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Weather & Climate in Pyrgíon, Greece
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Pyrgíon enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 298 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 21.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 377 feet.
Temperature
48°F Jan (9°C)
76°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 61.3°F |
| 14% above US avg | |
| January Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 298 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 377 ft (115 m) |
| Area | 1,023.0 sq mi (2,649.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.2263°N, 25.9999°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Athens |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2,521 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.3.
| Jun 12, 2017 | 5 km S of Plomári, Greece | M6.3 | 84 km | 12 km |
| Nov 6, 1992 | 14 km ESE of Seferihisar, Turkey | M6.1 | 88 km | 17 km |
| Nov 14, 1997 | 36 km SSW of Eresós, Greece | M6.0 | 73 km | 18 km |
| Apr 10, 2003 | 10 km ENE of Seferihisar, Turkey | M5.8 | 84 km | 10 km |
| Jun 10, 2001 | 6 km NE of Psará, Greece | M5.6 | 52 km | 33 km |
| May 24, 1994 | 4 km NE of Karaburun, Turkey | M5.5 | 68 km | 17 km |
| Aug 31, 2022 | 14 km NW of Megálo Chorió, Greece | M5.4 | 106 km | 11 km |
| Jan 28, 1994 | 7 km SW of Saruhanl?, Turkey | M5.4 | 140 km | 5 km |
| Apr 2, 1996 | 8 km N of Samos, Greece | M5.4 | 98 km | 33 km |
| Feb 7, 2017 | 18 km NNW of Míthymna, Greece | M5.3 | 145 km | 8 km |
| Apr 17, 2003 | 14 km ESE of Seferihisar, Turkey | M5.2 | 88 km | 10 km |
| Feb 1, 2021 | 11 km SW of Polichnítos, Greece | M5.2 | 89 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2017 | 23 km WNW of Behram, Turkey | M5.2 | 150 km | 7 km |
| Jun 17, 2017 | 10 km SSE of Plomári, Greece | M5.2 | 82 km | 8 km |
| Jan 27, 2024 | 4 km S of Özdere, Turkey | M5.1 | 102 km | 11 km |
| Jun 20, 2009 | 4 km SW of Chóra, Greece | M5.1 | 97 km | 12 km |
| Jan 21, 2025 | 4 km SW of Behram, Turkey | M5.0 | 140 km | 6 km |
| May 24, 1994 | 16 km NNE of Karaburun, Turkey | M5.0 | 80 km | 16 km |
| Aug 14, 2022 | 3 km SE of Özdere, Turkey | M5.0 | 104 km | 12 km |
| Feb 1, 2021 | 17 km SW of Polichnítos, Greece | M4.9 | 83 km | 9 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
7 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.3 m (17 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2020 | AEGEAN SEA | Earthquake | 5.3 m | 118 | 78 km |
| 1949 | CHIOS ISLAND, AEGEAN ISLANDS | Earthquake | 2.0 m | 7 | 69 km |
| 2017 | LESBOS | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 1 | 84 km |
| 1867 | LESBOS | Earthquake | — | 563 | 114 km |
| 1856 | CHIOS ISLAND, AEGEAN ISLANDS | Earthquake | — | — | 37 km |
| 1668 | SMYRNA, W. TURKEY | Earthquake | — | — | 98 km |
| 1389 | CHIOS ISLAND, AEGEAN ISLANDS | Earthquake | — | 2 | 33 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 48°F (9°C) | 4.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 48°F (9°C) | 3.2 in | |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 0.8 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 0.2 in | |
| July | 76°F (25°C) | 0.2 in | |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest, Driest |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 0.5 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 1.4 in | |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 51°F (11°C) | 4.4 in | Wettest |
Pyrgíon has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 48°F in January to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 21.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.4") and August the driest (0.1").