Weather & Climate in Tsotíli, Greece
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Tsotíli experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 30.3 inches. The area receives 2.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,746 feet.
Temperature
35°F Jan (2°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 52.5°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,746 ft (837 m) |
| Area | 202.6 sq mi (524.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 7/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.2615°N, 21.3253°E |
| Timezone | Europe/Athens |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
4,134 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.6.
| May 13, 1995 | 10 km W of Aianí, Greece | M6.6 | 34 km | 14 km |
| Aug 14, 2003 | 8 km S of Kanaláki, Greece | M6.3 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Mar 3, 2021 | 9 km W of Týrnavos, Greece | M6.3 | 92 km | 8 km |
| Dec 21, 1990 | 14 km WNW of Gouménissa, Greece | M6.1 | 117 km | 13 km |
| Mar 4, 2021 | 11 km E of Verdikoússa, Greece | M5.8 | 86 km | 10 km |
| Sep 1, 1994 | 4 km S of Demir Hisar, North Macedonia | M5.8 | 103 km | 14 km |
| Mar 21, 2020 | 14 km NNE of Kanaláki, Greece | M5.7 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Mar 12, 2021 | 8 km W of Elassóna, Greece | M5.6 | 77 km | 7 km |
| Jun 16, 1990 | 6 km WNW of Kanaláki, Greece | M5.6 | 131 km | 32 km |
| Oct 15, 2016 | 7 km WSW of Asprángeloi, Greece | M5.5 | 77 km | 22 km |
| Mar 4, 2021 | 7 km S of Kraniá Elassónas, Greece | M5.5 | 70 km | 10 km |
| Jan 9, 2022 | 5 km NNW of Flórina, Greece | M5.5 | 63 km | 13 km |
| May 16, 1997 | 10 km SE of Elbasan, Albania | M5.4 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Jun 29, 2007 | 10 km NE of Gáïos, Greece | M5.4 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Feb 5, 2019 | 16 km SW of Néos Oropós, Greece | M5.4 | 149 km | 8 km |
| Mar 3, 2021 | 5 km WSW of Týrnavos, Greece | M5.3 | 97 km | 10 km |
| Jun 13, 1993 | 11 km NE of Párga, Greece | M5.3 | 123 km | 20 km |
| Jul 26, 1996 | Greece-Albania border region | M5.3 | 60 km | 11 km |
| Jun 1, 2019 | 12 km SW of Mborje, Albania | M5.2 | 60 km | 10 km |
| Jul 17, 1995 | 7 km S of Siátista, Greece | M5.2 | 19 km | 22 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.5 m (2 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2003 | IONIAN SEA | Earthquake | 0.5 m | - | 137 km |
| 1911 | OCHRIDA LAKE | Earthquake | - | - | 84 km |
| 1883 | IONIAN ISLANDS | Earthquake | - | - | 141 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (2°C) | 2.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 2.5 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 65°F (19°C) | 1.5 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 1.5 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 1.5 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 1.9 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 3.9 in | Wettest |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 3.4 in |
Tsotíli has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 35°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.9") and July the driest (1.5").