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Weather & Climate in Gerakaroú, Greece

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

Gerakaroú enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 318 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 23.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 456 feet.

Temperature

49°F Jan (9°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average62.4°F
16% above US avg
January Average49°F (9°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days318 days/yr

Geography

Elevation456 ft (139 m)
Area78.4 sq mi (203.1 km²)
Population Density16/sq mi
Coordinates40.6267°N, 23.2157°W
TimezoneEurope/Athens

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.8"
37% below US avg
Snowfall 0.1"
Wettest Month (Nov) 2.24"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.94"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,166 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.6.

May 13, 1995 10 km W of Aianí, Greece M6.6 139 km 14 km
Mar 3, 2021 9 km W of Týrnavos, Greece M6.3 131 km 8 km
Dec 21, 1990 14 km WNW of Gouménissa, Greece M6.1 88 km 13 km
Mar 4, 2021 11 km E of Verdikoússa, Greece M5.8 132 km 10 km
Mar 12, 2021 8 km W of Elassóna, Greece M5.6 126 km 7 km
Mar 4, 2021 7 km S of Kraniá Elassónas, Greece M5.5 134 km 10 km
Jul 23, 1992 43 km ESE of Sykiá, Greece M5.5 132 km 7 km
Jan 16, 2022 25 km SSE of Karyes, Greece M5.5 117 km 7 km
Jun 7, 2025 6 km WNW of Karyes, Greece M5.4 90 km 10 km
May 24, 2009 11 km WNW of Stathmós Mourión, Greece M5.3 86 km 0 km
May 4, 1995 9 km NNW of Palaiochóri, Greece M5.3 34 km 10 km
Mar 3, 2021 5 km WSW of Týrnavos, Greece M5.3 131 km 10 km
Aug 22, 2014 12 km S of Kassándreia, Greece M5.2 79 km 14 km
Feb 14, 2012 10 km ENE of Sárti, Greece M5.2 92 km 24 km
May 15, 1995 18 km NW of Deskáti, Greece M5.2 148 km 14 km
Jun 9, 2003 7 km E of Tsarítsani, Greece M5.2 112 km 18 km
May 17, 1995 17 km WSW of Aianí, Greece M5.2 146 km 19 km
Mar 4, 2012 8 km ENE of Sárti, Greece M5.2 90 km 3 km
Mar 3, 2021 11 km NNE of Grizáno, Greece M5.1 137 km 15 km
Mar 3, 2021 6 km WSW of Týrnavos, Greece M5.0 132 km 10 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tsunami History

5 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 11 134 km
1932 NORTH AEGEAN Earthquake 2.0 m 161 60 km
1955 VOLOS GULF Earthquake 8 137 km
1902 AEGEAN SEA Earthquake 5 14 km
1585 NORTH AEGEAN SEA Earthquake 119 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 49°F (9°C) 1.5 in
February 40°F (5°C) 1.5 in Coldest
March 46°F (8°C) 1.6 in
April 54°F (12°C) 1.5 in
May 63°F (17°C) 1.7 in
June 71°F (21°C) 1.5 in
July 83°F (28°C) 1.2 in Warmest
August 74°F (23°C) 0.9 in Driest
September 67°F (20°C) 1.0 in
October 57°F (14°C) 1.9 in
November 48°F (9°C) 2.2 in Wettest
December 40°F (5°C) 2.0 in

Gerakaroú has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 40°F in February to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.5 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.2") and August the driest (0.9").

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