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Lófos, Greece

Central Macedonia · Greece

Lófos is a small town in Central Macedonia, Greece with a population of 1,772. Elevation: 801 ft (244 m). Average temperature: 58°F (14°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,772 Population 7/sq mi density
801 ft Elevation 244 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 14°C
17.4 in Annual Rain
Europe / Athens Timezone
$19,332 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$19,332 median income

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About Lófos

Lófos

Lofos is a village and a community of the Katerini municipality. Before the 2011 local government reform, it was part of the municipality of Petra, of which it was a municipal district. The 2021 census recorded 1,694 residents in the community. The area of the community, which also contains the village of Rachi, is 20.838 km2 (8.046 sq mi).

People

Population1,772
Density7/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$19,332

Climate

Avg Temp58°F (14°C)
Rain17.4 in/yr
Sunny Days304/yr
Elevation801 ft (244 m)
Population1,772
Population Density7 / sq mi
Elevation801 ft (244 m)
Coordinates40.2440°, 22.3803°
TimezoneEurope/Athens
Country🇬🇷 Greece
State / ProvinceCentral Macedonia
Average Temperature58°F (14°C)
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation17.4 inches (443 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$19,332

About Lófos

Lófos is a small town in Greece (Central Macedonia) with a population of 1,772. The city sits at an elevation of 801 feet (244 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 58°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 17.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/Athens.

The median household income in Lófos is $19,332, which is 74% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 103 business establishments.

Income: Lófos vs Greece

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Income

Median HH Income$19,332
74% below Greece avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)103

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Lófos enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 17.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 801 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average57.9°F
7% above Greece avg
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days304 days/yr

Geography

Elevation801 ft (244 m)
Area263.3 sq mi (682.0 km²)
Population Density7/sq mi
Coordinates40.2440°N, 22.3803°W
TimezoneEurope/Athens

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 17.4"
54% below Greece avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 2.17"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.91"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,847 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.6. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 18, 2025.

May 13, 1995 10 km W of Aianí, Greece M6.6 59 km
Mar 3, 2021 9 km W of Týrnavos, Greece M6.3 57 km
Dec 21, 1990 14 km WNW of Gouménissa, Greece M6.1 85 km
Mar 4, 2021 11 km E of Verdikoússa, Greece M5.8 56 km
Sep 1, 1994 4 km S of Demir Hisar, North Macedonia M5.8 145 km
Mar 12, 2021 8 km W of Elassóna, Greece M5.6 46 km
Jan 9, 2022 5 km NNW of Flórina, Greece M5.5 106 km
Mar 4, 2021 7 km S of Kraniá Elassónas, Greece M5.5 53 km
May 24, 2009 11 km WNW of Stathmós Mourión, Greece M5.3 121 km
May 4, 1995 9 km NNW of Palaiochóri, Greece M5.3 111 km
Mar 3, 2021 5 km WSW of Týrnavos, Greece M5.3 59 km
Jul 26, 1996 Greece-Albania border region M5.3 148 km
May 15, 1995 18 km NW of Deskáti, Greece M5.2 66 km
Mar 4, 2012 8 km ENE of Sárti, Greece M5.2 143 km
Jul 17, 1995 7 km S of Siátista, Greece M5.2 72 km
Jun 1, 2019 12 km SW of Mborje, Albania M5.2 146 km
Jun 9, 2003 7 km E of Tsarítsani, Greece M5.2 40 km
Sep 1, 1994 8 km NW of Kukure?ani, North Macedonia M5.2 138 km
May 17, 1995 17 km WSW of Aianí, Greece M5.2 66 km
Aug 22, 2014 12 km S of Kassándreia, Greece M5.2 96 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.0 m (7 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1932 NORTH AEGEAN Earthquake 2.0 m 161 132 km
1955 VOLOS GULF Earthquake - 8 112 km
1902 AEGEAN SEA Earthquake - 5 93 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (4°C) 1.3 in Coldest
February 42°F (6°C) 1.5 in
March 48°F (9°C) 1.6 in
April 56°F (13°C) 1.6 in
May 64°F (18°C) 1.7 in
June 73°F (23°C) 1.1 in
July 77°F (25°C) 1.0 in Warmest
August 76°F (24°C) 0.9 in Driest
September 69°F (21°C) 1.0 in
October 60°F (15°C) 1.9 in
November 49°F (10°C) 2.2 in Wettest
December 42°F (5°C) 1.7 in

Lófos has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 40°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.4 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.2") and August the driest (0.9").

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Radio Stations near Lófos

9 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Ενημέρωση Κατερίνη folk, greek MP3 128 kbps
Ελασσόνα 88.4 folk, greek MP3 128 kbps
Πανόραμα 100.8 greek, mainstream MP3
Siera 105.3 greek pop, mainstream MP3 256 kbps
Αλέξανδρος 106.3 greek pop, mainstream MP3 192 kbps
Παύλειος Λόγος 90.2 orthodox christian MP3 96 kbps
ERT Kozani 100.2 100.6 ert, public radio MP3 128 kbps
Katerini Gas - MP3 128 kbps
Musica Radio electro, indie MP3

Museums in Lófos

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Dion archaeological museum
Litochoro Maritime Museum
Makrigialos Archaeological Museum
Museum of the Royal Tombs of Aigai
Olympus Geological History Museum
Polycentric Museum of Aigai
Store Gallery
zorbas house
Αλεξανδρειον
Λαογραφικό Μουσείο

Libraries in Lófos

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Municipal Library0.0
Βαρνάβειος Βιβλιοθήκη0.0
Δημοτική Βιβλιοθήκη Κατερίνης0.0

Gas Stations in Lófos

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

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Stadiums & Teams in Lófos

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Lófos

10 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Thessaloniki Macedonia International AirportSKGLarge Airport
Kozani National Airport FilipposKZIMedium Airport
Agios Pavlos Airfield-Small Airport
Alexandria (Gidas) Airfield-Small Airport
Kolchiko Airfield-Small Airport
Larissa Air BaseLRASmall Airport
Panagitsa Ariport-Small Airport
Sedes Air Base-Small Airport
Skotina Airfield-Small Airport
Terpsithea Airfield-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Lófos

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Άγιος Αθανάσιος
Άγιος Γεώργιος

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Athens
Elevation
250 m (820 ft)
Postal Code
601 00

🇬🇷 About Greece

Capital Athens
Population 10,727,668
Area 131,940 km²
GDP (USD) $242,946,187,738
GDP per capita $23,344
HDI 0.893
Life expectancy 81.5 years
Internet users 85.0%
Urban population 78.8%
Currency EUR (Euro)
Languages Greek
Calling code +30
TLD .gr
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Greece

15 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Πρωτοχρονιά
Jan 6 Epiphany Θεοφάνεια
Feb 23 Clean Monday Καθαρά Δευτέρα
Mar 25 Annunciation Ευαγγελισμός της Θεοτόκου
Mar 25 Independence Day Εικοστή Πέμπτη Μαρτίου
Apr 10 Good Friday Μεγάλη Παρασκευή
Apr 12 Easter Sunday Κυριακή του Πάσχα
Apr 13 Easter Monday Δευτέρα του Πάσχα
May 1 Labour Day Εργατική Πρωτομαγιά
May 31 Pentecost Πεντηκοστή
Jun 1 Whit Monday Δευτέρα Πεντηκοστής
Aug 15 Assumption Day Κοίμηση της Θεοτόκου
Oct 28 Ochi Day Το Όχι
Dec 25 Christmas Day Χριστούγεννα
Dec 26 St. Stephen's Day Σύναξις Υπεραγίας Θεοτόκου Μαρίας

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Frequently Asked Questions About Lófos

What is the population of Lófos?

Lófos has a population of 1,772 residents and is located in Greece. The population density is 7 people per square mile, spread across 263.3 square miles.

Is Lófos expensive to live in?

The median household income is $19,332, 74% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Lófos?

Lófos enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 304 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 17.4 inches.

How is the job market in Lófos?

There are 103 business establishments in the area.

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