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Weather & Climate in Methóni, Greece
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Methóni enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 286 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 27.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 66 feet.
Temperature
50°F Jan (10°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 62.5°F |
| 16% above US avg | |
| January Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 286 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 66 ft (20 m) |
| Area | 55.6 sq mi (143.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 21/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.8197°N, 21.7049°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Athens |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
5,467 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 | 36 km | 29 km |
| Jan 8, 2006 | 26 km NE of Kýthira, Greece | M6.7 | 146 km | 66 km |
| Nov 18, 1997 | 22 km SW of Lithakiá, Greece | M6.6 | 125 km | 33 km |
| Feb 14, 2008 | 50 km S of Koróni, Greece | M6.5 | 55 km | 28 km |
| Oct 13, 1997 | 47 km SSE of Koróni, Greece | M6.4 | 59 km | 24 km |
| Jun 8, 2008 | 15 km ESE of Várda, Greece | M6.4 | 128 km | 16 km |
| Feb 20, 2008 | 58 km SSW of Koróni, Greece | M6.2 | 60 km | 10 km |
| Jan 6, 2008 | 15 km WNW of Leonídio, Greece | M6.2 | 98 km | 75 km |
| Nov 21, 1992 | 51 km WSW of Kýthira, Greece | M5.9 | 123 km | 65 km |
| Jul 27, 1997 | 148 km SSW of Methóni, Greece | M5.8 | 149 km | 33 km |
| Mar 29, 2024 | 34 km WNW of Filiatrá, Greece | M5.8 | 69 km | 27 km |
| Apr 16, 2012 | 29 km SW of Methóni, Greece | M5.8 | 29 km | 29 km |
| Nov 3, 2009 | 38 km SW of Lithakiá, Greece | M5.8 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Apr 12, 2006 | 16 km SE of Lithakiá, Greece | M5.7 | 110 km | 19 km |
| May 24, 2000 | 83 km S of Koróni, Greece | M5.7 | 91 km | 33 km |
| Jun 21, 2008 | 82 km S of Koróni, Greece | M5.6 | 85 km | 5 km |
| Mar 1, 2004 | 6 km ESE of Arfará, Greece | M5.6 | 51 km | 9 km |
| Apr 4, 2006 | 14 km SE of Lithakiá, Greece | M5.5 | 112 km | 17 km |
| Sep 16, 2001 | 6 km SE of Kopanáki, Greece | M5.5 | 50 km | 10 km |
| Jun 25, 2018 | 37 km WSW of Methóni, Greece | M5.5 | 38 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
11 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 | - | 147 km |
| 1867 | PELOPONNESUS, GREECE | Earthquake | 6.0 m | - | 64 km |
| 2018 | IONIAN SEA | Earthquake | 1.5 m | - | 128 km |
| 1947 | PELOPONNESUS, GREECE | Eruption + Earthquake | 1.0 m | 3 | 19 km |
| 1899 | IONIAN SEA | Earthquake | 1.0 m | - | 48 km |
| 1898 | IONIAN ISLANDS | Earthquake | 0.4 m | - | 121 km |
| 2018 | ISLAND OF ZAKYNTHOS | Meteorological | - | - | 150 km |
| 1926 | ARGOLIKOS GULF | Earthquake | - | - | 147 km |
| 1893 | IONIAN SEA | Earthquake | - | - | 124 km |
| 1886 | IONIAN SEA | Earthquake | - | 326 | 31 km |
| 1633 | ISLAND OF ZAKYNTHOS | Earthquake | - | - | 107 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Methana (169 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Methana | Lava dome(s) | 760 m (2,493 ft) | -258 | 169 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 50°F (10°C) | 4.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 50°F (10°C) | 3.5 in | |
| March | 53°F (12°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 58°F (15°C) | 1.6 in | |
| May | 65°F (19°C) | 0.6 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 0.2 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 1.2 in | |
| October | 65°F (19°C) | 3.3 in | |
| November | 58°F (14°C) | 4.7 in | |
| December | 52°F (11°C) | 5.2 in | Wettest |
Methóni has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 50°F in January to 77°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 27.4 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.2") and July the driest (0.1").