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Weather & Climate in Longá, Greece
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Longá enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 282 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 29.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 266 feet.
Temperature
47°F Jan (9°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 60.6°F |
| 12% above US avg | |
| January Average | 47°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 282 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 266 ft (81 m) |
| Area | 272.9 sq mi (706.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 4/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.8688°N, 21.9067°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Athens |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
5,618 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 | 46 km | 29 km |
| Jan 8, 2006 | 26 km NE of Kýthira, Greece | M6.7 | 132 km | 66 km |
| Nov 18, 1997 | 22 km SW of Lithakiá, Greece | M6.6 | 135 km | 33 km |
| Feb 14, 2008 | 50 km S of Koróni, Greece | M6.5 | 58 km | 28 km |
| Oct 13, 1997 | 47 km SSE of Koróni, Greece | M6.4 | 56 km | 24 km |
| Jun 8, 2008 | 15 km ESE of Várda, Greece | M6.4 | 126 km | 16 km |
| Jan 6, 2008 | 15 km WNW of Leonídio, Greece | M6.2 | 80 km | 75 km |
| Feb 20, 2008 | 58 km SSW of Koróni, Greece | M6.2 | 66 km | 10 km |
| Nov 21, 1992 | 51 km WSW of Kýthira, Greece | M5.9 | 118 km | 65 km |
| Mar 29, 2024 | 34 km WNW of Filiatrá, Greece | M5.8 | 77 km | 27 km |
| Nov 3, 2009 | 38 km SW of Lithakiá, Greece | M5.8 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Apr 16, 2012 | 29 km SW of Methóni, Greece | M5.8 | 47 km | 29 km |
| Apr 12, 2006 | 16 km SE of Lithakiá, Greece | M5.7 | 118 km | 19 km |
| May 24, 2000 | 83 km S of Koróni, Greece | M5.7 | 92 km | 33 km |
| Jun 21, 2008 | 82 km S of Koróni, Greece | M5.6 | 90 km | 5 km |
| Mar 1, 2004 | 6 km ESE of Arfará, Greece | M5.6 | 35 km | 9 km |
| Jan 10, 1998 | 50 km S of Lithakiá, Greece | M5.5 | 108 km | 33 km |
| Feb 16, 2009 | 65 km S of Lithakiá, Greece | M5.5 | 104 km | 15 km |
| Apr 29, 1998 | 72 km S of Koróni, Greece | M5.5 | 81 km | 33 km |
| Jan 11, 1994 | 92 km S of Koróni, Greece | M5.5 | 101 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
12 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 | — | 138 km |
| 1867 | PELOPONNESUS, GREECE | Earthquake | 6.0 m | — | 58 km |
| 2018 | IONIAN SEA | Earthquake | 1.5 m | — | 140 km |
| 1947 | PELOPONNESUS, GREECE | Eruption + Earthquake | 1.0 m | 3 | 7 km |
| 1899 | IONIAN SEA | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 45 km |
| 1898 | IONIAN ISLANDS | Earthquake | 0.4 m | — | 127 km |
| 1926 | ARGOLIKOS GULF | Earthquake | — | — | 131 km |
| 1893 | IONIAN SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 133 km |
| 1888 | GULF OF CORINTH | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 149 km |
| 1886 | IONIAN SEA | Earthquake | — | 326 | 32 km |
| 1633 | ISLAND OF ZAKYNTHOS | Earthquake | — | — | 114 km |
| 1402 | GULF OF CORINTH | Earthquake | — | — | 145 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Methana (151 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Methana | Lava dome(s) | 760 m (2,493 ft) | -258 | 151 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 47°F (9°C) | 4.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 48°F (9°C) | 3.8 in | |
| March | 51°F (10°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 0.8 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 0.3 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 0.4 in | Warmest |
| September | 71°F (21°C) | 1.2 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 5.0 in | |
| December | 50°F (10°C) | 5.4 in | Wettest |
Longá has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 47°F in January to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 29.9 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.4") and July the driest (0.2").