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Weather & Climate in Parakálamos, Greece
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Parakálamos experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 255 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 44.8 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 1,309 feet.
Temperature
39°F Jan (4°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 54.7°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 255 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,309 ft (399 m) |
| Area | 51.0 sq mi (132.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 14/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.8634°N, 20.5647°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Athens |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
4,695 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 | 101 km | 14 km |
| Aug 14, 2003 | 8 km S of Kanaláki, Greece | M6.3 | 78 km | 10 km |
| Mar 3, 2021 | 9 km W of Týrnavos, Greece | M6.3 | 138 km | 8 km |
| Mar 4, 2021 | 11 km E of Verdikoússa, Greece | M5.8 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Mar 21, 2020 | 14 km NNE of Kanaláki, Greece | M5.7 | 57 km | 10 km |
| Jun 16, 1990 | 6 km WNW of Kanaláki, Greece | M5.6 | 67 km | 32 km |
| Mar 12, 2021 | 8 km W of Elassóna, Greece | M5.6 | 130 km | 7 km |
| May 26, 2000 | 10 km WSW of Préveza, Greece | M5.6 | 105 km | 0 km |
| Jan 9, 2022 | 5 km NNW of Flórina, Greece | M5.5 | 128 km | 13 km |
| Aug 14, 2003 | 11 km W of Lefkáda, Greece | M5.5 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Mar 4, 2021 | 7 km S of Kraniá Elassónas, Greece | M5.5 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Oct 15, 2016 | 7 km WSW of Asprángeloi, Greece | M5.5 | 9 km | 22 km |
| Feb 5, 2019 | 16 km SW of Néos Oropós, Greece | M5.4 | 90 km | 8 km |
| Jun 29, 2007 | 10 km NE of Gáïos, Greece | M5.4 | 71 km | 10 km |
| May 16, 1997 | 10 km SE of Elbasan, Albania | M5.4 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Feb 25, 1994 | 15 km W of Lefkáda, Greece | M5.4 | 112 km | 36 km |
| Mar 3, 2021 | 5 km WSW of Týrnavos, Greece | M5.3 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Jul 26, 1996 | Greece-Albania border region | M5.3 | 25 km | 11 km |
| Jun 13, 1993 | 11 km NE of Párga, Greece | M5.3 | 56 km | 20 km |
| Oct 16, 2016 | 8 km SSW of Kalpáki, Greece | M5.2 | 6 km | 13 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
7 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.0 m (3 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1948 | IONIAN SEA | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 7 | 149 km |
| 2003 | IONIAN SEA | Earthquake | 0.5 m | — | 78 km |
| 2015 | IONIAN SEA | Eruption + Earthquake | 0.2 m | 2 | 133 km |
| 1911 | OCHRIDA LAKE | Earthquake | — | — | 117 km |
| 1883 | IONIAN ISLANDS | Earthquake | — | — | 63 km |
| 1866 | ALBANIAN COASTS | Earthquake | — | 60 | 110 km |
| 1866 | BAY OF VLORE | Earthquake | — | — | 116 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 5.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 4.9 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 4.0 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 60°F (15°C) | 2.6 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 1.3 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 1.2 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 1.4 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 2.5 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 4.8 in | |
| November | 47°F (9°C) | 6.7 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 6.8 in | Wettest |
Parakálamos has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 39°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.9 inches, with December being the wettest month (6.8") and July the driest (1.2").