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Weather & Climate in Zygós, Greece
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Zygós experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 295 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 22.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 522 feet.
Temperature
37°F Jan (3°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 53.5°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 295 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 522 ft (159 m) |
| Area | 43.5 sq mi (112.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 34/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.0132°N, 24.3813°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Athens |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,565 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.9.
| May 24, 2014 | 21 km SSW of Kamariótissa, Greece | M6.9 | 117 km | 6 km |
| Jul 23, 1992 | 43 km ESE of Sykiá, Greece | M5.5 | 130 km | 7 km |
| Jan 16, 2022 | 25 km SSE of Karyes, Greece | M5.5 | 108 km | 7 km |
| Jun 7, 2025 | 6 km WNW of Karyes, Greece | M5.4 | 84 km | 10 km |
| May 24, 2009 | 11 km WNW of Stathmós Mourión, Greece | M5.3 | 143 km | 0 km |
| May 4, 1995 | 9 km NNW of Palaiochóri, Greece | M5.3 | 81 km | 10 km |
| Jun 15, 2004 | 26 km N of Gökçeada, Turkey | M5.2 | 141 km | 12 km |
| Aug 22, 2014 | 12 km S of Kassándreia, Greece | M5.2 | 144 km | 14 km |
| Feb 14, 2012 | 10 km ENE of Sárti, Greece | M5.2 | 101 km | 24 km |
| Mar 4, 2012 | 8 km ENE of Sárti, Greece | M5.2 | 102 km | 3 km |
| Apr 21, 2018 | 3 km ESE of Pefkochóri, Greece | M4.9 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Sep 4, 2014 | 29 km NNW of Mýrina, Greece | M4.9 | 110 km | 12 km |
| Feb 15, 2025 | 12 km E of Ouranoupolis, Greece | M4.9 | 77 km | 14 km |
| Jan 2, 2018 | 2 km N of Stathmós Mourión, Greece | M4.9 | 133 km | 12 km |
| Feb 7, 2023 | 4 km SSW of Níkiti, Greece | M4.9 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Oct 12, 1991 | 22 km W of Gökçeada, Turkey | M4.8 | 140 km | 12 km |
| Sep 9, 1999 | 10 km NW of Gökçeada, Turkey | M4.8 | 147 km | 5 km |
| May 24, 2014 | 25 km ESE of Sárti, Greece | M4.8 | 111 km | 14 km |
| Sep 22, 2024 | 10 km NNE of Karyes, Greece | M4.8 | 75 km | 10 km |
| May 24, 2009 | 9 km W of Stathmós Mourión, Greece | M4.8 | 141 km | 2 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
6 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 | 105 km |
| 1932 | NORTH AEGEAN | Earthquake | 2.0 m | 161 | 70 km |
| 1893 | SAMOTHRACE | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 1 | 110 km |
| 2014 | NORTH AEGEAN SEA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 3 | 117 km |
| 1902 | AEGEAN SEA | Earthquake | - | 5 | 100 km |
| 1585 | NORTH AEGEAN SEA | Earthquake | - | - | 91 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F (3°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 1.8 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 60°F (15°C) | 2.0 in | |
| June | 67°F (20°C) | 2.1 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 1.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 0.9 in | Driest |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 1.1 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 2.0 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 2.8 in | Wettest |
Zygós has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 37°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.8") and August the driest (0.9").