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Weather & Climate in Samothráki, Greece
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Samothráki experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 290 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 25.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 902 feet.
Temperature
40°F Jan (4°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 55.1°F |
| 2% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 290 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 902 ft (275 m) |
| Area | 248.0 sq mi (642.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.4733°N, 25.5222°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Athens |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,590 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.9.
| May 24, 2014 | 21 km SSW of Kamariótissa, Greece | M6.9 | 23 km | 6 km |
| Jan 8, 2013 | 47 km ESE of Mýrina, Greece | M5.7 | 91 km | 13 km |
| Jul 6, 2003 | 28 km NNE of Gökçeada, Turkey | M5.7 | 43 km | 17 km |
| Jul 23, 1992 | 43 km ESE of Sykiá, Greece | M5.5 | 119 km | 7 km |
| Jan 16, 2022 | 25 km SSE of Karyes, Greece | M5.5 | 110 km | 7 km |
| Jun 7, 2025 | 6 km WNW of Karyes, Greece | M5.4 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Feb 12, 2017 | 24 km WNW of Behram, Turkey | M5.3 | 108 km | 6 km |
| Feb 7, 2017 | 18 km NNW of Míthymna, Greece | M5.3 | 116 km | 8 km |
| Feb 6, 2017 | 25 km WNW of Behram, Turkey | M5.3 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Jul 6, 2003 | 30 km NE of Gökçeada, Turkey | M5.3 | 52 km | 17 km |
| Feb 14, 2012 | 10 km ENE of Sárti, Greece | M5.2 | 127 km | 24 km |
| Jun 15, 2004 | 26 km N of Gökçeada, Turkey | M5.2 | 30 km | 12 km |
| Mar 4, 2012 | 8 km ENE of Sárti, Greece | M5.2 | 130 km | 3 km |
| Feb 6, 2017 | 23 km WNW of Behram, Turkey | M5.2 | 111 km | 7 km |
| Feb 20, 2019 | 10 km N of Ayvac?k, Turkey | M5.1 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Jan 21, 2025 | 4 km SW of Behram, Turkey | M5.0 | 131 km | 6 km |
| May 25, 2014 | Western Turkey | M4.9 | 53 km | 13 km |
| Feb 15, 2025 | 12 km E of Ouranoupolis, Greece | M4.9 | 118 km | 14 km |
| Sep 4, 2014 | 29 km NNW of Mýrina, Greece | M4.9 | 68 km | 12 km |
| Feb 6, 2017 | 17 km WNW of Behram, Turkey | M4.9 | 116 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
8 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1905 | NORTH AEGEAN SEA | Eruption + Earthquake | 3.0 m | 11 | 87 km |
| 1912 | MARMARA SEA | Eruption + Earthquake | 2.7 m | 2,800 | 138 km |
| 1932 | NORTH AEGEAN | Earthquake | 2.0 m | 161 | 137 km |
| 1968 | LEMNOS ISLAND, NORTH AEGEAN SEA | Earthquake | 1.2 m | 22 | 132 km |
| 1893 | SAMOTHRACE | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 1 | 4 km |
| 2014 | NORTH AEGEAN SEA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 3 | 23 km |
| 1944 | EDREMIT GULF, AEGEAN SEA | Earthquake | — | 30 | 140 km |
| 1585 | NORTH AEGEAN SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 92 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 3.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 40°F (4°C) | 2.9 in | |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 1.5 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 1.3 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 0.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 1.1 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 49°F (9°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
Samothráki has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 40°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.5 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.1") and August the driest (0.6").