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Weather & Climate in Ptolemaḯda, Greece
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ptolemaḯda experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 296 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 22.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,998 feet.
Temperature
35°F Jan (1°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 53.0°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 296 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,998 ft (609 m) |
| Area | 84.1 sq mi (217.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 357/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.5147°N, 21.6786°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Athens |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2,991 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 | 41 km | 14 km |
| Mar 3, 2021 | 9 km W of Týrnavos, Greece | M6.3 | 95 km | 8 km |
| Dec 21, 1990 | 14 km WNW of Gouménissa, Greece | M6.1 | 76 km | 13 km |
| Sep 1, 1994 | 4 km S of Demir Hisar, North Macedonia | M5.8 | 85 km | 14 km |
| Mar 4, 2021 | 11 km E of Verdikoússa, Greece | M5.8 | 89 km | 10 km |
| Mar 12, 2021 | 8 km W of Elassóna, Greece | M5.6 | 77 km | 7 km |
| Oct 15, 2016 | 7 km WSW of Asprángeloi, Greece | M5.5 | 118 km | 22 km |
| Jan 9, 2022 | 5 km NNW of Flórina, Greece | M5.5 | 42 km | 13 km |
| Mar 4, 2021 | 7 km S of Kraniá Elassónas, Greece | M5.5 | 75 km | 10 km |
| May 16, 1997 | 10 km SE of Elbasan, Albania | M5.4 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Jul 26, 1996 | Greece-Albania border region | M5.3 | 99 km | 11 km |
| Mar 3, 2021 | 5 km WSW of Týrnavos, Greece | M5.3 | 99 km | 10 km |
| May 24, 2009 | 11 km WNW of Stathmós Mourión, Greece | M5.3 | 124 km | 0 km |
| Jul 17, 1995 | 7 km S of Siátista, Greece | M5.2 | 38 km | 22 km |
| Oct 16, 2016 | 8 km SSW of Kalpáki, Greece | M5.2 | 121 km | 13 km |
| May 17, 1995 | 17 km WSW of Aianí, Greece | M5.2 | 46 km | 19 km |
| May 15, 1995 | 18 km NW of Deskáti, Greece | M5.2 | 54 km | 14 km |
| Jun 9, 2003 | 7 km E of Tsarítsani, Greece | M5.2 | 87 km | 18 km |
| Jun 1, 2019 | 12 km SW of Mborje, Albania | M5.2 | 83 km | 10 km |
| Sep 1, 1994 | 8 km NW of Kukure?ani, North Macedonia | M5.2 | 79 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1911 | OCHRIDA LAKE | Earthquake | — | — | 86 km |
| 1902 | AEGEAN SEA | Earthquake | — | 5 | 135 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (1°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 1.6 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 1.8 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 60°F (15°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 67°F (20°C) | 1.6 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 1.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 1.4 in | Driest |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 1.5 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 2.5 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 2.6 in | Wettest |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 2.0 in |
Ptolemaḯda has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 35°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.1 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.6") and August the driest (1.4").