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Weather & Climate in Kariótai, Greece
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kariótai enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 271 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 35.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 10 feet.
Temperature
48°F Jan (9°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 60.9°F |
| 13% above US avg | |
| January Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 271 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) |
| Area | 46.6 sq mi (120.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 11/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.7985°N, 20.7150°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Athens |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
8,481 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.6.
| Nov 18, 1997 | 22 km SW of Lithakiá, Greece | M6.6 | 137 km | 33 km |
| Jun 15, 1995 | 8 km WNW of Galaxídhion, Greece | M6.5 | 143 km | 14 km |
| Jun 8, 2008 | 15 km ESE of Várda, Greece | M6.4 | 117 km | 16 km |
| Aug 14, 2003 | 8 km S of Kanaláki, Greece | M6.3 | 41 km | 10 km |
| Jan 26, 2014 | 1 km ENE of Lixoúri, Greece | M6.1 | 70 km | 8 km |
| Feb 3, 2014 | 8 km NNW of Lixoúri, Greece | M6.0 | 66 km | 5 km |
| Mar 18, 1993 | 11 km NNE of Témeni, Greece | M5.8 | 135 km | 59 km |
| Nov 3, 2009 | 38 km SW of Lithakiá, Greece | M5.8 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Jan 31, 2005 | 62 km WSW of Katastárion, Greece | M5.7 | 149 km | 32 km |
| Mar 25, 2007 | 15 km N of Lixoúri, Greece | M5.7 | 57 km | 15 km |
| Mar 21, 2020 | 14 km NNE of Kanaláki, Greece | M5.7 | 62 km | 10 km |
| Apr 12, 2006 | 16 km SE of Lithakiá, Greece | M5.7 | 134 km | 19 km |
| Jul 14, 1993 | 2 km SE of Pátra, Greece | M5.6 | 111 km | 23 km |
| Jan 23, 1992 | 19 km NNW of Lixoúri, Greece | M5.6 | 60 km | 17 km |
| Jan 26, 2014 | 8 km WNW of Sámi, Greece | M5.6 | 58 km | 10 km |
| Nov 5, 1997 | 10 km NW of Galaxídhion, Greece | M5.6 | 142 km | 24 km |
| May 26, 2000 | 10 km WSW of Préveza, Greece | M5.6 | 15 km | 0 km |
| Jun 16, 1990 | 6 km WNW of Kanaláki, Greece | M5.6 | 54 km | 32 km |
| Apr 11, 2006 | 8 km ESE of Lithakiá, Greece | M5.5 | 126 km | 18 km |
| Apr 4, 2006 | 14 km SE of Lithakiá, Greece | M5.5 | 131 km | 17 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 | 126 km |
| 1817 | CORINTHOS-PATRAS GULF | Earthquake | 5.0 m | — | 133 km |
| 1861 | CORINTH GULF | Eruption + Earthquake | 2.1 m | — | 145 km |
| 2008 | SW. CORINTH GULF | Unknown | 2.0 m | — | 145 km |
| 1996 | W. CORINTH GULF | Meteorological | 2.0 m | — | 128 km |
| 2018 | IONIAN SEA | Earthquake | 1.5 m | — | 143 km |
| 1995 | GULF OF CORINTH: AIYION | Eruption + Earthquake | 1.0 m | 26 | 143 km |
| 1953 | IONIAN SEA | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 78 km |
| 1948 | IONIAN SEA | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 7 | 39 km |
| 2003 | IONIAN SEA | Earthquake | 0.5 m | — | 41 km |
| 1898 | IONIAN ISLANDS | Earthquake | 0.4 m | — | 119 km |
| 2015 | IONIAN SEA | Eruption + Earthquake | 0.2 m | 2 | 17 km |
| 2018 | ISLAND OF ZAKYNTHOS | Meteorological | — | — | 105 km |
| 1984 | CORINTHOS GULF, GREECE | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 133 km |
| 1983 | IONIAN SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 96 km |
| 1953 | ITHAKI ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 66 km |
| 1953 | IONIAN SEA | Earthquake | — | 476 | 56 km |
| 1893 | IONIAN SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 125 km |
| 1888 | GULF OF CORINTH | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 138 km |
| 1883 | IONIAN ISLANDS | Earthquake | — | — | 99 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 48°F (9°C) | 4.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 48°F (9°C) | 4.6 in | |
| March | 51°F (11°C) | 3.4 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 2.5 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 1.3 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 0.6 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| August | 76°F (25°C) | 0.7 in | Warmest |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 1.9 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 4.1 in | |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 6.3 in | Wettest |
| December | 50°F (10°C) | 5.7 in |
Kariótai has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 48°F in January to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 35.7 inches, with November being the wettest month (6.3") and July the driest (0.4").