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Weather & Climate in Khalkoútsion, Greece

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

Khalkoútsion enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 299 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 20.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average59.2°F
10% above US avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days299 days/yr

Geography

Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Area141.4 sq mi (366.1 km²)
Population Density15/sq mi
Coordinates38.3326°N, 23.7319°W
TimezoneEurope/Athens

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 20.6"
46% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 3.50"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.35"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

4,096 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.5.

Jun 15, 1995 8 km WNW of Galaxídhion, Greece M6.5 127 km 14 km
Jul 26, 2001 32 km WNW of Skýros, Greece M6.5 92 km 10 km
Sep 7, 1999 5 km WNW of Fylí, Greece M6.0 26 km 10 km
Nov 18, 1992 10 km SE of Galaxídhion, Greece M5.9 112 km 15 km
Mar 18, 1993 11 km NNE of Témeni, Greece M5.8 138 km 59 km
Nov 5, 1997 10 km NW of Galaxídhion, Greece M5.6 127 km 24 km
Apr 4, 2014 36 km ESE of Ýdra, Greece M5.6 117 km 107 km
Feb 17, 2021 11 km N of Kamárai, Greece M5.5 150 km 5 km
Jan 22, 2010 14 km NNE of Kamárai, Greece M5.4 148 km 5 km
Jun 15, 1995 3 km E of Galaxídhion, Greece M5.4 115 km 10 km
Jun 9, 2015 13 km E of Malesína, Greece M5.3 44 km 13 km
Aug 7, 2013 9 km NW of Eláteia, Greece M5.3 99 km 0 km
Jul 19, 2019 1 km NNE of Magoúla, Greece M5.3 32 km 10 km
Sep 16, 2013 9 km NNW of Eláteia, Greece M5.3 97 km 8 km
Mar 30, 2019 2 km SE of Galaxídhion, Greece M5.3 117 km 10 km
Jan 12, 2021 13 km NNE of Kamárai, Greece M5.2 146 km 10 km
Oct 11, 2017 32 km E of Patitírion, Greece M5.1 102 km 12 km
Oct 9, 2010 14 km NE of Xylókastro, Greece M5.1 88 km 11 km
Jun 18, 2008 4 km NNW of Ayía Triás, Greece M5.1 111 km 83 km
May 27, 2025 13 km S of Antikyra, Greece M5.0 95 km 23 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 2 149 km
1817 CORINTHOS-PATRAS GULF Earthquake 5.0 m 142 km
1965 NORTH CORINTH GULF Eruption + Earthquake 3.0 m 2 104 km
1894 NORTH EVOIKOS GULF Eruption + Earthquake 3.0 m 69 km
1861 CORINTH GULF Eruption + Earthquake 2.1 m 135 km
2008 SW. CORINTH GULF Unknown 2.0 m 135 km
1996 W. CORINTH GULF Meteorological 2.0 m 144 km
1981 GULF OF CORINTH Earthquake 1.3 m 41 km
1995 GULF OF CORINTH: AIYION Eruption + Earthquake 1.0 m 26 127 km
1981 ATHENS-EASTERN GULF OF CORINTH Earthquake 1.0 m 22 71 km
1928 CORINTHOS-PATRAS GULF Earthquake 0.6 m 20 74 km
1992 CORINTH GULF Earthquake 99 km
1984 CORINTHOS GULF, GREECE Eruption + Earthquake 142 km
1965 AEGEAN SEA Earthquake 38 121 km
1955 VOLOS GULF Earthquake 8 131 km
1888 GULF OF CORINTH Eruption + Earthquake 143 km
1862 IONIAN SEA Earthquake 130 km
1853 CENTRAL GREECE (EVOIKOS GULF) Earthquake 17 22 km
1794 CORINTH GULF Eruption + Earthquake 125 km
1748 CORINTHOS-PATRAS GULF Earthquake 142 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Methana (87 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Methana Lava dome(s) 760 m (2,493 ft) -258 87 km
Milos Stratovolcano(es) 751 m (2,464 ft) 140 192 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 45°F (7°C) 2.8 in Coldest
February 45°F (7°C) 2.6 in
March 48°F (9°C) 2.4 in
April 55°F (13°C) 1.4 in
May 63°F (17°C) 1.0 in
June 72°F (22°C) 0.6 in
July 76°F (24°C) 0.4 in Warmest, Driest
August 75°F (24°C) 0.4 in
September 69°F (21°C) 0.7 in
October 61°F (16°C) 2.3 in
November 53°F (12°C) 2.6 in
December 47°F (9°C) 3.5 in Wettest

Khalkoútsion has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 45°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.5") and July the driest (0.4").

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