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Weather & Climate in Skýros, Greece
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Skýros enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 306 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 16.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 161 feet.
Temperature
49°F Jan (9°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 61.2°F |
| 13% above US avg | |
| January Average | 49°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 306 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 161 ft (49 m) |
| Area | 10.8 sq mi (28.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 160/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.9042°N, 24.5631°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Athens |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
3,570 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 | 33 km | 10 km |
| Nov 14, 1997 | 36 km SSW of Eresós, Greece | M6.0 | 107 km | 18 km |
| Sep 7, 1999 | 5 km WNW of Fylí, Greece | M6.0 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Jan 8, 2013 | 47 km ESE of Mýrina, Greece | M5.7 | 119 km | 13 km |
| Jun 10, 2001 | 6 km NE of Psará, Greece | M5.6 | 98 km | 33 km |
| Jul 23, 1992 | 43 km ESE of Sykiá, Greece | M5.5 | 106 km | 7 km |
| Jan 16, 2022 | 25 km SSE of Karyes, Greece | M5.5 | 128 km | 7 km |
| Feb 7, 2017 | 18 km NNW of Míthymna, Greece | M5.3 | 149 km | 8 km |
| Jun 9, 2015 | 13 km E of Malesína, Greece | M5.3 | 107 km | 13 km |
| Jul 19, 2019 | 1 km NNE of Magoúla, Greece | M5.3 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Mar 4, 2012 | 8 km ENE of Sárti, Greece | M5.2 | 143 km | 3 km |
| Feb 14, 2012 | 10 km ENE of Sárti, Greece | M5.2 | 142 km | 24 km |
| Feb 1, 2021 | 11 km SW of Polichnítos, Greece | M5.2 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2017 | 23 km WNW of Behram, Turkey | M5.2 | 150 km | 7 km |
| Oct 11, 2017 | 32 km E of Patitírion, Greece | M5.1 | 40 km | 12 km |
| Jul 16, 2010 | 24 km NNE of Patitírion, Greece | M5.0 | 69 km | 9 km |
| Jul 30, 2001 | 16 km ESE of Patitírion, Greece | M5.0 | 49 km | 10 km |
| Dec 7, 2001 | 25 km NNW of Patitírion, Greece | M4.9 | 84 km | 10 km |
| Nov 12, 2013 | 3 km S of Oreoí, Greece | M4.9 | 127 km | 2 km |
| Feb 1, 2021 | 17 km SW of Polichnítos, Greece | M4.9 | 128 km | 9 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 | 132 km |
| 1894 | NORTH EVOIKOS GULF | Eruption + Earthquake | 3.0 m | — | 129 km |
| 1981 | GULF OF CORINTH | Earthquake | 1.3 m | — | 135 km |
| 1968 | LEMNOS ISLAND, NORTH AEGEAN SEA | Earthquake | 1.2 m | 22 | 62 km |
| 1965 | AEGEAN SEA | Earthquake | — | 38 | 74 km |
| 1955 | VOLOS GULF | Earthquake | — | 8 | 138 km |
| 1853 | CENTRAL GREECE (EVOIKOS GULF) | Earthquake | — | 17 | 118 km |
| 1585 | NORTH AEGEAN SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 144 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Methana (179 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Methana | Lava dome(s) | 760 m (2,493 ft) | -258 | 179 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 49°F (9°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 49°F (9°C) | 2.3 in | |
| March | 51°F (11°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 1.1 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 0.7 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 0.4 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 0.3 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 0.4 in | |
| September | 71°F (21°C) | 0.5 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 1.6 in | |
| November | 56°F (14°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 51°F (11°C) | 2.7 in |
Skýros has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 49°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (2.8") and July the driest (0.3").