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Weather & Climate in Charíessa, Greece
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Charíessa experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 299 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 20.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 125 feet.
Temperature
35°F Jan (1°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 52.4°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 299 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 125 ft (38 m) |
| Area | 164.1 sq mi (425.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 6/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.6514°N, 22.1666°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Athens |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2,382 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 | 69 km | 14 km |
| Mar 3, 2021 | 9 km W of Týrnavos, Greece | M6.3 | 100 km | 8 km |
| Dec 21, 1990 | 14 km WNW of Gouménissa, Greece | M6.1 | 41 km | 13 km |
| Sep 1, 1994 | 4 km S of Demir Hisar, North Macedonia | M5.8 | 101 km | 14 km |
| Mar 4, 2021 | 11 km E of Verdikoússa, Greece | M5.8 | 96 km | 10 km |
| Mar 12, 2021 | 8 km W of Elassóna, Greece | M5.6 | 85 km | 7 km |
| Jan 9, 2022 | 5 km NNW of Flórina, Greece | M5.5 | 68 km | 13 km |
| Mar 4, 2021 | 7 km S of Kraniá Elassónas, Greece | M5.5 | 87 km | 10 km |
| Mar 3, 2021 | 5 km WSW of Týrnavos, Greece | M5.3 | 103 km | 10 km |
| May 24, 2009 | 11 km WNW of Stathmós Mourión, Greece | M5.3 | 86 km | 0 km |
| May 4, 1995 | 9 km NNW of Palaiochóri, Greece | M5.3 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Jul 26, 1996 | Greece-Albania border region | M5.3 | 143 km | 11 km |
| Jun 1, 2019 | 12 km SW of Mborje, Albania | M5.2 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Jun 9, 2003 | 7 km E of Tsarítsani, Greece | M5.2 | 85 km | 18 km |
| Aug 22, 2014 | 12 km S of Kassándreia, Greece | M5.2 | 134 km | 14 km |
| Jul 17, 1995 | 7 km S of Siátista, Greece | M5.2 | 74 km | 22 km |
| May 17, 1995 | 17 km WSW of Aianí, Greece | M5.2 | 76 km | 19 km |
| Sep 1, 1994 | 8 km NW of Kukure?ani, North Macedonia | M5.2 | 94 km | 10 km |
| May 15, 1995 | 18 km NW of Deskáti, Greece | M5.2 | 81 km | 14 km |
| May 17, 1995 | 15 km SE of Grevená, Greece | M5.1 | 90 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.0 m (7 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1932 | NORTH AEGEAN | Earthquake | 2.0 m | 161 | 147 km |
| 1911 | OCHRIDA LAKE | Earthquake | — | — | 118 km |
| 1902 | AEGEAN SEA | Earthquake | — | 5 | 92 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (1°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 1.5 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 51°F (10°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 1.5 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 1.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 1.3 in | Driest |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 1.3 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 2.2 in | Wettest |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 1.8 in |
Charíessa has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 35°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.5 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.2") and August the driest (1.3").