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Weather & Climate in Palaiókastro, Greece
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Palaiókastro enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 286 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 27.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 489 feet.
Temperature
48°F Jan (9°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 62.6°F |
| 16% above US avg | |
| January Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 286 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 489 ft (149 m) |
| Area | 44.8 sq mi (116.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 11/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.7380°N, 27.0000°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Athens |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2,889 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.6.
| Jul 20, 2017 | 11 km ENE of Kos, Greece | M6.6 | 97 km | 7 km |
| Jun 12, 2017 | 5 km S of Plomári, Greece | M6.3 | 144 km | 12 km |
| Nov 6, 1992 | 14 km ESE of Seferihisar, Turkey | M6.1 | 47 km | 17 km |
| Apr 10, 2003 | 10 km ENE of Seferihisar, Turkey | M5.8 | 54 km | 10 km |
| Aug 4, 2004 | 15 km NE of Datça, Turkey | M5.6 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Aug 1, 2021 | 26 km SSW of Mandráki, Greece | M5.6 | 149 km | 10 km |
| May 24, 1994 | 4 km NE of Karaburun, Turkey | M5.5 | 111 km | 17 km |
| Jun 21, 2021 | 20 km SSW of Mandráki, Greece | M5.5 | 145 km | 9 km |
| Jan 10, 2005 | 23 km SE of Güvercinlik, Turkey | M5.5 | 107 km | 16 km |
| Apr 2, 1996 | 8 km N of Samos, Greece | M5.4 | 10 km | 33 km |
| Aug 31, 2022 | 14 km NW of Megálo Chorió, Greece | M5.4 | 24 km | 11 km |
| Jan 28, 1994 | 7 km SW of Saruhanl?, Turkey | M5.4 | 115 km | 5 km |
| Aug 26, 1993 | 17 km WSW of ?çmeler, Turkey | M5.3 | 145 km | 33 km |
| Sep 13, 2003 | 13 km SSW of Kéfalos, Greece | M5.3 | 124 km | 155 km |
| Aug 8, 2017 | 15 km ESE of Bodrum, Turkey | M5.3 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Aug 4, 2004 | 16 km NE of Datça, Turkey | M5.3 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Apr 13, 2021 | 10 km SW of Mandráki, Greece | M5.3 | 134 km | 6 km |
| Jun 26, 2020 | 13 km NW of Gölmarmara, Turkey | M5.2 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Aug 3, 2004 | 17 km SE of Güvercinlik, Turkey | M5.2 | 102 km | 2 km |
| Aug 3, 2021 | 25 km SSW of Mandráki, Greece | M5.2 | 150 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
11 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.3 m (17 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2020 | AEGEAN SEA | Earthquake | 5.3 m | 118 | 26 km |
| 1949 | CHIOS ISLAND, AEGEAN ISLANDS | Earthquake | 2.0 m | 7 | 118 km |
| 2017 | GULF OF GÖKOVA | Earthquake | 1.9 m | 2 | 97 km |
| 1968 | ISLAND OF KOS | Eruption + Earthquake | 1.2 m | — | 136 km |
| 2017 | LESBOS | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 1 | 144 km |
| 1856 | CHIOS ISLAND, AEGEAN ISLANDS | Earthquake | — | — | 107 km |
| 1668 | SMYRNA, W. TURKEY | Earthquake | — | — | 74 km |
| 1389 | CHIOS ISLAND, AEGEAN ISLANDS | Earthquake | — | 2 | 96 km |
| 558 | DODECANESE ISLANDS | Earthquake | — | — | 94 km |
| 554 | ISLAND OF KOS | Earthquake | — | — | 108 km |
| 142 | DODECANESE ISLANDS | Earthquake | — | — | 146 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Nisyros (129 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Nisyros | Stratovolcano | 698 m (2,290 ft) | 1888 | 129 km |
| Kula | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 750 m (2,461 ft) | Unknown | 163 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 48°F (9°C) | 5.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 48°F (9°C) | 4.1 in | |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 3.2 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 1.6 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 0.8 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 0.3 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 0.1 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 0.7 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 56°F (14°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 51°F (11°C) | 6.0 in | Wettest |
Palaiókastro has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 48°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (6.0") and July the driest (0.1").