Weather & Climate in Kraniá, Greece
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kraniá experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.3 inches. The area receives 6.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 3,107 feet.
Temperature
33°F Jan (1°C)
65°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 48.8°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,107 ft (947 m) |
| Area | 0.1 sq mi (0.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,110/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.8971°N, 21.2811°E |
| Timezone | Europe/Athens |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
4,705 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 | 45 km | 14 km |
| Aug 14, 2003 | 8 km S of Kanaláki, Greece | M6.3 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Mar 3, 2021 | 9 km W of Týrnavos, Greece | M6.3 | 78 km | 8 km |
| Mar 4, 2021 | 11 km E of Verdikoússa, Greece | M5.8 | 72 km | 10 km |
| Sep 1, 1994 | 4 km S of Demir Hisar, North Macedonia | M5.8 | 143 km | 14 km |
| Mar 21, 2020 | 14 km NNE of Kanaláki, Greece | M5.7 | 82 km | 10 km |
| Jun 16, 1990 | 6 km WNW of Kanaláki, Greece | M5.6 | 96 km | 32 km |
| May 26, 2000 | 10 km WSW of Préveza, Greece | M5.6 | 122 km | 0 km |
| Mar 12, 2021 | 8 km W of Elassóna, Greece | M5.6 | 69 km | 7 km |
| Aug 14, 2003 | 11 km W of Lefkáda, Greece | M5.5 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Jan 9, 2022 | 5 km NNW of Flórina, Greece | M5.5 | 104 km | 13 km |
| Mar 4, 2021 | 7 km S of Kraniá Elassónas, Greece | M5.5 | 60 km | 10 km |
| Oct 15, 2016 | 7 km WSW of Asprángeloi, Greece | M5.5 | 55 km | 22 km |
| Feb 25, 1994 | 15 km W of Lefkáda, Greece | M5.4 | 133 km | 36 km |
| Feb 5, 2019 | 16 km SW of Néos Oropós, Greece | M5.4 | 111 km | 8 km |
| Jun 29, 2007 | 10 km NE of Gáïos, Greece | M5.4 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Jul 26, 1996 | Greece-Albania border region | M5.3 | 57 km | 11 km |
| Mar 3, 2021 | 5 km WSW of Týrnavos, Greece | M5.3 | 83 km | 10 km |
| Jun 13, 1993 | 11 km NE of Párga, Greece | M5.3 | 90 km | 20 km |
| Aug 14, 2003 | 10 km NW of Lefkáda, Greece | M5.2 | 125 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.5 m (2 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2003 | IONIAN SEA | Earthquake | 0.5 m | - | 100 km |
| 2015 | IONIAN SEA | Eruption + Earthquake | 0.2 m | 2 | 149 km |
| 1911 | OCHRIDA LAKE | Earthquake | - | - | 119 km |
| 1883 | IONIAN ISLANDS | Earthquake | - | - | 118 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (1°C) | 3.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 3.0 in | |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 3.0 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 2.6 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 1.6 in | Driest |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 1.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 1.6 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 2.0 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 3.9 in |
Kraniá has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 33°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.1") and June the driest (1.6").