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Weather & Climate in Vólakas, Greece
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Vólakas experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 294 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 23.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,730 feet.
Temperature
33°F Jan (1°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 50.4°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 294 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,730 ft (832 m) |
| Area | 188.7 sq mi (488.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 7/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.3166°N, 24.0022°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Athens |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,159 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.1.
| Dec 21, 1990 | 14 km WNW of Gouménissa, Greece | M6.1 | 147 km | 13 km |
| Jan 16, 2022 | 25 km SSE of Karyes, Greece | M5.5 | 145 km | 7 km |
| Jun 7, 2025 | 6 km WNW of Karyes, Greece | M5.4 | 117 km | 10 km |
| May 24, 2009 | 11 km WNW of Stathmós Mourión, Greece | M5.3 | 108 km | 0 km |
| May 4, 1995 | 9 km NNW of Palaiochóri, Greece | M5.3 | 89 km | 10 km |
| Mar 4, 2012 | 8 km ENE of Sárti, Greece | M5.2 | 132 km | 3 km |
| Feb 14, 2012 | 10 km ENE of Sárti, Greece | M5.2 | 132 km | 24 km |
| Feb 7, 2023 | 4 km SSW of Níkiti, Greece | M4.9 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Feb 15, 2025 | 12 km E of Ouranoupolis, Greece | M4.9 | 109 km | 14 km |
| Jan 2, 2018 | 2 km N of Stathmós Mourión, Greece | M4.9 | 98 km | 12 km |
| May 24, 2014 | 25 km ESE of Sárti, Greece | M4.8 | 146 km | 14 km |
| May 24, 2009 | 9 km W of Stathmós Mourión, Greece | M4.8 | 106 km | 2 km |
| Sep 22, 2024 | 10 km NNE of Karyes, Greece | M4.8 | 111 km | 10 km |
| May 3, 1995 | 11 km N of Palaiochóri, Greece | M4.7 | 85 km | 10 km |
| Apr 5, 2002 | 4 km NE of Asenovgrad, Bulgaria | M4.7 | 110 km | 27 km |
| Dec 11, 1998 | 7 km NW of Chirpan, Bulgaria | M4.7 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Jan 16, 2022 | 20 km SSE of Karyes, Greece | M4.6 | 140 km | 10 km |
| May 3, 1995 | 10 km NNE of Palaiochóri, Greece | M4.6 | 86 km | 10 km |
| Dec 21, 1990 | 13 km NW of Gouménissa, Greece | M4.6 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Jan 31, 1990 | 1 km NNW of Kuklis, North Macedonia | M4.6 | 112 km | 16 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1905 | NORTH AEGEAN SEA | Eruption + Earthquake | 3.0 m | 11 | 146 km |
| 1932 | NORTH AEGEAN | Earthquake | 2.0 m | 161 | 91 km |
| 1902 | AEGEAN SEA | Earthquake | - | 5 | 89 km |
| 1585 | NORTH AEGEAN SEA | Earthquake | - | - | 131 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (1°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 35°F (1°C) | 1.9 in | |
| March | 40°F (5°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 2.3 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 2.3 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 1.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (20°C) | 1.2 in | Driest |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 1.2 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 1.8 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 2.4 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 2.5 in | Wettest |
Vólakas has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 33°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.4 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.5") and August the driest (1.2").