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Weather & Climate in Ioánnina, Greece
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ioánnina experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 267 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 37.8 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 1,535 feet.
Temperature
40°F Jan (4°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 55.0°F |
| 2% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 267 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,535 ft (468 m) |
| Area | 155.6 sq mi (403.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 421/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.6634°N, 20.8519°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Athens |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
5,211 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 | 90 km | 14 km |
| Mar 3, 2021 | 9 km W of Týrnavos, Greece | M6.3 | 114 km | 8 km |
| Aug 14, 2003 | 8 km S of Kanaláki, Greece | M6.3 | 60 km | 10 km |
| Mar 4, 2021 | 11 km E of Verdikoússa, Greece | M5.8 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Mar 21, 2020 | 14 km NNE of Kanaláki, Greece | M5.7 | 39 km | 10 km |
| Mar 12, 2021 | 8 km W of Elassóna, Greece | M5.6 | 109 km | 7 km |
| May 26, 2000 | 10 km WSW of Préveza, Greece | M5.6 | 84 km | 0 km |
| Jun 16, 1990 | 6 km WNW of Kanaláki, Greece | M5.6 | 53 km | 32 km |
| Jan 9, 2022 | 5 km NNW of Flórina, Greece | M5.5 | 137 km | 13 km |
| Oct 15, 2016 | 7 km WSW of Asprángeloi, Greece | M5.5 | 24 km | 22 km |
| Mar 4, 2021 | 7 km S of Kraniá Elassónas, Greece | M5.5 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Aug 14, 2003 | 11 km W of Lefkáda, Greece | M5.5 | 96 km | 10 km |
| Feb 25, 1994 | 15 km W of Lefkáda, Greece | M5.4 | 94 km | 36 km |
| Feb 5, 2019 | 16 km SW of Néos Oropós, Greece | M5.4 | 72 km | 8 km |
| Jun 29, 2007 | 10 km NE of Gáïos, Greece | M5.4 | 67 km | 10 km |
| Jul 26, 1996 | Greece-Albania border region | M5.3 | 49 km | 11 km |
| Mar 3, 2021 | 5 km WSW of Týrnavos, Greece | M5.3 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Jun 13, 1993 | 11 km NE of Párga, Greece | M5.3 | 45 km | 20 km |
| Jun 26, 1991 | 11 km S of Astakós, Greece | M5.3 | 138 km | 40 km |
| May 17, 1995 | 17 km WSW of Aianí, Greece | M5.2 | 83 km | 19 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
7 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.0 m (3 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1948 | IONIAN SEA | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 7 | 131 km |
| 2003 | IONIAN SEA | Earthquake | 0.5 m | — | 60 km |
| 2015 | IONIAN SEA | Eruption + Earthquake | 0.2 m | 2 | 113 km |
| 1911 | OCHRIDA LAKE | Earthquake | — | — | 138 km |
| 1883 | IONIAN ISLANDS | Earthquake | — | — | 75 km |
| 1866 | ALBANIAN COASTS | Earthquake | — | 60 | 143 km |
| 1866 | BAY OF VLORE | Earthquake | — | — | 148 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 4.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 4.0 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 3.5 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 60°F (15°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 1.3 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 1.2 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 1.3 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 2.1 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 5.6 in | Wettest |
| December | 42°F (5°C) | 5.6 in |
Ioánnina has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 40°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.8 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.6") and July the driest (1.2").