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Weather & Climate in Palioúri, Greece
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Palioúri enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 76°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 27.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 738 feet.
Temperature
40°F Jan (5°C)
76°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 58.0°F |
| 7% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 286 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 738 ft (225 m) |
| Area | 42.5 sq mi (110.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 12/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.2201°N, 21.9816°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Athens |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
7,319 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 | 106 km | 14 km |
| Jun 15, 1995 | 8 km WNW of Galaxídhion, Greece | M6.5 | 95 km | 14 km |
| Jun 8, 2008 | 15 km ESE of Várda, Greece | M6.4 | 145 km | 16 km |
| Aug 14, 2003 | 8 km S of Kanaláki, Greece | M6.3 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Mar 3, 2021 | 9 km W of Týrnavos, Greece | M6.3 | 62 km | 8 km |
| Nov 18, 1992 | 10 km SE of Galaxídhion, Greece | M5.9 | 109 km | 15 km |
| Mar 18, 1993 | 11 km NNE of Témeni, Greece | M5.8 | 99 km | 59 km |
| Mar 4, 2021 | 11 km E of Verdikoússa, Greece | M5.8 | 64 km | 10 km |
| Mar 21, 2020 | 14 km NNE of Kanaláki, Greece | M5.7 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Nov 5, 1997 | 10 km NW of Galaxídhion, Greece | M5.6 | 91 km | 24 km |
| May 26, 2000 | 10 km WSW of Préveza, Greece | M5.6 | 121 km | 0 km |
| Mar 12, 2021 | 8 km W of Elassóna, Greece | M5.6 | 75 km | 7 km |
| Jul 14, 1993 | 2 km SE of Pátra, Greece | M5.6 | 113 km | 23 km |
| Jun 16, 1990 | 6 km WNW of Kanaláki, Greece | M5.6 | 125 km | 32 km |
| Jan 18, 2010 | 11 km E of Náfpaktos, Greece | M5.5 | 91 km | 1 km |
| Oct 15, 2016 | 7 km WSW of Asprángeloi, Greece | M5.5 | 132 km | 22 km |
| Mar 4, 2021 | 7 km S of Kraniá Elassónas, Greece | M5.5 | 74 km | 10 km |
| Aug 14, 2003 | 11 km W of Lefkáda, Greece | M5.5 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Feb 17, 2021 | 11 km N of Kamárai, Greece | M5.5 | 91 km | 5 km |
| Feb 25, 1994 | 15 km W of Lefkáda, Greece | M5.4 | 132 km | 36 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
20 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 | 101 km |
| 1817 | CORINTHOS-PATRAS GULF | Earthquake | 5.0 m | — | 103 km |
| 1965 | NORTH CORINTH GULF | Eruption + Earthquake | 3.0 m | 2 | 105 km |
| 1894 | NORTH EVOIKOS GULF | Eruption + Earthquake | 3.0 m | — | 113 km |
| 1861 | CORINTH GULF | Eruption + Earthquake | 2.1 m | — | 115 km |
| 2008 | SW. CORINTH GULF | Unknown | 2.0 m | — | 115 km |
| 1996 | W. CORINTH GULF | Meteorological | 2.0 m | — | 95 km |
| 1995 | GULF OF CORINTH: AIYION | Eruption + Earthquake | 1.0 m | 26 | 95 km |
| 1981 | ATHENS-EASTERN GULF OF CORINTH | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 22 | 138 km |
| 2003 | IONIAN SEA | Earthquake | 0.5 m | — | 119 km |
| 2015 | IONIAN SEA | Eruption + Earthquake | 0.2 m | 2 | 134 km |
| 1992 | CORINTH GULF | Earthquake | — | — | 109 km |
| 1984 | CORINTHOS GULF, GREECE | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 102 km |
| 1955 | VOLOS GULF | Earthquake | — | 8 | 98 km |
| 1953 | IONIAN SEA | Earthquake | — | 476 | 145 km |
| 1953 | ITHAKI ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 150 km |
| 1888 | GULF OF CORINTH | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 114 km |
| 1862 | IONIAN SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 110 km |
| 1794 | CORINTH GULF | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 106 km |
| 1748 | CORINTHOS-PATRAS GULF | Earthquake | — | — | 103 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (5°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 3.1 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 1.6 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 1.0 in | |
| July | 76°F (25°C) | 0.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 1.3 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 51°F (10°C) | 3.9 in | Wettest |
| December | 44°F (6°C) | 3.8 in |
Palioúri has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 40°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.4 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.9") and August the driest (0.8").