Yearly weather

Calculations are based on the last 8 years of historical weather data.

Weather Score #

Heat Seeker Score is a composite score designed for those who crave hot, sunny weather with minimal rainfall. It prioritizes high temperatures and abundant sunshine.

Perfect for sun worshippers, beach lovers, and those seeking warm, dry climates for outdoor activities and relaxation.

Formula optimized for hot weather enthusiasts who prefer temperatures above 25°C (77°F) with maximum sun exposure and minimal precipitation.

Key factors in the calculation:

High temperatures: Favors locations with warm to hot daily highs
Abundant sunshine: Rewards areas with maximum daylight hours
Low precipitation: Penalizes frequent rain and wet conditions
Warm nights: Considers comfortable evening temperatures

Temperatures #

Athens enjoys comfortable temperatures for a significant portion of the year, from April to October
July and August can be uncomfortably hot, with maximum temperatures exceeding 30°C
The winter months, December to February, are the coolest, but temperatures remain relatively mild
The lowest temperature is in January(6.9) while the highest is in July(33.6).

Maximum Temperatures

Minimum Temperatures

Maximum/minimum temperature averages are computed by averaging the max/min temperature of each day for a given period.

Conditions #

Athens experiences an increase in total sun hours (sh) as the year progresses, peaking in July and August with a consistent 12.9 hours per day.
In contrast, precipitation levels (prec) are lowest during the summer months, particularly in August when it drops to 0.44mm, while the highest precipitation occurs in December at 2.17mm.
Overall, the city displays a clear trend of sunny, dry summers contrasted with wetter winters, highlighting its Mediterranean climate characteristics.

Sunny Weather

Period	Athens
Jan	5.0 hours/day
Feb	4.9 hours/day
Mar	6.7 hours/day
Apr	8.7 hours/day
May	9.8 hours/day
Jun	11.0 hours/day
Jul	12.9 hours/day
Aug	12.9 hours/day
Sep	9.6 hours/day
Oct	8.6 hours/day
Nov	5.6 hours/day
Dec	4.8 hours/day
Average	8.4 hours/day

Sun hours are computed from the number of hours of direct sunlight. The length of the day can affect these measurements; for example, northern cities have longer days in summer.

Precipitation Levels

Average amount of precipitation that falls in a form of a rain, snow, sleet or hail.

Wind Speed

Humidity

Daylight Hours #

In Athens, the earliest sunrise occurs in June at 06:03, while the latest sunrise is at 07:38 in January, showcasing a significant shift in daylight during the year.
The sunset time varies greatly as well, with the earliest at 17:08 in December and the latest at 20:48 in June, resulting in the longest day length of 14 hours and 45 minutes in June compared to only 9 hours and 34 minutes in December.
Overall, the data highlights the substantial seasonal variation in daylight hours, with summer months offering much longer days while winter months have notably shorter days.

Sunrise Time

Sunrise times are output in the local timezone of each place.

Sunset Time

Sunset times are output in the local timezone of each place.

Useful Day Length

Discards daylight hours before 7 AM. In places that are located to the west of the timezone, the sun rises and sets later compared to the cities that are located to the east. This means that the useful day length is longer in the cities located to the west of the time zone.

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