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Weather & Climate in Kritsá, Greece
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kritsá enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 279 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 31.2 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 965 feet.
Temperature
46°F Jan (8°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 58.4°F |
| 8% above US avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 279 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 965 ft (294 m) |
| Area | 197.7 sq mi (512.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 7/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.1582°N, 25.6446°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Athens |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
3,018 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.5.
| May 2, 2020 | 91 km S of Néa Anatolí, Greece | M6.5 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Jul 1, 2009 | 95 km S of Néa Anatolí, Greece | M6.4 | 112 km | 19 km |
| Jan 22, 2002 | 49 km NW of Fry, Greece | M6.2 | 113 km | 88 km |
| May 22, 2025 | 66 km SE of Emporeío, Greece | M6.2 | 85 km | 64 km |
| Jun 15, 2013 | 68 km S of Pýrgos, Greece | M6.2 | 102 km | 10 km |
| May 23, 1994 | 15 km NNE of Pánormos, Greece | M6.1 | 94 km | 76 km |
| Apr 16, 2015 | 26 km SSW of Fry, Greece | M6.0 | 107 km | 20 km |
| Jun 16, 2013 | 73 km S of Pýrgos, Greece | M6.0 | 101 km | 19 km |
| May 13, 2025 | 20 km SSE of Fry, Greece | M6.0 | 123 km | 76 km |
| Apr 1, 2011 | 42 km NW of Fry, Greece | M6.0 | 100 km | 60 km |
| Apr 30, 1992 | 39 km ESE of Palekastro, Greece | M5.8 | 93 km | 20 km |
| Feb 28, 2011 | 22 km W of Néa Anatolí, Greece | M5.7 | 29 km | 53 km |
| May 18, 2020 | 92 km S of Néa Anatolí, Greece | M5.7 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Mar 28, 2008 | 32 km SSE of Pýrgos, Greece | M5.6 | 52 km | 45 km |
| Dec 7, 1995 | 4 km SSE of Kastrí, Greece | M5.6 | 146 km | 33 km |
| Mar 19, 1991 | 42 km S of Palekastro, Greece | M5.6 | 73 km | 23 km |
| Apr 5, 2000 | 87 km S of Néa Anatolí, Greece | M5.5 | 104 km | 38 km |
| Sep 12, 2012 | 6 km SSE of Kastrí, Greece | M5.5 | 146 km | 32 km |
| Feb 11, 2010 | 113 km S of Pýrgos, Greece | M5.5 | 131 km | 14 km |
| Jul 9, 1990 | 38 km ESE of Palekastro, Greece | M5.4 | 91 km | 60 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
14 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 90.0 m (295 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| -1610 | THERA ISLAND (SANTORINI) | Astronomical | 90.0 m | - | 140 km |
| 1650 | THERA ISLAND (SANTORINI) | Explosion | 30.0 m | 120 | 140 km |
| 1948 | DODECANESE, KARPATHOS IS. | Earthquake | 7.3 m | - | 147 km |
| 2020 | CRETE | Earthquake | 1.0 m | - | 109 km |
| 2000 | CRETE | Eruption + Earthquake | 0.5 m | - | 104 km |
| 2009 | CRETE | Earthquake | 0.3 m | - | 112 km |
| 2025 | ISLAND OF CRETE | Earthquake | 0.1 m | - | 75 km |
| 2013 | CRETE | Earthquake | 0.0 m | - | 102 km |
| 1870 | ALEXANDRIA | Earthquake | - | - | 99 km |
| 1629 | CRETE | Earthquake | - | - | 110 km |
| 1494 | ISLAND OF CRETE | Earthquake | - | - | 40 km |
| 1303 | AEGEAN SEA | Earthquake | - | 4,000 | 125 km |
| 1050 | ISLAND OF THIRA | Astronomical | - | - | 140 km |
| 46 | THERA ISLAND (SANTORINI) | Astronomical | - | - | 140 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Santorini (140 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Santorini | Shield(s) | 367 m (1,204 ft) | 1950 | 140 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46°F (8°C) | 6.4 in | Wettest |
| February | 46°F (8°C) | 4.8 in | Coldest |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 3.7 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 1.0 in | |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 0.4 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 0.8 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 48°F (9°C) | 5.6 in |
Kritsá has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 46°F in February to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.4") and August the driest (0.1").