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Weather & Climate in Leipsoí, Greece
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Leipsoí enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 345 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 36.2 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 141 feet.
Temperature
60°F Jan (15°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 64.8°F |
| 20% above US avg | |
| January Average | 60°F (15°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 345 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 141 ft (43 m) |
| Area | 150.3 sq mi (389.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 6/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.2833°N, 26.7667°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Athens |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2,853 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.6.
| Jul 20, 2017 | 11 km ENE of Kos, Greece | M6.6 | 70 km | 7 km |
| Jul 20, 1996 | Dodecanese Islands, Greece | M6.2 | 130 km | 33 km |
| Nov 6, 1992 | 14 km ESE of Seferihisar, Turkey | M6.1 | 100 km | 17 km |
| Jun 2, 2025 | 8 km SSW of İçmeler, Turkey | M5.8 | 141 km | 72 km |
| Apr 10, 2003 | 10 km ENE of Seferihisar, Turkey | M5.8 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Aug 1, 2021 | 26 km SSW of Mandráki, Greece | M5.6 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Aug 4, 2004 | 15 km NE of Datça, Turkey | M5.6 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Jan 10, 2005 | 23 km SE of Güvercinlik, Turkey | M5.5 | 97 km | 16 km |
| Jun 21, 2021 | 20 km SSW of Mandráki, Greece | M5.5 | 97 km | 9 km |
| Apr 2, 1996 | 8 km N of Samos, Greece | M5.4 | 64 km | 33 km |
| Jun 28, 2020 | 5 km SSE of ?çmeler, Turkey | M5.4 | 144 km | 63 km |
| Aug 31, 2022 | 14 km NW of Megálo Chorió, Greece | M5.4 | 31 km | 11 km |
| Feb 4, 2025 | 21 km NE of Firá, Greece | M5.3 | 131 km | 14 km |
| Aug 8, 2017 | 15 km ESE of Bodrum, Turkey | M5.3 | 80 km | 10 km |
| Feb 10, 2025 | 26 km SW of Amorgós, Greece | M5.3 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Aug 4, 2004 | 16 km NE of Datça, Turkey | M5.3 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Aug 26, 1993 | 17 km WSW of ?çmeler, Turkey | M5.3 | 129 km | 33 km |
| Apr 13, 2021 | 10 km SW of Mandráki, Greece | M5.3 | 87 km | 6 km |
| Sep 13, 2003 | 13 km SSW of Kéfalos, Greece | M5.3 | 74 km | 155 km |
| Aug 3, 2004 | 17 km SE of Güvercinlik, Turkey | M5.2 | 89 km | 2 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
11 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 20.0 m (66 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1956 | CYCLADES | Eruption + Earthquake | 20.0 m | 56 | 100 km |
| 1956 | AMORGOS ISLAND, AEGEAN ISLANDS | Earthquake | 10.0 m | — | 125 km |
| 2020 | AEGEAN SEA | Earthquake | 5.3 m | 118 | 68 km |
| 2017 | GULF OF GÖKOVA | Earthquake | 1.9 m | 2 | 70 km |
| 1968 | ISLAND OF KOS | Eruption + Earthquake | 1.2 m | — | 86 km |
| 1856 | CHIOS ISLAND, AEGEAN ISLANDS | Earthquake | — | — | 143 km |
| 1668 | SMYRNA, W. TURKEY | Earthquake | — | — | 128 km |
| 1389 | CHIOS ISLAND, AEGEAN ISLANDS | Earthquake | — | 2 | 131 km |
| 558 | DODECANESE ISLANDS | Earthquake | — | — | 85 km |
| 554 | ISLAND OF KOS | Earthquake | — | — | 72 km |
| 142 | DODECANESE ISLANDS | Earthquake | — | — | 127 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Nisyros (85 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Nisyros | Stratovolcano | 698 m (2,290 ft) | 1888 | 85 km |
| Santorini | Shield(s) | 367 m (1,204 ft) | 1950 | 156 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 60°F (15°C) | 5.6 in | Wettest |
| February | 51°F (11°C) | 4.2 in | Coldest |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 3.0 in | |
| April | 60°F (16°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 0.6 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 0.2 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 0.1 in | |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 0.5 in | |
| October | 67°F (20°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 59°F (15°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 53°F (12°C) | 5.6 in |
Leipsoí has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 51°F in February to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.1 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.6") and July the driest (0.0").