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Weather & Climate in Chrysochóri, Greece
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Chrysochóri enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 298 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 21.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 36 feet.
Temperature
42°F Jan (5°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 58.7°F |
| 9% above US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 298 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 36 ft (11 m) |
| Area | 18.1 sq mi (46.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 100/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.9333°N, 24.7109°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Athens |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,550 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.9.
| May 24, 2014 | 21 km SSW of Kamariótissa, Greece | M6.9 | 92 km | 6 km |
| Jul 6, 2003 | 28 km NNE of Gökçeada, Turkey | M5.7 | 123 km | 17 km |
| Jan 16, 2022 | 25 km SSE of Karyes, Greece | M5.5 | 104 km | 7 km |
| Jul 23, 1992 | 43 km ESE of Sykiá, Greece | M5.5 | 124 km | 7 km |
| Jun 7, 2025 | 6 km WNW of Karyes, Greece | M5.4 | 87 km | 10 km |
| Jul 6, 2003 | 30 km NE of Gökçeada, Turkey | M5.3 | 132 km | 17 km |
| May 4, 1995 | 9 km NNW of Palaiochóri, Greece | M5.3 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Mar 4, 2012 | 8 km ENE of Sárti, Greece | M5.2 | 105 km | 3 km |
| Feb 14, 2012 | 10 km ENE of Sárti, Greece | M5.2 | 104 km | 24 km |
| Jun 15, 2004 | 26 km N of Gökçeada, Turkey | M5.2 | 112 km | 12 km |
| Feb 15, 2025 | 12 km E of Ouranoupolis, Greece | M4.9 | 82 km | 14 km |
| May 25, 2014 | Western Turkey | M4.9 | 134 km | 13 km |
| Apr 21, 2018 | 3 km ESE of Pefkochóri, Greece | M4.9 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Sep 4, 2014 | 29 km NNW of Mýrina, Greece | M4.9 | 93 km | 12 km |
| Feb 7, 2023 | 4 km SSW of Níkiti, Greece | M4.9 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Jul 9, 2003 | 17 km N of Gökçeada, Turkey | M4.8 | 121 km | 18 km |
| Sep 9, 1999 | 10 km NW of Gökçeada, Turkey | M4.8 | 120 km | 5 km |
| May 24, 2014 | 25 km ESE of Sárti, Greece | M4.8 | 108 km | 14 km |
| Sep 22, 2024 | 10 km NNE of Karyes, Greece | M4.8 | 74 km | 10 km |
| Oct 12, 1991 | 22 km W of Gökçeada, Turkey | M4.8 | 113 km | 12 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
6 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 | 94 km |
| 1932 | NORTH AEGEAN | Earthquake | 2.0 m | 161 | 84 km |
| 1893 | SAMOTHRACE | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 1 | 82 km |
| 2014 | NORTH AEGEAN SEA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 3 | 92 km |
| 1902 | AEGEAN SEA | Earthquake | — | 5 | 125 km |
| 1585 | NORTH AEGEAN SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 84 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (5°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 1.7 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 1.5 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 1.5 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 1.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (25°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 0.9 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 3.0 in | Wettest |
Chrysochóri has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 42°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.0") and August the driest (0.5").