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Chaniotis, Greece

Full City Profile

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
893 Population 1,116/sq mi density
30 ft Elevation 9 meters
60°F Avg Temperature 16°C
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$19,332 median income, unemployment
Chaniotis enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 17.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

44°F Jan (7°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average59.9°F
11% above US avg
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days304 days/yr

Geography

Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Area0.8 sq mi (2.1 km²)
Population Density1,116/sq mi
Coordinates39.9991°N, 23.5800°W
TimezoneEurope/Athens

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 17.8"
53% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 2.36"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.63"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,668 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.5. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 12, 2025.

Jul 26, 2001 32 km WNW of Skýros, Greece M6.5 119 km
Mar 3, 2021 9 km W of Týrnavos, Greece M6.3 123 km
Mar 4, 2021 11 km E of Verdikoússa, Greece M5.8 127 km
Mar 12, 2021 8 km W of Elassóna, Greece M5.6 128 km
Jul 23, 1992 43 km ESE of Sykiá, Greece M5.5 71 km
Jan 16, 2022 25 km SSE of Karyes, Greece M5.5 67 km
Mar 4, 2021 7 km S of Kraniá Elassónas, Greece M5.5 137 km
Jun 7, 2025 6 km WNW of Karyes, Greece M5.4 58 km
May 4, 1995 9 km NNW of Palaiochóri, Greece M5.3 64 km
Mar 3, 2021 5 km WSW of Týrnavos, Greece M5.3 120 km
Jun 9, 2003 7 km E of Tsarítsani, Greece M5.2 109 km
Feb 14, 2012 10 km ENE of Sárti, Greece M5.2 46 km
Aug 22, 2014 12 km S of Kassándreia, Greece M5.2 15 km
Mar 4, 2012 8 km ENE of Sárti, Greece M5.2 43 km
Mar 3, 2021 11 km NNE of Grizáno, Greece M5.1 129 km
Oct 11, 2017 32 km E of Patitírion, Greece M5.1 109 km
Jul 16, 2010 24 km NNE of Patitírion, Greece M5.0 81 km
Mar 3, 2021 6 km WSW of Týrnavos, Greece M5.0 121 km
Jul 30, 2001 16 km ESE of Patitírion, Greece M5.0 109 km
Mar 3, 2021 9 km SSW of Týrnavos, Greece M4.9 121 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

8 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1905 NORTH AEGEAN SEA Eruption + Earthquake 3.0 m 11 90 km
1932 NORTH AEGEAN Earthquake 2.0 m 161 62 km
1968 LEMNOS ISLAND, NORTH AEGEAN SEA Earthquake 1.2 m 22 137 km
1965 AEGEAN SEA Earthquake 38 76 km
1955 VOLOS GULF Earthquake 8 78 km
1902 AEGEAN SEA Earthquake 5 88 km
1585 NORTH AEGEAN SEA Earthquake 81 km
-426 CORINTHOS-PATRAS GULF Earthquake 2,500 144 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (7°C) 1.9 in Coldest
February 45°F (7°C) 1.7 in
March 50°F (10°C) 1.7 in
April 56°F (13°C) 1.3 in
May 65°F (18°C) 1.3 in
June 74°F (23°C) 1.0 in
July 77°F (25°C) 0.8 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 0.6 in Driest
September 70°F (21°C) 0.9 in
October 62°F (16°C) 2.0 in
November 53°F (12°C) 2.4 in Wettest
December 46°F (8°C) 2.3 in

Chaniotis has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 44°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.8 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.4") and August the driest (0.6").

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