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Weather & Climate in Palaióchora, Greece
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Palaióchora enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 289 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 25.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet.
Temperature
49°F Jan (9°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 61.7°F |
| 14% above US avg | |
| January Average | 49°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 289 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 16 ft (5 m) |
| Area | 259.4 sq mi (671.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 9/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.2313°N, 23.6819°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Athens |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2,029 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 | 127 km | 66 km |
| Oct 12, 2013 | 36 km W of Kíssamos, Greece | M6.6 | 50 km | 40 km |
| May 23, 1994 | 15 km NNE of Pánormos, Greece | M6.1 | 102 km | 76 km |
| Mar 17, 2004 | 74 km WSW of Kastrí, Greece | M6.1 | 78 km | 25 km |
| Nov 21, 1992 | 51 km WSW of Kýthira, Greece | M5.9 | 132 km | 65 km |
| Dec 7, 1995 | 4 km SSE of Kastrí, Greece | M5.6 | 62 km | 33 km |
| Sep 12, 2012 | 6 km SSE of Kastrí, Greece | M5.5 | 63 km | 32 km |
| Feb 3, 2007 | 63 km SW of Kýthira, Greece | M5.4 | 130 km | 59 km |
| Mar 14, 2023 | 101 km SW of K?thira, Greece | M5.4 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Nov 5, 1997 | 12 km SW of Kastrí, Greece | M5.4 | 58 km | 33 km |
| Jul 31, 2017 | 35 km S of Kastrí, Greece | M5.3 | 87 km | 39 km |
| Nov 26, 2001 | 17 km E of Kastrí, Greece | M5.3 | 71 km | 33 km |
| Sep 27, 2011 | 44 km SW of Kastrí, Greece | M5.3 | 80 km | 28 km |
| Jul 21, 2024 | 56 km SW of Palaióchora, Greece | M5.3 | 57 km | 10 km |
| Dec 10, 1995 | 2 km ESE of Kastrí, Greece | M5.3 | 60 km | 40 km |
| Apr 6, 2013 | 3 km S of Kastrí, Greece | M5.3 | 60 km | 34 km |
| Sep 13, 2011 | Crete, Greece | M5.2 | 92 km | 41 km |
| Jul 30, 2016 | 66 km W of Palaióchora, Greece | M5.2 | 67 km | 23 km |
| May 19, 2011 | 60 km SSW of Kastrí, Greece | M5.2 | 95 km | 26 km |
| Jul 23, 2025 | 44 km NNW of Kolympári, Greece | M5.1 | 74 km | 66 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
5 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 | — | 105 km |
| 2013 | CRETE | Earthquake | 0.0 m | — | 50 km |
| 1926 | ARGOLIKOS GULF | Earthquake | — | — | 145 km |
| 1629 | CRETE | Earthquake | — | — | 147 km |
| 365 | CRETE | Earthquake | — | 5,000 | 67 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Milos (177 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Milos | Stratovolcano(es) | 751 m (2,464 ft) | 140 | 177 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 49°F (9°C) | 5.3 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 49°F (10°C) | 4.2 in | |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 3.2 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 0.6 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 0.2 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 0.1 in | |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 0.6 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 2.5 in | |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 52°F (11°C) | 4.3 in |
Palaióchora has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 49°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.3") and July the driest (0.1").