey M4.8 112 km 12 km
May 24, 2014 25 km ESE of Sárti, Greece M4.8 130 km 14 km
Jul 24, 2015 13 km NW of Eceabat, Turkey M4.8 140 km 10 km
Jul 9, 2003 17 km N of Gökçeada, Turkey M4.8 113 km 18 km
Sep 22, 2024 10 km NNE of Karyes, Greece M4.8 98 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 11 112 km
1932 NORTH AEGEAN Earthquake 2.0 m 161 109 km
1893 SAMOTHRACE Earthquake 1.0 m 1 77 km
2014 NORTH AEGEAN SEA Earthquake 0.2 m 3 93 km
1902 AEGEAN SEA Earthquake 5 148 km
1585 NORTH AEGEAN SEA Earthquake 104 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (5°C) 2.4 in Coldest
February 42°F (5°C) 1.8 in
March 47°F (8°C) 2.0 in
April 55°F (13°C) 1.6 in
May 64°F (18°C) 1.7 in
June 72°F (22°C) 1.7 in
July 77°F (25°C) 1.1 in Warmest
August 76°F (24°C) 0.6 in Driest
September 69°F (20°C) 1.0 in
October 60°F (15°C) 2.1 in
November 50°F (10°C) 2.8 in
December 43°F (6°C) 3.0 in Wettest

Genisséa has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 40°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.0") and August the driest (0.6").

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