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Weather & Climate in Thásos, Greece

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

Thásos enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 295 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 22.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (5°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average56.1°F
4% above US avg
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days295 days/yr

Geography

Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²)
Population Density11,152/sq mi
Coordinates40.7781°N, 24.7094°W
TimezoneEurope/Athens

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.5"
41% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 3.19"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.59"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,652 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 79 km 6 km
Jan 8, 2013 47 km ESE of Mýrina, Greece M5.7 143 km 13 km
Jul 6, 2003 28 km NNE of Gökçeada, Turkey M5.7 117 km 17 km
Jan 16, 2022 25 km SSE of Karyes, Greece M5.5 87 km 7 km
Jul 23, 1992 43 km ESE of Sykiá, Greece M5.5 107 km 7 km
Jun 7, 2025 6 km WNW of Karyes, Greece M5.4 73 km 10 km
Jul 6, 2003 30 km NE of Gökçeada, Turkey M5.3 126 km 17 km
May 4, 1995 9 km NNW of Palaiochóri, Greece M5.3 95 km 10 km
Aug 22, 2014 12 km S of Kassándreia, Greece M5.2 143 km 14 km
Jun 15, 2004 26 km N of Gökçeada, Turkey M5.2 105 km 12 km
Mar 4, 2012 8 km ENE of Sárti, Greece M5.2 90 km 3 km
Feb 14, 2012 10 km ENE of Sárti, Greece M5.2 89 km 24 km
May 25, 2014 Western Turkey M4.9 127 km 13 km
Feb 15, 2025 12 km E of Ouranoupolis, Greece M4.9 69 km 14 km
Apr 21, 2018 3 km ESE of Pefkochóri, Greece M4.9 127 km 10 km
Sep 4, 2014 29 km NNW of Mýrina, Greece M4.9 76 km 12 km
Feb 7, 2023 4 km SSW of Níkiti, Greece M4.9 112 km 10 km
Sep 9, 1999 10 km NW of Gökçeada, Turkey M4.8 110 km 5 km
Sep 22, 2024 10 km NNE of Karyes, Greece M4.8 60 km 10 km
Oct 12, 1991 22 km W of Gökçeada, Turkey M4.8 102 km 12 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tsunami History

6 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 77 km
1932 NORTH AEGEAN Earthquake 2.0 m 161 75 km
1893 SAMOTHRACE Earthquake 1.0 m 1 74 km
2014 NORTH AEGEAN SEA Earthquake 0.2 m 3 79 km
1902 AEGEAN SEA Earthquake - 5 123 km
1585 NORTH AEGEAN SEA Earthquake - - 67 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (5°C) 2.8 in Coldest
February 41°F (5°C) 2.0 in
March 45°F (7°C) 2.1 in
April 53°F (11°C) 1.6 in
May 62°F (16°C) 1.5 in
June 69°F (21°C) 1.6 in
July 74°F (23°C) 1.0 in Warmest
August 73°F (23°C) 0.6 in Driest
September 66°F (19°C) 1.0 in
October 58°F (14°C) 2.2 in
November 49°F (10°C) 3.0 in
December 43°F (6°C) 3.2 in Wettest

Thásos has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 40°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.5 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.2") and August the driest (0.6").

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