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Weather & Climate in Poúlithra, Greece
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Poúlithra enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 289 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 25.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 453 feet.
Temperature
44°F Jan (7°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 58.0°F |
| 7% above US avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 289 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 453 ft (138 m) |
| Area | 642.6 sq mi (1,664.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.1094°N, 22.8860°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Athens |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
3,999 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.9.
| Feb 14, 2008 | 35 km S of Methóni, Greece | M6.9 | 128 km | 29 km |
| Jan 8, 2006 | 26 km NE of Kýthira, Greece | M6.7 | 93 km | 66 km |
| Feb 14, 2008 | 50 km S of Koróni, Greece | M6.5 | 125 km | 28 km |
| Oct 13, 1997 | 47 km SSE of Koróni, Greece | M6.4 | 109 km | 24 km |
| Feb 20, 2008 | 58 km SSW of Koróni, Greece | M6.2 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Jan 6, 2008 | 15 km WNW of Leonídio, Greece | M6.2 | 21 km | 75 km |
| Sep 7, 1999 | 5 km WNW of Fylí, Greece | M6.0 | 129 km | 10 km |
| May 21, 2002 | 18 km SW of Adámas, Greece | M5.9 | 135 km | 97 km |
| Nov 18, 1992 | 10 km SE of Galaxídhion, Greece | M5.9 | 139 km | 15 km |
| Nov 21, 1992 | 51 km WSW of Kýthira, Greece | M5.9 | 137 km | 65 km |
| Aug 29, 2014 | 59 km E of Géfyra, Greece | M5.8 | 87 km | 80 km |
| Mar 29, 2024 | 34 km WNW of Filiatrá, Greece | M5.8 | 146 km | 27 km |
| Apr 16, 2012 | 29 km SW of Methóni, Greece | M5.8 | 136 km | 29 km |
| May 24, 2000 | 83 km S of Koróni, Greece | M5.7 | 142 km | 33 km |
| Mar 1, 2004 | 6 km ESE of Arfará, Greece | M5.6 | 68 km | 9 km |
| Apr 4, 2014 | 36 km ESE of Ýdra, Greece | M5.6 | 89 km | 107 km |
| Sep 16, 2001 | 6 km SE of Kopanáki, Greece | M5.5 | 91 km | 10 km |
| Jun 25, 2018 | 37 km WSW of Methóni, Greece | M5.5 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Apr 29, 1998 | 72 km S of Koróni, Greece | M5.5 | 137 km | 33 km |
| Mar 26, 1993 | 10 km WSW of Epitálio, Greece | M5.4 | 143 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: 8.6 m (28 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1866 | S. COASTS PELOPONNESUS, GREECE | Earthquake | 8.6 m | — | 124 km |
| 1867 | PELOPONNESUS, GREECE | Earthquake | 6.0 m | — | 100 km |
| 1817 | CORINTHOS-PATRAS GULF | Earthquake | 5.0 m | — | 149 km |
| 1965 | NORTH CORINTH GULF | Eruption + Earthquake | 3.0 m | 2 | 145 km |
| 1861 | CORINTH GULF | Eruption + Earthquake | 2.1 m | — | 136 km |
| 2008 | SW. CORINTH GULF | Unknown | 2.0 m | — | 136 km |
| 1981 | GULF OF CORINTH | Earthquake | 1.3 m | — | 127 km |
| 1981 | ATHENS-EASTERN GULF OF CORINTH | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 22 | 124 km |
| 1947 | PELOPONNESUS, GREECE | Eruption + Earthquake | 1.0 m | 3 | 93 km |
| 1899 | IONIAN SEA | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 102 km |
| 1928 | CORINTHOS-PATRAS GULF | Earthquake | 0.6 m | 20 | 100 km |
| 1992 | CORINTH GULF | Earthquake | — | — | 142 km |
| 1984 | CORINTHOS GULF, GREECE | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 150 km |
| 1926 | ARGOLIKOS GULF | Earthquake | — | — | 77 km |
| 1888 | GULF OF CORINTH | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 140 km |
| 1886 | IONIAN SEA | Earthquake | — | 326 | 105 km |
| 1862 | IONIAN SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 139 km |
| 1853 | CENTRAL GREECE (EVOIKOS GULF) | Earthquake | — | 17 | 138 km |
| 1794 | CORINTH GULF | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 142 km |
| 1748 | CORINTHOS-PATRAS GULF | Earthquake | — | — | 149 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Methana (69 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Methana | Lava dome(s) | 760 m (2,493 ft) | -258 | 69 km |
| Milos | Stratovolcano(es) | 751 m (2,464 ft) | 140 | 145 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (7°C) | 3.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 44°F (7°C) | 3.4 in | |
| March | 47°F (9°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 62°F (16°C) | 1.0 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 0.4 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 0.4 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 0.5 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 0.7 in | |
| October | 60°F (16°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 4.0 in | |
| December | 47°F (8°C) | 4.4 in | Wettest |
Poúlithra has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 44°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.9 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.4") and July the driest (0.4").