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Weather & Climate in Iráklion, Greece
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Iráklion enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 304 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 17.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 331 feet.
Temperature
38°F Jan (4°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 57.3°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 304 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 331 ft (101 m) |
| Area | 616.6 sq mi (1,597.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.7568°N, 23.0356°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Athens |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2,195 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 | 132 km | 14 km |
| Mar 3, 2021 | 9 km W of Týrnavos, Greece | M6.3 | 133 km | 8 km |
| Dec 21, 1990 | 14 km WNW of Gouménissa, Greece | M6.1 | 68 km | 13 km |
| Mar 4, 2021 | 11 km E of Verdikoússa, Greece | M5.8 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Mar 12, 2021 | 8 km W of Elassóna, Greece | M5.6 | 125 km | 7 km |
| Jan 9, 2022 | 5 km NNW of Flórina, Greece | M5.5 | 139 km | 13 km |
| Jan 16, 2022 | 25 km SSE of Karyes, Greece | M5.5 | 138 km | 7 km |
| Mar 4, 2021 | 7 km S of Kraniá Elassónas, Greece | M5.5 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Jun 7, 2025 | 6 km WNW of Karyes, Greece | M5.4 | 110 km | 10 km |
| May 4, 1995 | 9 km NNW of Palaiochóri, Greece | M5.3 | 53 km | 10 km |
| May 24, 2009 | 11 km WNW of Stathmós Mourión, Greece | M5.3 | 67 km | 0 km |
| Mar 3, 2021 | 5 km WSW of Týrnavos, Greece | M5.3 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Jun 9, 2003 | 7 km E of Tsarítsani, Greece | M5.2 | 114 km | 18 km |
| Jul 17, 1995 | 7 km S of Siátista, Greece | M5.2 | 142 km | 22 km |
| May 17, 1995 | 17 km WSW of Aianí, Greece | M5.2 | 139 km | 19 km |
| Mar 4, 2012 | 8 km ENE of Sárti, Greece | M5.2 | 111 km | 3 km |
| May 15, 1995 | 18 km NW of Deskáti, Greece | M5.2 | 142 km | 14 km |
| Aug 22, 2014 | 12 km S of Kassándreia, Greece | M5.2 | 97 km | 14 km |
| Feb 14, 2012 | 10 km ENE of Sárti, Greece | M5.2 | 113 km | 24 km |
| May 19, 1995 | 11 km E of Grevená, Greece | M5.1 | 146 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.0 m (7 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1932 | NORTH AEGEAN | Earthquake | 2.0 m | 161 | 78 km |
| 1902 | AEGEAN SEA | Earthquake | — | 5 | 18 km |
| 1585 | NORTH AEGEAN SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 139 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (4°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 1.4 in | |
| March | 47°F (9°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 1.8 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 1.4 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 1.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 1.0 in | Driest |
| September | 69°F (20°C) | 1.0 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 1.8 in | |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 2.2 in | Wettest |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 1.9 in |
Iráklion has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 38°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.9 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.2") and August the driest (1.0").