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Weather & Climate in Makrikápa, Greece
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Makrikápa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 299 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 20.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 988 feet.
Temperature
45°F Jan (7°C)
76°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 59.6°F |
| 10% above US avg | |
| January Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 299 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 988 ft (301 m) |
| Area | 340.7 sq mi (882.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.6087°N, 23.7438°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Athens |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
4,018 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.5.
| Jun 15, 1995 | 8 km WNW of Galaxídhion, Greece | M6.5 | 129 km | 14 km |
| Jul 26, 2001 | 32 km WNW of Skýros, Greece | M6.5 | 66 km | 10 km |
| Sep 7, 1999 | 5 km WNW of Fylí, Greece | M6.0 | 56 km | 10 km |
| Nov 18, 1992 | 10 km SE of Galaxídhion, Greece | M5.9 | 117 km | 15 km |
| Mar 18, 1993 | 11 km NNE of Témeni, Greece | M5.8 | 142 km | 59 km |
| Nov 5, 1997 | 10 km NW of Galaxídhion, Greece | M5.6 | 128 km | 24 km |
| Apr 4, 2014 | 36 km ESE of Ýdra, Greece | M5.6 | 148 km | 107 km |
| Jul 23, 1992 | 43 km ESE of Sykiá, Greece | M5.5 | 149 km | 7 km |
| Jan 22, 2010 | 14 km NNE of Kamárai, Greece | M5.4 | 149 km | 5 km |
| Jun 15, 1995 | 3 km E of Galaxídhion, Greece | M5.4 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Mar 30, 2019 | 2 km SE of Galaxídhion, Greece | M5.3 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Jul 19, 2019 | 1 km NNE of Magoúla, Greece | M5.3 | 60 km | 10 km |
| Jun 9, 2015 | 13 km E of Malesína, Greece | M5.3 | 31 km | 13 km |
| Aug 7, 2013 | 9 km NW of Eláteia, Greece | M5.3 | 92 km | 0 km |
| Sep 16, 2013 | 9 km NNW of Eláteia, Greece | M5.3 | 89 km | 8 km |
| Jan 12, 2021 | 13 km NNE of Kamárai, Greece | M5.2 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Aug 22, 2014 | 12 km S of Kassándreia, Greece | M5.2 | 150 km | 14 km |
| Oct 11, 2017 | 32 km E of Patitírion, Greece | M5.1 | 75 km | 12 km |
| Jun 18, 2008 | 4 km NNW of Ayía Triás, Greece | M5.1 | 134 km | 83 km |
| Oct 9, 2010 | 14 km NE of Xylókastro, Greece | M5.1 | 100 km | 11 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
20 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.0 m (16 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1817 | CORINTHOS-PATRAS GULF | Earthquake | 5.0 m | — | 147 km |
| 1965 | NORTH CORINTH GULF | Eruption + Earthquake | 3.0 m | 2 | 107 km |
| 1894 | NORTH EVOIKOS GULF | Eruption + Earthquake | 3.0 m | — | 57 km |
| 1861 | CORINTH GULF | Eruption + Earthquake | 2.1 m | — | 142 km |
| 2008 | SW. CORINTH GULF | Unknown | 2.0 m | — | 142 km |
| 1996 | W. CORINTH GULF | Meteorological | 2.0 m | — | 147 km |
| 1981 | GULF OF CORINTH | Earthquake | 1.3 m | — | 60 km |
| 1968 | LEMNOS ISLAND, NORTH AEGEAN SEA | Earthquake | 1.2 m | 22 | 135 km |
| 1995 | GULF OF CORINTH: AIYION | Eruption + Earthquake | 1.0 m | 26 | 129 km |
| 1981 | ATHENS-EASTERN GULF OF CORINTH | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 22 | 83 km |
| 1928 | CORINTHOS-PATRAS GULF | Earthquake | 0.6 m | 20 | 94 km |
| 1992 | CORINTH GULF | Earthquake | — | — | 104 km |
| 1984 | CORINTHOS GULF, GREECE | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 146 km |
| 1965 | AEGEAN SEA | Earthquake | — | 38 | 91 km |
| 1955 | VOLOS GULF | Earthquake | — | 8 | 104 km |
| 1862 | IONIAN SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 136 km |
| 1853 | CENTRAL GREECE (EVOIKOS GULF) | Earthquake | — | 17 | 45 km |
| 1794 | CORINTH GULF | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 130 km |
| 1748 | CORINTHOS-PATRAS GULF | Earthquake | — | — | 147 km |
| 1402 | GULF OF CORINTH | Earthquake | — | — | 129 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Methana (116 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Methana | Lava dome(s) | 760 m (2,493 ft) | -258 | 116 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 45°F (7°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 2.6 in | |
| March | 49°F (9°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 1.4 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 1.0 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 0.6 in | |
| July | 76°F (25°C) | 0.4 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 0.4 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 0.8 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 2.5 in | |
| December | 48°F (9°C) | 3.4 in | Wettest |
Makrikápa has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 45°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.4 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.4") and July the driest (0.4").