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Weather & Climate in Níkaia, Greece
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Níkaia enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 304 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 17.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 292 feet.
Temperature
42°F Jan (5°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 59.5°F |
| 10% above US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 304 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 292 ft (89 m) |
| Area | 34.0 sq mi (88.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 96/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.5667°N, 22.4667°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Athens |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
5,364 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 | 92 km | 14 km |
| Jun 15, 1995 | 8 km WNW of Galaxídhion, Greece | M6.5 | 131 km | 14 km |
| Mar 3, 2021 | 9 km W of Týrnavos, Greece | M6.3 | 33 km | 8 km |
| Nov 18, 1992 | 10 km SE of Galaxídhion, Greece | M5.9 | 140 km | 15 km |
| Mar 18, 1993 | 11 km NNE of Témeni, Greece | M5.8 | 139 km | 59 km |
| Mar 4, 2021 | 11 km E of Verdikoússa, Greece | M5.8 | 39 km | 10 km |
| Mar 12, 2021 | 8 km W of Elassóna, Greece | M5.6 | 49 km | 7 km |
| Nov 5, 1997 | 10 km NW of Galaxídhion, Greece | M5.6 | 127 km | 24 km |
| Mar 4, 2021 | 7 km S of Kraniá Elassónas, Greece | M5.5 | 54 km | 10 km |
| Jan 18, 2010 | 11 km E of Náfpaktos, Greece | M5.5 | 137 km | 1 km |
| Feb 17, 2021 | 11 km N of Kamárai, Greece | M5.5 | 135 km | 5 km |
| Jun 15, 1995 | 3 km E of Galaxídhion, Greece | M5.4 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Jan 22, 2010 | 14 km NNE of Kamárai, Greece | M5.4 | 132 km | 5 km |
| Jun 9, 2015 | 13 km E of Malesína, Greece | M5.3 | 132 km | 13 km |
| Mar 3, 2021 | 5 km WSW of Týrnavos, Greece | M5.3 | 28 km | 10 km |
| Aug 7, 2013 | 9 km NW of Eláteia, Greece | M5.3 | 100 km | 0 km |
| Sep 16, 2013 | 9 km NNW of Eláteia, Greece | M5.3 | 98 km | 8 km |
| Mar 30, 2019 | 2 km SE of Galaxídhion, Greece | M5.3 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Nov 4, 1993 | 8 km N of Kamárai, Greece | M5.3 | 139 km | 17 km |
| May 4, 1995 | 9 km NNW of Palaiochóri, Greece | M5.3 | 149 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
16 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 | 145 km |
| 1817 | CORINTHOS-PATRAS GULF | Earthquake | 5.0 m | — | 144 km |
| 1965 | NORTH CORINTH GULF | Eruption + Earthquake | 3.0 m | 2 | 132 km |
| 1894 | NORTH EVOIKOS GULF | Eruption + Earthquake | 3.0 m | — | 111 km |
| 1996 | W. CORINTH GULF | Meteorological | 2.0 m | — | 138 km |
| 1995 | GULF OF CORINTH: AIYION | Eruption + Earthquake | 1.0 m | 26 | 131 km |
| 1992 | CORINTH GULF | Earthquake | — | — | 134 km |
| 1984 | CORINTHOS GULF, GREECE | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 143 km |
| 1965 | AEGEAN SEA | Earthquake | — | 38 | 133 km |
| 1955 | VOLOS GULF | Earthquake | — | 8 | 57 km |
| 1902 | AEGEAN SEA | Earthquake | — | 5 | 148 km |
| 1862 | IONIAN SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 148 km |
| 1794 | CORINTH GULF | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 142 km |
| 1748 | CORINTHOS-PATRAS GULF | Earthquake | — | — | 144 km |
| -373 | CORINTHOS-PATRAS GULF | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 148 km |
| -426 | CORINTHOS-PATRAS GULF | Earthquake | — | 2,500 | 77 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (5°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 44°F (7°C) | 1.7 in | |
| March | 49°F (9°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 65°F (19°C) | 1.5 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 0.9 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 0.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 1.0 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 2.0 in | |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 2.6 in | Wettest |
| December | 44°F (6°C) | 2.1 in |
Níkaia has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 42°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.8 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.6") and August the driest (0.7").