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Weather & Climate in Samarína, Greece
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Samarína experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 273 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 34.8 inches. The area receives 6.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 4,721 feet.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-0°C)
63°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 46.8°F |
| 13% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 273 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,721 ft (1,439 m) |
| Area | 801.3 sq mi (2,075.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.1046°N, 21.0186°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Athens |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
4,546 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 | 58 km | 14 km |
| Mar 3, 2021 | 9 km W of Týrnavos, Greece | M6.3 | 106 km | 8 km |
| Aug 14, 2003 | 8 km S of Kanaláki, Greece | M6.3 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Dec 21, 1990 | 14 km WNW of Gouménissa, Greece | M6.1 | 147 km | 13 km |
| Sep 1, 1994 | 4 km S of Demir Hisar, North Macedonia | M5.8 | 121 km | 14 km |
| Mar 4, 2021 | 11 km E of Verdikoússa, Greece | M5.8 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Mar 21, 2020 | 14 km NNE of Kanaláki, Greece | M5.7 | 89 km | 10 km |
| Mar 12, 2021 | 8 km W of Elassóna, Greece | M5.6 | 94 km | 7 km |
| Jun 16, 1990 | 6 km WNW of Kanaláki, Greece | M5.6 | 103 km | 32 km |
| May 26, 2000 | 10 km WSW of Préveza, Greece | M5.6 | 136 km | 0 km |
| Oct 15, 2016 | 7 km WSW of Asprángeloi, Greece | M5.5 | 46 km | 22 km |
| Aug 14, 2003 | 11 km W of Lefkáda, Greece | M5.5 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Jan 9, 2022 | 5 km NNW of Flórina, Greece | M5.5 | 86 km | 13 km |
| Mar 4, 2021 | 7 km S of Kraniá Elassónas, Greece | M5.5 | 86 km | 10 km |
| May 16, 1997 | 10 km SE of Elbasan, Albania | M5.4 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Feb 5, 2019 | 16 km SW of Néos Oropós, Greece | M5.4 | 123 km | 8 km |
| Jun 29, 2007 | 10 km NE of Gáïos, Greece | M5.4 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Feb 25, 1994 | 15 km W of Lefkáda, Greece | M5.4 | 145 km | 36 km |
| Jul 26, 1996 | Greece-Albania border region | M5.3 | 31 km | 11 km |
| Mar 3, 2021 | 5 km WSW of Týrnavos, Greece | M5.3 | 111 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.5 m (2 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2003 | IONIAN SEA | Earthquake | 0.5 m | — | 111 km |
| 1911 | OCHRIDA LAKE | Earthquake | — | — | 90 km |
| 1883 | IONIAN ISLANDS | Earthquake | — | — | 110 km |
| 1866 | ALBANIAN COASTS | Earthquake | — | 60 | 139 km |
| 1866 | BAY OF VLORE | Earthquake | — | — | 141 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-0°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 32°F (-0°C) | 3.1 in | |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 3.1 in | |
| April | 44°F (6°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 1.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 1.7 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 2.1 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 3.9 in |
Samarína has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 31°F in January to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.8 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.3") and June the driest (1.7").