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Weather & Climate in Skála Oropoú, Greece

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Skála Oropoú enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 299 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 20.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 13 feet.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average59.2°F
10% above US avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days299 days/yr

Geography

Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Area65.3 sq mi (169.0 km²)
Population Density22/sq mi
Coordinates38.3196°N, 23.7876°W
TimezoneEurope/Athens

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 20.6"
46% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 3.50"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.35"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3,810 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.5.

Jul 26, 2001 32 km WNW of Skýros, Greece M6.5 91 km 10 km
Jun 15, 1995 8 km WNW of Galaxídhion, Greece M6.5 132 km 14 km
Sep 7, 1999 5 km WNW of Fylí, Greece M6.0 27 km 10 km
Nov 18, 1992 10 km SE of Galaxídhion, Greece M5.9 117 km 15 km
Mar 18, 1993 11 km NNE of Témeni, Greece M5.8 142 km 59 km
Nov 5, 1997 10 km NW of Galaxídhion, Greece M5.6 132 km 24 km
Apr 4, 2014 36 km ESE of Ýdra, Greece M5.6 116 km 107 km
Jun 15, 1995 3 km E of Galaxídhion, Greece M5.4 120 km 10 km
Jul 19, 2019 1 km NNE of Magoúla, Greece M5.3 34 km 10 km
Mar 30, 2019 2 km SE of Galaxídhion, Greece M5.3 122 km 10 km
Sep 16, 2013 9 km NNW of Eláteia, Greece M5.3 102 km 8 km
Jun 9, 2015 13 km E of Malesína, Greece M5.3 48 km 13 km
Aug 7, 2013 9 km NW of Eláteia, Greece M5.3 104 km 0 km
Oct 9, 2010 14 km NE of Xylókastro, Greece M5.1 93 km 11 km
Oct 11, 2017 32 km E of Patitírion, Greece M5.1 102 km 12 km
Jun 18, 2008 4 km NNW of Ayía Triás, Greece M5.1 114 km 83 km
Jul 16, 2010 24 km NNE of Patitírion, Greece M5.0 115 km 9 km
Sep 22, 2012 8 km NNE of Káto Dhiminió, Greece M5.0 92 km 10 km
Feb 4, 1993 15 km S of Antikyra, Greece M5.0 98 km 32 km
May 27, 2025 13 km S of Antikyra, Greece M5.0 99 km 23 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tsunami History

20 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.0 m (16 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1817 CORINTHOS-PATRAS GULF Earthquake 5.0 m 147 km
1965 NORTH CORINTH GULF Eruption + Earthquake 3.0 m 2 109 km
1894 NORTH EVOIKOS GULF Eruption + Earthquake 3.0 m 73 km
1861 CORINTH GULF Eruption + Earthquake 2.1 m 139 km
2008 SW. CORINTH GULF Unknown 2.0 m 139 km
1996 W. CORINTH GULF Meteorological 2.0 m 149 km
1981 GULF OF CORINTH Earthquake 1.3 m 45 km
1995 GULF OF CORINTH: AIYION Eruption + Earthquake 1.0 m 26 132 km
1981 ATHENS-EASTERN GULF OF CORINTH Earthquake 1.0 m 22 75 km
1928 CORINTHOS-PATRAS GULF Earthquake 0.6 m 20 78 km
1992 CORINTH GULF Earthquake 104 km
1984 CORINTHOS GULF, GREECE Eruption + Earthquake 146 km
1965 AEGEAN SEA Earthquake 38 122 km
1955 VOLOS GULF Earthquake 8 134 km
1888 GULF OF CORINTH Eruption + Earthquake 148 km
1862 IONIAN SEA Earthquake 134 km
1853 CENTRAL GREECE (EVOIKOS GULF) Earthquake 17 26 km
1794 CORINTH GULF Eruption + Earthquake 130 km
1748 CORINTHOS-PATRAS GULF Earthquake 147 km
1402 GULF OF CORINTH Earthquake 123 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Methana (88 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Methana Lava dome(s) 760 m (2,493 ft) -258 88 km
Milos Stratovolcano(es) 751 m (2,464 ft) 140 189 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 45°F (7°C) 2.8 in Coldest
February 45°F (7°C) 2.6 in
March 48°F (9°C) 2.4 in
April 55°F (13°C) 1.4 in
May 63°F (17°C) 1.0 in
June 72°F (22°C) 0.6 in
July 76°F (24°C) 0.4 in Warmest, Driest
August 75°F (24°C) 0.4 in
September 69°F (21°C) 0.7 in
October 61°F (16°C) 2.3 in
November 53°F (12°C) 2.6 in
December 47°F (9°C) 3.5 in Wettest

Skála Oropoú has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 45°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.5") and July the driest (0.4").

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