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Weather & Climate in Skoúrta, Greece

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

Skoúrta enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 88°F in July. The area gets 340 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 16.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,795 feet.

Temperature

52°F Jan (11°C) 88°F Jul (31°C)
Annual Average66.9°F
24% above US avg
January Average52°F (11°C)
July Average88°F (31°C)
Sunny Days340 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,795 ft (547 m)
Area29.8 sq mi (77.3 km²)
Population Density33/sq mi
Coordinates38.2141°N, 23.5515°W
TimezoneEurope/Athens

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 16.7"
56% below US avg
Snowfall 3.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 3.54"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.35"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

4,778 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.5.

Jul 26, 2001 32 km WNW of Skýros, Greece M6.5 112 km 10 km
Jun 15, 1995 8 km WNW of Galaxídhion, Greece M6.5 113 km 14 km
Jan 6, 2008 15 km WNW of Leonídio, Greece M6.2 134 km 75 km
Sep 7, 1999 5 km WNW of Fylí, Greece M6.0 12 km 10 km
Nov 18, 1992 10 km SE of Galaxídhion, Greece M5.9 97 km 15 km
Mar 18, 1993 11 km NNE of Témeni, Greece M5.8 123 km 59 km
Apr 4, 2014 36 km ESE of Ýdra, Greece M5.6 107 km 107 km
Nov 5, 1997 10 km NW of Galaxídhion, Greece M5.6 113 km 24 km
Feb 17, 2021 11 km N of Kamárai, Greece M5.5 135 km 5 km
Jan 18, 2010 11 km E of Náfpaktos, Greece M5.5 140 km 1 km
Jan 22, 2010 14 km NNE of Kamárai, Greece M5.4 134 km 5 km
Jun 15, 1995 3 km E of Galaxídhion, Greece M5.4 101 km 10 km
Nov 4, 1993 8 km N of Kamárai, Greece M5.3 136 km 17 km
Aug 7, 2013 9 km NW of Eláteia, Greece M5.3 91 km 0 km
Jul 19, 2019 1 km NNE of Magoúla, Greece M5.3 13 km 10 km
Jun 9, 2015 13 km E of Malesína, Greece M5.3 47 km 13 km
Mar 30, 2019 2 km SE of Galaxídhion, Greece M5.3 103 km 10 km
Sep 16, 2013 9 km NNW of Eláteia, Greece M5.3 90 km 8 km
Jan 12, 2021 13 km NNE of Kamárai, Greece M5.2 132 km 10 km
Jun 18, 2008 4 km NNW of Ayía Triás, Greece M5.1 91 km 83 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tsunami History

20 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.0 m (20 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1963 CORINTH GULF Meteorological 6.0 m 2 134 km
1817 CORINTHOS-PATRAS GULF Earthquake 5.0 m 127 km
1965 NORTH CORINTH GULF Eruption + Earthquake 3.0 m 2 90 km
1894 NORTH EVOIKOS GULF Eruption + Earthquake 3.0 m 67 km
1861 CORINTH GULF Eruption + Earthquake 2.1 m 118 km
2008 SW. CORINTH GULF Unknown 2.0 m 118 km
1996 W. CORINTH GULF Meteorological 2.0 m 129 km
1981 GULF OF CORINTH Earthquake 1.3 m 23 km
1995 GULF OF CORINTH: AIYION Eruption + Earthquake 1.0 m 26 113 km
1981 ATHENS-EASTERN GULF OF CORINTH Earthquake 1.0 m 22 54 km
1928 CORINTHOS-PATRAS GULF Earthquake 0.6 m 20 54 km
1992 CORINTH GULF Earthquake 85 km
1984 CORINTHOS GULF, GREECE Eruption + Earthquake 126 km
1965 AEGEAN SEA Earthquake 38 138 km
1955 VOLOS GULF Earthquake 8 138 km
1888 GULF OF CORINTH Eruption + Earthquake 127 km
1862 IONIAN SEA Earthquake 114 km
1853 CENTRAL GREECE (EVOIKOS GULF) Earthquake 17 6 km
1794 CORINTH GULF Eruption + Earthquake 110 km
1748 CORINTHOS-PATRAS GULF Earthquake 127 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Methana (69 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Methana Lava dome(s) 760 m (2,493 ft) -258 69 km
Milos Stratovolcano(es) 751 m (2,464 ft) 140 186 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 52°F (11°C) 2.8 in
February 45°F (7°C) 2.6 in Coldest
March 48°F (9°C) 2.5 in
April 55°F (13°C) 1.5 in
May 63°F (17°C) 1.0 in
June 72°F (22°C) 0.6 in
July 88°F (31°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) 2.4 in
November 53°F (12°C) 2.7 in
December 47°F (8°C) 3.5 in Wettest

Skoúrta has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 45°F in February to 88°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.5") and July the driest (0.4").

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