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Weather & Climate in Moschopótamos, Greece
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Moschopótamos enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (16°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 313 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 32.9 inches. The area receives 1.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,509 feet.
Temperature
46°F Jan (8°C)
83°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 61.5°F |
| 14% above US avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 313 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,509 ft (460 m) |
| Area | 12.9 sq mi (33.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 64/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.3258°N, 22.3087°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Athens |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2,803 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 | 56 km | 14 km |
| Mar 3, 2021 | 9 km W of Týrnavos, Greece | M6.3 | 65 km | 8 km |
| Dec 21, 1990 | 14 km WNW of Gouménissa, Greece | M6.1 | 75 km | 13 km |
| Mar 4, 2021 | 11 km E of Verdikoússa, Greece | M5.8 | 62 km | 10 km |
| Sep 1, 1994 | 4 km S of Demir Hisar, North Macedonia | M5.8 | 134 km | 14 km |
| Mar 12, 2021 | 8 km W of Elassóna, Greece | M5.6 | 52 km | 7 km |
| Jan 9, 2022 | 5 km NNW of Flórina, Greece | M5.5 | 95 km | 13 km |
| Mar 4, 2021 | 7 km S of Kraniá Elassónas, Greece | M5.5 | 57 km | 10 km |
| May 24, 2009 | 11 km WNW of Stathmós Mourión, Greece | M5.3 | 114 km | 0 km |
| May 4, 1995 | 9 km NNW of Palaiochóri, Greece | M5.3 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Jul 26, 1996 | Greece-Albania border region | M5.3 | 143 km | 11 km |
| Mar 3, 2021 | 5 km WSW of Týrnavos, Greece | M5.3 | 67 km | 10 km |
| Jun 9, 2003 | 7 km E of Tsarítsani, Greece | M5.2 | 48 km | 18 km |
| Jul 17, 1995 | 7 km S of Siátista, Greece | M5.2 | 68 km | 22 km |
| Sep 1, 1994 | 8 km NW of Kukure?ani, North Macedonia | M5.2 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Jun 1, 2019 | 12 km SW of Mborje, Albania | M5.2 | 138 km | 10 km |
| May 17, 1995 | 17 km WSW of Aianí, Greece | M5.2 | 63 km | 19 km |
| Aug 22, 2014 | 12 km S of Kassándreia, Greece | M5.2 | 105 km | 14 km |
| May 15, 1995 | 18 km NW of Deskáti, Greece | M5.2 | 64 km | 14 km |
| Mar 3, 2021 | 11 km NNE of Grizáno, Greece | M5.1 | 69 km | 15 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.0 m (7 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1932 | NORTH AEGEAN | Earthquake | 2.0 m | 161 | 136 km |
| 1955 | VOLOS GULF | Earthquake | — | 8 | 123 km |
| 1911 | OCHRIDA LAKE | Earthquake | — | — | 143 km |
| 1902 | AEGEAN SEA | Earthquake | — | 5 | 93 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46°F (8°C) | 1.7 in | |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest |
| March | 40°F (5°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 1.5 in | |
| July | 83°F (29°C) | 1.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (20°C) | 1.3 in | Driest |
| September | 62°F (16°C) | 1.3 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 2.3 in | Wettest |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 2.0 in |
Moschopótamos has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 36°F in February to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.7 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.3") and August the driest (1.3").