Sparta weather in January
In January, Sparta sees average daytime highs of 11°C and overnight lows near 3°C, with 85 mm of precipitation across 10.5 wet days and about 9.7 hours of daylight. It is the 12th-warmest and 3rd-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 11°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 37% of the time in January, and the air most often feels dry.
Daylight stretches from about 9 h 30 min at the start of January to 10 h 06 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, January is Sparta's 10th-clearest and 3rd-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Sparta's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 11°
- 12th warmest
- Overnight low
- 3°
- 1st coldest
- Precipitation
- 85 mm
- 10.5 wet days
- Daylight
- 9 h 42 min
- 7:48 AM – 5:31 PM
- Cloud cover
- 53%
- 10th clearest
- Wind
- 7 km/h
- 3rd windiest
- Solar energy
- 2.49 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 2.7
- out of 10
Sparta is modern town in Laconia, Greece, near the site of ancient Sparta.
- Density
- 192/km²
- people per km²
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in January
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 11°C through the month.
A typical January day in Sparta reaches about 11°C in the afternoon and slips back to 3°C overnight — a 8°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 6°C and 15°C. Set against its neighbours, January runs about 1°C cooler than December and on par with February.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 |
| Avg low (°C) | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11 | 4 |
| 2 | 11 | 3 |
| 3 | 11 | 3 |
| 4 | 11 | 3 |
| 5 | 11 | 3 |
| 6 | 11 | 3 |
| 7 | 11 | 3 |
| 8 | 11 | 3 |
| 9 | 11 | 3 |
| 10 | 11 | 3 |
| 11 | 11 | 3 |
| 12 | 11 | 3 |
| 13 | 11 | 3 |
| 14 | 11 | 3 |
| 15 | 11 | 3 |
| 16 | 11 | 3 |
| 17 | 11 | 3 |
| 18 | 11 | 3 |
| 19 | 11 | 3 |
| 20 | 11 | 3 |
| 21 | 11 | 3 |
| 22 | 11 | 3 |
| 23 | 11 | 3 |
| 24 | 11 | 3 |
| 25 | 11 | 3 |
| 26 | 11 | 3 |
| 27 | 11 | 3 |
| 28 | 11 | 3 |
| 29 | 11 | 3 |
| 30 | 11 | 3 |
| 31 | 11 | 3 |
Sparta weather by month
How January compares with the rest of the year at a glance. January is the 12th-warmest and 3rd-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Snow days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 11° / 3° | 85 | 10.5 | 1.3 | 9.7 | 2.7 |
| Feb | 12° / 4° | 83 | 10.8 | 1.8 | 10.6 | 2.9 |
| Mar | 14° / 5° | 74 | 10.1 | 0.7 | 11.7 | 4.2 |
| Apr | 18° / 8° | 48 | 8.1 | 0 | 12.9 | 6.1 |
| May | 23° / 12° | 41 | 7.7 | 0 | 14 | 7.6 |
| Jun | 28° / 17° | 27 | 4.1 | 0 | 14.5 | 7.5 |
| Jul | 30° / 19° | 13 | 3 | 0 | 14.3 | 6.2 |
| Aug | 30° / 20° | 19 | 4.3 | 0 | 13.4 | 6.1 |
| Sep | 26° / 16° | 35 | 5.7 | 0 | 12.3 | 7.8 |
| Oct | 22° / 12° | 49 | 6.6 | 0 | 11 | 7.4 |
| Nov | 16° / 8° | 89 | 8.6 | 0 | 10 | 5.5 |
| Dec | 12° / 5° | 96 | 11.1 | 1.1 | 9.5 | 3.2 |
Cloud cover in January
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 37% of the time in January.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 15% of January, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 48%.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 51 | 51 | 52 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 53 | 53 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 51 | 51 | 50 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 53 |
| Cloudier (%) | 49 | 49 | 48 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 47 | 47 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 49 | 49 | 50 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 47 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 51 | 49 |
| 2 | 51 | 49 |
| 3 | 52 | 48 |
| 4 | 53 | 47 |
| 5 | 53 | 47 |
| 6 | 53 | 47 |
| 7 | 53 | 47 |
| 8 | 54 | 46 |
| 9 | 54 | 46 |
| 10 | 54 | 46 |
| 11 | 54 | 46 |
| 12 | 54 | 46 |
| 13 | 54 | 46 |
| 14 | 53 | 47 |
| 15 | 53 | 47 |
| 16 | 52 | 48 |
| 17 | 52 | 48 |
| 18 | 52 | 48 |
| 19 | 51 | 49 |
| 20 | 51 | 49 |
| 21 | 50 | 50 |
| 22 | 51 | 49 |
| 23 | 51 | 49 |
| 24 | 51 | 49 |
| 25 | 51 | 49 |
| 26 | 51 | 49 |
| 27 | 51 | 49 |
| 28 | 52 | 48 |
| 29 | 52 | 48 |
| 30 | 52 | 48 |
| 31 | 53 | 47 |
Chance of precipitation in January
Sparta gets around 85 mm of rain and snow over 10.5 wet days in January. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable precipitation averages around 34% and peaks near 37% on the wettest days, and about 1 day brings snow.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 35 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 35 | 36 | 36 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 |
| Snow chance (%) | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 |
| Rain chance (%) | Snow chance (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 35 | 6 |
| 2 | 34 | 5 |
| 3 | 34 | 5 |
| 4 | 33 | 5 |
| 5 | 32 | 5 |
| 6 | 32 | 4 |
| 7 | 31 | 4 |
| 8 | 31 | 4 |
| 9 | 30 | 4 |
| 10 | 30 | 4 |
| 11 | 30 | 4 |
| 12 | 30 | 4 |
| 13 | 30 | 4 |
| 14 | 31 | 4 |
| 15 | 32 | 4 |
| 16 | 32 | 4 |
| 17 | 33 | 4 |
| 18 | 34 | 4 |
| 19 | 35 | 4 |
| 20 | 36 | 5 |
| 21 | 36 | 5 |
| 22 | 37 | 5 |
| 23 | 37 | 5 |
| 24 | 37 | 5 |
| 25 | 37 | 5 |
| 26 | 37 | 5 |
| 27 | 37 | 5 |
| 28 | 37 | 5 |
| 29 | 37 | 5 |
| 30 | 37 | 5 |
| 31 | 37 | 6 |
Humidity in January
Most of January feels dry — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, January lands in the dry band about 100% of days. It rarely turns muggy — the humid and sticky bands barely register.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 |
| Dry (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 100 |
| 2 | 100 |
| 3 | 100 |
| 4 | 100 |
| 5 | 100 |
| 6 | 100 |
| 7 | 100 |
| 8 | 100 |
| 9 | 100 |
| 10 | 100 |
| 11 | 100 |
| 12 | 100 |
| 13 | 100 |
| 14 | 100 |
| 15 | 100 |
| 16 | 100 |
| 17 | 100 |
| 18 | 100 |
| 19 | 100 |
| 20 | 100 |
| 21 | 100 |
| 22 | 100 |
| 23 | 100 |
| 24 | 100 |
| 25 | 100 |
| 26 | 100 |
| 27 | 100 |
| 28 | 100 |
| 29 | 100 |
| 30 | 100 |
| 31 | 100 |
Wind in January
Winds average 7 km/h in January.
Across January, daily wind ranges from about 7 km/h on the calmest days to 7 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| Feels | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7 | calm |
| 2 | 7 | calm |
| 3 | 7 | calm |
| 4 | 7 | calm |
| 5 | 7 | calm |
| 6 | 7 | calm |
| 7 | 7 | calm |
| 8 | 7 | calm |
| 9 | 7 | calm |
| 10 | 7 | calm |
| 11 | 7 | calm |
| 12 | 7 | calm |
| 13 | 7 | calm |
| 14 | 7 | calm |
| 15 | 7 | calm |
| 16 | 7 | calm |
| 17 | 7 | calm |
| 18 | 7 | calm |
| 19 | 7 | calm |
| 20 | 7 | calm |
| 21 | 7 | calm |
| 22 | 7 | calm |
| 23 | 7 | calm |
| 24 | 7 | calm |
| 25 | 7 | calm |
| 26 | 7 | calm |
| 27 | 7 | calm |
| 28 | 7 | calm |
| 29 | 7 | calm |
| 30 | 7 | calm |
| 31 | 7 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in January
Daylight runs from about 9 h 30 min at the start of January to 10 h 06 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 36 minutes over January. Sunrise moves from 7:49 AM to 7:41 AM, and sunset from 5:18 PM to 5:46 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 9.5 | 9.5 | 9.5 | 9.5 | 9.5 | 9.5 | 9.6 | 9.6 | 9.6 | 9.6 | 9.6 | 9.6 | 9.7 | 9.7 | 9.7 | 9.7 | 9.7 | 9.8 | 9.8 | 9.8 | 9.8 | 9.9 | 9.9 | 9.9 | 9.9 | 10.0 | 10.0 | 10.0 | 10.0 | 10.1 | 10.1 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 7:49 | 7:49 | 7:49 | 7:49 | 7:49 | 7:49 | 7:49 | 7:49 | 7:49 | 7:49 | 7:49 | 7:49 | 7:49 | 7:49 | 7:48 | 7:48 | 7:48 | 7:48 | 7:47 | 7:47 | 7:46 | 7:46 | 7:46 | 7:45 | 7:45 | 7:44 | 7:43 | 7:43 | 7:42 | 7:41 | 7:41 |
| Sunset (PM) | 5:18 | 5:19 | 5:20 | 5:20 | 5:21 | 5:22 | 5:23 | 5:24 | 5:25 | 5:25 | 5:26 | 5:27 | 5:28 | 5:29 | 5:30 | 5:31 | 5:32 | 5:33 | 5:34 | 5:35 | 5:36 | 5:37 | 5:38 | 5:39 | 5:40 | 5:41 | 5:42 | 5:43 | 5:44 | 5:45 | 5:46 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9.5 | 7:49 | 5:18 |
| 2 | 9.5 | 7:49 | 5:19 |
| 3 | 9.5 | 7:49 | 5:20 |
| 4 | 9.5 | 7:49 | 5:20 |
| 5 | 9.5 | 7:49 | 5:21 |
| 6 | 9.5 | 7:49 | 5:22 |
| 7 | 9.6 | 7:49 | 5:23 |
| 8 | 9.6 | 7:49 | 5:24 |
| 9 | 9.6 | 7:49 | 5:25 |
| 10 | 9.6 | 7:49 | 5:25 |
| 11 | 9.6 | 7:49 | 5:26 |
| 12 | 9.6 | 7:49 | 5:27 |
| 13 | 9.7 | 7:49 | 5:28 |
| 14 | 9.7 | 7:49 | 5:29 |
| 15 | 9.7 | 7:48 | 5:30 |
| 16 | 9.7 | 7:48 | 5:31 |
| 17 | 9.7 | 7:48 | 5:32 |
| 18 | 9.8 | 7:48 | 5:33 |
| 19 | 9.8 | 7:47 | 5:34 |
| 20 | 9.8 | 7:47 | 5:35 |
| 21 | 9.8 | 7:46 | 5:36 |
| 22 | 9.9 | 7:46 | 5:37 |
| 23 | 9.9 | 7:46 | 5:38 |
| 24 | 9.9 | 7:45 | 5:39 |
| 25 | 9.9 | 7:45 | 5:40 |
| 26 | 10.0 | 7:44 | 5:41 |
| 27 | 10.0 | 7:43 | 5:42 |
| 28 | 10.0 | 7:43 | 5:43 |
| 29 | 10.0 | 7:42 | 5:44 |
| 30 | 10.1 | 7:41 | 5:45 |
| 31 | 10.1 | 7:41 | 5:46 |
Solar energy in January
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in January, about 2.49 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 2.09 kWh/m² to a high of 7.47 kWh/m² in June across the year — January's 2.49 kWh/m² sits near the bottom.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 2.2 | 2.2 | 2.2 | 2.3 | 2.3 | 2.3 | 2.3 | 2.3 | 2.4 | 2.4 | 2.4 | 2.4 | 2.4 | 2.4 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.6 | 2.6 | 2.6 | 2.6 | 2.7 | 2.7 | 2.7 | 2.7 | 2.8 | 2.8 | 2.8 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2.2 | Moderate |
| 2 | 2.2 | Moderate |
| 3 | 2.2 | Moderate |
| 4 | 2.3 | Moderate |
| 5 | 2.3 | Moderate |
| 6 | 2.3 | Moderate |
| 7 | 2.3 | Moderate |
| 8 | 2.3 | Moderate |
| 9 | 2.4 | Moderate |
| 10 | 2.4 | Moderate |
| 11 | 2.4 | Moderate |
| 12 | 2.4 | Moderate |
| 13 | 2.4 | Moderate |
| 14 | 2.4 | Moderate |
| 15 | 2.5 | Moderate |
| 16 | 2.5 | Moderate |
| 17 | 2.5 | Moderate |
| 18 | 2.5 | Moderate |
| 19 | 2.5 | Moderate |
| 20 | 2.5 | Moderate |
| 21 | 2.6 | Moderate |
| 22 | 2.6 | Moderate |
| 23 | 2.6 | Moderate |
| 24 | 2.6 | Moderate |
| 25 | 2.7 | Moderate |
| 26 | 2.7 | Moderate |
| 27 | 2.7 | Moderate |
| 28 | 2.7 | Moderate |
| 29 | 2.8 | Moderate |
| 30 | 2.8 | Moderate |
| 31 | 2.8 | Moderate |
Hazard calendar for Sparta
In January, Sparta sits inside its rainy season season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Sparta's rainy season runs October–April, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is January a good time to visit Sparta?
Our two travel scores rate January for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
January is a weaker month for outdoor sightseeing in Sparta.
What to pack for Sparta in January
From January's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In January, Sparta sees daytime highs around 11°C and nights near 3°C. Pack a warm layer. Worth having: rain gear. About 11 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Sparta in January
The nearest coast averages about 16°C in January — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea at the nearest coast (about 35 km away) is warmest in August at about 26°C and coldest in February near 16°C.
It's comfortable for a long swim from May 28 to Nov 26 — about 6 months when the water holds above 20°C.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea temperature (°C) | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 19 | 22 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 21 | 18 |
| Comfort | Cool | Cool | Cool | Cool | Cool | Refreshing | Warm | Warm | Warm | Refreshing | Refreshing | Cool |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 16 | Cool |
| Feb | 16 | Cool |
| Mar | 16 | Cool |
| Apr | 16 | Cool |
| May | 19 | Cool |
| Jun | 22 | Refreshing |
| Jul | 25 | Warm |
| Aug | 26 | Warm |
| Sep | 25 | Warm |
| Oct | 23 | Refreshing |
| Nov | 21 | Refreshing |
| Dec | 18 | Cool |
UV index in Sparta in January
Clear-sky midday UV in January peaks around 2. The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Sparta peaks around June 22 at about 10 (very high) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near January 10 at about 2 (moderate).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — in 10 months of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 2 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 7 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Level | Low | Moderate | High | Very high | Very high | Very high | Very high | Very high | Very high | High | Moderate | Moderate |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2 | Low |
| Feb | 3 | Moderate |
| Mar | 5 | High |
| Apr | 8 | Very high |
| May | 7 | Very high |
| Jun | 10 | Very high |
| Jul | 9 | Very high |
| Aug | 9 | Very high |
| Sep | 7 | Very high |
| Oct | 5 | High |
| Nov | 3 | Moderate |
| Dec | 2 | Moderate |
Air quality in Sparta in January
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where January falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Sparta is worst in April — around 15 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), about 1.8× the cleanest month (September, 8 µg/m³).
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 11 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 15 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 8 |
| Level | Good | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Good | Good | Moderate | Good | Good | Good | Good |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 11 | Good |
| Feb | 13 | Moderate |
| Mar | 14 | Moderate |
| Apr | 15 | Moderate |
| May | 13 | Moderate |
| Jun | 11 | Good |
| Jul | 11 | Good |
| Aug | 15 | Moderate |
| Sep | 8 | Good |
| Oct | 9 | Good |
| Nov | 10 | Good |
| Dec | 8 | Good |
Where is Sparta?
Sparta sits at 37.1°N, 22.4°E, 206 m above sea level, in Greece. The nearest listed city is Kalamata, 28 km away.
Topography around Sparta
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Sparta.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Sparta has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 177 m around an average of 219 m above sea level; within 16 km, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 2,285 m; within 80 km, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 2,372 m.
The land around Sparta is covered by trees (66%) within 3 km, trees (66%) within 16 km, and trees (42%) and water (39%) within 80 km.
Greece travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 1
- Exercise Normal Precautions
- Power plugs
- Type C / F
- 230 V · 50 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 60% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $26,948
- 2025
- Happiness
- 5.7 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 97%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 0.8
- per 100k, 2023
- Road deaths
- 8.3
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- High
- World Bank
- English
- High
- EF EPI 592
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Sparta (37.0745°, 22.4301°, elevation 206 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. Sea temperatures are the NOAA OISST v2.1 1991–2020 monthly climatology (public domain), sampled at the nearest ocean point. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).