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Chios, Greece
Full City Profile
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
23,953
Population
23/sq mi density
30 ft
Elevation
9 meters
59°F
Avg Temperature
15°C
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$14,904 median income, unemployment
Chios enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 292 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 24.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
45°F Jan (7°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 58.6°F |
| 9% above US avg | |
| January Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 292 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 30 ft (9 m) |
| Area | 1,023.0 sq mi (2,649.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 23/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.3688°N, 26.1372°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Athens |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
8 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.3 m (17 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2020 | AEGEAN SEA | Earthquake | 5.3 m | 118 | 77 km |
| 1949 | CHIOS ISLAND, AEGEAN ISLANDS | Earthquake | 2.0 m | 7 | 49 km |
| 2017 | LESBOS | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 1 | 66 km |
| 1944 | EDREMIT GULF, AEGEAN SEA | Earthquake | — | 30 | 133 km |
| 1867 | LESBOS | Earthquake | — | 563 | 95 km |
| 1856 | CHIOS ISLAND, AEGEAN ISLANDS | Earthquake | — | — | 18 km |
| 1668 | SMYRNA, W. TURKEY | Earthquake | — | — | 84 km |
| 1389 | CHIOS ISLAND, AEGEAN ISLANDS | Earthquake | — | 2 | 15 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 45°F (7°C) | 4.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 3.6 in | |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 2.9 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 1.0 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 0.4 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest, Driest |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 0.6 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 1.6 in | |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 48°F (9°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
Chios has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 45°F in January to 75°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 24.3 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.8") and August the driest (0.2").