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Kamara, Greece

Full City Profile

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
643 Population 4/sq mi density
102 ft Elevation 31 meters
65°F Avg Temperature 19°C
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$24,732 median income, unemployment
Kamara enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 289 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 25.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

51°F Jan (11°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average65.3°F
21% above US avg
January Average51°F (11°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days289 days/yr

Geography

Elevation102 ft (31 m)
Area150.3 sq mi (389.2 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates37.1603°N, 26.8248°W
TimezoneEurope/Athens

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 25.9"
32% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 5.59"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,874 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.6. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 22, 2025.

Jul 20, 2017 11 km ENE of Kos, Greece M6.6 58 km
Jul 20, 1996 Dodecanese Islands, Greece M6.2 115 km
Nov 6, 1992 14 km ESE of Seferihisar, Turkey M6.1 112 km
Apr 10, 2003 10 km ENE of Seferihisar, Turkey M5.8 119 km
Jun 2, 2025 8 km SSW of İçmeler, Turkey M5.8 131 km
Aug 1, 2021 26 km SSW of Mandráki, Greece M5.6 87 km
Aug 4, 2004 15 km NE of Datça, Turkey M5.6 95 km
Jun 21, 2021 20 km SSW of Mandráki, Greece M5.5 83 km
Jan 10, 2005 23 km SE of Güvercinlik, Turkey M5.5 88 km
Apr 26, 1996 8 km SW of Kremastí, Greece M5.5 140 km
Aug 31, 2022 14 km NW of Megálo Chorió, Greece M5.4 44 km
Apr 2, 1996 8 km N of Samos, Greece M5.4 76 km
Jun 28, 2020 5 km SSE of ?çmeler, Turkey M5.4 135 km
Apr 13, 2021 10 km SW of Mandráki, Greece M5.3 73 km
Feb 4, 2025 21 km NE of Firá, Greece M5.3 128 km
Aug 8, 2017 15 km ESE of Bodrum, Turkey M5.3 70 km
Feb 10, 2025 26 km SW of Amorgós, Greece M5.3 117 km
Sep 13, 2003 13 km SSW of Kéfalos, Greece M5.3 60 km
Aug 4, 2004 16 km NE of Datça, Turkey M5.3 96 km
Aug 26, 1993 17 km WSW of ?çmeler, Turkey M5.3 119 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

12 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 20.0 m (66 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1956 CYCLADES Eruption + Earthquake 20.0 m 56 95 km
1956 AMORGOS ISLAND, AEGEAN ISLANDS Earthquake 10.0 m 124 km
2020 AEGEAN SEA Earthquake 5.3 m 118 82 km
2002 DODECANESE ISLANDS Unknown 4.0 m 146 km
2017 GULF OF GÖKOVA Earthquake 1.9 m 2 58 km
1968 ISLAND OF KOS Eruption + Earthquake 1.2 m 72 km
1870 ALEXANDRIA Earthquake 149 km
1668 SMYRNA, W. TURKEY Earthquake 140 km
1389 CHIOS ISLAND, AEGEAN ISLANDS Earthquake 2 145 km
558 DODECANESE ISLANDS Earthquake 78 km
554 ISLAND OF KOS Earthquake 58 km
142 DODECANESE ISLANDS Earthquake 116 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Nisyros (71 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Nisyros Stratovolcano 698 m (2,290 ft) 1888 71 km
Santorini Shield(s) 367 m (1,204 ft) 1950 153 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 51°F (11°C) 5.6 in Coldest
February 52°F (11°C) 4.2 in
March 55°F (13°C) 3.0 in
April 61°F (16°C) 1.3 in
May 69°F (20°C) 0.6 in
June 77°F (25°C) 0.2 in
July 82°F (28°C) 0.0 in Warmest, Driest
August 81°F (27°C) 0.1 in
September 75°F (24°C) 0.6 in
October 68°F (20°C) 1.7 in
November 60°F (15°C) 3.2 in
December 54°F (12°C) 5.6 in Wettest

Kamara has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 51°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.9 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.6") and July the driest (0.0").

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