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Weather & Climate in Néa Stíra, Greece

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Néa Stíra enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 340 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 18.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 5.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet.

Temperature

51°F Jan (10°C) 85°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average64.5°F
19% above US avg
January Average51°F (10°C)
July Average85°F (29°C)
Sunny Days340 days/yr

Geography

Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Area10.8 sq mi (28.0 km²)
Population Density95/sq mi
Coordinates38.1794°N, 24.2084°W
TimezoneEurope/Athens

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.6"
51% below US avg
Snowfall 5.3"
Wettest Month (Dec) 3.11"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3,130 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.5.

Jul 26, 2001 32 km WNW of Skýros, Greece M6.5 98 km 10 km
Sep 7, 1999 5 km WNW of Fylí, Greece M6.0 53 km 10 km
Jun 10, 2001 6 km NE of Psará, Greece M5.6 130 km 33 km
Apr 4, 2014 36 km ESE of Ýdra, Greece M5.6 104 km 107 km
Sep 16, 2013 9 km NNW of Eláteia, Greece M5.3 142 km 8 km
Jun 9, 2015 13 km E of Malesína, Greece M5.3 87 km 13 km
Aug 7, 2013 9 km NW of Eláteia, Greece M5.3 143 km 0 km
Jul 19, 2019 1 km NNE of Magoúla, Greece M5.3 61 km 10 km
Oct 9, 2010 14 km NE of Xylókastro, Greece M5.1 128 km 11 km
Jun 18, 2008 4 km NNW of Ayía Triás, Greece M5.1 138 km 83 km
Oct 11, 2017 32 km E of Patitírion, Greece M5.1 110 km 12 km
Feb 4, 1993 15 km S of Antikyra, Greece M5.0 135 km 32 km
May 27, 2025 13 km S of Antikyra, Greece M5.0 136 km 23 km
Sep 22, 2012 8 km NNE of Káto Dhiminió, Greece M5.0 126 km 10 km
Jul 30, 2001 16 km ESE of Patitírion, Greece M5.0 102 km 10 km
Jul 16, 2010 24 km NNE of Patitírion, Greece M5.0 130 km 9 km
Dec 7, 2001 25 km NNW of Patitírion, Greece M4.9 138 km 10 km
May 17, 2009 6 km NE of Xylókastro, Greece M4.9 133 km 19 km
Nov 12, 2013 3 km S of Oreoí, Greece M4.9 127 km 2 km
Sep 16, 2013 9 km NNW of Eláteia, Greece M4.8 142 km 0 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tsunami History

9 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1965 NORTH CORINTH GULF Eruption + Earthquake 3.0 m 2 147 km
1894 NORTH EVOIKOS GULF Eruption + Earthquake 3.0 m 113 km
1981 GULF OF CORINTH Earthquake 1.3 m 81 km
1968 LEMNOS ISLAND, NORTH AEGEAN SEA Earthquake 1.2 m 22 147 km
1981 ATHENS-EASTERN GULF OF CORINTH Earthquake 1.0 m 22 112 km
1928 CORINTHOS-PATRAS GULF Earthquake 0.6 m 20 108 km
1992 CORINTH GULF Earthquake 142 km
1965 AEGEAN SEA Earthquake 38 137 km
1853 CENTRAL GREECE (EVOIKOS GULF) Earthquake 17 62 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Methana (99 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Methana Lava dome(s) 760 m (2,493 ft) -258 99 km
Milos Stratovolcano(es) 751 m (2,464 ft) 140 166 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 51°F (10°C) 2.6 in
February 49°F (9°C) 2.4 in Coldest
March 52°F (11°C) 2.1 in
April 58°F (14°C) 1.1 in
May 66°F (19°C) 0.7 in
June 74°F (23°C) 0.4 in
July 85°F (29°C) 0.2 in Warmest, Driest
August 78°F (25°C) 0.3 in
September 72°F (22°C) 0.5 in
October 65°F (18°C) 1.9 in
November 57°F (14°C) 2.4 in
December 52°F (11°C) 3.1 in Wettest

Néa Stíra has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 49°F in February to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.1") and July the driest (0.2").

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