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Weather & Climate in Nea Lava, Greece
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Nea Lava experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 323 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 27.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 7.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,473 feet.
Temperature
36°F Jan (2°C)
71°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 52.4°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 323 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,473 ft (449 m) |
| Area | 20.2 sq mi (52.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 57/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.1905°N, 22.0132°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Athens |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
3,278 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 | 27 km | 14 km |
| Mar 3, 2021 | 9 km W of Týrnavos, Greece | M6.3 | 50 km | 8 km |
| Dec 21, 1990 | 14 km WNW of Gouménissa, Greece | M6.1 | 94 km | 13 km |
| Mar 4, 2021 | 11 km E of Verdikoússa, Greece | M5.8 | 46 km | 10 km |
| Sep 1, 1994 | 4 km S of Demir Hisar, North Macedonia | M5.8 | 130 km | 14 km |
| Mar 21, 2020 | 14 km NNE of Kanaláki, Greece | M5.7 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Mar 12, 2021 | 8 km W of Elassóna, Greece | M5.6 | 34 km | 7 km |
| Oct 15, 2016 | 7 km WSW of Asprángeloi, Greece | M5.5 | 124 km | 22 km |
| Mar 4, 2021 | 7 km S of Kraniá Elassónas, Greece | M5.5 | 35 km | 10 km |
| Jan 9, 2022 | 5 km NNW of Flórina, Greece | M5.5 | 88 km | 13 km |
| Jul 26, 1996 | Greece-Albania border region | M5.3 | 116 km | 11 km |
| May 4, 1995 | 9 km NNW of Palaiochóri, Greece | M5.3 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Mar 3, 2021 | 5 km WSW of Týrnavos, Greece | M5.3 | 55 km | 10 km |
| May 24, 2009 | 11 km WNW of Stathmós Mourión, Greece | M5.3 | 137 km | 0 km |
| Jun 1, 2019 | 12 km SW of Mborje, Albania | M5.2 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Oct 16, 2016 | 8 km SSW of Kalpáki, Greece | M5.2 | 128 km | 13 km |
| Jun 9, 2003 | 7 km E of Tsarítsani, Greece | M5.2 | 42 km | 18 km |
| Jul 17, 1995 | 7 km S of Siátista, Greece | M5.2 | 41 km | 22 km |
| Sep 1, 1994 | 8 km NW of Kukure?ani, North Macedonia | M5.2 | 124 km | 10 km |
| May 17, 1995 | 17 km WSW of Aianí, Greece | M5.2 | 34 km | 19 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1955 | VOLOS GULF | Earthquake | — | 8 | 128 km |
| 1911 | OCHRIDA LAKE | Earthquake | — | — | 129 km |
| 1902 | AEGEAN SEA | Earthquake | — | 5 | 122 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 1.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 1.7 in | |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 1.4 in | |
| July | 71°F (21°C) | 1.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 1.2 in | Driest |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 1.2 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 2.3 in | Wettest |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 2.0 in |
Nea Lava has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 36°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.0 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.3") and August the driest (1.2").