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Weather & Climate in Karyótissa, Greece
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Karyótissa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 321 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 23.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet.
Temperature
44°F Jan (7°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 60.2°F |
| 11% above US avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 321 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 30 ft (9 m) |
| Area | 241.1 sq mi (624.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 8/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.7692°N, 22.3133°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Athens |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2,322 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 | 87 km | 14 km |
| Mar 3, 2021 | 9 km W of Týrnavos, Greece | M6.3 | 113 km | 8 km |
| Dec 21, 1990 | 14 km WNW of Gouménissa, Greece | M6.1 | 26 km | 13 km |
| Sep 1, 1994 | 4 km S of Demir Hisar, North Macedonia | M5.8 | 105 km | 14 km |
| Mar 4, 2021 | 11 km E of Verdikoússa, Greece | M5.8 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Mar 12, 2021 | 8 km W of Elassóna, Greece | M5.6 | 99 km | 7 km |
| Mar 4, 2021 | 7 km S of Kraniá Elassónas, Greece | M5.5 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Jan 9, 2022 | 5 km NNW of Flórina, Greece | M5.5 | 78 km | 13 km |
| May 4, 1995 | 9 km NNW of Palaiochóri, Greece | M5.3 | 112 km | 10 km |
| May 24, 2009 | 11 km WNW of Stathmós Mourión, Greece | M5.3 | 68 km | 0 km |
| Mar 3, 2021 | 5 km WSW of Týrnavos, Greece | M5.3 | 116 km | 10 km |
| May 15, 1995 | 18 km NW of Deskáti, Greece | M5.2 | 99 km | 14 km |
| Jun 1, 2019 | 12 km SW of Mborje, Albania | M5.2 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Aug 22, 2014 | 12 km S of Kassándreia, Greece | M5.2 | 133 km | 14 km |
| Jul 17, 1995 | 7 km S of Siátista, Greece | M5.2 | 92 km | 22 km |
| May 17, 1995 | 17 km WSW of Aianí, Greece | M5.2 | 94 km | 19 km |
| Sep 1, 1994 | 8 km NW of Kukure?ani, North Macedonia | M5.2 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Jun 9, 2003 | 7 km E of Tsarítsani, Greece | M5.2 | 97 km | 18 km |
| Mar 3, 2021 | 11 km NNE of Grizáno, Greece | M5.1 | 118 km | 15 km |
| May 19, 1995 | 11 km E of Grevená, Greece | M5.1 | 100 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 | 137 km |
| 1911 | OCHRIDA LAKE | Earthquake | — | — | 128 km |
| 1902 | AEGEAN SEA | Earthquake | — | 5 | 79 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (7°C) | 1.2 in | |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 1.4 in | |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 1.8 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 1.3 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 1.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 0.9 in | Driest |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 1.1 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 49°F (10°C) | 2.1 in | Wettest |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest |
Karyótissa has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 41°F in December to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.4 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.1") and August the driest (0.9").