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Weather & Climate in Glífa, Greece

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

Glífa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 297 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 21.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average60.1°F
11% above US avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days297 days/yr

Geography

Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Area331.1 sq mi (857.6 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates38.9534°N, 22.9668°W
TimezoneEurope/Athens

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 21.3"
44% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 3.23"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.47"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

6,149 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.5.

Jul 26, 2001 32 km WNW of Skýros, Greece M6.5 111 km 10 km
Jun 15, 1995 8 km WNW of Galaxídhion, Greece M6.5 85 km 14 km
Mar 3, 2021 9 km W of Týrnavos, Greece M6.3 112 km 8 km
Sep 7, 1999 5 km WNW of Fylí, Greece M6.0 108 km 10 km
Nov 18, 1992 10 km SE of Galaxídhion, Greece M5.9 85 km 15 km
Mar 18, 1993 11 km NNE of Témeni, Greece M5.8 98 km 59 km
Mar 4, 2021 11 km E of Verdikoússa, Greece M5.8 118 km 10 km
Jul 14, 1993 2 km SE of Pátra, Greece M5.6 133 km 23 km
Mar 12, 2021 8 km W of Elassóna, Greece M5.6 129 km 7 km
Nov 5, 1997 10 km NW of Galaxídhion, Greece M5.6 82 km 24 km
Jan 18, 2010 11 km E of Náfpaktos, Greece M5.5 107 km 1 km
Mar 4, 2021 7 km S of Kraniá Elassónas, Greece M5.5 134 km 10 km
Feb 17, 2021 11 km N of Kamárai, Greece M5.5 102 km 5 km
Jun 15, 1995 3 km E of Galaxídhion, Greece M5.4 79 km 10 km
Jan 22, 2010 14 km NNE of Kamárai, Greece M5.4 100 km 5 km
Nov 4, 1993 8 km N of Kamárai, Greece M5.3 106 km 17 km
Mar 30, 2019 2 km SE of Galaxídhion, Greece M5.3 82 km 10 km
Jul 19, 2019 1 km NNE of Magoúla, Greece M5.3 107 km 10 km
Mar 3, 2021 5 km WSW of Týrnavos, Greece M5.3 107 km 10 km
Jun 9, 2015 13 km E of Malesína, Greece M5.3 52 km 13 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tsunami History

20 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.0 m (20 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1963 CORINTH GULF Meteorological 6.0 m 2 109 km
1817 CORINTHOS-PATRAS GULF Earthquake 5.0 m 105 km
1965 NORTH CORINTH GULF Eruption + Earthquake 3.0 m 2 73 km
1894 NORTH EVOIKOS GULF Eruption + Earthquake 3.0 m 30 km
1861 CORINTH GULF Eruption + Earthquake 2.1 m 107 km
2008 SW. CORINTH GULF Unknown 2.0 m 107 km
1996 W. CORINTH GULF Meteorological 2.0 m 101 km
1981 GULF OF CORINTH Earthquake 1.3 m 87 km
1995 GULF OF CORINTH: AIYION Eruption + Earthquake 1.0 m 26 85 km
1981 ATHENS-EASTERN GULF OF CORINTH Earthquake 1.0 m 22 81 km
1928 CORINTHOS-PATRAS GULF Earthquake 0.6 m 20 106 km
1992 CORINTH GULF Earthquake 73 km
1984 CORINTHOS GULF, GREECE Eruption + Earthquake 103 km
1965 AEGEAN SEA Earthquake 38 102 km
1955 VOLOS GULF Earthquake 8 51 km
1888 GULF OF CORINTH Eruption + Earthquake 113 km
1862 IONIAN SEA Earthquake 100 km
1853 CENTRAL GREECE (EVOIKOS GULF) Earthquake 17 91 km
1794 CORINTH GULF Eruption + Earthquake 93 km
1748 CORINTHOS-PATRAS GULF Earthquake 105 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Methana (152 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Methana Lava dome(s) 760 m (2,493 ft) -258 152 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 45°F (7°C) 2.4 in Coldest
February 46°F (8°C) 2.4 in
March 49°F (10°C) 2.3 in
April 56°F (13°C) 1.6 in
May 65°F (18°C) 1.2 in
June 73°F (23°C) 0.8 in
July 77°F (25°C) 0.5 in Warmest, Driest
August 76°F (25°C) 0.6 in
September 70°F (21°C) 1.0 in
October 62°F (17°C) 2.5 in
November 54°F (12°C) 2.8 in
December 47°F (9°C) 3.2 in Wettest

Glífa has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 45°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.3 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.2") and July the driest (0.5").

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