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Weather & Climate in Karpenísi, Greece
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Karpenísi experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 275 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 33.6 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 3,110 feet.
Temperature
36°F Jan (2°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 51.0°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,110 ft (948 m) |
| Area | 136.8 sq mi (354.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 50/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.9122°N, 21.7984°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Athens |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
8,798 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 | 138 km | 14 km |
| Jun 15, 1995 | 8 km WNW of Galaxídhion, Greece | M6.5 | 71 km | 14 km |
| Jun 8, 2008 | 15 km ESE of Várda, Greece | M6.4 | 108 km | 16 km |
| Mar 3, 2021 | 9 km W of Týrnavos, Greece | M6.3 | 99 km | 8 km |
| Aug 14, 2003 | 8 km S of Kanaláki, Greece | M6.3 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Jan 26, 2014 | 1 km ENE of Lixoúri, Greece | M6.1 | 141 km | 8 km |
| Feb 3, 2014 | 8 km NNW of Lixoúri, Greece | M6.0 | 142 km | 5 km |
| Nov 18, 1992 | 10 km SE of Galaxídhion, Greece | M5.9 | 88 km | 15 km |
| Mar 4, 2021 | 11 km E of Verdikoússa, Greece | M5.8 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Mar 18, 1993 | 11 km NNE of Témeni, Greece | M5.8 | 71 km | 59 km |
| Mar 25, 2007 | 15 km N of Lixoúri, Greece | M5.7 | 136 km | 15 km |
| Mar 21, 2020 | 14 km NNE of Kanaláki, Greece | M5.7 | 112 km | 10 km |
| May 26, 2000 | 10 km WSW of Préveza, Greece | M5.6 | 100 km | 0 km |
| Jan 26, 2014 | 8 km WNW of Sámi, Greece | M5.6 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Mar 12, 2021 | 8 km W of Elassóna, Greece | M5.6 | 112 km | 7 km |
| Jul 14, 1993 | 2 km SE of Pátra, Greece | M5.6 | 77 km | 23 km |
| Jan 23, 1992 | 19 km NNW of Lixoúri, Greece | M5.6 | 143 km | 17 km |
| Jun 16, 1990 | 6 km WNW of Kanaláki, Greece | M5.6 | 116 km | 32 km |
| Nov 5, 1997 | 10 km NW of Galaxídhion, Greece | M5.6 | 68 km | 24 km |
| Oct 15, 2016 | 7 km WSW of Asprángeloi, Greece | M5.5 | 140 km | 22 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 | 70 km |
| 1817 | CORINTHOS-PATRAS GULF | Earthquake | 5.0 m | — | 73 km |
| 1965 | NORTH CORINTH GULF | Eruption + Earthquake | 3.0 m | 2 | 88 km |
| 1894 | NORTH EVOIKOS GULF | Eruption + Earthquake | 3.0 m | — | 115 km |
| 1861 | CORINTH GULF | Eruption + Earthquake | 2.1 m | — | 87 km |
| 2008 | SW. CORINTH GULF | Unknown | 2.0 m | — | 87 km |
| 1996 | W. CORINTH GULF | Meteorological | 2.0 m | — | 66 km |
| 1995 | GULF OF CORINTH: AIYION | Eruption + Earthquake | 1.0 m | 26 | 71 km |
| 1981 | ATHENS-EASTERN GULF OF CORINTH | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 22 | 125 km |
| 1953 | IONIAN SEA | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 138 km |
| 1948 | IONIAN SEA | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 7 | 126 km |
| 1928 | CORINTHOS-PATRAS GULF | Earthquake | 0.6 m | 20 | 146 km |
| 2003 | IONIAN SEA | Earthquake | 0.5 m | — | 107 km |
| 1898 | IONIAN ISLANDS | Earthquake | 0.4 m | — | 147 km |
| 2015 | IONIAN SEA | Eruption + Earthquake | 0.2 m | 2 | 107 km |
| 1992 | CORINTH GULF | Earthquake | — | — | 92 km |
| 1984 | CORINTHOS GULF, GREECE | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 72 km |
| 1955 | VOLOS GULF | Earthquake | — | 8 | 125 km |
| 1953 | IONIAN SEA | Earthquake | — | 476 | 110 km |
| 1953 | ITHAKI ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 114 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Methana (197 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Methana | Lava dome(s) | 760 m (2,493 ft) | -258 | 197 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 3.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 3.8 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 3.4 in | |
| April | 47°F (9°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 1.2 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 1.1 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 67°F (20°C) | 1.1 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 1.6 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 4.6 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
Karpenísi has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 36°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.7") and July the driest (1.1").