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Weather & Climate in Paralía Rachón, Greece
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Paralía Rachón enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 293 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 23.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 13 feet.
Temperature
42°F Jan (6°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 57.6°F |
| 7% above US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 293 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 13 ft (4 m) |
| Area | 89.9 sq mi (232.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 6/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.8820°N, 22.7772°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Athens |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
6,495 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.5.
| Jun 15, 1995 | 8 km WNW of Galaxídhion, Greece | M6.5 | 69 km | 14 km |
| Jul 26, 2001 | 32 km WNW of Skýros, Greece | M6.5 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Jun 8, 2008 | 15 km ESE of Várda, Greece | M6.4 | 150 km | 16 km |
| Mar 3, 2021 | 9 km W of Týrnavos, Greece | M6.3 | 110 km | 8 km |
| Sep 7, 1999 | 5 km WNW of Fylí, Greece | M6.0 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Nov 18, 1992 | 10 km SE of Galaxídhion, Greece | M5.9 | 70 km | 15 km |
| Mar 18, 1993 | 11 km NNE of Témeni, Greece | M5.8 | 81 km | 59 km |
| Mar 4, 2021 | 11 km E of Verdikoússa, Greece | M5.8 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Mar 12, 2021 | 8 km W of Elassóna, Greece | M5.6 | 127 km | 7 km |
| Jul 14, 1993 | 2 km SE of Pátra, Greece | M5.6 | 115 km | 23 km |
| Nov 5, 1997 | 10 km NW of Galaxídhion, Greece | M5.6 | 65 km | 24 km |
| Feb 17, 2021 | 11 km N of Kamárai, Greece | M5.5 | 85 km | 5 km |
| Mar 4, 2021 | 7 km S of Kraniá Elassónas, Greece | M5.5 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Jan 18, 2010 | 11 km E of Náfpaktos, Greece | M5.5 | 89 km | 1 km |
| Jan 22, 2010 | 14 km NNE of Kamárai, Greece | M5.4 | 82 km | 5 km |
| Jun 15, 1995 | 3 km E of Galaxídhion, Greece | M5.4 | 64 km | 10 km |
| Nov 4, 1993 | 8 km N of Kamárai, Greece | M5.3 | 88 km | 17 km |
| Sep 16, 2013 | 9 km NNW of Eláteia, Greece | M5.3 | 20 km | 8 km |
| Aug 7, 2013 | 9 km NW of Eláteia, Greece | M5.3 | 23 km | 0 km |
| Jun 9, 2015 | 13 km E of Malesína, Greece | M5.3 | 61 km | 13 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 | 92 km |
| 1817 | CORINTHOS-PATRAS GULF | Earthquake | 5.0 m | — | 88 km |
| 1965 | NORTH CORINTH GULF | Eruption + Earthquake | 3.0 m | 2 | 59 km |
| 1894 | NORTH EVOIKOS GULF | Eruption + Earthquake | 3.0 m | — | 35 km |
| 1861 | CORINTH GULF | Eruption + Earthquake | 2.1 m | — | 91 km |
| 2008 | SW. CORINTH GULF | Unknown | 2.0 m | — | 91 km |
| 1996 | W. CORINTH GULF | Meteorological | 2.0 m | — | 83 km |
| 1981 | GULF OF CORINTH | Earthquake | 1.3 m | — | 87 km |
| 1995 | GULF OF CORINTH: AIYION | Eruption + Earthquake | 1.0 m | 26 | 69 km |
| 1981 | ATHENS-EASTERN GULF OF CORINTH | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 22 | 75 km |
| 1928 | CORINTHOS-PATRAS GULF | Earthquake | 0.6 m | 20 | 100 km |
| 1992 | CORINTH GULF | Earthquake | — | — | 60 km |
| 1984 | CORINTHOS GULF, GREECE | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 86 km |
| 1965 | AEGEAN SEA | Earthquake | — | 38 | 120 km |
| 1955 | VOLOS GULF | Earthquake | — | 8 | 64 km |
| 1888 | GULF OF CORINTH | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 96 km |
| 1862 | IONIAN SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 84 km |
| 1853 | CENTRAL GREECE (EVOIKOS GULF) | Earthquake | — | 17 | 94 km |
| 1794 | CORINTH GULF | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 77 km |
| 1748 | CORINTHOS-PATRAS GULF | Earthquake | — | — | 88 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Methana (149 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Methana | Lava dome(s) | 760 m (2,493 ft) | -258 | 149 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (6°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 2.6 in | |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 1.5 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 0.9 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 0.6 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 0.8 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 1.2 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 51°F (10°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 3.4 in | Wettest |
Paralía Rachón has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 42°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.9 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.4") and July the driest (0.6").