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Weather & Climate in Rizómata, Greece
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Rizómata experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 302 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 18.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,962 feet.
Temperature
36°F Jan (2°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 53.6°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 302 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,962 ft (598 m) |
| Area | 12.9 sq mi (33.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 90/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.3506°N, 22.2108°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Athens |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2,858 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 | 49 km | 14 km |
| Mar 3, 2021 | 9 km W of Týrnavos, Greece | M6.3 | 66 km | 8 km |
| Dec 21, 1990 | 14 km WNW of Gouménissa, Greece | M6.1 | 73 km | 13 km |
| Mar 4, 2021 | 11 km E of Verdikoússa, Greece | M5.8 | 63 km | 10 km |
| Sep 1, 1994 | 4 km S of Demir Hisar, North Macedonia | M5.8 | 126 km | 14 km |
| Mar 12, 2021 | 8 km W of Elassóna, Greece | M5.6 | 52 km | 7 km |
| Jan 9, 2022 | 5 km NNW of Flórina, Greece | M5.5 | 87 km | 13 km |
| Oct 15, 2016 | 7 km WSW of Asprángeloi, Greece | M5.5 | 146 km | 22 km |
| Mar 4, 2021 | 7 km S of Kraniá Elassónas, Greece | M5.5 | 56 km | 10 km |
| Mar 3, 2021 | 5 km WSW of Týrnavos, Greece | M5.3 | 70 km | 10 km |
| May 4, 1995 | 9 km NNW of Palaiochóri, Greece | M5.3 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Jul 26, 1996 | Greece-Albania border region | M5.3 | 136 km | 11 km |
| May 24, 2009 | 11 km WNW of Stathmós Mourión, Greece | M5.3 | 114 km | 0 km |
| Sep 1, 1994 | 8 km NW of Kukure?ani, North Macedonia | M5.2 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Oct 16, 2016 | 8 km SSW of Kalpáki, Greece | M5.2 | 150 km | 13 km |
| Jul 17, 1995 | 7 km S of Siátista, Greece | M5.2 | 60 km | 22 km |
| Jun 1, 2019 | 12 km SW of Mborje, Albania | M5.2 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Aug 22, 2014 | 12 km S of Kassándreia, Greece | M5.2 | 114 km | 14 km |
| May 17, 1995 | 17 km WSW of Aianí, Greece | M5.2 | 56 km | 19 km |
| May 15, 1995 | 18 km NW of Deskáti, Greece | M5.2 | 59 km | 14 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
4 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 | 144 km |
| 1955 | VOLOS GULF | Earthquake | - | 8 | 130 km |
| 1911 | OCHRIDA LAKE | Earthquake | - | - | 134 km |
| 1902 | AEGEAN SEA | Earthquake | - | 5 | 98 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 1.4 in | |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 1.6 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 60°F (15°C) | 1.9 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 1.3 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 1.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 1.1 in | Driest |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 1.1 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 2.1 in | Wettest |
| December | 38°F (4°C) | 1.7 in |
Rizómata has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 36°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.5 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.1") and August the driest (1.1").