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Weather & Climate in Limín Khersonísou, Greece
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Limín Khersonísou enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 284 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 28.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3 feet.
Temperature
49°F Jan (10°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 61.2°F |
| 13% above US avg | |
| January Average | 49°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 284 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3 ft (1 m) |
| Area | 104.9 sq mi (271.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 28/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.3230°N, 25.3928°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Athens |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
3,164 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 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Jul 1, 2009 | 95 km S of Néa Anatolí, Greece | M6.4 | 129 km | 19 km |
| Jun 15, 2013 | 68 km S of Pýrgos, Greece | M6.2 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Jan 22, 2002 | 49 km NW of Fry, Greece | M6.2 | 122 km | 88 km |
| May 22, 2025 | 66 km SE of Emporeío, Greece | M6.2 | 79 km | 64 km |
| May 23, 1994 | 15 km NNE of Pánormos, Greece | M6.1 | 66 km | 76 km |
| Apr 1, 2011 | 42 km NW of Fry, Greece | M6.0 | 112 km | 60 km |
| Jun 16, 2013 | 73 km S of Pýrgos, Greece | M6.0 | 111 km | 19 km |
| Apr 16, 2015 | 26 km SSW of Fry, Greece | M6.0 | 131 km | 20 km |
| May 13, 2025 | 20 km SSE of Fry, Greece | M6.0 | 146 km | 76 km |
| Apr 30, 1992 | 39 km ESE of Palekastro, Greece | M5.8 | 118 km | 20 km |
| Feb 28, 2011 | 22 km W of Néa Anatolí, Greece | M5.7 | 38 km | 53 km |
| May 18, 2020 | 92 km S of Néa Anatolí, Greece | M5.7 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Mar 19, 1991 | 42 km S of Palekastro, Greece | M5.6 | 102 km | 23 km |
| Dec 7, 1995 | 4 km SSE of Kastrí, Greece | M5.6 | 131 km | 33 km |
| Mar 28, 2008 | 32 km SSE of Pýrgos, Greece | M5.6 | 63 km | 45 km |
| Apr 5, 2000 | 87 km S of Néa Anatolí, Greece | M5.5 | 126 km | 38 km |
| Feb 11, 2010 | 113 km S of Pýrgos, Greece | M5.5 | 147 km | 14 km |
| Sep 12, 2012 | 6 km SSE of Kastrí, Greece | M5.5 | 131 km | 32 km |
| Oct 12, 2002 | 48 km SSE of Palekastro, Greece | M5.4 | 108 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
12 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 | — | 120 km |
| 1650 | THERA ISLAND (SANTORINI) | Explosion | 30.0 m | 120 | 120 km |
| 2020 | CRETE | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 130 km |
| 2000 | CRETE | Eruption + Earthquake | 0.5 m | — | 126 km |
| 2009 | CRETE | Earthquake | 0.3 m | — | 129 km |
| 2025 | ISLAND OF CRETE | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 69 km |
| 2013 | CRETE | Earthquake | 0.0 m | — | 108 km |
| 1870 | ALEXANDRIA | Earthquake | — | — | 93 km |
| 1629 | CRETE | Earthquake | — | — | 83 km |
| 1494 | ISLAND OF CRETE | Earthquake | — | — | 22 km |
| 1050 | ISLAND OF THIRA | Astronomical | — | — | 120 km |
| 46 | THERA ISLAND (SANTORINI) | Astronomical | — | — | 120 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Santorini (120 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Santorini | Shield(s) | 367 m (1,204 ft) | 1950 | 120 km |
| Milos | Stratovolcano(es) | 751 m (2,464 ft) | 140 | 175 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 49°F (10°C) | 5.6 in | Wettest |
| February | 49°F (9°C) | 4.3 in | Coldest |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 3.4 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 1.6 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 0.8 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 0.3 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| September | 71°F (21°C) | 0.8 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 52°F (11°C) | 5.0 in |
Limín Khersonísou has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 49°F in February to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.6") and August the driest (0.1").