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Weather & Climate in Megárchis, Greece
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Megárchis experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 38°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 30.6 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 472 feet.
Temperature
38°F Jan (3°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 55.3°F |
| 2% above US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 280 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 472 ft (144 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,425/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.6107°N, 21.6432°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Athens |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
5,908 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.6.
| May 13, 1995 | 10 km W of Aianí, Greece | M6.6 | 60 km | 14 km |
| Jun 15, 1995 | 8 km WNW of Galaxídhion, Greece | M6.5 | 145 km | 14 km |
| Mar 3, 2021 | 9 km W of Týrnavos, Greece | M6.3 | 48 km | 8 km |
| Aug 14, 2003 | 8 km S of Kanaláki, Greece | M6.3 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Mar 4, 2021 | 11 km E of Verdikoússa, Greece | M5.8 | 45 km | 10 km |
| Mar 18, 1993 | 11 km NNE of Témeni, Greece | M5.8 | 148 km | 59 km |
| Mar 21, 2020 | 14 km NNE of Kanaláki, Greece | M5.7 | 91 km | 10 km |
| Mar 12, 2021 | 8 km W of Elassóna, Greece | M5.6 | 49 km | 7 km |
| Nov 5, 1997 | 10 km NW of Galaxídhion, Greece | M5.6 | 142 km | 24 km |
| Jun 16, 1990 | 6 km WNW of Kanaláki, Greece | M5.6 | 104 km | 32 km |
| May 26, 2000 | 10 km WSW of Préveza, Greece | M5.6 | 115 km | 0 km |
| Jan 18, 2010 | 11 km E of Náfpaktos, Greece | M5.5 | 137 km | 1 km |
| Aug 14, 2003 | 11 km W of Lefkáda, Greece | M5.5 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Mar 4, 2021 | 7 km S of Kraniá Elassónas, Greece | M5.5 | 42 km | 10 km |
| Oct 15, 2016 | 7 km WSW of Asprángeloi, Greece | M5.5 | 88 km | 22 km |
| Jan 9, 2022 | 5 km NNW of Flórina, Greece | M5.5 | 137 km | 13 km |
| Feb 17, 2021 | 11 km N of Kamárai, Greece | M5.5 | 138 km | 5 km |
| Feb 5, 2019 | 16 km SW of Néos Oropós, Greece | M5.4 | 110 km | 8 km |
| Jun 29, 2007 | 10 km NE of Gáïos, Greece | M5.4 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Jan 22, 2010 | 14 km NNE of Kamárai, Greece | M5.4 | 137 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
8 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 | 148 km |
| 1996 | W. CORINTH GULF | Meteorological | 2.0 m | — | 143 km |
| 1995 | GULF OF CORINTH: AIYION | Eruption + Earthquake | 1.0 m | 26 | 145 km |
| 2003 | IONIAN SEA | Earthquake | 0.5 m | — | 102 km |
| 2015 | IONIAN SEA | Eruption + Earthquake | 0.2 m | 2 | 138 km |
| 1955 | VOLOS GULF | Earthquake | — | 8 | 127 km |
| 1883 | IONIAN ISLANDS | Earthquake | — | — | 141 km |
| -426 | CORINTHOS-PATRAS GULF | Earthquake | — | 2,500 | 121 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 3.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 40°F (5°C) | 3.2 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 3.2 in | |
| April | 53°F (11°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 1.3 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 1.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 1.0 in | Driest |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 1.6 in | |
| October | 58°F (15°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 4.1 in |
Megárchis has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 38°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.6 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.1") and August the driest (1.0").