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Weather & Climate in Moskhokhórion, Greece
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Moskhokhórion enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (14°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 287 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 26.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 46 feet.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 56.4°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 287 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 46 ft (14 m) |
| Area | 19.4 sq mi (50.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 43/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.8281°N, 22.4481°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Athens |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
6,597 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.5.
| Jun 15, 1995 | 8 km WNW of Galaxídhion, Greece | M6.5 | 50 km | 14 km |
| Jun 8, 2008 | 15 km ESE of Várda, Greece | M6.4 | 125 km | 16 km |
| Mar 3, 2021 | 9 km W of Týrnavos, Greece | M6.3 | 106 km | 8 km |
| Sep 7, 1999 | 5 km WNW of Fylí, Greece | M6.0 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Nov 18, 1992 | 10 km SE of Galaxídhion, Greece | M5.9 | 58 km | 15 km |
| Mar 18, 1993 | 11 km NNE of Témeni, Greece | M5.8 | 60 km | 59 km |
| Mar 4, 2021 | 11 km E of Verdikoússa, Greece | M5.8 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Mar 12, 2021 | 8 km W of Elassóna, Greece | M5.6 | 122 km | 7 km |
| Nov 5, 1997 | 10 km NW of Galaxídhion, Greece | M5.6 | 46 km | 24 km |
| Jul 14, 1993 | 2 km SE of Pátra, Greece | M5.6 | 90 km | 23 km |
| Mar 4, 2021 | 7 km S of Kraniá Elassónas, Greece | M5.5 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Jan 18, 2010 | 11 km E of Náfpaktos, Greece | M5.5 | 63 km | 1 km |
| Feb 17, 2021 | 11 km N of Kamárai, Greece | M5.5 | 60 km | 5 km |
| Jun 15, 1995 | 3 km E of Galaxídhion, Greece | M5.4 | 50 km | 10 km |
| Jan 22, 2010 | 14 km NNE of Kamárai, Greece | M5.4 | 57 km | 5 km |
| Aug 7, 2013 | 9 km NW of Eláteia, Greece | M5.3 | 27 km | 0 km |
| Mar 3, 2021 | 5 km WSW of Týrnavos, Greece | M5.3 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Nov 4, 1993 | 8 km N of Kamárai, Greece | M5.3 | 64 km | 17 km |
| Jun 26, 1991 | 11 km S of Astakós, Greece | M5.3 | 125 km | 40 km |
| Sep 16, 2013 | 9 km NNW of Eláteia, Greece | M5.3 | 28 km | 8 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 | 69 km |
| 1817 | CORINTHOS-PATRAS GULF | Earthquake | 5.0 m | — | 66 km |
| 1965 | NORTH CORINTH GULF | Eruption + Earthquake | 3.0 m | 2 | 50 km |
| 1894 | NORTH EVOIKOS GULF | Eruption + Earthquake | 3.0 m | — | 58 km |
| 1861 | CORINTH GULF | Eruption + Earthquake | 2.1 m | — | 73 km |
| 2008 | SW. CORINTH GULF | Unknown | 2.0 m | — | 73 km |
| 1996 | W. CORINTH GULF | Meteorological | 2.0 m | — | 60 km |
| 1981 | GULF OF CORINTH | Earthquake | 1.3 m | — | 100 km |
| 1995 | GULF OF CORINTH: AIYION | Eruption + Earthquake | 1.0 m | 26 | 50 km |
| 1981 | ATHENS-EASTERN GULF OF CORINTH | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 22 | 80 km |
| 1928 | CORINTHOS-PATRAS GULF | Earthquake | 0.6 m | 20 | 104 km |
| 1992 | CORINTH GULF | Earthquake | — | — | 53 km |
| 1984 | CORINTHOS GULF, GREECE | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 65 km |
| 1965 | AEGEAN SEA | Earthquake | — | 38 | 148 km |
| 1955 | VOLOS GULF | Earthquake | — | 8 | 85 km |
| 1888 | GULF OF CORINTH | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 76 km |
| 1862 | IONIAN SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 67 km |
| 1853 | CENTRAL GREECE (EVOIKOS GULF) | Earthquake | — | 17 | 112 km |
| 1794 | CORINTH GULF | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 60 km |
| 1748 | CORINTHOS-PATRAS GULF | Earthquake | — | — | 66 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Methana (156 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Methana | Lava dome(s) | 760 m (2,493 ft) | -258 | 156 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 42°F (5°C) | 3.1 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 1.6 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 1.0 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 0.7 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 0.8 in | |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 1.3 in | |
| October | 58°F (15°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 3.6 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 3.9 in | Wettest |
Moskhokhórion has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 41°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.9 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.9") and July the driest (0.7").