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Weather & Climate in Megalochóri, Greece
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Megalochóri enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 302 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 18.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 121 feet.
Temperature
37°F Jan (3°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 55.5°F |
| 3% above US avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 302 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 121 ft (37 m) |
| Area | 5.5 sq mi (14.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 119/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.2469°N, 23.2249°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Athens |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,177 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.1.
| Dec 21, 1990 | 14 km WNW of Gouménissa, Greece | M6.1 | 82 km | 13 km |
| Jun 7, 2025 | 6 km WNW of Karyes, Greece | M5.4 | 134 km | 10 km |
| May 24, 2009 | 11 km WNW of Stathmós Mourión, Greece | M5.3 | 43 km | 0 km |
| May 4, 1995 | 9 km NNW of Palaiochóri, Greece | M5.3 | 82 km | 10 km |
| Feb 14, 2012 | 10 km ENE of Sárti, Greece | M5.2 | 144 km | 24 km |
| Mar 4, 2012 | 8 km ENE of Sárti, Greece | M5.2 | 142 km | 3 km |
| Aug 22, 2014 | 12 km S of Kassándreia, Greece | M5.2 | 147 km | 14 km |
| Apr 21, 2018 | 3 km ESE of Pefkochóri, Greece | M4.9 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Jan 2, 2018 | 2 km N of Stathmós Mourión, Greece | M4.9 | 33 km | 12 km |
| Feb 15, 2025 | 12 km E of Ouranoupolis, Greece | M4.9 | 126 km | 14 km |
| Feb 7, 2023 | 4 km SSW of Níkiti, Greece | M4.9 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Sep 22, 2024 | 10 km NNE of Karyes, Greece | M4.8 | 136 km | 10 km |
| May 24, 2009 | 9 km W of Stathmós Mourión, Greece | M4.8 | 41 km | 2 km |
| May 3, 1995 | 11 km N of Palaiochóri, Greece | M4.7 | 82 km | 10 km |
| Apr 10, 1994 | 0 km SE of Pefkochóri, Greece | M4.7 | 145 km | 20 km |
| Feb 1, 2023 | 22 km ENE of Leptokaryá, Greece | M4.6 | 129 km | 15 km |
| Aug 8, 2010 | 7 km N of Arnaía, Greece | M4.6 | 83 km | 23 km |
| Aug 10, 1993 | 14 km SSW of Néa Kallikráteia, Greece | M4.6 | 118 km | 15 km |
| Feb 13, 1995 | 1 km SW of Géfyra, Greece | M4.6 | 75 km | 10 km |
| May 22, 2012 | 3 km SSW of Pernik, Bulgaria | M4.6 | 148 km | 7 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
2 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 | 101 km |
| 1902 | AEGEAN SEA | Earthquake | — | 5 | 55 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F (3°C) | 1.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 40°F (4°C) | 1.4 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 1.6 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 1.6 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 1.9 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 1.7 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 1.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 1.0 in | Driest |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 1.1 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 1.8 in | |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 2.1 in | Wettest |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 1.9 in |
Megalochóri has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 37°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.9 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.1") and August the driest (1.0").