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Weather & Climate in Violí Charáki, Greece
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Violí Charáki enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 292 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 24.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 469 feet.
Temperature
52°F Jan (11°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 64.1°F |
| 19% above US avg | |
| January Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 292 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 469 ft (143 m) |
| Area | 153.5 sq mi (397.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 18/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.3586°N, 24.4386°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Athens |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2,358 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.6.
| Oct 12, 2013 | 36 km W of Kíssamos, Greece | M6.6 | 109 km | 40 km |
| Jun 15, 2013 | 68 km S of Pýrgos, Greece | M6.2 | 119 km | 10 km |
| May 22, 2025 | 66 km SE of Emporeío, Greece | M6.2 | 146 km | 64 km |
| Mar 17, 2004 | 74 km WSW of Kastrí, Greece | M6.1 | 133 km | 25 km |
| May 23, 1994 | 15 km NNE of Pánormos, Greece | M6.1 | 34 km | 76 km |
| Jun 16, 2013 | 73 km S of Pýrgos, Greece | M6.0 | 130 km | 19 km |
| May 21, 2002 | 18 km SW of Adámas, Greece | M5.9 | 142 km | 97 km |
| Feb 28, 2011 | 22 km W of Néa Anatolí, Greece | M5.7 | 99 km | 53 km |
| Mar 28, 2008 | 32 km SSE of Pýrgos, Greece | M5.6 | 106 km | 45 km |
| Dec 7, 1995 | 4 km SSE of Kastrí, Greece | M5.6 | 70 km | 33 km |
| Sep 12, 2012 | 6 km SSE of Kastrí, Greece | M5.5 | 71 km | 32 km |
| Nov 5, 1997 | 12 km SW of Kastrí, Greece | M5.4 | 78 km | 33 km |
| Dec 10, 1995 | 2 km ESE of Kastrí, Greece | M5.3 | 66 km | 40 km |
| Jan 27, 2012 | 48 km SW of Emporeío, Greece | M5.3 | 95 km | 5 km |
| Jul 31, 2017 | 35 km S of Kastrí, Greece | M5.3 | 100 km | 39 km |
| Jul 21, 2024 | 56 km SW of Palaióchora, Greece | M5.3 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Jul 15, 2017 | 23 km WSW of Néa Anatolí, Greece | M5.3 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Nov 26, 2001 | 17 km E of Kastrí, Greece | M5.3 | 62 km | 33 km |
| Sep 27, 2011 | 44 km SW of Kastrí, Greece | M5.3 | 111 km | 28 km |
| Apr 6, 2013 | 3 km S of Kastrí, Greece | M5.3 | 70 km | 34 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
11 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 90.0 m (295 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| -1610 | THERA ISLAND (SANTORINI) | Astronomical | 90.0 m | — | 145 km |
| 1650 | THERA ISLAND (SANTORINI) | Explosion | 30.0 m | 120 | 145 km |
| 1866 | S. COASTS PELOPONNESUS, GREECE | Earthquake | 8.6 m | — | 148 km |
| 2025 | ISLAND OF CRETE | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 138 km |
| 2013 | CRETE | Earthquake | 0.0 m | — | 119 km |
| 2013 | CRETE | Earthquake | 0.0 m | — | 109 km |
| 1629 | CRETE | Earthquake | — | — | 88 km |
| 1494 | ISLAND OF CRETE | Earthquake | — | — | 97 km |
| 1050 | ISLAND OF THIRA | Astronomical | — | — | 145 km |
| 365 | CRETE | Earthquake | — | 5,000 | 137 km |
| 46 | THERA ISLAND (SANTORINI) | Astronomical | — | — | 145 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Santorini (145 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Santorini | Shield(s) | 367 m (1,204 ft) | 1950 | 145 km |
| Milos | Stratovolcano(es) | 751 m (2,464 ft) | 140 | 149 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 52°F (11°C) | 4.9 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 52°F (11°C) | 3.9 in | |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 3.1 in | |
| April | 60°F (16°C) | 1.2 in | |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 0.5 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 0.6 in | |
| October | 67°F (19°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 60°F (16°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 55°F (13°C) | 4.1 in |
Violí Charáki has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 52°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.9") and July the driest (0.0").