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Weather & Climate in Trípoli, Greece
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Trípoli experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 280 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 30.8 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 2,165 feet.
Temperature
40°F Jan (5°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 54.9°F |
| 2% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 280 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,165 ft (660 m) |
| Area | 569.9 sq mi (1,476.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 47/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.5096°N, 22.3788°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Athens |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
7,318 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.9.
| Feb 14, 2008 | 35 km S of Methóni, Greece | M6.9 | 129 km | 29 km |
| Feb 14, 2008 | 50 km S of Koróni, Greece | M6.5 | 137 km | 28 km |
| Jun 15, 1995 | 8 km WNW of Galaxídhion, Greece | M6.5 | 100 km | 14 km |
| Oct 13, 1997 | 47 km SSE of Koróni, Greece | M6.4 | 129 km | 24 km |
| Jun 8, 2008 | 15 km ESE of Várda, Greece | M6.4 | 90 km | 16 km |
| Jan 6, 2008 | 15 km WNW of Leonídio, Greece | M6.2 | 43 km | 75 km |
| Feb 20, 2008 | 58 km SSW of Koróni, Greece | M6.2 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Sep 7, 1999 | 5 km WNW of Fylí, Greece | M6.0 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Nov 18, 1992 | 10 km SE of Galaxídhion, Greece | M5.9 | 89 km | 15 km |
| Mar 18, 1993 | 11 km NNE of Témeni, Greece | M5.8 | 94 km | 59 km |
| Aug 29, 2014 | 59 km E of Géfyra, Greece | M5.8 | 149 km | 80 km |
| Apr 16, 2012 | 29 km SW of Methóni, Greece | M5.8 | 126 km | 29 km |
| Mar 29, 2024 | 34 km WNW of Filiatrá, Greece | M5.8 | 101 km | 27 km |
| Apr 12, 2006 | 16 km SE of Lithakiá, Greece | M5.7 | 126 km | 19 km |
| Apr 4, 2014 | 36 km ESE of Ýdra, Greece | M5.6 | 134 km | 107 km |
| Nov 5, 1997 | 10 km NW of Galaxídhion, Greece | M5.6 | 104 km | 24 km |
| Jul 14, 1993 | 2 km SE of Pátra, Greece | M5.6 | 96 km | 23 km |
| Mar 1, 2004 | 6 km ESE of Arfará, Greece | M5.6 | 48 km | 9 km |
| Apr 11, 2006 | 11 km SE of Lithakiá, Greece | M5.5 | 129 km | 18 km |
| Apr 11, 2006 | 8 km ESE of Lithakiá, Greece | M5.5 | 131 km | 18 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 | 94 km |
| 1867 | PELOPONNESUS, GREECE | Earthquake | 6.0 m | — | 124 km |
| 1817 | CORINTHOS-PATRAS GULF | Earthquake | 5.0 m | — | 91 km |
| 1965 | NORTH CORINTH GULF | Eruption + Earthquake | 3.0 m | 2 | 98 km |
| 1894 | NORTH EVOIKOS GULF | Eruption + Earthquake | 3.0 m | — | 147 km |
| 1861 | CORINTH GULF | Eruption + Earthquake | 2.1 m | — | 78 km |
| 2008 | SW. CORINTH GULF | Unknown | 2.0 m | — | 78 km |
| 1996 | W. CORINTH GULF | Meteorological | 2.0 m | — | 99 km |
| 1981 | GULF OF CORINTH | Earthquake | 1.3 m | — | 111 km |
| 1995 | GULF OF CORINTH: AIYION | Eruption + Earthquake | 1.0 m | 26 | 100 km |
| 1981 | ATHENS-EASTERN GULF OF CORINTH | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 22 | 93 km |
| 1947 | PELOPONNESUS, GREECE | Eruption + Earthquake | 1.0 m | 3 | 88 km |
| 1899 | IONIAN SEA | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 63 km |
| 1928 | CORINTHOS-PATRAS GULF | Earthquake | 0.6 m | 20 | 77 km |
| 1898 | IONIAN ISLANDS | Earthquake | 0.4 m | — | 124 km |
| 1992 | CORINTH GULF | Earthquake | — | — | 97 km |
| 1984 | CORINTHOS GULF, GREECE | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 92 km |
| 1926 | ARGOLIKOS GULF | Earthquake | — | — | 139 km |
| 1893 | IONIAN SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 140 km |
| 1888 | GULF OF CORINTH | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 81 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Methana (85 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Methana | Lava dome(s) | 760 m (2,493 ft) | -258 | 85 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (5°C) | 4.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 3.8 in | |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 3.0 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 2.5 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 1.5 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 0.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 0.9 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 1.0 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 2.9 in | |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 4.5 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 4.9 in | Wettest |
Trípoli has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 40°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.9") and June the driest (0.8").