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Weather & Climate in Kardamýli, Greece

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

Kardamýli enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 279 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 31.5 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 49 feet.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average55.8°F
3% above US avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days279 days/yr

Geography

Elevation49 ft (15 m)
Area97.8 sq mi (253.2 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates36.8878°N, 22.2332°W
TimezoneEurope/Athens

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.5"
17% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 5.35"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.47"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

5,408 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.9.

Feb 14, 2008 35 km S of Methóni, Greece M6.9 66 km 29 km
Jan 8, 2006 26 km NE of Kýthira, Greece M6.7 108 km 66 km
Feb 14, 2008 50 km S of Koróni, Greece M6.5 69 km 28 km
Jun 8, 2008 15 km ESE of Várda, Greece M6.4 135 km 16 km
Oct 13, 1997 47 km SSE of Koróni, Greece M6.4 58 km 24 km
Feb 20, 2008 58 km SSW of Koróni, Greece M6.2 78 km 10 km
Jan 6, 2008 15 km WNW of Leonídio, Greece M6.2 55 km 75 km
Nov 21, 1992 51 km WSW of Kýthira, Greece M5.9 111 km 65 km
Apr 16, 2012 29 km SW of Methóni, Greece M5.8 73 km 29 km
Aug 29, 2014 59 km E of Géfyra, Greece M5.8 133 km 80 km
Mar 29, 2024 34 km WNW of Filiatrá, Greece M5.8 99 km 27 km
May 24, 2000 83 km S of Koróni, Greece M5.7 96 km 33 km
Apr 12, 2006 16 km SE of Lithakiá, Greece M5.7 139 km 19 km
Mar 1, 2004 6 km ESE of Arfará, Greece M5.6 30 km 9 km
Jun 21, 2008 82 km S of Koróni, Greece M5.6 99 km 5 km
Apr 29, 1998 72 km S of Koróni, Greece M5.5 87 km 33 km
Apr 4, 2006 14 km SE of Lithakiá, Greece M5.5 140 km 17 km
Apr 11, 2006 8 km ESE of Lithakiá, Greece M5.5 147 km 18 km
Sep 16, 2001 6 km SE of Kopanáki, Greece M5.5 51 km 10 km
Jan 10, 1998 50 km S of Lithakiá, Greece M5.5 134 km 33 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tsunami History

13 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 8.6 m (28 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1866 S. COASTS PELOPONNESUS, GREECE Earthquake 8.6 m 120 km
1867 PELOPONNESUS, GREECE Earthquake 6.0 m 54 km
1861 CORINTH GULF Eruption + Earthquake 2.1 m 146 km
2008 SW. CORINTH GULF Unknown 2.0 m 146 km
1947 PELOPONNESUS, GREECE Eruption + Earthquake 1.0 m 3 30 km
1899 IONIAN SEA Earthquake 1.0 m 59 km
1928 CORINTHOS-PATRAS GULF Earthquake 0.6 m 20 141 km
1898 IONIAN ISLANDS Earthquake 0.4 m 145 km
1926 ARGOLIKOS GULF Earthquake 104 km
1888 GULF OF CORINTH Eruption + Earthquake 146 km
1886 IONIAN SEA Earthquake 326 53 km
1633 ISLAND OF ZAKYNTHOS Earthquake 135 km
1402 GULF OF CORINTH Earthquake 137 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Methana (127 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Methana Lava dome(s) 760 m (2,493 ft) -258 127 km
Milos Stratovolcano(es) 751 m (2,464 ft) 140 198 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 4.7 in Coldest
February 43°F (6°C) 4.1 in
March 46°F (8°C) 3.2 in
April 52°F (11°C) 2.4 in
May 59°F (15°C) 1.2 in
June 67°F (20°C) 0.5 in
July 71°F (22°C) 0.5 in Warmest, Driest
August 71°F (22°C) 0.6 in
September 66°F (19°C) 1.0 in
October 58°F (15°C) 3.2 in
November 51°F (10°C) 4.8 in
December 45°F (7°C) 5.4 in Wettest

Kardamýli has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 43°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.4 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.4") and July the driest (0.5").

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