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Weather & Climate in Kolokynthoú, Greece
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kolokynthoú experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 281 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 30.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,188 feet.
Temperature
34°F Jan (1°C)
69°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 51.2°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 281 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,188 ft (667 m) |
| Area | 22.1 sq mi (57.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 34/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.5050°N, 21.2111°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Athens |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
3,677 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 | 57 km | 14 km |
| Mar 3, 2021 | 9 km W of Týrnavos, Greece | M6.3 | 117 km | 8 km |
| Dec 21, 1990 | 14 km WNW of Gouménissa, Greece | M6.1 | 107 km | 13 km |
| Mar 4, 2021 | 11 km E of Verdikoússa, Greece | M5.8 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Sep 1, 1994 | 4 km S of Demir Hisar, North Macedonia | M5.8 | 75 km | 14 km |
| Mar 21, 2020 | 14 km NNE of Kanaláki, Greece | M5.7 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Mar 12, 2021 | 8 km W of Elassóna, Greece | M5.6 | 101 km | 7 km |
| Mar 4, 2021 | 7 km S of Kraniá Elassónas, Greece | M5.5 | 95 km | 10 km |
| Oct 15, 2016 | 7 km WSW of Asprángeloi, Greece | M5.5 | 91 km | 22 km |
| Sep 6, 2009 | 12 km WSW of Debar, North Macedonia | M5.5 | 129 km | 3 km |
| Jan 9, 2022 | 5 km NNW of Flórina, Greece | M5.5 | 39 km | 13 km |
| May 16, 1997 | 10 km SE of Elbasan, Albania | M5.4 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Jul 26, 1996 | Greece-Albania border region | M5.3 | 67 km | 11 km |
| Mar 3, 2021 | 5 km WSW of Týrnavos, Greece | M5.3 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Jun 13, 1993 | 11 km NE of Párga, Greece | M5.3 | 141 km | 20 km |
| May 15, 1995 | 18 km NW of Deskáti, Greece | M5.2 | 65 km | 14 km |
| Sep 1, 1994 | 8 km NW of Kukure?ani, North Macedonia | M5.2 | 72 km | 10 km |
| Dec 24, 1993 | 8 km NE of Himarë, Albania | M5.2 | 125 km | 25 km |
| Jun 1, 2019 | 12 km SW of Mborje, Albania | M5.2 | 43 km | 10 km |
| Oct 16, 2016 | 8 km SSW of Kalpáki, Greece | M5.2 | 93 km | 13 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1911 | OCHRIDA LAKE | Earthquake | — | — | 56 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 2.4 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 2.6 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 1.7 in | |
| July | 69°F (20°C) | 1.6 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 1.7 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 2.0 in | |
| October | 53°F (11°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 3.7 in | Wettest |
| December | 38°F (4°C) | 3.0 in |
Kolokynthoú has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 34°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.7") and July the driest (1.6").