Heavy rainfall on the Greek island of Rhodes over the weekend resulted in flooding and disruptions to the road network.
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Greece experienced its hottest summer and winter on record in 2024, with extreme temperatures and significant weather events highlighting the growing impact of climate change. The year saw record-breaking heat of 44.5°C in Voukolies, Chania, and extreme cold of -23.2°C at Mount Parnassos, along with unprecedented rainfall and a surge in impactful weather events. These findings, reported by Meteo.gr and the National Observatory of Athens, emphasize the urgent need for climate action and adaptation measures.
An earthquake with a magnitude of 4.2 on the Richter scale was recorded at 2:15…
November 2024 brought cooler-than-average temperatures to Greece, with maximum daily temperatures slightly below seasonal norms in most regions. The Aegean islands and Crete recorded their second coldest November since 2010, while Athens and Thessaloniki experienced significant deviations from typical temperature levels, according to the National Observatory of Athens’s meteo.gr weather data.
A polar air mass is set to bring a 48-hour winter chill to Greece this weekend, with temperatures plunging by up to 10 degrees Celsius and gusty winds reaching 9 Beaufort. Major cities, including Athens and Thessaloniki, will see morning lows below 10°C on Sunday and Monday, while rainfall and strong winds will affect parts of the country starting Friday.
A 3.5 magnitude earthquake struck Kefalonia late on Saturday night, according to the Geodynamic Institute of the National Observatory of Athens. The epicenter was pinpointed 4 kilometers northwest of Argostoli, occurring at 11:34 PM. Further assessments are underway to determine the impact.
A study from the National Observatory of Athens shows Greece's average temperature has risen by 1.5°C over the past 30 years, with northern regions seeing increases of over 2°C. The report highlights that Greece is warming faster than the global and European averages, with reduced frost days and rising sea temperatures contributing to more frequent heavy rainfall and flooding.
August 2024 was the warmest on record since 2010 for Northern and Western Greece, the Ionian Islands, and the Peloponnese, with average temperatures up to 1.8°C above seasonal norms. The month followed an already hot summer and saw significant deviations, with Athens and Thessaloniki experiencing notable temperature increases. While other regions recorded the second warmest August, the Aegean islands and Crete saw cooler temperatures due to prevailing winds.
An earthquake with a magnitude of 4.2 on the Richter scale occurred at 03:19 AM…
Greece is battling severe forest fires intensified by extreme weather. Dr. Kostas Lagouvardos from the National Observatory of Athens notes that rapid warming and marine heatwaves are fueling the blazes. The fires, driven by high temperatures and dry winds, have led to evacuations and increased wildfire response efforts.
July 2024 was the hottest July since 2010 in northern and western Greece and the Ionian Sea, with temperatures up to 3.4°C above average. In Gavalou, Etoloakarnania, temperatures exceeded 40°C for 14 straight days. Athens and Thessaloniki also experienced significant heat, with most days being warmer than usual.
Mount Etna's latest eruption has sent a cloud of volcanic ash and sulfur gases over parts of Greece, including Attica and the northern Peloponnese. The National Observatory of Athens is monitoring the situation and has an early warning system in place.
Athanasios Ganas from the National Observatory of Athens has warned of a potential earthquake exceeding 6.0 on the Richter scale due to a fault line in Larissa.
Greece experienced extreme temperatures during a heatwave, with Lefkochori in Fthiotida reaching 43.2°C, the highest in the country. Sparta followed closely at 43.1°C. The average high temperature nationwide was 36.1°C, with over 228 weather stations recording temperatures above 37°C.
Forecast data from the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF) predicts that this summer…
At 07:57 this morning, an earthquake measuring 4.1 on the Richter scale rattled the region…
An earthquake occurred near Pyrgos in Western Greece, Greece at 13:56:44 UTC on 13/05/2024. The…
Over the weekend of April 23-24, as the phenomenon of African dust transport peaked in…
Greek meteorologists have issued a warning about an impending surge of Sahara dust and mud rainfalls set to affect the country over the next few days. The Sahara dust wave has already commenced yesterday, Monday, April 22, and is projected to reach its peak today, Tuesday, April 23, particularly during the noon and afternoon hours.
March 2024 saw Greece experiencing one of its hottest months since 2009, with central and…