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Chaniá, Greece
Full City Profile
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
53,910
Population
11,115/sq mi density
79 ft
Elevation
24 meters
65°F
Avg Temperature
18°C
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$21,060 median income, unemployment
Chaniá enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 295 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 22.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
53°F Jan (11°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 65.0°F |
| 20% above US avg | |
| January Average | 53°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 295 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 79 ft (24 m) |
| Area | 4.9 sq mi (12.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 11,115/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.5112°N, 24.0292°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Athens |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
6 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 8.6 m (28 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1866 | S. COASTS PELOPONNESUS, GREECE | Earthquake | 8.6 m | — | 108 km |
| 2013 | CRETE | Earthquake | 0.0 m | — | 70 km |
| 1926 | ARGOLIKOS GULF | Earthquake | — | — | 128 km |
| 1629 | CRETE | Earthquake | — | — | 103 km |
| 1494 | ISLAND OF CRETE | Earthquake | — | — | 133 km |
| 365 | CRETE | Earthquake | — | 5,000 | 109 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Milos (137 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Milos | Stratovolcano(es) | 751 m (2,464 ft) | 140 | 137 km |
| Santorini | Shield(s) | 367 m (1,204 ft) | 1950 | 158 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 53°F (11°C) | 4.6 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 53°F (11°C) | 3.7 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 2.9 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 1.1 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 0.4 in | |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 0.1 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 0.1 in | |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 0.6 in | |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 2.3 in | |
| November | 61°F (16°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 55°F (13°C) | 3.7 in |
Chaniá has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 53°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.6") and July the driest (0.0").