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Weather & Climate in Megísti, Greece
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Megísti enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 347 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 23.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 62 feet.
Temperature
63°F Jan (17°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 59.5°F |
| 10% above US avg | |
| January Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 347 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 62 ft (19 m) |
| Area | 256.2 sq mi (663.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.1489°N, 29.5936°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Athens |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,191 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.0.
| Jun 10, 2012 | 28 km SW of Ölüdeniz, Turkey | M6.0 | 71 km | 35 km |
| Jan 25, 2023 | 60 km SE of Lárdos, Greece | M5.9 | 110 km | 30 km |
| Jan 23, 2005 | 45 km S of Ka?, Turkey | M5.8 | 40 km | 10 km |
| Jun 19, 2009 | 90 km SSE of Lárdos, Greece | M5.8 | 135 km | 28 km |
| Jun 2, 2025 | 8 km SSW of İçmeler, Turkey | M5.8 | 141 km | 72 km |
| Jun 23, 2001 | 61 km SSE of Lárdos, Greece | M5.7 | 146 km | 50 km |
| Mar 20, 2019 | 16 km E of Ac?payam, Turkey | M5.7 | 140 km | 8 km |
| Jul 9, 2012 | 85 km SSW of Kalkan, Turkey | M5.6 | 86 km | 56 km |
| Jul 18, 1990 | 4 km E of Alt?nyayla, Turkey | M5.5 | 94 km | 17 km |
| Apr 26, 1996 | 8 km SW of Kremastí, Greece | M5.5 | 141 km | 75 km |
| Jun 28, 2020 | 5 km SSE of ?çmeler, Turkey | M5.4 | 138 km | 63 km |
| Nov 13, 1994 | 20 km NNE of Göcek, Turkey | M5.4 | 97 km | 10 km |
| Sep 4, 2014 | 41 km SE of Tekirova, Turkey | M5.3 | 110 km | 46 km |
| Jan 30, 2005 | 43 km S of Ka?, Turkey | M5.3 | 38 km | 10 km |
| Oct 5, 1999 | 7 km S of ?çmeler, Turkey | M5.2 | 137 km | 33 km |
| Jan 24, 2019 | 7 km ESE of Lárdos, Greece | M5.1 | 135 km | 48 km |
| Oct 18, 1991 | 61 km SE of Lárdos, Greece | M5.1 | 112 km | 52 km |
| Mar 9, 1998 | 32 km SE of Archángelos, Greece | M5.1 | 109 km | 72 km |
| Jun 18, 2009 | 87 km SSE of Lárdos, Greece | M5.0 | 137 km | 40 km |
| Jun 25, 2012 | 23 km SW of Ölüdeniz, Turkey | M5.0 | 67 km | 26 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.0 m (13 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2002 | DODECANESE ISLANDS | Unknown | 4.0 m | — | 129 km |
| 1481 | ISLAND OF RHODES | Earthquake | 3.0 m | — | 144 km |
| 1851 | ASIA MINOR | Earthquake | 1.8 m | — | 85 km |
| 1851 | FETIYE, ASIA MINOR | Earthquake | 0.6 m | — | 66 km |
| 1741 | ISLAND OF RHODES | Earthquake | — | — | 98 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 63°F (17°C) | 5.9 in | Wettest |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 4.3 in | Coldest |
| March | 49°F (10°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 1.1 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 0.6 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 0.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 0.5 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 47°F (8°C) | 5.7 in |
Megísti has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 45°F in February to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.1 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.9") and August the driest (0.2").