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Palaiochóra, Greece

Full City Profile

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
806 Population 2/sq mi density
1,237 ft Elevation 377 meters
57°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
Palaiochóra enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 303 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 18.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average57.3°F
6% above US avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days303 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,237 ft (377 m)
Area460.7 sq mi (1,193.2 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates40.5009°N, 23.4514°W
TimezoneEurope/Athens

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.3"
52% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 2.32"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.83"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,900 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.3. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 12, 2025.

Mar 3, 2021 9 km W of Týrnavos, Greece M6.3 137 km
Dec 21, 1990 14 km WNW of Gouménissa, Greece M6.1 112 km
Mar 4, 2021 11 km E of Verdikoússa, Greece M5.8 139 km
Mar 12, 2021 8 km W of Elassóna, Greece M5.6 134 km
Jan 16, 2022 25 km SSE of Karyes, Greece M5.5 93 km
Mar 4, 2021 7 km S of Kraniá Elassónas, Greece M5.5 143 km
Jul 23, 1992 43 km ESE of Sykiá, Greece M5.5 108 km
Jun 7, 2025 6 km WNW of Karyes, Greece M5.4 66 km
Mar 3, 2021 5 km WSW of Týrnavos, Greece M5.3 136 km
May 4, 1995 9 km NNW of Palaiochóri, Greece M5.3 16 km
May 24, 2009 11 km WNW of Stathmós Mourión, Greece M5.3 109 km
Aug 22, 2014 12 km S of Kassándreia, Greece M5.2 63 km
Jun 9, 2003 7 km E of Tsarítsani, Greece M5.2 118 km
Mar 4, 2012 8 km ENE of Sárti, Greece M5.2 66 km
Feb 14, 2012 10 km ENE of Sárti, Greece M5.2 68 km
Mar 3, 2021 11 km NNE of Grizáno, Greece M5.1 143 km
Mar 3, 2021 6 km WSW of Týrnavos, Greece M5.0 136 km
Jul 16, 2010 24 km NNE of Patitírion, Greece M5.0 137 km
Mar 3, 2021 9 km SSW of Týrnavos, Greece M4.9 139 km
Jan 2, 2018 2 km N of Stathmós Mourión, Greece M4.9 101 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

6 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1905 NORTH AEGEAN SEA Eruption + Earthquake 3.0 m 11 110 km
1932 NORTH AEGEAN Earthquake 2.0 m 161 38 km
1965 AEGEAN SEA Earthquake 38 131 km
1955 VOLOS GULF Earthquake 8 126 km
1902 AEGEAN SEA Earthquake 5 33 km
1585 NORTH AEGEAN SEA Earthquake 95 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 1.7 in Coldest
February 42°F (5°C) 1.5 in
March 47°F (8°C) 1.6 in
April 55°F (13°C) 1.5 in
May 64°F (18°C) 1.6 in
June 72°F (22°C) 1.4 in
July 76°F (24°C) 1.1 in Warmest
August 75°F (24°C) 0.8 in Driest
September 68°F (20°C) 0.9 in
October 59°F (15°C) 1.8 in
November 49°F (9°C) 2.3 in Wettest
December 42°F (5°C) 2.1 in

Palaiochóra has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 39°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.3") and August the driest (0.8").

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