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Weather & Climate in Polídhrosos, Greece
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Polídhrosos experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 280 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 30.8 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 1,253 feet.
Temperature
36°F Jan (2°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 50.9°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 280 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,253 ft (382 m) |
| Area | 147.3 sq mi (381.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 7/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.6402°N, 22.5317°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Athens |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
6,714 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 | 34 km | 14 km |
| Jun 8, 2008 | 15 km ESE of Várda, Greece | M6.4 | 116 km | 16 km |
| Mar 3, 2021 | 9 km W of Týrnavos, Greece | M6.3 | 128 km | 8 km |
| Sep 7, 1999 | 5 km WNW of Fylí, Greece | M6.0 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Nov 18, 1992 | 10 km SE of Galaxídhion, Greece | M5.9 | 38 km | 15 km |
| Mar 4, 2021 | 11 km E of Verdikoússa, Greece | M5.8 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Mar 18, 1993 | 11 km NNE of Témeni, Greece | M5.8 | 47 km | 59 km |
| Mar 12, 2021 | 8 km W of Elassóna, Greece | M5.6 | 145 km | 7 km |
| Nov 5, 1997 | 10 km NW of Galaxídhion, Greece | M5.6 | 31 km | 24 km |
| Jul 14, 1993 | 2 km SE of Pátra, Greece | M5.6 | 82 km | 23 km |
| Jan 18, 2010 | 11 km E of Náfpaktos, Greece | M5.5 | 56 km | 1 km |
| Mar 4, 2021 | 7 km S of Kraniá Elassónas, Greece | M5.5 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Feb 17, 2021 | 11 km N of Kamárai, Greece | M5.5 | 52 km | 5 km |
| Jan 22, 2010 | 14 km NNE of Kamárai, Greece | M5.4 | 49 km | 5 km |
| Jun 15, 1995 | 3 km E of Galaxídhion, Greece | M5.4 | 30 km | 10 km |
| Mar 30, 2019 | 2 km SE of Galaxídhion, Greece | M5.3 | 33 km | 10 km |
| Aug 7, 2013 | 9 km NW of Eláteia, Greece | M5.3 | 15 km | 0 km |
| Jun 26, 1991 | 11 km S of Astakós, Greece | M5.3 | 127 km | 40 km |
| Mar 3, 2021 | 5 km WSW of Týrnavos, Greece | M5.3 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Nov 4, 1993 | 8 km N of Kamárai, Greece | M5.3 | 55 km | 17 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 | 58 km |
| 1817 | CORINTHOS-PATRAS GULF | Earthquake | 5.0 m | — | 53 km |
| 1965 | NORTH CORINTH GULF | Eruption + Earthquake | 3.0 m | 2 | 29 km |
| 1894 | NORTH EVOIKOS GULF | Eruption + Earthquake | 3.0 m | — | 50 km |
| 1861 | CORINTH GULF | Eruption + Earthquake | 2.1 m | — | 57 km |
| 2008 | SW. CORINTH GULF | Unknown | 2.0 m | — | 57 km |
| 1996 | W. CORINTH GULF | Meteorological | 2.0 m | — | 50 km |
| 1981 | GULF OF CORINTH | Earthquake | 1.3 m | — | 82 km |
| 1995 | GULF OF CORINTH: AIYION | Eruption + Earthquake | 1.0 m | 26 | 34 km |
| 1981 | ATHENS-EASTERN GULF OF CORINTH | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 22 | 58 km |
| 1928 | CORINTHOS-PATRAS GULF | Earthquake | 0.6 m | 20 | 82 km |
| 1992 | CORINTH GULF | Earthquake | — | — | 31 km |
| 1984 | CORINTHOS GULF, GREECE | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 52 km |
| 1955 | VOLOS GULF | Earthquake | — | 8 | 98 km |
| 1888 | GULF OF CORINTH | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 62 km |
| 1862 | IONIAN SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 50 km |
| 1853 | CENTRAL GREECE (EVOIKOS GULF) | Earthquake | — | 17 | 95 km |
| 1794 | CORINTH GULF | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 43 km |
| 1748 | CORINTHOS-PATRAS GULF | Earthquake | — | — | 53 km |
| 1402 | GULF OF CORINTH | Earthquake | — | — | 60 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Methana (134 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Methana | Lava dome(s) | 760 m (2,493 ft) | -258 | 134 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 3.5 in | |
| March | 40°F (5°C) | 3.2 in | |
| April | 47°F (9°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 2.0 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 1.2 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 0.9 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 67°F (20°C) | 1.0 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 1.3 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 3.8 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
Polídhrosos has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 36°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.3") and July the driest (0.9").