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Weather & Climate in Vasilópoulo, Greece

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

Vasilópoulo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 273 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 34.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 187 feet.

Temperature

46°F Jan (8°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average59.9°F
11% above US avg
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days273 days/yr

Geography

Elevation187 ft (57 m)
Area59.2 sq mi (153.3 km²)
Population Density11/sq mi
Coordinates38.5924°N, 21.0888°W
TimezoneEurope/Athens

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.7"
9% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 6.10"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.51"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

9,182 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.6.

Nov 18, 1997 22 km SW of Lithakiá, Greece M6.6 120 km 33 km
Jun 15, 1995 8 km WNW of Galaxídhion, Greece M6.5 106 km 14 km
Jun 8, 2008 15 km ESE of Várda, Greece M6.4 80 km 16 km
Aug 14, 2003 8 km S of Kanaláki, Greece M6.3 76 km 10 km
Jan 26, 2014 1 km ENE of Lixoúri, Greece M6.1 70 km 8 km
Feb 3, 2014 8 km NNW of Lixoúri, Greece M6.0 71 km 5 km
Nov 18, 1992 10 km SE of Galaxídhion, Greece M5.9 123 km 15 km
Mar 29, 2024 34 km WNW of Filiatrá, Greece M5.8 142 km 27 km
Nov 3, 2009 38 km SW of Lithakiá, Greece M5.8 132 km 10 km
Mar 18, 1993 11 km NNE of Témeni, Greece M5.8 97 km 59 km
Mar 21, 2020 14 km NNE of Kanaláki, Greece M5.7 94 km 10 km
Apr 12, 2006 16 km SE of Lithakiá, Greece M5.7 110 km 19 km
Jan 31, 2005 62 km WSW of Katastárion, Greece M5.7 143 km 32 km
Mar 25, 2007 15 km N of Lixoúri, Greece M5.7 65 km 15 km
Nov 5, 1997 10 km NW of Galaxídhion, Greece M5.6 105 km 24 km
Jan 26, 2014 8 km WNW of Sámi, Greece M5.6 57 km 10 km
May 26, 2000 10 km WSW of Préveza, Greece M5.6 54 km 0 km
Jul 14, 1993 2 km SE of Pátra, Greece M5.6 71 km 23 km
Jan 23, 1992 19 km NNW of Lixoúri, Greece M5.6 72 km 17 km
Jun 16, 1990 6 km WNW of Kanaláki, Greece M5.6 89 km 32 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 87 km
1817 CORINTHOS-PATRAS GULF Earthquake 5.0 m 94 km
1965 NORTH CORINTH GULF Eruption + Earthquake 3.0 m 2 129 km
1861 CORINTH GULF Eruption + Earthquake 2.1 m 106 km
2008 SW. CORINTH GULF Unknown 2.0 m 106 km
1996 W. CORINTH GULF Meteorological 2.0 m 90 km
2018 IONIAN SEA Earthquake 1.5 m 128 km
1995 GULF OF CORINTH: AIYION Eruption + Earthquake 1.0 m 26 106 km
1953 IONIAN SEA Earthquake 1.0 m 69 km
1948 IONIAN SEA Earthquake 1.0 m 7 58 km
2003 IONIAN SEA Earthquake 0.5 m 76 km
1898 IONIAN ISLANDS Earthquake 0.4 m 94 km
2015 IONIAN SEA Eruption + Earthquake 0.2 m 2 43 km
2018 ISLAND OF ZAKYNTHOS Meteorological 91 km
1992 CORINTH GULF Earthquake 134 km
1984 CORINTHOS GULF, GREECE Eruption + Earthquake 94 km
1983 IONIAN SEA Earthquake 98 km
1953 ITHAKI ISLAND Earthquake 48 km
1953 IONIAN SEA Earthquake 476 41 km
1893 IONIAN SEA Earthquake 104 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 46°F (8°C) 4.1 in Coldest
February 47°F (8°C) 4.4 in
March 50°F (10°C) 3.3 in
April 55°F (13°C) 2.5 in
May 63°F (17°C) 1.4 in
June 71°F (22°C) 0.7 in
July 76°F (24°C) 0.5 in Driest
August 76°F (24°C) 0.6 in Warmest
September 70°F (21°C) 1.6 in
October 62°F (17°C) 3.9 in
November 54°F (12°C) 6.1 in Wettest
December 48°F (9°C) 5.5 in

Vasilópoulo has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 46°F in January to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 34.7 inches, with November being the wettest month (6.1") and July the driest (0.5").

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