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Weather & Climate in Leonídio, Greece
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Leonídio enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 292 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 24.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 115 feet.
Temperature
47°F Jan (8°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 60.6°F |
| 12% above US avg | |
| January Average | 47°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 292 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 115 ft (35 m) |
| Area | 13.0 sq mi (33.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 233/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.1668°N, 22.8577°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Athens |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
4,443 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 | 129 km | 29 km |
| Jan 8, 2006 | 26 km NE of Kýthira, Greece | M6.7 | 100 km | 66 km |
| Jun 15, 1995 | 8 km WNW of Galaxídhion, Greece | M6.5 | 146 km | 14 km |
| Feb 14, 2008 | 50 km S of Koróni, Greece | M6.5 | 127 km | 28 km |
| Oct 13, 1997 | 47 km SSE of Koróni, Greece | M6.4 | 112 km | 24 km |
| Jun 8, 2008 | 15 km ESE of Várda, Greece | M6.4 | 147 km | 16 km |
| Feb 20, 2008 | 58 km SSW of Koróni, Greece | M6.2 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Jan 6, 2008 | 15 km WNW of Leonídio, Greece | M6.2 | 16 km | 75 km |
| Sep 7, 1999 | 5 km WNW of Fylí, Greece | M6.0 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Nov 21, 1992 | 51 km WSW of Kýthira, Greece | M5.9 | 143 km | 65 km |
| May 21, 2002 | 18 km SW of Adámas, Greece | M5.9 | 140 km | 97 km |
| Nov 18, 1992 | 10 km SE of Galaxídhion, Greece | M5.9 | 132 km | 15 km |
| Aug 29, 2014 | 59 km E of Géfyra, Greece | M5.8 | 93 km | 80 km |
| Apr 16, 2012 | 29 km SW of Methóni, Greece | M5.8 | 137 km | 29 km |
| Mar 18, 1993 | 11 km NNE of Témeni, Greece | M5.8 | 144 km | 59 km |
| Mar 29, 2024 | 34 km WNW of Filiatrá, Greece | M5.8 | 143 km | 27 km |
| May 24, 2000 | 83 km S of Koróni, Greece | M5.7 | 146 km | 33 km |
| Mar 1, 2004 | 6 km ESE of Arfará, Greece | M5.6 | 66 km | 9 km |
| Apr 4, 2014 | 36 km ESE of Ýdra, Greece | M5.6 | 91 km | 107 km |
| Jun 25, 2018 | 37 km WSW of Methóni, Greece | M5.5 | 147 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
20 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 | - | 130 km |
| 1963 | CORINTH GULF | Meteorological | 6.0 m | 2 | 147 km |
| 1867 | PELOPONNESUS, GREECE | Earthquake | 6.0 m | - | 103 km |
| 1817 | CORINTHOS-PATRAS GULF | Earthquake | 5.0 m | - | 143 km |
| 1965 | NORTH CORINTH GULF | Eruption + Earthquake | 3.0 m | 2 | 138 km |
| 1861 | CORINTH GULF | Eruption + Earthquake | 2.1 m | - | 129 km |
| 2008 | SW. CORINTH GULF | Unknown | 2.0 m | - | 129 km |
| 1996 | W. CORINTH GULF | Meteorological | 2.0 m | - | 150 km |
| 1981 | GULF OF CORINTH | Earthquake | 1.3 m | - | 122 km |
| 1995 | GULF OF CORINTH: AIYION | Eruption + Earthquake | 1.0 m | 26 | 146 km |
| 1981 | ATHENS-EASTERN GULF OF CORINTH | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 22 | 118 km |
| 1947 | PELOPONNESUS, GREECE | Eruption + Earthquake | 1.0 m | 3 | 93 km |
| 1899 | IONIAN SEA | Earthquake | 1.0 m | - | 99 km |
| 1928 | CORINTHOS-PATRAS GULF | Earthquake | 0.6 m | 20 | 94 km |
| 1992 | CORINTH GULF | Earthquake | - | - | 135 km |
| 1984 | CORINTHOS GULF, GREECE | Eruption + Earthquake | - | - | 143 km |
| 1926 | ARGOLIKOS GULF | Earthquake | - | - | 84 km |
| 1888 | GULF OF CORINTH | Eruption + Earthquake | - | - | 133 km |
| 1886 | IONIAN SEA | Earthquake | - | 326 | 103 km |
| 1862 | IONIAN SEA | Earthquake | - | - | 132 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Methana (65 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Methana | Lava dome(s) | 760 m (2,493 ft) | -258 | 65 km |
| Milos | Stratovolcano(es) | 751 m (2,464 ft) | 140 | 150 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 47°F (8°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 47°F (8°C) | 3.1 in | |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 0.9 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 0.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (25°C) | 0.5 in | |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 0.7 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 2.5 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 3.9 in | |
| December | 50°F (10°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
Leonídio has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 47°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.1") and June the driest (0.4").