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Makrochóri, Greece

Full City Profile

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
4,965 Population 12/sq mi density
125 ft Elevation 38 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
$19,332 median income, unemployment
Makrochóri enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 17.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average58.7°F
9% above US avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days304 days/yr

Geography

Elevation125 ft (38 m)
Area400.5 sq mi (1,037.3 km²)
Population Density12/sq mi
Coordinates40.5513°N, 22.2496°W
TimezoneEurope/Athens

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 17.5"
54% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 2.20"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.94"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,474 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.6. Most recent: M4.3 on Jun 16, 2025.

May 13, 1995 10 km W of Aianí, Greece M6.6 65 km
Mar 3, 2021 9 km W of Týrnavos, Greece M6.3 89 km
Dec 21, 1990 14 km WNW of Gouménissa, Greece M6.1 51 km
Mar 4, 2021 11 km E of Verdikoússa, Greece M5.8 86 km
Sep 1, 1994 4 km S of Demir Hisar, North Macedonia M5.8 113 km
Mar 12, 2021 8 km W of Elassóna, Greece M5.6 75 km
Jan 9, 2022 5 km NNW of Flórina, Greece M5.5 79 km
Mar 4, 2021 7 km S of Kraniá Elassónas, Greece M5.5 78 km
May 24, 2009 11 km WNW of Stathmós Mourión, Greece M5.3 92 km
May 4, 1995 9 km NNW of Palaiochóri, Greece M5.3 116 km
Jul 26, 1996 Greece-Albania border region M5.3 145 km
Mar 3, 2021 5 km WSW of Týrnavos, Greece M5.3 92 km
Jul 17, 1995 7 km S of Siátista, Greece M5.2 73 km
May 15, 1995 18 km NW of Deskáti, Greece M5.2 77 km
Sep 1, 1994 8 km NW of Kukure?ani, North Macedonia M5.2 107 km
May 17, 1995 17 km WSW of Aianí, Greece M5.2 72 km
Aug 22, 2014 12 km S of Kassándreia, Greece M5.2 122 km
Jun 1, 2019 12 km SW of Mborje, Albania M5.2 131 km
Jun 9, 2003 7 km E of Tsarítsani, Greece M5.2 73 km
May 17, 1995 15 km SE of Grevená, Greece M5.1 86 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

4 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 161 140 km
1955 VOLOS GULF Earthquake 8 147 km
1911 OCHRIDA LAKE Earthquake 128 km
1902 AEGEAN SEA Earthquake 5 87 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 1.3 in Coldest
February 43°F (6°C) 1.4 in
March 49°F (10°C) 1.5 in
April 57°F (14°C) 1.6 in
May 66°F (19°C) 1.7 in
June 74°F (23°C) 1.2 in
July 78°F (25°C) 1.0 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 0.9 in Driest
September 70°F (21°C) 1.1 in
October 60°F (16°C) 1.9 in
November 49°F (10°C) 2.2 in Wettest
December 41°F (5°C) 1.7 in

Makrochóri has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 39°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.5 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.2") and August the driest (0.9").

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