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Karpathos, Greece
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2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
2,243
Population
33/sq mi density
75 ft
Elevation
23 meters
66°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
Karpathos enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 290 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 25.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
54°F Jan (12°C)
80°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 66.0°F |
| 22% above US avg | |
| January Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 290 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 75 ft (23 m) |
| Area | 69.1 sq mi (178.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 33/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.5070°N, 27.2132°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Athens |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
9 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 7.3 m (24 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1948 | DODECANESE, KARPATHOS IS. | Earthquake | 7.3 m | — | 16 km |
| 2002 | DODECANESE ISLANDS | Unknown | 4.0 m | — | 137 km |
| 1481 | ISLAND OF RHODES | Earthquake | 3.0 m | — | 90 km |
| 1968 | ISLAND OF KOS | Eruption + Earthquake | 1.2 m | — | 115 km |
| 2025 | ISLAND OF CRETE | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 127 km |
| 1870 | ALEXANDRIA | Earthquake | — | — | 122 km |
| 1741 | ISLAND OF RHODES | Earthquake | — | — | 139 km |
| 1303 | AEGEAN SEA | Earthquake | — | 4,000 | 60 km |
| 554 | ISLAND OF KOS | Earthquake | — | — | 144 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Nisyros (120 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Nisyros | Stratovolcano | 698 m (2,290 ft) | 1888 | 120 km |
| Santorini | Shield(s) | 367 m (1,204 ft) | 1950 | 192 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 54°F (12°C) | 5.5 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 54°F (12°C) | 4.2 in | |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 0.6 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | |
| July | 80°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 0.4 in | |
| October | 69°F (21°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 63°F (17°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 57°F (14°C) | 4.8 in |
Karpathos has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 54°F in January to 80°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 25.1 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.5") and July the driest (0.0").