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Weather & Climate in Varnávas, Greece

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

Varnávas enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 85°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 18.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 5.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,526 feet.

Temperature

51°F Jan (10°C) 85°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average64.5°F
19% above US avg
January Average51°F (10°C)
July Average85°F (29°C)
Sunny Days340 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,526 ft (465 m)
Area87.5 sq mi (226.6 km²)
Population Density15/sq mi
Coordinates38.2236°N, 23.9231°W
TimezoneEurope/Athens

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.6"
51% below US avg
Snowfall 5.3"
Wettest Month (Dec) 3.54"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3,405 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.5.

Jun 15, 1995 8 km WNW of Galaxídhion, Greece M6.5 144 km 14 km
Jul 26, 2001 32 km WNW of Skýros, Greece M6.5 97 km 10 km
Sep 7, 1999 5 km WNW of Fylí, Greece M6.0 30 km 10 km
Nov 18, 1992 10 km SE of Galaxídhion, Greece M5.9 129 km 15 km
Apr 4, 2014 36 km ESE of Ýdra, Greece M5.6 105 km 107 km
Nov 5, 1997 10 km NW of Galaxídhion, Greece M5.6 145 km 24 km
Jun 15, 1995 3 km E of Galaxídhion, Greece M5.4 133 km 10 km
Sep 16, 2013 9 km NNW of Eláteia, Greece M5.3 117 km 8 km
Jun 9, 2015 13 km E of Malesína, Greece M5.3 64 km 13 km
Mar 30, 2019 2 km SE of Galaxídhion, Greece M5.3 134 km 10 km
Aug 7, 2013 9 km NW of Eláteia, Greece M5.3 119 km 0 km
Jul 19, 2019 1 km NNE of Magoúla, Greece M5.3 38 km 10 km
Jun 18, 2008 4 km NNW of Ayía Triás, Greece M5.1 118 km 83 km
Oct 11, 2017 32 km E of Patitírion, Greece M5.1 108 km 12 km
Oct 9, 2010 14 km NE of Xylókastro, Greece M5.1 103 km 11 km
May 27, 2025 13 km S of Antikyra, Greece M5.0 111 km 23 km
Jul 16, 2010 24 km NNE of Patitírion, Greece M5.0 124 km 9 km
Feb 4, 1993 15 km S of Antikyra, Greece M5.0 110 km 32 km
Jul 30, 2001 16 km ESE of Patitírion, Greece M5.0 97 km 10 km
Sep 22, 2012 8 km NNE of Káto Dhiminió, Greece M5.0 102 km 10 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tsunami History

15 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1965 NORTH CORINTH GULF Eruption + Earthquake 3.0 m 2 122 km
1894 NORTH EVOIKOS GULF Eruption + Earthquake 3.0 m - 89 km
1981 GULF OF CORINTH Earthquake 1.3 m - 56 km
1995 GULF OF CORINTH: AIYION Eruption + Earthquake 1.0 m 26 144 km
1981 ATHENS-EASTERN GULF OF CORINTH Earthquake 1.0 m 22 86 km
1928 CORINTHOS-PATRAS GULF Earthquake 0.6 m 20 85 km
1992 CORINTH GULF Earthquake - - 117 km
1965 AEGEAN SEA Earthquake - 38 131 km
1955 VOLOS GULF Earthquake - 8 149 km
1862 IONIAN SEA Earthquake - - 146 km
1853 CENTRAL GREECE (EVOIKOS GULF) Earthquake - 17 37 km
1794 CORINTH GULF Eruption + Earthquake - - 142 km
1402 GULF OF CORINTH Earthquake - - 133 km
-373 CORINTHOS-PATRAS GULF Eruption + Earthquake - - 146 km
-426 CORINTHOS-PATRAS GULF Earthquake - 2,500 130 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes 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
Milos Stratovolcano(es) 751 m (2,464 ft) 140 176 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 51°F (10°C) 2.8 in
February 46°F (8°C) 2.6 in Coldest
March 50°F (10°C) 2.3 in
April 56°F (13°C) 1.3 in
May 65°F (18°C) 0.9 in
June 73°F (23°C) 0.5 in
July 85°F (29°C) 0.3 in Warmest, Driest
August 77°F (25°C) 0.3 in
September 71°F (22°C) 0.6 in
October 63°F (17°C) 2.2 in
November 55°F (13°C) 2.6 in
December 49°F (9°C) 3.5 in Wettest

Varnávas has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 46°F in February to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.5") and July the driest (0.3").

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