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Polichnítos, Greece

Full City Profile

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,667 Population 108/sq mi density
367 ft Elevation 112 meters
60°F Avg Temperature 16°C
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$14,904 median income, unemployment
Polichnítos enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 23.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average60.0°F
11% above US avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation367 ft (112 m)
Area24.8 sq mi (64.1 km²)
Population Density108/sq mi
Coordinates39.0791°N, 26.1822°W
TimezoneEurope/Athens

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.8"
37% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 4.69"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

5,504 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.3. Most recent: M4.3 on Jan 23, 2025.

Jun 12, 2017 5 km S of Plomári, Greece M6.3 23 km
Nov 6, 1992 14 km ESE of Seferihisar, Turkey M6.1 124 km
Nov 14, 1997 36 km SSW of Eresós, Greece M6.0 42 km
Apr 10, 2003 10 km ENE of Seferihisar, Turkey M5.8 117 km
Jan 8, 2013 47 km ESE of Mýrina, Greece M5.7 85 km
Jan 22, 2020 15 km ESE of K?rka?aç, Turkey M5.6 143 km
Jun 10, 2001 6 km NE of Psará, Greece M5.6 74 km
May 24, 1994 4 km NE of Karaburun, Turkey M5.5 56 km
Jan 28, 1994 7 km SW of Saruhanl?, Turkey M5.4 121 km
Feb 12, 2017 24 km WNW of Behram, Turkey M5.3 59 km
Feb 7, 2017 18 km NNW of Míthymna, Greece M5.3 50 km
Feb 6, 2017 25 km WNW of Behram, Turkey M5.3 59 km
Jul 6, 2003 30 km NE of Gökçeada, Turkey M5.3 149 km
Feb 6, 2017 23 km WNW of Behram, Turkey M5.2 56 km
Apr 17, 2003 14 km ESE of Seferihisar, Turkey M5.2 125 km
Jun 17, 2017 10 km SSE of Plomári, Greece M5.2 30 km
Feb 1, 2021 11 km SW of Polichnítos, Greece M5.2 11 km
Jun 26, 2020 13 km NW of Gölmarmara, Turkey M5.2 143 km
May 27, 2017 10 km NW of Gölmarmara, Turkey M5.1 146 km
Feb 20, 2019 10 km N of Ayvac?k, Turkey M5.1 71 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

9 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.3 m (17 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2020 AEGEAN SEA Earthquake 5.3 m 118 142 km
1949 CHIOS ISLAND, AEGEAN ISLANDS Earthquake 2.0 m 7 48 km
1968 LEMNOS ISLAND, NORTH AEGEAN SEA Earthquake 1.2 m 22 110 km
2017 LESBOS Earthquake 0.2 m 1 23 km
1944 EDREMIT GULF, AEGEAN SEA Earthquake 30 59 km
1867 LESBOS Earthquake 563 23 km
1856 CHIOS ISLAND, AEGEAN ISLANDS Earthquake 65 km
1668 SMYRNA, W. TURKEY Earthquake 110 km
1389 CHIOS ISLAND, AEGEAN ISLANDS Earthquake 2 76 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 45°F (7°C) 4.1 in Coldest
February 46°F (8°C) 3.4 in
March 49°F (9°C) 2.7 in
April 56°F (14°C) 1.7 in
May 64°F (18°C) 1.1 in
June 72°F (22°C) 0.4 in
July 77°F (25°C) 0.2 in Warmest
August 76°F (25°C) 0.2 in Driest
September 70°F (21°C) 0.6 in
October 62°F (17°C) 1.4 in
November 54°F (12°C) 3.2 in
December 48°F (9°C) 4.7 in Wettest

Polichnítos has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 45°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.7") and August the driest (0.2").

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