Greece experienced its warmest summer and winter on record in 2024, according to data from Meteo.gr and the National Observatory of Athens.
The findings underscore the ongoing impact of climate change in the region, with extreme temperatures and significant weather events marking the year.
Record Temperatures
- Highest Temperature: 44.5°C, recorded in Voukolies, Chania, on June 13.
- Lowest Temperature (Excluding Ski Resorts): -19.8°C, observed in Neos Kafkasos, Florina, on January 22.
- Coldest Temperature Overall: -23.2°C, measured at Vathistalos sinkhole on Mount Parnassos, January 12.
Precipitation Extremes
- Heaviest Daily Rainfall: 435 mm, recorded at Simonopetra on the Athos Peninsula, December 1.
- Annual Rainfall Record: 2160 mm, logged in Askyfu, Chania.
Climate Milestones
- The winter of 2023-2024 was officially the warmest in Greek history.
- The summer of 2024 also set a record for being the hottest ever.
Weather-Related Impacts
Greece experienced 31 significant weather events in 2024, surpassing the annual average of 25 for the period between 2000 and 2024. These events had notable social and economic impacts. Despite the extreme conditions, the number of weather-related fatalities—nine in total—was below the historical average of 14.
The extreme weather patterns have sparked renewed calls for stronger climate action and adaptive measures to mitigate the effects of climate change on Greece's environment, economy, and communities.
For further details and analysis, visit Meteo.gr.