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Weather & Climate in Kýthira, Greece
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kýthira enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 298 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 20.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 449 feet.
Temperature
52°F Jan (11°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 63.7°F |
| 18% above US avg | |
| January Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 298 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 449 ft (137 m) |
| Area | 642.6 sq mi (1,664.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.1496°N, 22.9898°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Athens |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2,838 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 | 125 km | 29 km |
| Jan 8, 2006 | 26 km NE of Kýthira, Greece | M6.7 | 27 km | 66 km |
| Oct 12, 2013 | 36 km W of Kíssamos, Greece | M6.6 | 75 km | 40 km |
| Feb 14, 2008 | 50 km S of Koróni, Greece | M6.5 | 103 km | 28 km |
| Oct 13, 1997 | 47 km SSE of Koróni, Greece | M6.4 | 86 km | 24 km |
| Jan 6, 2008 | 15 km WNW of Leonídio, Greece | M6.2 | 122 km | 75 km |
| Feb 20, 2008 | 58 km SSW of Koróni, Greece | M6.2 | 110 km | 10 km |
| May 21, 2002 | 18 km SW of Adámas, Greece | M5.9 | 127 km | 97 km |
| Nov 21, 1992 | 51 km WSW of Kýthira, Greece | M5.9 | 52 km | 65 km |
| Aug 29, 2014 | 59 km E of Géfyra, Greece | M5.8 | 88 km | 80 km |
| Apr 16, 2012 | 29 km SW of Methóni, Greece | M5.8 | 146 km | 29 km |
| May 24, 2000 | 83 km S of Koróni, Greece | M5.7 | 89 km | 33 km |
| Mar 1, 2004 | 6 km ESE of Arfará, Greece | M5.6 | 135 km | 9 km |
| Jun 21, 2008 | 82 km S of Koróni, Greece | M5.6 | 106 km | 5 km |
| Apr 4, 2014 | 36 km ESE of Ýdra, Greece | M5.6 | 149 km | 107 km |
| Apr 29, 1998 | 72 km S of Koróni, Greece | M5.5 | 94 km | 33 km |
| Jan 11, 1994 | 92 km S of Koróni, Greece | M5.5 | 96 km | 33 km |
| Feb 3, 2007 | 63 km SW of Kýthira, Greece | M5.4 | 63 km | 59 km |
| Mar 14, 2023 | 101 km SW of K?thira, Greece | M5.4 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Feb 26, 2008 | 98 km S of Koróni, Greece | M5.4 | 105 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
6 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 8.6 m (28 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1866 | S. COASTS PELOPONNESUS, GREECE | Earthquake | 8.6 m | — | 17 km |
| 1867 | PELOPONNESUS, GREECE | Earthquake | 6.0 m | — | 76 km |
| 1947 | PELOPONNESUS, GREECE | Eruption + Earthquake | 1.0 m | 3 | 121 km |
| 2013 | CRETE | Earthquake | 0.0 m | — | 75 km |
| 1926 | ARGOLIKOS GULF | Earthquake | — | — | 48 km |
| 365 | CRETE | Earthquake | — | 5,000 | 128 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Milos (143 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Milos | Stratovolcano(es) | 751 m (2,464 ft) | 140 | 143 km |
| Methana | Lava dome(s) | 760 m (2,493 ft) | -258 | 166 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 52°F (11°C) | 3.6 in | |
| February | 51°F (11°C) | 2.9 in | Coldest |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 1.2 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 0.4 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 0.1 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 0.2 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 0.4 in | |
| October | 67°F (19°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 60°F (16°C) | 3.6 in | |
| December | 55°F (13°C) | 3.8 in | Wettest |
Kýthira has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 51°F in February to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.8") and July the driest (0.1").