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Weather & Climate in Palaiochóri, Greece
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Palaiochóri experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 299 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 20.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,739 feet.
Temperature
39°F Jan (4°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 55.4°F |
| 3% above US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 299 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,739 ft (530 m) |
| Area | 460.7 sq mi (1,193.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.4919°N, 23.6493°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Athens |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,765 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 | 149 km | 6 km |
| Mar 3, 2021 | 9 km W of Týrnavos, Greece | M6.3 | 150 km | 8 km |
| Dec 21, 1990 | 14 km WNW of Gouménissa, Greece | M6.1 | 127 km | 13 km |
| Mar 12, 2021 | 8 km W of Elassóna, Greece | M5.6 | 148 km | 7 km |
| Jul 23, 1992 | 43 km ESE of Sykiá, Greece | M5.5 | 95 km | 7 km |
| Jan 16, 2022 | 25 km SSE of Karyes, Greece | M5.5 | 79 km | 7 km |
| Jun 7, 2025 | 6 km WNW of Karyes, Greece | M5.4 | 50 km | 10 km |
| May 4, 1995 | 9 km NNW of Palaiochóri, Greece | M5.3 | 9 km | 10 km |
| Mar 3, 2021 | 5 km WSW of Týrnavos, Greece | M5.3 | 148 km | 10 km |
| May 24, 2009 | 11 km WNW of Stathmós Mourión, Greece | M5.3 | 120 km | 0 km |
| Feb 14, 2012 | 10 km ENE of Sárti, Greece | M5.2 | 55 km | 24 km |
| Mar 4, 2012 | 8 km ENE of Sárti, Greece | M5.2 | 53 km | 3 km |
| Aug 22, 2014 | 12 km S of Kassándreia, Greece | M5.2 | 65 km | 14 km |
| Jun 9, 2003 | 7 km E of Tsarítsani, Greece | M5.2 | 132 km | 18 km |
| Jul 16, 2010 | 24 km NNE of Patitírion, Greece | M5.0 | 131 km | 9 km |
| Mar 3, 2021 | 6 km WSW of Týrnavos, Greece | M5.0 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Feb 7, 2023 | 4 km SSW of Níkiti, Greece | M4.9 | 35 km | 10 km |
| Feb 15, 2025 | 12 km E of Ouranoupolis, Greece | M4.9 | 44 km | 14 km |
| Mar 3, 2021 | Greece | M4.9 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Dec 7, 2001 | 25 km NNW of Patitírion, Greece | M4.9 | 125 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
7 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 | 21 km |
| 2014 | NORTH AEGEAN SEA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 3 | 149 km |
| 1965 | AEGEAN SEA | Earthquake | — | 38 | 125 km |
| 1955 | VOLOS GULF | Earthquake | — | 8 | 130 km |
| 1902 | AEGEAN SEA | Earthquake | — | 5 | 44 km |
| 1585 | NORTH AEGEAN SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 79 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 40°F (5°C) | 1.7 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 1.8 in | |
| April | 53°F (11°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 1.8 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 1.5 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 1.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 0.9 in | Driest |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 1.1 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 2.4 in | Wettest |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 2.3 in |
Palaiochóri has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 39°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.4 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.4") and August the driest (0.9").