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Weather & Climate in Sérifos, Greece
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sérifos enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 307 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 15.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 686 feet.
Temperature
52°F Jan (11°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 64.7°F |
| 20% above US avg | |
| January Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 307 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 686 ft (209 m) |
| Area | 34.6 sq mi (89.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 11/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.1540°N, 24.5061°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Athens |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,467 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.7.
| Jan 8, 2006 | 26 km NE of Kýthira, Greece | M6.7 | 149 km | 66 km |
| Sep 7, 1999 | 5 km WNW of Fylí, Greece | M6.0 | 134 km | 10 km |
| May 21, 2002 | 18 km SW of Adámas, Greece | M5.9 | 62 km | 97 km |
| Aug 29, 2014 | 59 km E of Géfyra, Greece | M5.8 | 88 km | 80 km |
| Apr 4, 2014 | 36 km ESE of Ýdra, Greece | M5.6 | 58 km | 107 km |
| Jul 19, 2019 | 1 km NNE of Magoúla, Greece | M5.3 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Jan 27, 2012 | 48 km SW of Emporeío, Greece | M5.3 | 133 km | 5 km |
| Feb 4, 2025 | 21 km NE of Firá, Greece | M5.3 | 118 km | 14 km |
| Feb 10, 2025 | 26 km SW of Amorgós, Greece | M5.3 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Jan 26, 2012 | Dodecanese Islands, Greece | M5.2 | 132 km | 29 km |
| Mar 20, 1992 | 9 km SE of Adámas, Greece | M5.2 | 55 km | 14 km |
| Feb 9, 2025 | 30 km SW of Amorgós, Greece | M5.2 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Feb 12, 2025 | 15 km NE of Oía, Greece | M5.1 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Feb 5, 2025 | 28 km NE of Firá, Greece | M5.1 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Feb 10, 2025 | 28 km NE of Firá, Greece | M5.1 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Feb 18, 2025 | 20 km SSW of Amorgós, Greece | M5.0 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Feb 4, 2025 | 29 km SW of Amorgós, Greece | M5.0 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Feb 3, 2025 | 28 km SW of Amorgós, Greece | M5.0 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Feb 17, 2025 | 27 km ESE of Íos, Greece | M5.0 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Feb 8, 2025 | 24 km NE of Firá, Greece | M4.9 | 117 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: 90.0 m (295 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| -1610 | THERA ISLAND (SANTORINI) | Astronomical | 90.0 m | — | 116 km |
| 1650 | THERA ISLAND (SANTORINI) | Explosion | 30.0 m | 120 | 115 km |
| 1956 | CYCLADES | Eruption + Earthquake | 20.0 m | 56 | 140 km |
| 1956 | AMORGOS ISLAND, AEGEAN ISLANDS | Earthquake | 10.0 m | — | 97 km |
| 1926 | ARGOLIKOS GULF | Earthquake | — | — | 130 km |
| 1629 | CRETE | Earthquake | — | — | 136 km |
| 1050 | ISLAND OF THIRA | Astronomical | — | — | 115 km |
| 46 | THERA ISLAND (SANTORINI) | Astronomical | — | — | 115 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Milos (51 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Milos | Stratovolcano(es) | 751 m (2,464 ft) | 140 | 51 km |
| Santorini | Shield(s) | 367 m (1,204 ft) | 1950 | 115 km |
| Methana | Lava dome(s) | 760 m (2,493 ft) | -258 | 115 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 52°F (11°C) | 2.6 in | |
| February | 52°F (11°C) | 2.3 in | Coldest |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 60°F (16°C) | 0.9 in | |
| May | 67°F (20°C) | 0.5 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 0.1 in | |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 67°F (20°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 61°F (16°C) | 2.5 in | |
| December | 55°F (13°C) | 2.8 in | Wettest |
Sérifos has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 52°F in February to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.8") and July the driest (0.0").