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Weather & Climate in Makrochóri, Greece
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Makrochóri enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 78°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 17.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 125 feet.
Temperature
39°F Jan (4°C)
78°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 58.7°F |
| 9% above US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 304 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 125 ft (38 m) |
| Area | 400.5 sq mi (1,037.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 12/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.5513°N, 22.2496°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Athens |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2,474 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 | 65 km | 14 km |
| Mar 3, 2021 | 9 km W of Týrnavos, Greece | M6.3 | 89 km | 8 km |
| Dec 21, 1990 | 14 km WNW of Gouménissa, Greece | M6.1 | 51 km | 13 km |
| Mar 4, 2021 | 11 km E of Verdikoússa, Greece | M5.8 | 86 km | 10 km |
| Sep 1, 1994 | 4 km S of Demir Hisar, North Macedonia | M5.8 | 113 km | 14 km |
| Mar 12, 2021 | 8 km W of Elassóna, Greece | M5.6 | 75 km | 7 km |
| Jan 9, 2022 | 5 km NNW of Flórina, Greece | M5.5 | 79 km | 13 km |
| Mar 4, 2021 | 7 km S of Kraniá Elassónas, Greece | M5.5 | 78 km | 10 km |
| May 24, 2009 | 11 km WNW of Stathmós Mourión, Greece | M5.3 | 92 km | 0 km |
| May 4, 1995 | 9 km NNW of Palaiochóri, Greece | M5.3 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Jul 26, 1996 | Greece-Albania border region | M5.3 | 145 km | 11 km |
| Mar 3, 2021 | 5 km WSW of Týrnavos, Greece | M5.3 | 92 km | 10 km |
| Jul 17, 1995 | 7 km S of Siátista, Greece | M5.2 | 73 km | 22 km |
| May 15, 1995 | 18 km NW of Deskáti, Greece | M5.2 | 77 km | 14 km |
| Sep 1, 1994 | 8 km NW of Kukure?ani, North Macedonia | M5.2 | 107 km | 10 km |
| May 17, 1995 | 17 km WSW of Aianí, Greece | M5.2 | 72 km | 19 km |
| Aug 22, 2014 | 12 km S of Kassándreia, Greece | M5.2 | 122 km | 14 km |
| Jun 1, 2019 | 12 km SW of Mborje, Albania | M5.2 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Jun 9, 2003 | 7 km E of Tsarítsani, Greece | M5.2 | 73 km | 18 km |
| May 17, 1995 | 15 km SE of Grevená, Greece | M5.1 | 86 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
4 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 | 140 km |
| 1955 | VOLOS GULF | Earthquake | — | 8 | 147 km |
| 1911 | OCHRIDA LAKE | Earthquake | — | — | 128 km |
| 1902 | AEGEAN SEA | Earthquake | — | 5 | 87 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 1.4 in | |
| March | 49°F (10°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 1.6 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 1.7 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 1.2 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 1.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 0.9 in | Driest |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 1.1 in | |
| October | 60°F (16°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 49°F (10°C) | 2.2 in | Wettest |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 1.7 in |
Makrochóri has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 39°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.5 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.2") and August the driest (0.9").