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Weather & Climate in Kontovázaina, Greece
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kontovázaina enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 278 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 32.1 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 2,215 feet.
Temperature
42°F Jan (5°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 55.8°F |
| 3% above US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 278 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,215 ft (675 m) |
| Area | 4.4 sq mi (11.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 227/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.7970°N, 21.8996°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Athens |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
8,553 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.9.
| Feb 14, 2008 | 35 km S of Methóni, Greece | M6.9 | 146 km | 29 km |
| Nov 18, 1997 | 22 km SW of Lithakiá, Greece | M6.6 | 112 km | 33 km |
| Jun 15, 1995 | 8 km WNW of Galaxídhion, Greece | M6.5 | 75 km | 14 km |
| Jun 8, 2008 | 15 km ESE of Várda, Greece | M6.4 | 38 km | 16 km |
| Jan 6, 2008 | 15 km WNW of Leonídio, Greece | M6.2 | 95 km | 75 km |
| Jan 26, 2014 | 1 km ENE of Lixoúri, Greece | M6.1 | 135 km | 8 km |
| Feb 3, 2014 | 8 km NNW of Lixoúri, Greece | M6.0 | 142 km | 5 km |
| Nov 18, 1992 | 10 km SE of Galaxídhion, Greece | M5.9 | 75 km | 15 km |
| Nov 3, 2009 | 38 km SW of Lithakiá, Greece | M5.8 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Apr 16, 2012 | 29 km SW of Methóni, Greece | M5.8 | 135 km | 29 km |
| Mar 29, 2024 | 34 km WNW of Filiatrá, Greece | M5.8 | 78 km | 27 km |
| Mar 18, 1993 | 11 km NNE of Témeni, Greece | M5.8 | 64 km | 59 km |
| Apr 12, 2006 | 16 km SE of Lithakiá, Greece | M5.7 | 86 km | 19 km |
| Mar 25, 2007 | 15 km N of Lixoúri, Greece | M5.7 | 143 km | 15 km |
| Nov 5, 1997 | 10 km NW of Galaxídhion, Greece | M5.6 | 79 km | 24 km |
| Jan 26, 2014 | 8 km WNW of Sámi, Greece | M5.6 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Jul 14, 1993 | 2 km SE of Pátra, Greece | M5.6 | 49 km | 23 km |
| Mar 1, 2004 | 6 km ESE of Arfará, Greece | M5.6 | 76 km | 9 km |
| Jan 10, 1998 | 50 km S of Lithakiá, Greece | M5.5 | 114 km | 33 km |
| Jun 25, 2018 | 37 km WSW of Methóni, Greece | M5.5 | 138 km | 10 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 | 58 km |
| 1817 | CORINTHOS-PATRAS GULF | Earthquake | 5.0 m | — | 59 km |
| 1965 | NORTH CORINTH GULF | Eruption + Earthquake | 3.0 m | 2 | 86 km |
| 1894 | NORTH EVOIKOS GULF | Eruption + Earthquake | 3.0 m | — | 145 km |
| 1861 | CORINTH GULF | Eruption + Earthquake | 2.1 m | — | 52 km |
| 2008 | SW. CORINTH GULF | Unknown | 2.0 m | — | 52 km |
| 1996 | W. CORINTH GULF | Meteorological | 2.0 m | — | 65 km |
| 2018 | IONIAN SEA | Earthquake | 1.5 m | — | 122 km |
| 1981 | GULF OF CORINTH | Earthquake | 1.3 m | — | 130 km |
| 1995 | GULF OF CORINTH: AIYION | Eruption + Earthquake | 1.0 m | 26 | 75 km |
| 1981 | ATHENS-EASTERN GULF OF CORINTH | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 22 | 102 km |
| 1953 | IONIAN SEA | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 119 km |
| 1947 | PELOPONNESUS, GREECE | Eruption + Earthquake | 1.0 m | 3 | 110 km |
| 1899 | IONIAN SEA | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 62 km |
| 1928 | CORINTHOS-PATRAS GULF | Earthquake | 0.6 m | 20 | 99 km |
| 1898 | IONIAN ISLANDS | Earthquake | 0.4 m | — | 79 km |
| 2015 | IONIAN SEA | Eruption + Earthquake | 0.2 m | 2 | 149 km |
| 2018 | ISLAND OF ZAKYNTHOS | Meteorological | — | — | 112 km |
| 1992 | CORINTH GULF | Earthquake | — | — | 88 km |
| 1984 | CORINTHOS GULF, GREECE | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 60 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Methana (128 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Methana | Lava dome(s) | 760 m (2,493 ft) | -258 | 128 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (5°C) | 4.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 42°F (6°C) | 3.9 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 3.1 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 60°F (15°C) | 1.4 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 0.7 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 0.7 in | Warmest |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 1.2 in | |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 3.3 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 5.1 in | |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 5.2 in | Wettest |
Kontovázaina has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 42°F in January to 72°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 32.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.2") and July the driest (0.6").