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Weather & Climate in Káto Makrinoú, Greece

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Káto Makrinoú enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 280 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 30.8 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 240 feet.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average59.5°F
10% above US avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days280 days/yr

Geography

Elevation240 ft (73 m)
Area9.6 sq mi (24.9 km²)
Population Density60/sq mi
Coordinates38.4867°N, 21.6255°W
TimezoneEurope/Athens

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.8"
19% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 5.39"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.51"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

9,237 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.6.

Nov 18, 1997 22 km SW of Lithakiá, Greece M6.6 133 km 33 km
Jun 15, 1995 8 km WNW of Galaxídhion, Greece M6.5 58 km 14 km
Jun 8, 2008 15 km ESE of Várda, Greece M6.4 59 km 16 km
Mar 3, 2021 9 km W of Týrnavos, Greece M6.3 149 km 8 km
Aug 14, 2003 8 km S of Kanaláki, Greece M6.3 116 km 10 km
Jan 26, 2014 1 km ENE of Lixoúri, Greece M6.1 107 km 8 km
Feb 3, 2014 8 km NNW of Lixoúri, Greece M6.0 111 km 5 km
Nov 18, 1992 10 km SE of Galaxídhion, Greece M5.9 75 km 15 km
Mar 29, 2024 34 km WNW of Filiatrá, Greece M5.8 134 km 27 km
Mar 18, 1993 11 km NNE of Témeni, Greece M5.8 49 km 59 km
Nov 3, 2009 38 km SW of Lithakiá, Greece M5.8 148 km 10 km
Apr 12, 2006 16 km SE of Lithakiá, Greece M5.7 114 km 19 km
Mar 25, 2007 15 km N of Lixoúri, Greece M5.7 106 km 15 km
Mar 21, 2020 14 km NNE of Kanaláki, Greece M5.7 129 km 10 km
Jan 26, 2014 8 km WNW of Sámi, Greece M5.6 95 km 10 km
Nov 5, 1997 10 km NW of Galaxídhion, Greece M5.6 58 km 24 km
Jan 23, 1992 19 km NNW of Lixoúri, Greece M5.6 114 km 17 km
Jun 16, 1990 6 km WNW of Kanaláki, Greece M5.6 128 km 32 km
Jul 14, 1993 2 km SE of Pátra, Greece M5.6 31 km 23 km
May 26, 2000 10 km WSW of Préveza, Greece M5.6 98 km 0 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 40 km
1817 CORINTHOS-PATRAS GULF Earthquake 5.0 m 46 km
1965 NORTH CORINTH GULF Eruption + Earthquake 3.0 m 2 81 km
1894 NORTH EVOIKOS GULF Eruption + Earthquake 3.0 m 130 km
1861 CORINTH GULF Eruption + Earthquake 2.1 m 59 km
2008 SW. CORINTH GULF Unknown 2.0 m 59 km
1996 W. CORINTH GULF Meteorological 2.0 m 42 km
2018 IONIAN SEA Earthquake 1.5 m 143 km
1981 GULF OF CORINTH Earthquake 1.3 m 148 km
1995 GULF OF CORINTH: AIYION Eruption + Earthquake 1.0 m 26 58 km
1981 ATHENS-EASTERN GULF OF CORINTH Earthquake 1.0 m 22 118 km
1953 IONIAN SEA Earthquake 1.0 m 99 km
1948 IONIAN SEA Earthquake 1.0 m 7 104 km
1899 IONIAN SEA Earthquake 1.0 m 138 km
1928 CORINTHOS-PATRAS GULF Earthquake 0.6 m 20 132 km
2003 IONIAN SEA Earthquake 0.5 m 116 km
1898 IONIAN ISLANDS Earthquake 0.4 m 99 km
2015 IONIAN SEA Eruption + Earthquake 0.2 m 2 91 km
2018 ISLAND OF ZAKYNTHOS Meteorological 112 km
1992 CORINTH GULF Earthquake 86 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Methana (178 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Methana Lava dome(s) 760 m (2,493 ft) -258 178 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 45°F (7°C) 3.7 in Coldest
February 46°F (8°C) 3.8 in
March 50°F (10°C) 3.0 in
April 55°F (13°C) 2.3 in
May 63°F (17°C) 1.3 in
June 71°F (22°C) 0.6 in
July 75°F (24°C) 0.5 in Driest
August 75°F (24°C) 0.6 in Warmest
September 70°F (21°C) 1.4 in
October 62°F (17°C) 3.5 in
November 54°F (12°C) 5.4 in Wettest
December 48°F (9°C) 4.7 in

Káto Makrinoú has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 45°F in January to 75°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 30.7 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.4") and July the driest (0.5").

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