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Weather & Climate in Kastaniá, Greece
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kastaniá experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 297 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 21.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 3,205 feet.
Temperature
35°F Jan (1°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 51.5°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 297 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,205 ft (977 m) |
| Area | 20.2 sq mi (52.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 26/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.1743°N, 22.0237°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Athens |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
3,297 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 | 28 km | 14 km |
| Mar 3, 2021 | 9 km W of Týrnavos, Greece | M6.3 | 48 km | 8 km |
| Dec 21, 1990 | 14 km WNW of Gouménissa, Greece | M6.1 | 95 km | 13 km |
| Sep 1, 1994 | 4 km S of Demir Hisar, North Macedonia | M5.8 | 132 km | 14 km |
| Mar 4, 2021 | 11 km E of Verdikoússa, Greece | M5.8 | 44 km | 10 km |
| Mar 21, 2020 | 14 km NNE of Kanaláki, Greece | M5.7 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Mar 12, 2021 | 8 km W of Elassóna, Greece | M5.6 | 32 km | 7 km |
| Oct 15, 2016 | 7 km WSW of Asprángeloi, Greece | M5.5 | 124 km | 22 km |
| Mar 4, 2021 | 7 km S of Kraniá Elassónas, Greece | M5.5 | 33 km | 10 km |
| Jan 9, 2022 | 5 km NNW of Flórina, Greece | M5.5 | 90 km | 13 km |
| Mar 3, 2021 | 5 km WSW of Týrnavos, Greece | M5.3 | 53 km | 10 km |
| May 4, 1995 | 9 km NNW of Palaiochóri, Greece | M5.3 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Jul 26, 1996 | Greece-Albania border region | M5.3 | 117 km | 11 km |
| May 24, 2009 | 11 km WNW of Stathmós Mourión, Greece | M5.3 | 138 km | 0 km |
| Oct 16, 2016 | 8 km SSW of Kalpáki, Greece | M5.2 | 128 km | 13 km |
| Jun 1, 2019 | 12 km SW of Mborje, Albania | M5.2 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Jul 17, 1995 | 7 km S of Siátista, Greece | M5.2 | 42 km | 22 km |
| Sep 1, 1994 | 8 km NW of Kukure?ani, North Macedonia | M5.2 | 126 km | 10 km |
| May 15, 1995 | 18 km NW of Deskáti, Greece | M5.2 | 35 km | 14 km |
| May 17, 1995 | 17 km WSW of Aianí, Greece | M5.2 | 34 km | 19 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1955 | VOLOS GULF | Earthquake | — | 8 | 126 km |
| 1911 | OCHRIDA LAKE | Earthquake | — | — | 131 km |
| 1902 | AEGEAN SEA | Earthquake | — | 5 | 122 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (1°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 1.7 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 65°F (19°C) | 1.5 in | |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 1.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (20°C) | 1.2 in | Driest |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 1.3 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 2.3 in | Wettest |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 2.0 in |
Kastaniá has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 35°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.3") and August the driest (1.2").