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Weather & Climate in Kerkíni, Greece
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kerkíni experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 301 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 19.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 118 feet.
Temperature
36°F Jan (2°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 54.0°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 301 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 118 ft (36 m) |
| Area | 5.5 sq mi (14.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 177/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.2189°N, 23.0845°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Athens |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,239 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.1.
| Dec 21, 1990 | 14 km WNW of Gouménissa, Greece | M6.1 | 70 km | 13 km |
| Jan 9, 2022 | 5 km NNW of Flórina, Greece | M5.5 | 149 km | 13 km |
| Jun 7, 2025 | 6 km WNW of Karyes, Greece | M5.4 | 139 km | 10 km |
| May 4, 1995 | 9 km NNW of Palaiochóri, Greece | M5.3 | 85 km | 10 km |
| May 24, 2009 | 11 km WNW of Stathmós Mourión, Greece | M5.3 | 32 km | 0 km |
| Mar 4, 2012 | 8 km ENE of Sárti, Greece | M5.2 | 146 km | 3 km |
| Aug 22, 2014 | 12 km S of Kassándreia, Greece | M5.2 | 146 km | 14 km |
| Feb 14, 2012 | 10 km ENE of Sárti, Greece | M5.2 | 148 km | 24 km |
| Apr 21, 2018 | 3 km ESE of Pefkochóri, Greece | M4.9 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Jan 2, 2018 | 2 km N of Stathmós Mourión, Greece | M4.9 | 22 km | 12 km |
| Feb 15, 2025 | 12 km E of Ouranoupolis, Greece | M4.9 | 132 km | 14 km |
| Feb 7, 2023 | 4 km SSW of Níkiti, Greece | M4.9 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Sep 22, 2024 | 10 km NNE of Karyes, Greece | M4.8 | 142 km | 10 km |
| May 24, 2009 | 9 km W of Stathmós Mourión, Greece | M4.8 | 30 km | 2 km |
| May 3, 1995 | 11 km N of Palaiochóri, Greece | M4.7 | 85 km | 10 km |
| Jan 11, 2022 | 7 km N of Flórina, Greece | M4.7 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Apr 10, 1994 | 0 km SE of Pefkochóri, Greece | M4.7 | 145 km | 20 km |
| Oct 29, 2003 | 2 km NNW of Néa Magnisía, Greece | M4.6 | 61 km | 25 km |
| Dec 21, 1990 | 13 km NW of Gouménissa, Greece | M4.6 | 68 km | 10 km |
| Aug 10, 1993 | 14 km SSW of Néa Kallikráteia, Greece | M4.6 | 114 km | 15 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
2 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 | 105 km |
| 1902 | AEGEAN SEA | Earthquake | — | 5 | 54 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 1.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 38°F (4°C) | 1.5 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 1.6 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 2.0 in | |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 1.8 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 1.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 1.1 in | Driest |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 1.1 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 1.8 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 2.1 in | Wettest |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 1.9 in |
Kerkíni has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 36°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.4 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.1") and August the driest (1.1").