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Weather & Climate in Palekastro, Greece
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Palekastro enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 295 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 22.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 121 feet.
Temperature
54°F Jan (12°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 65.5°F |
| 21% above US avg | |
| January Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 295 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 121 ft (37 m) |
| Area | 244.4 sq mi (633.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 5/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.1979°N, 26.2543°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Athens |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
3,286 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.5.
| May 2, 2020 | 91 km S of Néa Anatolí, Greece | M6.5 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Jul 1, 2009 | 95 km S of Néa Anatolí, Greece | M6.4 | 136 km | 19 km |
| Jul 20, 1996 | Dodecanese Islands, Greece | M6.2 | 130 km | 33 km |
| Jan 22, 2002 | 49 km NW of Fry, Greece | M6.2 | 74 km | 88 km |
| May 22, 2025 | 66 km SE of Emporeío, Greece | M6.2 | 83 km | 64 km |
| Jun 15, 2013 | 68 km S of Pýrgos, Greece | M6.2 | 143 km | 10 km |
| May 23, 1994 | 15 km NNE of Pánormos, Greece | M6.1 | 144 km | 76 km |
| Apr 1, 2011 | 42 km NW of Fry, Greece | M6.0 | 59 km | 60 km |
| Apr 16, 2015 | 26 km SSW of Fry, Greece | M6.0 | 52 km | 20 km |
| Jun 16, 2013 | 73 km S of Pýrgos, Greece | M6.0 | 138 km | 19 km |
| May 13, 2025 | 20 km SSE of Fry, Greece | M6.0 | 67 km | 76 km |
| Apr 30, 1992 | 39 km ESE of Palekastro, Greece | M5.8 | 40 km | 20 km |
| Jan 30, 2020 | 63 km SE of Karpathos, Greece | M5.7 | 139 km | 10 km |
| May 18, 2020 | 92 km S of Néa Anatolí, Greece | M5.7 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Feb 28, 2011 | 22 km W of Néa Anatolí, Greece | M5.7 | 80 km | 53 km |
| Aug 1, 2021 | 26 km SSW of Mandráki, Greece | M5.6 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Mar 19, 1991 | 42 km S of Palekastro, Greece | M5.6 | 42 km | 23 km |
| Mar 28, 2008 | 32 km SSE of Pýrgos, Greece | M5.6 | 96 km | 45 km |
| Jan 30, 2020 | 72 km ESE of Karpathos, Greece | M5.5 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Apr 5, 2000 | 87 km S of Néa Anatolí, Greece | M5.5 | 120 km | 38 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
10 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 7.3 m (24 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1948 | DODECANESE, KARPATHOS IS. | Earthquake | 7.3 m | — | 96 km |
| 2020 | CRETE | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 123 km |
| 2000 | CRETE | Eruption + Earthquake | 0.5 m | — | 120 km |
| 2009 | CRETE | Earthquake | 0.3 m | — | 136 km |
| 2025 | ISLAND OF CRETE | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 77 km |
| 2013 | CRETE | Earthquake | 0.0 m | — | 143 km |
| 1870 | ALEXANDRIA | Earthquake | — | — | 92 km |
| 1629 | CRETE | Earthquake | — | — | 144 km |
| 1494 | ISLAND OF CRETE | Earthquake | — | — | 76 km |
| 1303 | AEGEAN SEA | Earthquake | — | 4,000 | 71 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Santorini (155 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Santorini | Shield(s) | 367 m (1,204 ft) | 1950 | 155 km |
| Nisyros | Stratovolcano | 698 m (2,290 ft) | 1888 | 175 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 54°F (12°C) | 4.9 in | Wettest |
| February | 54°F (12°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
| March | 56°F (13°C) | 2.7 in | |
| April | 60°F (16°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 0.6 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 0.1 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 0.6 in | |
| October | 69°F (20°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 62°F (17°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 57°F (14°C) | 4.3 in |
Palekastro has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 54°F in February to 79°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 22.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.9") and July the driest (0.0").