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Weather & Climate in Paralía, Greece
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Paralía enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (16°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 313 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 32.9 inches. The area receives 1.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 10 feet.
Temperature
46°F Jan (8°C)
83°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 61.5°F |
| 14% above US avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 313 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) |
| Area | 386.7 sq mi (1,001.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 5/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.2671°N, 22.5962°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Athens |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2,731 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 | 78 km | 14 km |
| Mar 3, 2021 | 9 km W of Týrnavos, Greece | M6.3 | 67 km | 8 km |
| Dec 21, 1990 | 14 km WNW of Gouménissa, Greece | M6.1 | 86 km | 13 km |
| Mar 4, 2021 | 11 km E of Verdikoússa, Greece | M5.8 | 67 km | 10 km |
| Mar 12, 2021 | 8 km W of Elassóna, Greece | M5.6 | 60 km | 7 km |
| Mar 4, 2021 | 7 km S of Kraniá Elassónas, Greece | M5.5 | 68 km | 10 km |
| Jan 9, 2022 | 5 km NNW of Flórina, Greece | M5.5 | 119 km | 13 km |
| Jun 7, 2025 | 6 km WNW of Karyes, Greece | M5.4 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Mar 3, 2021 | 5 km WSW of Týrnavos, Greece | M5.3 | 68 km | 10 km |
| May 24, 2009 | 11 km WNW of Stathmós Mourión, Greece | M5.3 | 116 km | 0 km |
| May 4, 1995 | 9 km NNW of Palaiochóri, Greece | M5.3 | 93 km | 10 km |
| Feb 14, 2012 | 10 km ENE of Sárti, Greece | M5.2 | 128 km | 24 km |
| Jul 17, 1995 | 7 km S of Siátista, Greece | M5.2 | 91 km | 22 km |
| Mar 4, 2012 | 8 km ENE of Sárti, Greece | M5.2 | 125 km | 3 km |
| Sep 1, 1994 | 8 km NW of Kukure?ani, North Macedonia | M5.2 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Jun 9, 2003 | 7 km E of Tsarítsani, Greece | M5.2 | 48 km | 18 km |
| May 15, 1995 | 18 km NW of Deskáti, Greece | M5.2 | 84 km | 14 km |
| Aug 22, 2014 | 12 km S of Kassándreia, Greece | M5.2 | 80 km | 14 km |
| May 17, 1995 | 17 km WSW of Aianí, Greece | M5.2 | 84 km | 19 km |
| Mar 3, 2021 | 11 km NNE of Grizáno, Greece | M5.1 | 73 km | 15 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.0 m (7 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1932 | NORTH AEGEAN | Earthquake | 2.0 m | 161 | 113 km |
| 1955 | VOLOS GULF | Earthquake | — | 8 | 106 km |
| 1902 | AEGEAN SEA | Earthquake | — | 5 | 77 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46°F (8°C) | 1.3 in | |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 1.5 in | |
| March | 49°F (9°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 1.6 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 1.0 in | |
| July | 83°F (29°C) | 0.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 1.0 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 1.8 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 2.2 in | Wettest |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 1.8 in | Coldest |
Paralía has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 43°F in December to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.9 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.2") and August the driest (0.8").