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Weather & Climate in Plátanos, Greece
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Plátanos 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 16 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 | 16 ft (5 m) |
| Area | 178.6 sq mi (462.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 4/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.5648°N, 22.5507°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Athens |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2,385 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 | 86 km | 14 km |
| Mar 3, 2021 | 9 km W of Týrnavos, Greece | M6.3 | 96 km | 8 km |
| Dec 21, 1990 | 14 km WNW of Gouménissa, Greece | M6.1 | 53 km | 13 km |
| Mar 4, 2021 | 11 km E of Verdikoússa, Greece | M5.8 | 94 km | 10 km |
| Sep 1, 1994 | 4 km S of Demir Hisar, North Macedonia | M5.8 | 133 km | 14 km |
| Mar 12, 2021 | 8 km W of Elassóna, Greece | M5.6 | 84 km | 7 km |
| Mar 4, 2021 | 7 km S of Kraniá Elassónas, Greece | M5.5 | 90 km | 10 km |
| Jan 9, 2022 | 5 km NNW of Flórina, Greece | M5.5 | 102 km | 13 km |
| Jun 7, 2025 | 6 km WNW of Karyes, Greece | M5.4 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Mar 3, 2021 | 5 km WSW of Týrnavos, Greece | M5.3 | 97 km | 10 km |
| May 24, 2009 | 11 km WNW of Stathmós Mourión, Greece | M5.3 | 83 km | 0 km |
| May 4, 1995 | 9 km NNW of Palaiochóri, Greece | M5.3 | 90 km | 10 km |
| Mar 4, 2012 | 8 km ENE of Sárti, Greece | M5.2 | 137 km | 3 km |
| Jun 9, 2003 | 7 km E of Tsarítsani, Greece | M5.2 | 78 km | 18 km |
| Aug 22, 2014 | 12 km S of Kassándreia, Greece | M5.2 | 102 km | 14 km |
| Feb 14, 2012 | 10 km ENE of Sárti, Greece | M5.2 | 139 km | 24 km |
| May 15, 1995 | 18 km NW of Deskáti, Greece | M5.2 | 96 km | 14 km |
| May 17, 1995 | 17 km WSW of Aianí, Greece | M5.2 | 93 km | 19 km |
| Sep 1, 1994 | 8 km NW of Kukure?ani, North Macedonia | M5.2 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Jul 17, 1995 | 7 km S of Siátista, Greece | M5.2 | 96 km | 22 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 | 114 km |
| 1955 | VOLOS GULF | Earthquake | — | 8 | 138 km |
| 1902 | AEGEAN SEA | Earthquake | — | 5 | 63 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46°F (8°C) | 1.2 in | |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 1.4 in | |
| March | 49°F (10°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 1.7 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 1.2 in | |
| July | 83°F (29°C) | 1.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 0.9 in | Driest |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 0.9 in | |
| October | 60°F (16°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 2.1 in | Wettest |
| December | 42°F (5°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest |
Plátanos has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 42°F in December to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.9 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.1") and August the driest (0.9").