All Countries
Chóra Sfakíon, Greece
Full City Profile
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
243
Population
1/sq mi density
75 ft
Elevation
23 meters
54°F
Avg Temperature
12°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
Chóra Sfakíon experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 271 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
40°F Jan (4°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 53.5°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 271 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 75 ft (23 m) |
| Area | 259.2 sq mi (671.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.2018°N, 24.1371°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 | — | 136 km |
| 2013 | CRETE | Earthquake | 0.0 m | — | 120 km |
| 2013 | CRETE | Earthquake | 0.0 m | — | 88 km |
| 1629 | CRETE | Earthquake | — | — | 118 km |
| 1494 | ISLAND OF CRETE | Earthquake | — | — | 128 km |
| 365 | CRETE | Earthquake | — | 5,000 | 106 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Milos (169 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Milos | Stratovolcano(es) | 751 m (2,464 ft) | 140 | 169 km |
| Santorini | Shield(s) | 367 m (1,204 ft) | 1950 | 175 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 7.0 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 40°F (4°C) | 5.6 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 4.4 in | |
| April | 49°F (10°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 1.1 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 0.5 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 0.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 0.9 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 49°F (9°C) | 4.1 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 5.8 in |
Chóra Sfakíon has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 40°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (7.0") and August the driest (0.2").