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. 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) |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,721 ft (1,439 m) |
| Area | 801.3 sq mi (2,075.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.1046°N, 21.0186°E |
| 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").