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Weather & Climate in Ammochóri, Greece
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ammochóri experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 284 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 28.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,080 feet.
Temperature
32°F Jan (-0°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 50.2°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 284 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,080 ft (634 m) |
| Area | 58.2 sq mi (150.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 22/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.7820°N, 21.4846°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Athens |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
3,008 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.6.
| May 13, 1995 | 10 km W of Aianí, Greece | M6.6 | 73 km | 14 km |
| Mar 3, 2021 | 9 km W of Týrnavos, Greece | M6.3 | 128 km | 8 km |
| Dec 21, 1990 | 14 km WNW of Gouménissa, Greece | M6.1 | 73 km | 13 km |
| Mar 4, 2021 | 11 km E of Verdikoússa, Greece | M5.8 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Sep 1, 1994 | 4 km S of Demir Hisar, North Macedonia | M5.8 | 51 km | 14 km |
| Mar 12, 2021 | 8 km W of Elassóna, Greece | M5.6 | 111 km | 7 km |
| Jan 9, 2022 | 5 km NNW of Flórina, Greece | M5.5 | 9 km | 13 km |
| Oct 15, 2016 | 7 km WSW of Asprángeloi, Greece | M5.5 | 130 km | 22 km |
| Mar 4, 2021 | 7 km S of Kraniá Elassónas, Greece | M5.5 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Sep 6, 2009 | 12 km WSW of Debar, North Macedonia | M5.5 | 121 km | 3 km |
| May 16, 1997 | 10 km SE of Elbasan, Albania | M5.4 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Mar 3, 2021 | 5 km WSW of Týrnavos, Greece | M5.3 | 133 km | 10 km |
| May 24, 2009 | 11 km WNW of Stathmós Mourión, Greece | M5.3 | 118 km | 0 km |
| Jul 26, 1996 | Greece-Albania border region | M5.3 | 105 km | 11 km |
| Oct 16, 2016 | 8 km SSW of Kalpáki, Greece | M5.2 | 131 km | 13 km |
| Jun 1, 2019 | 12 km SW of Mborje, Albania | M5.2 | 72 km | 10 km |
| Jun 9, 2003 | 7 km E of Tsarítsani, Greece | M5.2 | 121 km | 18 km |
| May 15, 1995 | 18 km NW of Deskáti, Greece | M5.2 | 84 km | 14 km |
| Jul 17, 1995 | 7 km S of Siátista, Greece | M5.2 | 66 km | 22 km |
| May 17, 1995 | 17 km WSW of Aianí, Greece | M5.2 | 77 km | 19 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1911 | OCHRIDA LAKE | Earthquake | — | — | 59 km |
| 1902 | AEGEAN SEA | Earthquake | — | 5 | 149 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (-0°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 2.2 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 2.5 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 1.9 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 1.5 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 1.7 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 2.0 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 3.5 in | Wettest |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 2.8 in |
Ammochóri has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 32°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.8 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.5") and July the driest (1.5").