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Weather & Climate in Káto Achaḯa, Greece
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Káto Achaḯa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 284 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 28.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average).
Temperature
47°F Jan (8°C)
76°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 60.4°F |
| 12% above US avg | |
| January Average | 47°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 284 days/yr |
Geography
| Area | 39.1 sq mi (101.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 147/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.1500°N, 21.5500°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Athens |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
9,163 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 | 102 km | 33 km |
| Jun 15, 1995 | 8 km WNW of Galaxídhion, Greece | M6.5 | 70 km | 14 km |
| Jun 8, 2008 | 15 km ESE of Várda, Greece | M6.4 | 21 km | 16 km |
| Aug 14, 2003 | 8 km S of Kanaláki, Greece | M6.3 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Jan 6, 2008 | 15 km WNW of Leonídio, Greece | M6.2 | 145 km | 75 km |
| Jan 26, 2014 | 1 km ENE of Lixoúri, Greece | M6.1 | 96 km | 8 km |
| Feb 3, 2014 | 8 km NNW of Lixoúri, Greece | M6.0 | 102 km | 5 km |
| Nov 18, 1992 | 10 km SE of Galaxídhion, Greece | M5.9 | 81 km | 15 km |
| Mar 18, 1993 | 11 km NNE of Témeni, Greece | M5.8 | 57 km | 59 km |
| Mar 29, 2024 | 34 km WNW of Filiatrá, Greece | M5.8 | 96 km | 27 km |
| Nov 3, 2009 | 38 km SW of Lithakiá, Greece | M5.8 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Apr 12, 2006 | 16 km SE of Lithakiá, Greece | M5.7 | 80 km | 19 km |
| Mar 25, 2007 | 15 km N of Lixoúri, Greece | M5.7 | 101 km | 15 km |
| Jan 31, 2005 | 62 km WSW of Katastárion, Greece | M5.7 | 140 km | 32 km |
| Jan 26, 2014 | 8 km WNW of Sámi, Greece | M5.6 | 87 km | 10 km |
| Mar 1, 2004 | 6 km ESE of Arfará, Greece | M5.6 | 123 km | 9 km |
| Nov 5, 1997 | 10 km NW of Galaxídhion, Greece | M5.6 | 72 km | 24 km |
| Jul 14, 1993 | 2 km SE of Pátra, Greece | M5.6 | 20 km | 23 km |
| May 26, 2000 | 10 km WSW of Préveza, Greece | M5.6 | 117 km | 0 km |
| Jan 23, 1992 | 19 km NNW of Lixoúri, Greece | M5.6 | 109 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 | 45 km |
| 1817 | CORINTHOS-PATRAS GULF | Earthquake | 5.0 m | — | 51 km |
| 1965 | NORTH CORINTH GULF | Eruption + Earthquake | 3.0 m | 2 | 91 km |
| 1894 | NORTH EVOIKOS GULF | Eruption + Earthquake | 3.0 m | — | 148 km |
| 1861 | CORINTH GULF | Eruption + Earthquake | 2.1 m | — | 57 km |
| 2008 | SW. CORINTH GULF | Unknown | 2.0 m | — | 57 km |
| 1996 | W. CORINTH GULF | Meteorological | 2.0 m | — | 52 km |
| 2018 | IONIAN SEA | Earthquake | 1.5 m | — | 112 km |
| 1995 | GULF OF CORINTH: AIYION | Eruption + Earthquake | 1.0 m | 26 | 70 km |
| 1981 | ATHENS-EASTERN GULF OF CORINTH | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 22 | 121 km |
| 1953 | IONIAN SEA | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 83 km |
| 1948 | IONIAN SEA | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 7 | 107 km |
| 1899 | IONIAN SEA | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 102 km |
| 1928 | CORINTHOS-PATRAS GULF | Earthquake | 0.6 m | 20 | 128 km |
| 2003 | IONIAN SEA | Earthquake | 0.5 m | — | 139 km |
| 1898 | IONIAN ISLANDS | Earthquake | 0.4 m | — | 66 km |
| 2015 | IONIAN SEA | Eruption + Earthquake | 0.2 m | 2 | 101 km |
| 2018 | ISLAND OF ZAKYNTHOS | Meteorological | — | — | 87 km |
| 1992 | CORINTH GULF | Earthquake | — | — | 94 km |
| 1984 | CORINTHOS GULF, GREECE | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 52 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Methana (168 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Methana | Lava dome(s) | 760 m (2,493 ft) | -258 | 168 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 47°F (8°C) | 3.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 47°F (8°C) | 3.5 in | |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 1.0 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 0.4 in | |
| July | 76°F (25°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| August | 76°F (25°C) | 0.4 in | Warmest |
| September | 71°F (21°C) | 1.2 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 5.3 in | Wettest |
| December | 49°F (9°C) | 4.7 in |
Káto Achaḯa has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 47°F in January to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 28.9 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.3") and July the driest (0.4").