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Weather & Climate in Megalópoli, Greece
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Megalópoli enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 280 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 30.8 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 1,407 feet.
Temperature
43°F Jan (6°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 57.3°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 280 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,407 ft (429 m) |
| Area | 6.2 sq mi (16.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 848/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.4011°N, 22.1422°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Athens |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
7,648 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 | 109 km | 29 km |
| Nov 18, 1997 | 22 km SW of Lithakiá, Greece | M6.6 | 133 km | 33 km |
| Jun 15, 1995 | 8 km WNW of Galaxídhion, Greece | M6.5 | 112 km | 14 km |
| Feb 14, 2008 | 50 km S of Koróni, Greece | M6.5 | 120 km | 28 km |
| Oct 13, 1997 | 47 km SSE of Koróni, Greece | M6.4 | 114 km | 24 km |
| Jun 8, 2008 | 15 km ESE of Várda, Greece | M6.4 | 83 km | 16 km |
| Feb 20, 2008 | 58 km SSW of Koróni, Greece | M6.2 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Jan 6, 2008 | 15 km WNW of Leonídio, Greece | M6.2 | 53 km | 75 km |
| Nov 18, 1992 | 10 km SE of Galaxídhion, Greece | M5.9 | 104 km | 15 km |
| Apr 16, 2012 | 29 km SW of Methóni, Greece | M5.8 | 104 km | 29 km |
| Nov 3, 2009 | 38 km SW of Lithakiá, Greece | M5.8 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Mar 18, 1993 | 11 km NNE of Témeni, Greece | M5.8 | 104 km | 59 km |
| Mar 29, 2024 | 34 km WNW of Filiatrá, Greece | M5.8 | 79 km | 27 km |
| Apr 12, 2006 | 16 km SE of Lithakiá, Greece | M5.7 | 108 km | 19 km |
| Jul 14, 1993 | 2 km SE of Pátra, Greece | M5.6 | 98 km | 23 km |
| Mar 1, 2004 | 6 km ESE of Arfará, Greece | M5.6 | 30 km | 9 km |
| Nov 5, 1997 | 10 km NW of Galaxídhion, Greece | M5.6 | 116 km | 24 km |
| Jan 10, 1998 | 50 km S of Lithakiá, Greece | M5.5 | 120 km | 33 km |
| Feb 16, 2009 | 65 km S of Lithakiá, Greece | M5.5 | 124 km | 15 km |
| Jan 18, 2010 | 11 km E of Náfpaktos, Greece | M5.5 | 113 km | 1 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
20 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.0 m (20 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1963 | CORINTH GULF | Meteorological | 6.0 m | 2 | 102 km |
| 1867 | PELOPONNESUS, GREECE | Earthquake | 6.0 m | — | 111 km |
| 1817 | CORINTHOS-PATRAS GULF | Earthquake | 5.0 m | — | 100 km |
| 1965 | NORTH CORINTH GULF | Eruption + Earthquake | 3.0 m | 2 | 115 km |
| 1861 | CORINTH GULF | Eruption + Earthquake | 2.1 m | — | 89 km |
| 2008 | SW. CORINTH GULF | Unknown | 2.0 m | — | 89 km |
| 1996 | W. CORINTH GULF | Meteorological | 2.0 m | — | 108 km |
| 2018 | IONIAN SEA | Earthquake | 1.5 m | — | 141 km |
| 1981 | GULF OF CORINTH | Earthquake | 1.3 m | — | 135 km |
| 1995 | GULF OF CORINTH: AIYION | Eruption + Earthquake | 1.0 m | 26 | 112 km |
| 1981 | ATHENS-EASTERN GULF OF CORINTH | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 22 | 115 km |
| 1947 | PELOPONNESUS, GREECE | Eruption + Earthquake | 1.0 m | 3 | 69 km |
| 1899 | IONIAN SEA | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 39 km |
| 1928 | CORINTHOS-PATRAS GULF | Earthquake | 0.6 m | 20 | 101 km |
| 1898 | IONIAN ISLANDS | Earthquake | 0.4 m | — | 108 km |
| 2018 | ISLAND OF ZAKYNTHOS | Meteorological | — | — | 143 km |
| 1992 | CORINTH GULF | Earthquake | — | — | 114 km |
| 1984 | CORINTHOS GULF, GREECE | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 101 km |
| 1953 | ITHAKI ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 147 km |
| 1926 | ARGOLIKOS GULF | Earthquake | — | — | 144 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Methana (108 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Methana | Lava dome(s) | 760 m (2,493 ft) | -258 | 108 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 4.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 44°F (7°C) | 3.8 in | |
| March | 47°F (9°C) | 3.0 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 1.2 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 0.6 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 0.5 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 0.7 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 1.1 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 5.0 in | |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 5.2 in | Wettest |
Megalópoli has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 43°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.2") and July the driest (0.5").