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Weather & Climate in Pétra, Greece
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Pétra enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 273 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 34.6 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 1,821 feet.
Temperature
45°F Jan (7°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 60.2°F |
| 11% above US avg | |
| January Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 273 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,821 ft (555 m) |
| Area | 168.6 sq mi (436.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.1661°N, 21.1130°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Athens |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
8,178 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 | 120 km | 14 km |
| Jun 15, 1995 | 8 km WNW of Galaxídhion, Greece | M6.5 | 132 km | 14 km |
| Jun 8, 2008 | 15 km ESE of Várda, Greece | M6.4 | 139 km | 16 km |
| Mar 3, 2021 | 9 km W of Týrnavos, Greece | M6.3 | 112 km | 8 km |
| Aug 14, 2003 | 8 km S of Kanaláki, Greece | M6.3 | 44 km | 10 km |
| Jan 26, 2014 | 1 km ENE of Lixoúri, Greece | M6.1 | 121 km | 8 km |
| Feb 3, 2014 | 8 km NNW of Lixoúri, Greece | M6.0 | 118 km | 5 km |
| Mar 18, 1993 | 11 km NNE of Témeni, Greece | M5.8 | 129 km | 59 km |
| Mar 4, 2021 | 11 km E of Verdikoússa, Greece | M5.8 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Mar 25, 2007 | 15 km N of Lixoúri, Greece | M5.7 | 110 km | 15 km |
| Mar 21, 2020 | 14 km NNE of Kanaláki, Greece | M5.7 | 46 km | 10 km |
| May 26, 2000 | 10 km WSW of Préveza, Greece | M5.6 | 49 km | 0 km |
| Jan 26, 2014 | 8 km WNW of Sámi, Greece | M5.6 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Mar 12, 2021 | 8 km W of Elassóna, Greece | M5.6 | 116 km | 7 km |
| Jun 16, 1990 | 6 km WNW of Kanaláki, Greece | M5.6 | 51 km | 32 km |
| Jul 14, 1993 | 2 km SE of Pátra, Greece | M5.6 | 119 km | 23 km |
| Jan 23, 1992 | 19 km NNW of Lixoúri, Greece | M5.6 | 114 km | 17 km |
| Nov 5, 1997 | 10 km NW of Galaxídhion, Greece | M5.6 | 130 km | 24 km |
| Jan 18, 2010 | 11 km E of Náfpaktos, Greece | M5.5 | 112 km | 1 km |
| Aug 14, 2003 | 11 km W of Lefkáda, Greece | M5.5 | 60 km | 10 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 | 124 km |
| 1817 | CORINTHOS-PATRAS GULF | Earthquake | 5.0 m | — | 129 km |
| 1861 | CORINTH GULF | Eruption + Earthquake | 2.1 m | — | 143 km |
| 2008 | SW. CORINTH GULF | Unknown | 2.0 m | — | 143 km |
| 1996 | W. CORINTH GULF | Meteorological | 2.0 m | — | 122 km |
| 1995 | GULF OF CORINTH: AIYION | Eruption + Earthquake | 1.0 m | 26 | 132 km |
| 1953 | IONIAN SEA | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 127 km |
| 1948 | IONIAN SEA | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 7 | 92 km |
| 2003 | IONIAN SEA | Earthquake | 0.5 m | — | 44 km |
| 2015 | IONIAN SEA | Eruption + Earthquake | 0.2 m | 2 | 71 km |
| 1984 | CORINTHOS GULF, GREECE | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 129 km |
| 1983 | IONIAN SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 148 km |
| 1953 | IONIAN SEA | Earthquake | — | 476 | 100 km |
| 1953 | ITHAKI ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 109 km |
| 1888 | GULF OF CORINTH | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 137 km |
| 1883 | IONIAN ISLANDS | Earthquake | — | — | 103 km |
| 1867 | IONIAN SEA | Earthquake | — | 223 | 120 km |
| 1862 | IONIAN SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 142 km |
| 1794 | CORINTH GULF | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 141 km |
| 1748 | CORINTHOS-PATRAS GULF | Earthquake | — | — | 129 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 45°F (7°C) | 3.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 47°F (8°C) | 4.3 in | |
| March | 51°F (10°C) | 3.3 in | |
| April | 56°F (14°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 1.6 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 0.9 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 0.6 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 0.8 in | |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 1.8 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 3.8 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 5.7 in | Wettest |
| December | 47°F (8°C) | 5.4 in |
Pétra has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 45°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.6 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.7") and July the driest (0.6").