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Weather & Climate in Chóra Sfakíon, Greece
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Chóra Sfakíon experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 271 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 35.6 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 75 feet.
Temperature
40°F Jan (4°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 53.5°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 271 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 75 ft (23 m) |
| Area | 259.2 sq mi (671.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.2018°N, 24.1371°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Athens |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2,220 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.7.
| Jan 8, 2006 | 26 km NE of Kýthira, Greece | M6.7 | 149 km | 66 km |
| Oct 12, 2013 | 36 km W of Kíssamos, Greece | M6.6 | 87 km | 40 km |
| Jun 15, 2013 | 68 km S of Pýrgos, Greece | M6.2 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Mar 17, 2004 | 74 km WSW of Kastrí, Greece | M6.1 | 101 km | 25 km |
| May 23, 1994 | 15 km NNE of Pánormos, Greece | M6.1 | 67 km | 76 km |
| Jun 16, 2013 | 73 km S of Pýrgos, Greece | M6.0 | 133 km | 19 km |
| Feb 28, 2011 | 22 km W of Néa Anatolí, Greece | M5.7 | 119 km | 53 km |
| Mar 28, 2008 | 32 km SSE of Pýrgos, Greece | M5.6 | 121 km | 45 km |
| Dec 7, 1995 | 4 km SSE of Kastrí, Greece | M5.6 | 45 km | 33 km |
| Sep 12, 2012 | 6 km SSE of Kastrí, Greece | M5.5 | 47 km | 32 km |
| Nov 5, 1997 | 12 km SW of Kastrí, Greece | M5.4 | 50 km | 33 km |
| Sep 27, 2011 | 44 km SW of Kastrí, Greece | M5.3 | 83 km | 28 km |
| Jul 21, 2024 | 56 km SW of Palaióchora, Greece | M5.3 | 89 km | 10 km |
| Dec 10, 1995 | 2 km ESE of Kastrí, Greece | M5.3 | 42 km | 40 km |
| Feb 22, 2000 | 45 km S of Néa Anatolí, Greece | M5.3 | 149 km | 33 km |
| Apr 6, 2013 | 3 km S of Kastrí, Greece | M5.3 | 45 km | 34 km |
| Jul 31, 2017 | 35 km S of Kastrí, Greece | M5.3 | 77 km | 39 km |
| Jan 27, 2012 | 48 km SW of Emporeío, Greece | M5.3 | 126 km | 5 km |
| Nov 26, 2001 | 17 km E of Kastrí, Greece | M5.3 | 44 km | 33 km |
| Jul 15, 2017 | 23 km WSW of Néa Anatolí, Greece | M5.3 | 122 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
6 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 8.6 m (28 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1866 | S. COASTS PELOPONNESUS, GREECE | Earthquake | 8.6 m | — | 136 km |
| 2013 | CRETE | Earthquake | 0.0 m | — | 120 km |
| 2013 | CRETE | Earthquake | 0.0 m | — | 88 km |
| 1629 | CRETE | Earthquake | — | — | 118 km |
| 1494 | ISLAND OF CRETE | Earthquake | — | — | 128 km |
| 365 | CRETE | Earthquake | — | 5,000 | 106 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Milos (169 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Milos | Stratovolcano(es) | 751 m (2,464 ft) | 140 | 169 km |
| Santorini | Shield(s) | 367 m (1,204 ft) | 1950 | 175 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 7.0 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 40°F (4°C) | 5.6 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 4.4 in | |
| April | 49°F (10°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 1.1 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 0.5 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 0.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 0.9 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 49°F (9°C) | 4.1 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 5.8 in |
Chóra Sfakíon has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 40°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (7.0") and August the driest (0.2").