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Weather & Climate in Kraniá Elassónas, Greece
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kraniá Elassónas experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 294 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 23.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,493 feet.
Temperature
36°F Jan (2°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 52.7°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 294 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,493 ft (760 m) |
| Area | 822.7 sq mi (2,130.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 4/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.9509°N, 21.9708°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Athens |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
3,825 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 | 32 km | 14 km |
| Mar 3, 2021 | 9 km W of Týrnavos, Greece | M6.3 | 28 km | 8 km |
| Aug 14, 2003 | 8 km S of Kanaláki, Greece | M6.3 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Dec 21, 1990 | 14 km WNW of Gouménissa, Greece | M6.1 | 120 km | 13 km |
| Mar 4, 2021 | 11 km E of Verdikoússa, Greece | M5.8 | 22 km | 10 km |
| Mar 21, 2020 | 14 km NNE of Kanaláki, Greece | M5.7 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Mar 12, 2021 | 8 km W of Elassóna, Greece | M5.6 | 12 km | 7 km |
| Jun 16, 1990 | 6 km WNW of Kanaláki, Greece | M5.6 | 146 km | 32 km |
| Oct 15, 2016 | 7 km WSW of Asprángeloi, Greece | M5.5 | 114 km | 22 km |
| Jan 9, 2022 | 5 km NNW of Flórina, Greece | M5.5 | 109 km | 13 km |
| Mar 4, 2021 | 7 km S of Kraniá Elassónas, Greece | M5.5 | 8 km | 10 km |
| Jun 13, 1993 | 11 km NE of Párga, Greece | M5.3 | 142 km | 20 km |
| Mar 3, 2021 | 5 km WSW of Týrnavos, Greece | M5.3 | 33 km | 10 km |
| Jul 26, 1996 | Greece-Albania border region | M5.3 | 113 km | 11 km |
| Jun 1, 2019 | 12 km SW of Mborje, Albania | M5.2 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Sep 1, 1994 | 8 km NW of Kukure?ani, North Macedonia | M5.2 | 146 km | 10 km |
| May 15, 1995 | 18 km NW of Deskáti, Greece | M5.2 | 28 km | 14 km |
| Oct 16, 2016 | 8 km SSW of Kalpáki, Greece | M5.2 | 119 km | 13 km |
| May 17, 1995 | 17 km WSW of Aianí, Greece | M5.2 | 33 km | 19 km |
| Jul 17, 1995 | 7 km S of Siátista, Greece | M5.2 | 46 km | 22 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
5 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 | — | 146 km |
| 1955 | VOLOS GULF | Earthquake | — | 8 | 114 km |
| 1911 | OCHRIDA LAKE | Earthquake | — | — | 145 km |
| 1902 | AEGEAN SEA | Earthquake | — | 5 | 140 km |
| -426 | CORINTHOS-PATRAS GULF | Earthquake | — | 2,500 | 133 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 2.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 2.0 in | |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 1.4 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 1.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 1.1 in | Driest |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 1.3 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 2.5 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 2.7 in | Wettest |
| December | 38°F (4°C) | 2.5 in |
Kraniá Elassónas has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 36°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.7") and August the driest (1.1").