Sochós, Greece

Full City Profile

1,979 Population 8/sq mi density
2,034 ft Elevation 620 meters
62°F Avg Temperature 17°C
Sochós enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 20.5 inches. The area receives 0.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

47°F Jan (8°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average62.4°F
16% above US avg
January Average47°F (8°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)

Geography

Elevation2,034 ft (620 m)
Area254.2 sq mi (658.3 km²)
Population Density8/sq mi
Coordinates40.8179°N, 23.3555°E
TimezoneEurope/Athens

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 20.5"
46% below US avg
Snowfall 0.1"
Wettest Month (Nov) 2.28"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.94"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,625 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.1. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 12, 2025.

Dec 21, 1990 14 km WNW of Gouménissa, Greece M6.1 91 km
Mar 12, 2021 8 km W of Elassóna, Greece M5.6 149 km
Jan 16, 2022 25 km SSE of Karyes, Greece M5.5 121 km
Jul 23, 1992 43 km ESE of Sykiá, Greece M5.5 139 km
Jun 7, 2025 6 km WNW of Karyes, Greece M5.4 92 km
May 24, 2009 11 km WNW of Stathmós Mourión, Greece M5.3 76 km
May 4, 1995 9 km NNW of Palaiochóri, Greece M5.3 35 km
Aug 22, 2014 12 km S of Kassándreia, Greece M5.2 98 km
Jun 9, 2003 7 km E of Tsarítsani, Greece M5.2 136 km
Mar 4, 2012 8 km ENE of Sárti, Greece M5.2 97 km
Feb 14, 2012 10 km ENE of Sárti, Greece M5.2 99 km
Feb 15, 2025 12 km E of Ouranoupolis, Greece M4.9 84 km
Jul 14, 2019 3 km ESE of Áno Kómi, Greece M4.9 142 km
Apr 21, 2018 3 km ESE of Pefkochóri, Greece M4.9 97 km
Feb 7, 2023 4 km SSW of Níkiti, Greece M4.9 75 km
Mar 3, 2021 Greece M4.9 144 km
Jan 2, 2018 2 km N of Stathmós Mourión, Greece M4.9 68 km
Jul 2, 2013 5 km SSE of Aianí, Greece M4.8 149 km
Jul 3, 2013 1 km SSE of Aianí, Greece M4.8 149 km
May 24, 2009 9 km W of Stathmós Mourión, Greece M4.8 73 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

4 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 11 135 km
1932 NORTH AEGEAN Earthquake 2.0 m 161 58 km
1902 AEGEAN SEA Earthquake - 5 12 km
1585 NORTH AEGEAN SEA Earthquake - - 119 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 47°F (8°C) 1.7 in
February 40°F (5°C) 1.5 in Coldest
March 46°F (8°C) 1.7 in
April 54°F (12°C) 1.6 in
May 62°F (17°C) 1.8 in
June 70°F (21°C) 1.6 in
July 84°F (29°C) 1.3 in Warmest
August 74°F (23°C) 0.9 in Driest
September 67°F (19°C) 1.0 in
October 57°F (14°C) 1.9 in
November 47°F (9°C) 2.3 in Wettest
December 40°F (5°C) 2.1 in

Sochós has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 40°F in February to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.3") and August the driest (0.9").

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