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Élos, Greece

Full City Profile

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
956 Population 10/sq mi density
26 ft Elevation 8 meters
63°F Avg Temperature 17°C
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$20,196 median income, unemployment
Élos enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 296 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 22.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

50°F Jan (10°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average63.0°F
17% above US avg
January Average50°F (10°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days296 days/yr

Geography

Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Area92.0 sq mi (238.3 km²)
Population Density10/sq mi
Coordinates36.8327°N, 22.6978°W
TimezoneEurope/Athens

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.1"
42% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 4.06"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3,666 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.9. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 15, 2025.

Feb 14, 2008 35 km S of Methóni, Greece M6.9 99 km
Jan 8, 2006 26 km NE of Kýthira, Greece M6.7 74 km
Feb 14, 2008 50 km S of Koróni, Greece M6.5 92 km
Oct 13, 1997 47 km SSE of Koróni, Greece M6.4 75 km
Feb 20, 2008 58 km SSW of Koróni, Greece M6.2 102 km
Jan 6, 2008 15 km WNW of Leonídio, Greece M6.2 43 km
Nov 21, 1992 51 km WSW of Kýthira, Greece M5.9 104 km
May 21, 2002 18 km SW of Adámas, Greece M5.9 142 km
Apr 16, 2012 29 km SW of Methóni, Greece M5.8 111 km
Mar 29, 2024 34 km WNW of Filiatrá, Greece M5.8 139 km
Aug 29, 2014 59 km E of Géfyra, Greece M5.8 91 km
May 24, 2000 83 km S of Koróni, Greece M5.7 107 km
Jun 21, 2008 82 km S of Koróni, Greece M5.6 116 km
Mar 1, 2004 6 km ESE of Arfará, Greece M5.6 62 km
Apr 4, 2014 36 km ESE of Ýdra, Greece M5.6 116 km
Jun 25, 2018 37 km WSW of Methóni, Greece M5.5 123 km
Sep 16, 2001 6 km SE of Kopanáki, Greece M5.5 86 km
Apr 29, 1998 72 km S of Koróni, Greece M5.5 103 km
Jan 11, 1994 92 km S of Koróni, Greece M5.5 118 km
Apr 17, 1999 86 km S of Methóni, Greece M5.4 127 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

8 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 97 km
1867 PELOPONNESUS, GREECE Earthquake 6.0 m 66 km
1947 PELOPONNESUS, GREECE Eruption + Earthquake 1.0 m 3 70 km
1899 IONIAN SEA Earthquake 1.0 m 96 km
1928 CORINTHOS-PATRAS GULF Earthquake 0.6 m 20 133 km
1926 ARGOLIKOS GULF Earthquake 65 km
1886 IONIAN SEA Earthquake 326 94 km
1402 GULF OF CORINTH Earthquake 144 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Methana (104 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Methana Lava dome(s) 760 m (2,493 ft) -258 104 km
Milos Stratovolcano(es) 751 m (2,464 ft) 140 156 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 50°F (10°C) 3.4 in Coldest
February 50°F (10°C) 3.0 in
March 53°F (12°C) 2.3 in
April 58°F (15°C) 1.5 in
May 66°F (19°C) 0.6 in
June 74°F (23°C) 0.2 in Driest
July 78°F (26°C) 0.2 in Warmest
August 78°F (26°C) 0.3 in
September 73°F (23°C) 0.5 in
October 65°F (19°C) 2.3 in
November 58°F (14°C) 3.9 in
December 53°F (11°C) 4.1 in Wettest

Élos has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 50°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.1") and June the driest (0.2").

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