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Weather & Climate in Chóra, Greece
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Chóra enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 286 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 27.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 184 feet.
Temperature
48°F Jan (9°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 62.8°F |
| 16% above US avg | |
| January Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 286 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 184 ft (56 m) |
| Area | 44.8 sq mi (116.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 27/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.7037°N, 26.9045°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Athens |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2,857 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.6.
| Jul 20, 2017 | 11 km ENE of Kos, Greece | M6.6 | 97 km | 7 km |
| Jun 12, 2017 | 5 km S of Plomári, Greece | M6.3 | 144 km | 12 km |
| Nov 6, 1992 | 14 km ESE of Seferihisar, Turkey | M6.1 | 51 km | 17 km |
| Apr 10, 2003 | 10 km ENE of Seferihisar, Turkey | M5.8 | 58 km | 10 km |
| Aug 1, 2021 | 26 km SSW of Mandráki, Greece | M5.6 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Jun 10, 2001 | 6 km NE of Psará, Greece | M5.6 | 149 km | 33 km |
| Aug 4, 2004 | 15 km NE of Datça, Turkey | M5.6 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Jan 10, 2005 | 23 km SE of Güvercinlik, Turkey | M5.5 | 110 km | 16 km |
| May 24, 1994 | 4 km NE of Karaburun, Turkey | M5.5 | 111 km | 17 km |
| Jun 21, 2021 | 20 km SSW of Mandráki, Greece | M5.5 | 141 km | 9 km |
| Jan 28, 1994 | 7 km SW of Saruhanl?, Turkey | M5.4 | 121 km | 5 km |
| Apr 2, 1996 | 8 km N of Samos, Greece | M5.4 | 16 km | 33 km |
| Aug 31, 2022 | 14 km NW of Megálo Chorió, Greece | M5.4 | 17 km | 11 km |
| Aug 4, 2004 | 16 km NE of Datça, Turkey | M5.3 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Aug 8, 2017 | 15 km ESE of Bodrum, Turkey | M5.3 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Apr 13, 2021 | 10 km SW of Mandráki, Greece | M5.3 | 131 km | 6 km |
| Sep 13, 2003 | 13 km SSW of Kéfalos, Greece | M5.3 | 120 km | 155 km |
| Aug 26, 1993 | 17 km WSW of ?çmeler, Turkey | M5.3 | 148 km | 33 km |
| Apr 17, 2003 | 14 km ESE of Seferihisar, Turkey | M5.2 | 51 km | 10 km |
| Jun 17, 2017 | 10 km SSE of Plomári, Greece | M5.2 | 138 km | 8 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
12 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 20.0 m (66 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1956 | CYCLADES | Eruption + Earthquake | 20.0 m | 56 | 143 km |
| 2020 | AEGEAN SEA | Earthquake | 5.3 m | 118 | 24 km |
| 1949 | CHIOS ISLAND, AEGEAN ISLANDS | Earthquake | 2.0 m | 7 | 119 km |
| 2017 | GULF OF GÖKOVA | Earthquake | 1.9 m | 2 | 97 km |
| 1968 | ISLAND OF KOS | Eruption + Earthquake | 1.2 m | - | 132 km |
| 2017 | LESBOS | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 1 | 144 km |
| 1856 | CHIOS ISLAND, AEGEAN ISLANDS | Earthquake | - | - | 105 km |
| 1668 | SMYRNA, W. TURKEY | Earthquake | - | - | 79 km |
| 1389 | CHIOS ISLAND, AEGEAN ISLANDS | Earthquake | - | 2 | 94 km |
| 558 | DODECANESE ISLANDS | Earthquake | - | - | 97 km |
| 554 | ISLAND OF KOS | Earthquake | - | - | 106 km |
| 142 | DODECANESE ISLANDS | Earthquake | - | - | 148 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Nisyros (126 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Nisyros | Stratovolcano | 698 m (2,290 ft) | 1888 | 126 km |
| Kula | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 750 m (2,461 ft) | Unknown | 172 km |
| Santorini | Shield(s) | 367 m (1,204 ft) | 1950 | 197 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 48°F (9°C) | 5.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 48°F (9°C) | 4.1 in | |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 3.3 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 1.6 in | |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 0.9 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 80°F (26°C) | 0.1 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 0.7 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 56°F (14°C) | 3.8 in | |
| December | 51°F (11°C) | 6.0 in | Wettest |
Chóra has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 48°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (6.0") and July the driest (0.1").