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Weather & Climate in Péplos, Greece
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Péplos enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 294 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 23.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 203 feet.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 57.1°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 294 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 203 ft (62 m) |
| Area | 667.4 sq mi (1,728.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.9576°N, 26.2658°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Athens |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,423 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.9.
| May 24, 2014 | 21 km SSW of Kamariótissa, Greece | M6.9 | 105 km | 6 km |
| Jul 6, 2003 | 28 km NNE of Gökçeada, Turkey | M5.7 | 61 km | 17 km |
| Jul 6, 2003 | 30 km NE of Gökçeada, Turkey | M5.3 | 61 km | 17 km |
| Jun 15, 2004 | 26 km N of Gökçeada, Turkey | M5.2 | 67 km | 12 km |
| Feb 20, 2019 | 10 km N of Ayvac?k, Turkey | M5.1 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Jul 25, 2011 | 25 km SW of Marmara Ere?lisi, Turkey | M5.1 | 126 km | 16 km |
| Jun 7, 2012 | 13 km SSW of Marmara Ere?lisi, Turkey | M4.9 | 140 km | 15 km |
| May 25, 2014 | Western Turkey | M4.9 | 60 km | 13 km |
| Sep 9, 1999 | 10 km NW of Gökçeada, Turkey | M4.8 | 87 km | 5 km |
| Oct 12, 1991 | 22 km W of Gökçeada, Turkey | M4.8 | 100 km | 12 km |
| Jul 9, 2003 | 17 km N of Gökçeada, Turkey | M4.8 | 73 km | 18 km |
| Sep 20, 1999 | 7 km NNE of Marmara, Turkey | M4.8 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Jul 24, 2015 | 13 km NW of Eceabat, Turkey | M4.8 | 75 km | 10 km |
| Apr 13, 1995 | 18 km E of Kumba?, Turkey | M4.7 | 119 km | 24 km |
| Jan 24, 2009 | Western Turkey | M4.6 | 129 km | 11 km |
| Feb 20, 2006 | 16 km ENE of Kardzhali, Bulgaria | M4.6 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Jul 30, 2013 | 10 km NNW of Gökçeada, Turkey | M4.6 | 81 km | 10 km |
| May 24, 2014 | 28 km NE of Gökçeada, Turkey | M4.6 | 64 km | 9 km |
| Apr 18, 1995 | 21 km E of Kumba?, Turkey | M4.5 | 122 km | 10 km |
| May 24, 2014 | 22 km N of Gökçeada, Turkey | M4.5 | 67 km | 2 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
7 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.7 m (9 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1912 | MARMARA SEA | Eruption + Earthquake | 2.7 m | 2,800 | 76 km |
| 1893 | SAMOTHRACE | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 1 | 82 km |
| 2014 | NORTH AEGEAN SEA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 3 | 105 km |
| 1935 | MARMARA SEA | Eruption + Earthquake | - | 5 | 107 km |
| 1265 | MARMARA SEA | Earthquake | - | - | 100 km |
| 557 | MARMARA SEA | Earthquake | - | - | 112 km |
| 543 | BLACK SEA | Earthquake | - | - | 149 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 2.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 42°F (5°C) | 2.5 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 1.4 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 1.3 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 0.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 1.1 in | |
| October | 60°F (16°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 3.5 in | Wettest |
Péplos has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 41°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.5") and August the driest (0.6").