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Weather & Climate in Chaniotis, Greece
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Chaniotis enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 304 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 17.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet.
Temperature
44°F Jan (7°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 59.9°F |
| 11% above US avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 304 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 30 ft (9 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (2.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,116/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.9991°N, 23.5800°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Athens |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2,668 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.5.
| Jul 26, 2001 | 32 km WNW of Skýros, Greece | M6.5 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Mar 3, 2021 | 9 km W of Týrnavos, Greece | M6.3 | 123 km | 8 km |
| Mar 4, 2021 | 11 km E of Verdikoússa, Greece | M5.8 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Mar 12, 2021 | 8 km W of Elassóna, Greece | M5.6 | 128 km | 7 km |
| Jul 23, 1992 | 43 km ESE of Sykiá, Greece | M5.5 | 71 km | 7 km |
| Jan 16, 2022 | 25 km SSE of Karyes, Greece | M5.5 | 67 km | 7 km |
| Mar 4, 2021 | 7 km S of Kraniá Elassónas, Greece | M5.5 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Jun 7, 2025 | 6 km WNW of Karyes, Greece | M5.4 | 58 km | 10 km |
| May 4, 1995 | 9 km NNW of Palaiochóri, Greece | M5.3 | 64 km | 10 km |
| Mar 3, 2021 | 5 km WSW of Týrnavos, Greece | M5.3 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Jun 9, 2003 | 7 km E of Tsarítsani, Greece | M5.2 | 109 km | 18 km |
| Feb 14, 2012 | 10 km ENE of Sárti, Greece | M5.2 | 46 km | 24 km |
| Aug 22, 2014 | 12 km S of Kassándreia, Greece | M5.2 | 15 km | 14 km |
| Mar 4, 2012 | 8 km ENE of Sárti, Greece | M5.2 | 43 km | 3 km |
| Mar 3, 2021 | 11 km NNE of Grizáno, Greece | M5.1 | 129 km | 15 km |
| Oct 11, 2017 | 32 km E of Patitírion, Greece | M5.1 | 109 km | 12 km |
| Jul 16, 2010 | 24 km NNE of Patitírion, Greece | M5.0 | 81 km | 9 km |
| Mar 3, 2021 | 6 km WSW of Týrnavos, Greece | M5.0 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Jul 30, 2001 | 16 km ESE of Patitírion, Greece | M5.0 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Mar 3, 2021 | 9 km SSW of Týrnavos, Greece | M4.9 | 121 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
8 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 | 90 km |
| 1932 | NORTH AEGEAN | Earthquake | 2.0 m | 161 | 62 km |
| 1968 | LEMNOS ISLAND, NORTH AEGEAN SEA | Earthquake | 1.2 m | 22 | 137 km |
| 1965 | AEGEAN SEA | Earthquake | — | 38 | 76 km |
| 1955 | VOLOS GULF | Earthquake | — | 8 | 78 km |
| 1902 | AEGEAN SEA | Earthquake | — | 5 | 88 km |
| 1585 | NORTH AEGEAN SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 81 km |
| -426 | CORINTHOS-PATRAS GULF | Earthquake | — | 2,500 | 144 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (7°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 1.7 in | |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 1.3 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 1.0 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 0.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 0.9 in | |
| October | 62°F (16°C) | 2.0 in | |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 2.4 in | Wettest |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 2.3 in |
Chaniotis has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 44°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.8 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.4") and August the driest (0.6").