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Weather & Climate in Xirokámbion, Greece
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Xirokámbion enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 281 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 30.6 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 827 feet.
Temperature
42°F Jan (6°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 55.9°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 281 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 827 ft (252 m) |
| Area | 3.9 sq mi (10.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 255/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.9594°N, 22.4521°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Athens |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
4,999 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.9.
| Feb 14, 2008 | 35 km S of Methóni, Greece | M6.9 | 86 km | 29 km |
| Jan 8, 2006 | 26 km NE of Kýthira, Greece | M6.7 | 99 km | 66 km |
| Feb 14, 2008 | 50 km S of Koróni, Greece | M6.5 | 86 km | 28 km |
| Jun 8, 2008 | 15 km ESE of Várda, Greece | M6.4 | 138 km | 16 km |
| Oct 13, 1997 | 47 km SSE of Koróni, Greece | M6.4 | 73 km | 24 km |
| Feb 20, 2008 | 58 km SSW of Koróni, Greece | M6.2 | 96 km | 10 km |
| Jan 6, 2008 | 15 km WNW of Leonídio, Greece | M6.2 | 36 km | 75 km |
| Nov 21, 1992 | 51 km WSW of Kýthira, Greece | M5.9 | 116 km | 65 km |
| Nov 18, 1992 | 10 km SE of Galaxídhion, Greece | M5.9 | 150 km | 15 km |
| Apr 16, 2012 | 29 km SW of Methóni, Greece | M5.8 | 94 km | 29 km |
| Aug 29, 2014 | 59 km E of Géfyra, Greece | M5.8 | 116 km | 80 km |
| Mar 29, 2024 | 34 km WNW of Filiatrá, Greece | M5.8 | 114 km | 27 km |
| May 24, 2000 | 83 km S of Koróni, Greece | M5.7 | 109 km | 33 km |
| Jun 21, 2008 | 82 km S of Koróni, Greece | M5.6 | 115 km | 5 km |
| Apr 4, 2014 | 36 km ESE of Ýdra, Greece | M5.6 | 131 km | 107 km |
| Mar 1, 2004 | 6 km ESE of Arfará, Greece | M5.6 | 36 km | 9 km |
| Jan 11, 1994 | 92 km S of Koróni, Greece | M5.5 | 120 km | 33 km |
| Sep 16, 2001 | 6 km SE of Kopanáki, Greece | M5.5 | 60 km | 10 km |
| Jun 25, 2018 | 37 km WSW of Methóni, Greece | M5.5 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Apr 29, 1998 | 72 km S of Koróni, Greece | M5.5 | 102 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
16 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 8.6 m (28 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1866 | S. COASTS PELOPONNESUS, GREECE | Earthquake | 8.6 m | — | 117 km |
| 1867 | PELOPONNESUS, GREECE | Earthquake | 6.0 m | — | 66 km |
| 1861 | CORINTH GULF | Eruption + Earthquake | 2.1 m | — | 140 km |
| 2008 | SW. CORINTH GULF | Unknown | 2.0 m | — | 140 km |
| 1981 | ATHENS-EASTERN GULF OF CORINTH | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 22 | 147 km |
| 1947 | PELOPONNESUS, GREECE | Eruption + Earthquake | 1.0 m | 3 | 51 km |
| 1899 | IONIAN SEA | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 70 km |
| 1928 | CORINTHOS-PATRAS GULF | Earthquake | 0.6 m | 20 | 125 km |
| 1926 | ARGOLIKOS GULF | Earthquake | — | — | 91 km |
| 1888 | GULF OF CORINTH | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 141 km |
| 1886 | IONIAN SEA | Earthquake | — | 326 | 69 km |
| 1862 | IONIAN SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 145 km |
| 1794 | CORINTH GULF | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 150 km |
| 1633 | ISLAND OF ZAKYNTHOS | Earthquake | — | — | 147 km |
| 1402 | GULF OF CORINTH | Earthquake | — | — | 128 km |
| -373 | CORINTHOS-PATRAS GULF | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 145 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Methana (107 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Methana | Lava dome(s) | 760 m (2,493 ft) | -258 | 107 km |
| Milos | Stratovolcano(es) | 751 m (2,464 ft) | 140 | 179 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (6°C) | 4.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 42°F (6°C) | 4.0 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 3.1 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 2.3 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 1.2 in | |
| June | 67°F (20°C) | 0.5 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 0.5 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 0.6 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 1.0 in | |
| October | 58°F (15°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 4.7 in | |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 5.1 in | Wettest |
Xirokámbion has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 42°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.1") and July the driest (0.5").