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Melissochóri, Greece

Full City Profile

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
3,287 Population 399/sq mi density
725 ft Elevation 221 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 14°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
Melissochóri enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 17.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average57.5°F
6% above US avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days304 days/yr

Geography

Elevation725 ft (221 m)
Area8.2 sq mi (21.3 km²)
Population Density399/sq mi
Coordinates40.7680°N, 22.9286°W
TimezoneEurope/Athens

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 17.8"
53% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 2.13"
Driest Month (Sep) 1.02"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,243 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.6. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 12, 2025.

May 13, 1995 10 km W of Aianí, Greece M6.6 125 km
Mar 3, 2021 9 km W of Týrnavos, Greece M6.3 130 km
Dec 21, 1990 14 km WNW of Gouménissa, Greece M6.1 59 km
Mar 4, 2021 11 km E of Verdikoússa, Greece M5.8 129 km
Mar 12, 2021 8 km W of Elassóna, Greece M5.6 121 km
Jan 9, 2022 5 km NNW of Flórina, Greece M5.5 130 km
Mar 4, 2021 7 km S of Kraniá Elassónas, Greece M5.5 127 km
Jan 16, 2022 25 km SSE of Karyes, Greece M5.5 146 km
Jun 7, 2025 6 km WNW of Karyes, Greece M5.4 118 km
May 4, 1995 9 km NNW of Palaiochóri, Greece M5.3 62 km
Mar 3, 2021 5 km WSW of Týrnavos, Greece M5.3 131 km
May 24, 2009 11 km WNW of Stathmós Mourión, Greece M5.3 62 km
Sep 1, 1994 8 km NW of Kukure?ani, North Macedonia M5.2 147 km
Jun 9, 2003 7 km E of Tsarítsani, Greece M5.2 111 km
Jul 17, 1995 7 km S of Siátista, Greece M5.2 134 km
Feb 14, 2012 10 km ENE of Sárti, Greece M5.2 121 km
May 15, 1995 18 km NW of Deskáti, Greece M5.2 135 km
Mar 4, 2012 8 km ENE of Sárti, Greece M5.2 119 km
May 17, 1995 17 km WSW of Aianí, Greece M5.2 132 km
Aug 22, 2014 12 km S of Kassándreia, Greece M5.2 102 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 87 km
1902 AEGEAN SEA Earthquake 5 27 km
1585 NORTH AEGEAN SEA Earthquake 147 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 42°F (5°C) 1.4 in
March 48°F (9°C) 1.5 in
April 56°F (13°C) 1.5 in
May 65°F (18°C) 1.8 in
June 73°F (23°C) 1.4 in
July 77°F (25°C) 1.3 in Warmest
August 76°F (25°C) 1.1 in
September 69°F (21°C) 1.0 in Driest
October 59°F (15°C) 1.8 in
November 48°F (9°C) 2.1 in Wettest
December 41°F (5°C) 1.7 in

Melissochóri has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 39°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.8 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.1") and September the driest (1.0").

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