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Weather & Climate in Karyés, Greece
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Karyés experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 277 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 32.5 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 2,933 feet.
Temperature
38°F Jan (3°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 51.6°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 277 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,933 ft (894 m) |
| Area | 32.6 sq mi (84.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 32/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.2912°N, 22.5007°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Athens |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
6,884 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 | 115 km | 29 km |
| Jan 8, 2006 | 26 km NE of Kýthira, Greece | M6.7 | 126 km | 66 km |
| Jun 15, 1995 | 8 km WNW of Galaxídhion, Greece | M6.5 | 125 km | 14 km |
| Feb 14, 2008 | 50 km S of Koróni, Greece | M6.5 | 120 km | 28 km |
| Oct 13, 1997 | 47 km SSE of Koróni, Greece | M6.4 | 108 km | 24 km |
| Jun 8, 2008 | 15 km ESE of Várda, Greece | M6.4 | 114 km | 16 km |
| Jan 6, 2008 | 15 km WNW of Leonídio, Greece | M6.2 | 19 km | 75 km |
| Feb 20, 2008 | 58 km SSW of Koróni, Greece | M6.2 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Sep 7, 1999 | 5 km WNW of Fylí, Greece | M6.0 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Nov 18, 1992 | 10 km SE of Galaxídhion, Greece | M5.9 | 113 km | 15 km |
| Apr 16, 2012 | 29 km SW of Methóni, Greece | M5.8 | 117 km | 29 km |
| Mar 18, 1993 | 11 km NNE of Témeni, Greece | M5.8 | 121 km | 59 km |
| Aug 29, 2014 | 59 km E of Géfyra, Greece | M5.8 | 127 km | 80 km |
| Mar 29, 2024 | 34 km WNW of Filiatrá, Greece | M5.8 | 110 km | 27 km |
| May 24, 2000 | 83 km S of Koróni, Greece | M5.7 | 146 km | 33 km |
| Apr 12, 2006 | 16 km SE of Lithakiá, Greece | M5.7 | 141 km | 19 km |
| Mar 1, 2004 | 6 km ESE of Arfará, Greece | M5.6 | 38 km | 9 km |
| Jun 21, 2008 | 82 km S of Koróni, Greece | M5.6 | 150 km | 5 km |
| Jul 14, 1993 | 2 km SE of Pátra, Greece | M5.6 | 123 km | 23 km |
| Nov 5, 1997 | 10 km NW of Galaxídhion, Greece | M5.6 | 129 km | 24 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 | 121 km |
| 1867 | PELOPONNESUS, GREECE | Earthquake | 6.0 m | — | 103 km |
| 1817 | CORINTHOS-PATRAS GULF | Earthquake | 5.0 m | — | 118 km |
| 1965 | NORTH CORINTH GULF | Eruption + Earthquake | 3.0 m | 2 | 122 km |
| 1861 | CORINTH GULF | Eruption + Earthquake | 2.1 m | — | 105 km |
| 2008 | SW. CORINTH GULF | Unknown | 2.0 m | — | 105 km |
| 1996 | W. CORINTH GULF | Meteorological | 2.0 m | — | 125 km |
| 1981 | GULF OF CORINTH | Earthquake | 1.3 m | — | 123 km |
| 1995 | GULF OF CORINTH: AIYION | Eruption + Earthquake | 1.0 m | 26 | 125 km |
| 1981 | ATHENS-EASTERN GULF OF CORINTH | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 22 | 110 km |
| 1947 | PELOPONNESUS, GREECE | Eruption + Earthquake | 1.0 m | 3 | 75 km |
| 1899 | IONIAN SEA | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 67 km |
| 1928 | CORINTHOS-PATRAS GULF | Earthquake | 0.6 m | 20 | 90 km |
| 1898 | IONIAN ISLANDS | Earthquake | 0.4 m | — | 142 km |
| 1992 | CORINTH GULF | Earthquake | — | — | 120 km |
| 1984 | CORINTHOS GULF, GREECE | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 118 km |
| 1926 | ARGOLIKOS GULF | Earthquake | — | — | 113 km |
| 1888 | GULF OF CORINTH | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 107 km |
| 1886 | IONIAN SEA | Earthquake | — | 326 | 74 km |
| 1862 | IONIAN SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 109 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Methana (82 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Methana | Lava dome(s) | 760 m (2,493 ft) | -258 | 82 km |
| Milos | Stratovolcano(es) | 751 m (2,464 ft) | 140 | 184 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 4.7 in | |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 4.2 in | Coldest |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 3.4 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 1.5 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 0.8 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 0.7 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 67°F (20°C) | 0.8 in | |
| September | 62°F (16°C) | 1.0 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 4.5 in | |
| December | 40°F (5°C) | 5.2 in | Wettest |
Karyés has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 38°F in February to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.5 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.2") and July the driest (0.7").