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Palaióchora, Greece
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2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
2,372
Population
9/sq mi density
16 ft
Elevation
5 meters
62°F
Avg Temperature
17°C
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$21,060 median income, unemployment
Palaióchora enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 289 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 25.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
49°F Jan (9°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 61.7°F |
| 14% above US avg | |
| January Average | 49°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 289 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 16 ft (5 m) |
| Area | 259.4 sq mi (671.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 9/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.2313°N, 23.6819°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Athens |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 8.6 m (28 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1866 | S. COASTS PELOPONNESUS, GREECE | Earthquake | 8.6 m | — | 105 km |
| 2013 | CRETE | Earthquake | 0.0 m | — | 50 km |
| 1926 | ARGOLIKOS GULF | Earthquake | — | — | 145 km |
| 1629 | CRETE | Earthquake | — | — | 147 km |
| 365 | CRETE | Earthquake | — | 5,000 | 67 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Milos (177 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Milos | Stratovolcano(es) | 751 m (2,464 ft) | 140 | 177 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 49°F (9°C) | 5.3 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 49°F (10°C) | 4.2 in | |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 3.2 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 0.6 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 0.2 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 0.1 in | |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 0.6 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 2.5 in | |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 52°F (11°C) | 4.3 in |
Palaióchora has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 49°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.3") and July the driest (0.1").