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Chrissó, Greece

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2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
598 Population 256/sq mi density
640 ft Elevation 195 meters
60°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
$21,168 median income, unemployment
Chrissó enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 289 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 25.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average59.7°F
11% above US avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days289 days/yr

Geography

Elevation640 ft (195 m)
Area2.3 sq mi (6.1 km²)
Population Density256/sq mi
Coordinates38.4744°N, 22.4681°W
TimezoneEurope/Athens

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 25.9"
32% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 4.06"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.55"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

6,889 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.5. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 18, 2025.

Jun 15, 1995 8 km WNW of Galaxídhion, Greece M6.5 18 km
Jun 8, 2008 15 km ESE of Várda, Greece M6.4 100 km
Mar 3, 2021 9 km W of Týrnavos, Greece M6.3 145 km
Jan 6, 2008 15 km WNW of Leonídio, Greece M6.2 141 km
Sep 7, 1999 5 km WNW of Fylí, Greece M6.0 107 km
Nov 18, 1992 10 km SE of Galaxídhion, Greece M5.9 19 km
Mar 18, 1993 11 km NNE of Témeni, Greece M5.8 31 km
Mar 4, 2021 11 km E of Verdikoússa, Greece M5.8 149 km
Nov 5, 1997 10 km NW of Galaxídhion, Greece M5.6 17 km
Jul 14, 1993 2 km SE of Pátra, Greece M5.6 68 km
Sep 16, 2001 6 km SE of Kopanáki, Greece M5.5 147 km
Feb 17, 2021 11 km N of Kamárai, Greece M5.5 40 km
Jan 18, 2010 11 km E of Náfpaktos, Greece M5.5 45 km
Jun 15, 1995 3 km E of Galaxídhion, Greece M5.4 11 km
Mar 26, 1993 10 km WSW of Epitálio, Greece M5.4 136 km
Jan 22, 2010 14 km NNE of Kamárai, Greece M5.4 38 km
Nov 4, 1993 8 km N of Kamárai, Greece M5.3 42 km
Feb 15, 2016 14 km E of Kréstena, Greece M5.3 118 km
Mar 3, 2021 5 km WSW of Týrnavos, Greece M5.3 141 km
Jun 26, 1991 11 km S of Astakós, Greece M5.3 119 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

20 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.0 m (20 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1963 CORINTH GULF Meteorological 6.0 m 2 43 km
1817 CORINTHOS-PATRAS GULF Earthquake 5.0 m 38 km
1965 NORTH CORINTH GULF Eruption + Earthquake 3.0 m 2 12 km
1894 NORTH EVOIKOS GULF Eruption + Earthquake 3.0 m 60 km
1861 CORINTH GULF Eruption + Earthquake 2.1 m 38 km
2008 SW. CORINTH GULF Unknown 2.0 m 38 km
1996 W. CORINTH GULF Meteorological 2.0 m 36 km
1981 GULF OF CORINTH Earthquake 1.3 m 77 km
1995 GULF OF CORINTH: AIYION Eruption + Earthquake 1.0 m 26 18 km
1981 ATHENS-EASTERN GULF OF CORINTH Earthquake 1.0 m 22 49 km
1899 IONIAN SEA Earthquake 1.0 m 150 km
1928 CORINTHOS-PATRAS GULF Earthquake 0.6 m 20 70 km
1992 CORINTH GULF Earthquake 17 km
1984 CORINTHOS GULF, GREECE Eruption + Earthquake 36 km
1955 VOLOS GULF Earthquake 8 117 km
1953 IONIAN SEA Earthquake 476 147 km
1953 ITHAKI ISLAND Earthquake 146 km
1888 GULF OF CORINTH Eruption + Earthquake 44 km
1862 IONIAN SEA Earthquake 31 km
1853 CENTRAL GREECE (EVOIKOS GULF) Earthquake 17 93 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Methana (122 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Methana Lava dome(s) 760 m (2,493 ft) -258 122 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 45°F (7°C) 3.1 in Coldest
February 45°F (7°C) 3.1 in
March 49°F (9°C) 2.7 in
April 56°F (13°C) 2.0 in
May 64°F (18°C) 1.3 in
June 73°F (23°C) 0.8 in
July 77°F (25°C) 0.6 in Warmest, Driest
August 77°F (25°C) 0.6 in
September 70°F (21°C) 1.1 in
October 62°F (16°C) 2.8 in
November 53°F (12°C) 3.8 in
December 47°F (8°C) 4.1 in Wettest

Chrissó has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 45°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.9 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.1") and July the driest (0.6").

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